GLIMPSE OF BHUTAN TOUR Package

Package Overview

Where else but the happiest country in the world could you trek among the Himalayas, smiling the whole time at the sheer beauty of the temples and landscapes around you? This tour will take you to the most beautiful temple and monasteries in the world.

Trek to different part of Bhutan and ascend to the profound Tiger’s Nest and explore the remarkable beauty of the city of Paro. Bhutan is the only place in the world where people are just waiting for you to welcome you with their happiness.
Day 01 – Fly to Paro & Transfer to Thimpu

Pick up from airport
Transfer to Thimpu via private vehicle
Briefing of tour
Overnight at Thimpu
Day 02 – Thimpu Sightseeing

Visit weekend market
Visit School of Arts
Visit Memorial Chorten (temple)
Visit Changangkha Lhakhang
Overnight at Thimpu
Day 03 – Thimpu to Paro

Drive back to Paro
Visit National Museum
Visit Paro Dzong (Fotress)
Overnight at Paro
Day 04 – Paro Sightseeing

Visit Kichu
Visit Drukgyal Dzong (Fortress)
Hike to Tiger’s Nest
Overnight at Paro
Day 05 – Departure

Transfer to airportEXCLUDED
Personal expenses
Gratuities (Tips expected)
Travel Insurance
Hike to awe-inspiring landscape
Visit temples with stunning architecture
Visit and experience life of local people of Bhutan

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Fly to Paro & Transfer to Thimpu

  Today we will take flight to Paro. Upon your arrival in the happiest country in the world, you will receive by our representative at the airport. From there, you will be then transferred to Thimpu by private car or coach. Enjoy the scenic journey covering 65 km from Paro to Thimpu. You can see Tachogang Temple and the nunnery at Sitsina. Check into hotel with warm welcome and rest day at relaxation. You will be having short tour briefing through guide on your program itinerary and you can wonder around Thimpu streets on your own.
  Thimpu was a wooded farming valley until 1961, when it became the national capital of Bhutan officially. The massive Tashicho Dzong, which is about 700 years old was carefully revamped by the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk in 1960,’s to house the royal and main government offices. Even today, it still only has a few streets and no traffic lights with estimated population of 70,000 people. Overnight at Thimpu
• Day 2 : Thimpu Sightseeing

  Today after having breakfast at hotel, we will begin our sightseeing tour. If we happen to be there in Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday, then we will visit Weekend Market. We can find many hand made goods and shop for our beloved. We will visit school of Arts and crafts where students learn 13 different techniques of traditional arts that is used predominantly in Bhutan. From there, we will visit Memorial Chorten (temple) built in 1974, in the memory of the late 3rd King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. Our next stop will be Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the valley. Overnight at Thimpu
• Day 3 : Thimpu to Paro

  On day 03, we will drive back to Paro after breakfast. Today we will visit National Museum, the first of its kind which has a collection from natural history to religious paintings. Then, we will visit Paro Dzong (Fortress) on foot and continue walking through the oldest wooden bridge still in use.
  
  Evening stroll Old Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores. One can also venture to try local restaurant for dinner. Overnight Hotel at Paro
• Day 4 : Paro Sightseeing

  After breakfast, we will visit Kichu Lhakhang, built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gompo in the 7th century. And historic ruin Drukgyal Dzong (Fortress), built in 1644 to commemorate the victory of Bhutan over Tibet.
  
  From there, we will drive north of Paro town and go for a short trek to Taktsang (Tiger’s nest) monastery, the most revered temple that literally hangs on a granite vertical cliff overlooking Paro. The trail begins near the Satsam (2650m) and climbs steeply uphill to the Cafeteria (2,940m), an area of exposed ridge with panoramic view of Takstang and after further an hour hike reach there. You will also find several other temples and sites within the vicinity. And return trek through steep downhill to the road where your driver will meet and transfer to Paro hotel. Overnight Hotel at Paro
• Day 5 : Departure

  Transfer to airport for your departure flight. Our tour staff will bid you farewell at the airport.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• INCLUDED
• Pick up and drop off from airport to hotel
• All ground transportation by public vehicle
• Air fare for Paro flight
• Bhutan Group VISA arrangement
• 3 star hotels with twin/triple sharing room with all meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Expert Guide
• Entrance fees
• All sightseeing as per given itinerary
• All government tax, VAT & Royalties

Exclusions

• EXCLUDED
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities (Tips expected)
• Travel Insurance
• Hike to awe-inspiring landscape
• Visit temples with stunning architecture
• Visit and experience life of local people of Bhutan

Terms & Conditions

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