Bhutan - Land of Thunder Dragon
Overview
This 5 Nights/ 6 Days Bhutan tour package is designed to explore the best of Bhutan. It is an ideal mix for those who want to experience Bhutan in less than a week time. This particular 5 nights Bhutan tour package covers the 3 most popular cities of Bhutan- Paro, Thimphu and Punakha.
Itinerary - 05 Nights 06 Days
On your arrival at the Paro International Airport, our tour representative will receive you and explain to you your Bhutan tour package. Drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan which is 55 kms from Paro, about 1.5 hrs drive. En-route you are treated with some spectacular views of mighty mountains, shimmering rivers and gorgeous valleys of Bhutan.
On arrival at Thimphu start your Bhutan sightseeing with the Simply Bhutan Museum where you are introduced to the rich history, vibrant culture and age old traditions of the country. Next up visit the Buddha Point popular for one of the biggest statues of the Buddha in the world followed by a visit to the Tashichhoe Dzong, the seat of the king.Overnight stay at Thimphu (altitude 2,320m)
In the morning visit the National Library, Institute of Zorig Chusum and the Textile Museum. Then drive to Sangaygang and walk through hundreds of prayer flags with a beautiful view of the whole Thimphu valley. Visit Takin Reserve Center is on the way to Sangaygang and hosts the Takins (National animal of the country) which are found only in the Himalayas. Then vist the Changangkha monastery and the Memorial Chorten, which are very important land marks in the city. Conclude the day by visiting the Tashichhoe Dzong, this is the fortress which houses the office of the King.
Overnight at Thimphu
Morning post breakfast start drive to Punakha, Bhutan’s first capital city. En-route stop at the Do-Chula Pass which is at an altitude of 3088m. From here on a clear sunny day you would be able to see the breath-taking sight of the Himalayan Mountains lined up at a distance. This particular site also has 108 stupas also known as Druk Wangyel Chortens and Druk Wangyel Lhakhang.
On reaching Punakha, check into the hotel and relax. Afternoon visit the famous Punakha Dzong, one of the most beautiful Dzongs and best Bhutan tourism places you will come across in Bhutan. This Dzong is also famous as the venue of the Royal Wedding of Fifth Druk Gyalpo.
Admire the exquisite beauty of Punakha Dzong and continue your Punakha sightseeing by making a visit to the famous Temple of Fertility or locally known as the Chimi Lhakhang. This temple is dedicated to the Divine Madman. Couples those who face infertility issues visit this temple of fertility and it is believed they all are blessed with a baby within a year time. It is definitely a must visit.
Later return back to hotel and relax.Overnight at Punakha
Today morning post breakfast visit the Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang and Nunnery and drive back to Paro. En-route visit the Simthokha Dzong, the first Dzong built in 1627 by Zhabdrung Namgyal, one of the three most influential figures in the history of Bhutan.
Later check into your hotel in Paro and relax. Next up visit the Ta Dzong. Once it served as the watch tower for the Paro Rinpung Dzong and now converted to the National Museum. From the Ta Dzong walk down a few 100 meters to visit the Rinpung Dzong. The Rinpung Dzong is one of the best places to visit in Bhutan which is a perfect exemplar of traditional Bhutanese architecture. You also get a stunning view of the Paro Valley from the top of this Dzong. Evening, explore the streets of Paro Town and check in to your hotel in paro.
Overnight at Paro
Today you are in for some hiking adventure. Get indulged in Bhutan’s iconic Taktsang Hike or the Tiger Nest trek. This 4 to 5 hour [2 way] hike takes you to the Tiger Nest Monastery or the Taktsang Monastery. This monastery is one of the best Bhutan tour places and is of great spiritual significance to the Bhutanese people. As per the legend, Guru Rimpoche, who introduced Buddhism in Bhutan, is believed to have meditated here for a long time. The Taktsang trek also exposes you to some of the breath-taking views of the surrounding hills. Later after the hike, either you can opt to take rest in hotel or visit the Kyichu Lhakhang, another ancient monastery. Later in the evening try some shopping if you wish as you stroll along the Paro Valley.
Overnight at Paro (Altitude 2,280m)
Today you are in for some hiking adventure. Get indulged in Bhutan’s iconic Taktsang Hike or the Tiger Nest trek. This 4 to 5 hour [2 way] hike takes you to the Tiger Nest Monastery or the Taktsang Monastery. This monastery is one of the best Bhutan tour places and is of great spiritual significance to the Bhutanese people. As per the legend, Guru Rimpoche, who introduced Buddhism in Bhutan, is believed to have meditated here for a long time. The Taktsang trek also exposes you to some of the breath-taking views of the surrounding hills. Later after the hike, either you can opt to take rest in hotel or visit the Kyichu Lhakhang, another ancient monastery. Later in the evening try some shopping if you wish as you stroll along the Paro Valley
Overnight at Paro (Altitude 2,280m)