Explore the vibrancy and spirituality of Bhutan by choosing this 5 nights 6 days cultural tour in Bhutan. This carefully customized tour covers all the major destination like Thimpu, Punakha and Paro offering you the best sights and experience of Bhutan.
5 nights 6 days Bhutan tour is the best escapes in the Himalayas with cultural and natural exposure to Bhutan’s rugged landscapes and steep mountain valleys. You will explore the monasteries, dzongs, temples, chortens and museums of Bhutan during this tour. Beside the glory of fascinating culture, Bhutan beholds the stunning mountain views and diverse floral & faunal species spread throughout the country.
The trip starts in a picturesque Paro valley with a short hike to revered Tiger’s Nest monastery. After exploring Thimpu, a unique capital city with a perfect combination of traditional and modern touch, you drive across Dochu La Pass to visit a subtropical valleys of Punakha and Wangdue. We also visit the ancient capital of Bhutan, a medieval Dzong of Wangdue and drive back to Paro.
During this short Bhutan trip, you will get the close glimpse of local culture and tradition and fascinating view of Jhomolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan.
Nepal Horizon Treks & Expedition assures you the best private tour of Bhutan which will literally leave an unforgettable impact on you.
Day 01: Flight from Kathmandu to Paro and transfer to the hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing of Paro valley
Day 03: Drive from Paro – Thimpu
Day 04: Drive from Thimpu – Wangdiphodrang
Day 05: Drive from Wangdiphodrang – Punakha – Paro
Day 06: Flight from Paro – Kathmandu
After arrive Paro airport, Get Bhutan visa on passport upon showing visa approval letter plus 2 pp size picture. Meet/greet by our guide and drive to Hotel. (Overnight at 4 star hotel on full board basis)
Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel Dzong which still attracts visitors due to the strategic location of the fort Drive back and hike to the view point of Taktsang monastery. The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2 /3 hours through villages and pine forests. The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800 meters from the Paro valley. Afternoon proceed through the beautiful valley to the watch tower or locally known as Ta-Dzong. It was housed into the National museum in the 1960s by the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The seven floors museum highlights various aspects of Bhutanese culture and history dating back to the 7th century. A short walk downhill to the Rinpung Dzong which serves as the administrative center and school for monks, walk further down crossing the traditional bridge into Paro Town. Stroll around the market and visit a souvenir shop where one can get a rare and old collection of Bhutan stamp. Bhutan is famous for stamp. (Overnight at 4 star hotel on full board basis)
Drive to Thimpu (1 & 1/2hrs). Upon arrival check into Hotel Druk or River view or similar, PM sightseeing - Visit the Memorial Chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15 century Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare "Takin" national animal of Bhutan and drive further down with good view of the Thimphu valley. Visit the new Drupthob nunnery temple and free time in the market. (Overnight at 4 star hotel on full board basis)
AM visit the Painting school, National library, Royal goldsmith workshop and Handicraft centers. PM drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters, on fine weather you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan Mt.Gangar Punsum 7520 meters. The drive from the pass is all the way downhill dropping to the lower and warmer valleys of Lobesa. Visit the Wangduephodrang Dzong from outside and the market area. (Overnight at 4 star hotel on full board basis)
AM, drive 45 minutes to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong which served as an old capital of Bhutan, this remarkable fortress is built between two rivers and has survived many glacial floods and fire. Every year during the month of February a procession known as the Punakha Serda takes place to commemorate the victory over the Tibetans. Drive 3 hours to Thimpu for lunch and proceed 2 hours to Paro via visiting the oldest building in Bhutan, the Simtokha Dzong. It now serves as a Buddhist university. (Overnight at 4 star hotel on full board basis)
The Final day, you will have departure from Paro to your destination area (You could go back to Nepal or any other countries). The hotel staffs will drop you to the Paro airport by privet Car / Van / Hiace.
Note: We could arrange you Druck air ticket (Kathmandu-Paro) on your request.
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