Bhutan Tour

Day 01: Paro Airport - Thimphu

(Distance: 55 Kms. / Driving Time: 1½ Hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2,350 Mts.)      

Meet & Greet on arrival at Paro Airport and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening, you may choose to relax at the hotel or take a leisure walk around Thimphu City. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing – Paro

(Distance: 55 Kms. / Driving Time: 1½ Hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2,280 Mts.)                             

After breakfast, visit the Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Dordenma). It is located at a short drive from Thimphu City Centre, Kuenselphodrang offers a good overview of the Thimphu valley. The largest statue of Buddha in the country sits here which houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues. Then visit the National Memorial Chorten built in the memory of the Third King of Bhutan and visit the Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon transfer to Paro (7,480 ft.). On the way visit the Tamchog Lhakhang. It was built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo who is also known as the Iron bridge builder. Situated on a hill top, we have to cross an ancient style bridge to reach the temple. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening stroll around the local market shopping for souvenirs. Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 03: Excursion to Taktshang Monastery 

(Distance: 40 Kms. / Driving Time: 1.5 Hrs.)         

After breakfast, drive to the base of the abode of gods and monks, the Taktshang Monastery. The monastery is a 2 -3 hours hike uphill from here. One feels truly blessed reaching the monastery. The primary Lhakhang was built surrounding Guru Rinpoche’s Meditation cave in 1684 which clings to the edge of a sheer Rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche flew here on the back of a tigress which gives its name “Taktshang” meaning Tiger’s nest. Afternoon (If time permits), visit the Drukgyel Dzong. Built in 1647, the dzong was destroyed by accidental fire and left in ruins as an evocative reminder of the great victories it was built to commemorate. Explore the ramparts and experience an unforgettable view of Mt. Jhomolhari (7,314 m). On the way back, visit Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Bhutan. Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 04: Paro Hotel - Paro Airport

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Paro Airport for your onward journey.

Tour Price Includes:                                                                                                                                                

- Accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis (Base category twin rooms, unless specified).

- Meal Plan (as per mentioned above)

- Exclusive Non-a/c vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.

- SDF & hotel taxes applicable (as per itinerary).

- All permit fees & hotel taxes applicable (as per itinerary).

- Guide / Escort charges.

- Visa

- Water

Tour Price Excludes:
- Air Fare/Train fare.

- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone bills, bar bills, tips & gratuity and cost for other activities such as rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, porterage, etc.

- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicles, other than mentioned in the itinerary.

- Entrance Fees for museums and monuments.

- Any cost arising due to unforeseen contingencies such as landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc. Such expenses will have to be paid directly.

- Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.

- Any form of Insurance.

- Anything which is not included in the inclusion.