4 Nights 5 Days Bhutan Tour4 Nights 5 Days Bhutan Tour

4 Nights 5 Days Bhutan Tour

  • Duration5 Days
  • Destination Bhutan
  • Difficulty Level Easy
  • Maximum Altitude 3,080 m
  • Activity Tour
  • Accommodation Hotel
Trip Highlights
  • Insight in the Bhutanese culture, tradition, history, and lifestyle
  • Panoramic views of mountains including Gangkar Puensum (7,570 m)
  • Explore Tashichho Dzong, Punakha Dzong,  Simtokha Dzong, Rinpung Dzong, Drukgyel Dzong
  • Visit National Library, National Museum, Memorial Chorten
  • Visit Arts & Crafts School and  Handicrafts Emporium

 

Bhutan is known as Drukyul, which means, the realm of Thunder Dragon. Bhutan is situated between India in the South and Tibet in the North and covers the total area of  47,000 square kilometers. The nation has got diverse climatic conditions varying from subtropical to the frigid region, which includes hundreds of species of flora and fauna, thick forest, panoramic mountains, rich pastures. Although Bhutan is large as Switzerland, the population here only exceeds a little over 6,00,000. 

Recently, Bhutan has become one of the popular tourist destinations among travelers. The preserved history and culture of Bhutan has drawn the attention of so many tourists from all around the world. Its unspoiled ancient cultural heritages, well-defined architectures, noble mountains, and kind people make this destination even more worth visiting. This trip will allow you to experience the culture, tradition, history, and lifestyle of the locals. You will get to visit all of their monuments where you will see ancient architecture, taste their local food, and see elegant handicrafts items.

Be a part of this amazing trip to Bhutan with our company, Outshine Adventures. We will make sure with us this tour to Bhutan will become of the most memorable trip of your entire life.

 

Trip Itinerary
01Day

    You will fly to Paro with Druk Air. The flight will present stunning views of mountains and hills. Upon arriving at the airport, you will be greeted by one of our representatives. He will drive you to Thimpu, capital of Bhutan and drop you at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to rest. Overnight in the hotel.
     

    02Day

      After breakfast, you will go on the guided sightseeing tour to Thimpu. The first place you will visit is Tashichhodzong, which is a beautiful medieval fortress. You will see government offices and the king's throne room here. Next, you will visit the National Library where you will get a huge collection of manuscripts. Then tour follows up to  Arts & Crafts School and  Handicrafts Emporium. From here you will drive to Memorial Chorten, built in the memory of Bhutan's third king who is popularly regarded as Father of modern Bhutan. You will end your day with the exotic dinner and stay overnight in the hotel.
       

      03Day

         Today, you will drive to Punakha with your guide. You will take a short pause at Dochula pass (3,080m) to see mani wall, chorten, and colorful prayer flags decorated at the highest point of the road. If the weather is clear, you may see amazing views of Masagang (7,158m), Kangphugang (7,170 m ), Zongphugang (7, 060 m ), Jejegangphugang (7,158 m ), Gangkar Puensum (7,570 m), and many other mountains.

        Upon reaching Punakha, you will visit Punakha Dzong, built in 1637. This gompa has a very significant role in the history of Bhutan. Later, you will visit Wangduephodrang, which is widely popular for its slate, bamboo products, and stone carving. 

        Drive from Thimphu  to Punakha: The drive from Thimphu (80 kms) takes about 3
        hours. The road climbs from Thimphu to Dochula pass (3,050m) and descends
        through ever changing forests into the semi-tropical valley of Punakha and Wangdi at
        around 1200m.

        04Day

           After breakfast, retrace your drive back to Paro. In Paro visit Tiger’s Nest Monastery
          (Taktsang) and Farm House.
           Drive fromThimphu to Paro. The drive from Thimphu to Paro takes less than 1 hour,
          covering total of 65 km. From Thimphu, the western branch of lateral highway from
          Thimphu, runs close to the Wangchu river in the valley floor, through the suburbs
          and villages of Thimphu to arrive at the river confluence of Chuzom, which is also the
          hub of road network going to Paro, Ha, Thimphu and Phuntsholing. From Chuzom,
          it is north-west for about ½ hour, following Pa Chu river upstream, passing
          Tachogang temple on the other side of the river, then through relatively straight
          road, into the villages and farm houses of Paro valley.
           
          Hike to Taktsang: Drive to north of Paro town for about ½ hr and embark on a trek
          to the famed Taktsang (Tiger’s lair) monastery. Taktsang monastery is located on
          the face of a 1,000m seemingly impossible sheer, vertical cliff, above Paro valley. 
          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. This takes
          little more then an hour. (Ponies are provided on request to ride up till this
          Cafeteria, but rest of way, including return downhill must be on foot.) You can get a
          good view from the Cafeteria or hike further uphill for another hour or so to the
          temple itself. There are several other temples and sites within the vicinity. Lunch is
          served at the tea house. The return trek to the road head is quite steep downhill,
          where you will be met by the transport.
           
          Farm House or Village Home: Bhutanese farmhouses are colorful, decorative and
          traditionally built without any nails. Majority of the houses are with three story, first
          floor is utilized for sheltering cattle, second floor for the family to live in and the top
          for storing and drying of foods and fodder for animal. 
          Paro: Paro is one of the most beautiful valleys in the country with Bhutan’s only
          airport located here, among the terraced fields, and elegant farm houses. Willow
          trees line many of the roads, contrasting with bright colors of the fields and the
          most popular and important sites also found within Paro district. Paro town (2,280m)
          is still a small with one main street and less then one hundred small family-run
          shops. The weekend market in Paro is held on Saturdays 
           

          05Day

            After having breakfast, you will drive to the airport to fly back to your next destination. Make sure you did not leave any of your belongings at the hotel.

            Cost Details
            Price Includes
            • Meals breakfast, lunch & dinner during the trip
            • Transportation by private car or Hiace as per the group size
            • Standard accommodation in twin share rooms
            • Licensed English speaking Bhutanese tour guides
            • Monument/Museum entrance fees 
            • All necessary travel permit
            • All government taxes

             

            Price Excludes
            • Bottled/alcoholic/cold drinks
            • Your travel insurance 
            • International airfares & visa fee
            • Personal expenses such as laundry, tips for tour staff etc.
            • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section

             

            Useful Information
            • Bhutan visa fees and visa processing assistance cost - 50 doller
            • Nepal - Bhutan - Nepal flight airfare - 450 doller.
            • Single Supplmentary will apply for Solo Travellers.  USD 450 for Single Supplmentary for Single Traveller
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