Around Western Bhutan Tour

Package Overview

This 6 days tour of Bhutan takes you around very amazing and culturally rich western Bhutan in a very short period of time,it is suitable for travelers who dont have much time but wants to experience Bhutan at the fullest.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Paro

  After arriving at Paro International Airport you will be picked up by your personal guide and driver from Around Bhutan and drive to your hotel for lunch. On your first day in Bhutan you will then visit the National Museum, located in the watchtower (Ta Dzong) of Paro Dzong. After the museum you proceed to Paro Rinpung Dzong, which was built by the founding father of Bhutan, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1646. Today, this fortress houses the Administrative seat of the district of Paro and the district Monk Body with about 200 monks. The central tower (Utse) of the fortress is one of the most beautiful in Bhutan with its superb woodwork. On the way back from the dzong(fortress) the beautiful Paro village invites for a stroll and a market visit. Dinner at the hotel.

  • Hotspots : Rinpung Dzong, National Museum

• Day 2 : Paro - Thimphu

  In the morning drive to Drugyal Dzong (a ruin of a Dzong) which is situated at the end of Paro valley about 16 kilometers outside town. This Fortress is of great historical importance as it was here that the Bhutanese defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. From here, the snowcovered peaks of Mount Jhomolhari (7329m) can be seen on a clear day. After that visit one of the oldest temples in Bhutan, the Kyichu Lhakhang. Built buy the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century, Kyichu is considered to be one of 108 temples that were built to defeat an ogress (demon) that was lying over the entire Himalayas. After lunch in Paro town drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Along the winding road following Paro River you will stop to visit Tamchhog Lhakhang, a private temple owned by the residents of the famous Tibetan bridge builder Thongten Gyalop. The traditional iron bridge here was reconstructed in 2005 using some of Thangtong’s original chain links from Duksum in eastern Bhutan. The red soil around the temple contains low-grade ore that once supplied the raw material for iron works. After checking-in at the hotel you have time for a walk through the streets of Thimphu, later in the afternoon we will take you to the impressive Trashichoe Dzong. This massive fortress houses part of the government Ministries, the office of the King and the Throne Room. It also houses the State Monastic Body and the office and the living quarters of the Chief Abbot. Dinner at the hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Dinner

• Day 3 : Thimphu - Punakha

  In the morning visit Memorial Chorten, a stupa built in memory of the third King of Bhutan. After that you have the chance to experience Bhutanese arts and crafts being taught at Zorig Chusum, the school of 13 Holy Arts. After lunch drive to Dochu La, a 3140m high street pass. On clear days the pass offers a panoramic view of the Bhutan Himalaya. The collection of 108 chortens were built in 2005, and the new Druk Wangyel Lhakhang was inaugurated 2009, showing marvellous paintings. From Dochu La you continue towards Mistna where you visit Chimi Lhakhang. This temple was founded by Drukpa Kinley, commonly known as "Divine Mad Man". After Drukpa Kinley subdued the feared demoness of Dochu La, he advised the local people to built a temple in 1499. After a cup of tea nearby the temple you drive to Punakha and check in at the hotel. Dinner at hotel.

• Day 4 : Punakha - Paro

  After breakfast you visit Punakha Dzong. Punakha was the former capital of Bhutan, and the Dzong (fortress) lies between two rivers known as Pochu and Mochu which means "Male River and Female River." Built in 1637 under the reign of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, the founding father of Bhutan, Punakha is today the winter residence of the central monk body and holds the famous Drukpa Kagyu relique "Rajung Khasarpani". The main assembly hall shows paintings of the life story of Lord Sakyamuni Buddha. After visiting the Dzong you drive towards Paro Valley, where you will reach in the afternoon.Evening for your own leisure.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 5 : Paro(Taktshang Hike)

  Today's programme includes a hike to one of the most sacred places in entire Bhutan: after driving to the road end you start the climb to the picturesque Taktsang Monastery, also known as "Tigers Nest". Perched on a rocky ledge with a sheer drop of nearly 800 ft, Taktsang was built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup (stag tshang seng ge bsam grub) cave where Guru Rinpoche has meditated for three months in the 8th century. Padmasambhava has introduced Buddhism to Bhutan. Today, Paro Taktsang is the best known of the thirteen Taktsang or "tiger lair" caves in which he meditated.

• Day 6 : Departure

  Drive to Paro Airport. See off by your Guide and Driver.

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Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

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• Cost: Adult(13 years and above) US$1000 per person


• Surcharges:


• US$200(Single travelers) US$150(two travelers)per person


• Cost: Children(6-12 years)


• US$650

Cost:Indian travelers:

• Rs.20000 per person Surcharges (less then 2 person)for Indian travelers Rs 2500 per person. No surcharges for 3 and more travelers

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