Bhutan Tour - 6 Days Tribhuvan International airport - Meeting Point
ID: GYG383111-691658
Category:
Country: Bhutan
Duration:
7 days
Description
This 6 days Bhutan Tour is a popular week tour package most of our clients prefer. You will be very happy to know the happiest people of Asia and their traditions, culture and their lifestyle.
Day 1: Arrival in Bhutan and Sightseeing in Paro (2,250m / 7,382ft) : 1 Hr Flight
You will be welcomed by an amazing view of The Himalayas as you approach Bhutan. At the airport, you will be welcomed by a representative of Serene Himalaya. Once you have settled in our hotel, you will embark on your journey to Paro. In Paro, you will visit places such as the Dungste Lhakang, a 15th-century temple with the Ugyen Perli Palace visible through its fence, the Rinpung Dzong, a fortress-monastery, the national museum, and Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest Bhutanese temple. Overnight in Paro.
Day 2: Paro to Thimphu (2,320m/7,610ft): 54 km, 1 hour drive: Hike to Taktsang Monastery
After breakfast, you will take a scenic hike for about 4-5 hours to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest), the most sacred monastery in Bhutan, built on steep cliff, offering you enchanting views of the Paro valley. You will then hike back down the valley and drive to Thimphu. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 3: Hike to Wangditse Gompa followed by sightseeing in Thimphu
We drive up to BBS Television Broadcasting Tower in the morning, and then hike up for an hour to the Wangditse Monastery, with great views of Tashichho Dzong, a Buddhist monastery and fortress, the Samtenling Palace, and the Dorje Drak meditation retreat.
Day 4: Thimphu to Punakha (1,250m/4,100ft): 76 km, 2 – 3 hours drive: Hike to Lungchutse Monastery
After breakfast, we drive to Dochula pass (3,100 meters), a mountain pass on the road from Thimpu to Punakha where 108 memorial chortens or stupas known as “Druk Wangyal Chortens” have been built by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk, the eldest Queen Mother. To the east of the pass, the snow clad mountain peaks of the Himalayas are seen prominently and among them is the Mt. Masanggang at 7,158 metres (23,484 ft), which is the highest peak in Bhutan.
Day 5: Punakha to Paro: 130 km, 4 hours drive: Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
At dawn, we drive 12 km north of Punakha to the base of the hill, at which the majestic Khamsum Yulley Namgyal is built. From the car park, you have to cross a suspension bridge and walk through rice fields before you start climbing a moderately inclined trail surrounded by pine trees. The temple was built over a period of 9 years, with Bhutanese craftsmen including carpenters, painters, and sculptors consulting only holy scriptures rather than engineering manuals to construct it. Khamsum Yulley Namgyal is a splendid example of Bhutan’s fine architectural and artistic traditions and is the only one of its kind in the world. Enjoy a spectacular view of the Punakha Valley from the temple. On the way back, we visit the Punakha Dzong, the second oldest and the second largest Dzong in Bhutan, built in 1637. In the afternoon, we drive back to Paro and spend the night there.
Day 6: Final Departure
After an early breakfast at your hotel, we will drive you to Paro International Airport from where you can catch your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
Highlights
- Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten), Thimphu Bhutan After breakfast drive to Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan.
- Check in hotel local sightseeing: King's Memorial Chorten (Monument)
- Chang Gangkha Monastery (one of the oldest monastery in the valley)
- National Zoo (contains national animal takin) National Library (collections of holy scripts)
- Folk Heritage Museum and the Textile Museum Show more
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Take a Thimphu in-depth tour to reach the unknown part of the city
Driving on the postcard-worthy mountain road
Hiking to Taktsang Monastery, the best-known attraction in Bhutan
Relax yourself via a traditional hot stone bath
Drink traditional red rice beer with unique local taste
Dress in traditional National Attire to take a photo
Get 1 Bhutan sim card of 2GB internet access (to be returned)
Witness traditional Bhutan dance
Try local archery, which is not only Bhutan’s national sports, but also art
INCLUDED
- Tours Specified in the itinerary.
- Best hotel accommodations, “A” grade hotels (Government approved 3 stars and above)
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee with snacks as and when required)
- All land transportation by private vehicle within Bhutan as per the itinerary.
- Services of experienced and English speaking guide (Government Licensed holder)
- Mineral water on long trips both on trek and cultural tours
- Mineral water during all meals.
- Museum fees and other special entry fees.
- All necessary permits for entering Dzongs, Monasteries, Monuments and restricted areas.
- Visa and TDF fees.
- Government royalty, tax and fees.
- Service charge.
NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare for international flights to and from Bhutan
- Items of a personal nature (personal gear, telephone calls, beverages, internet, laundry, etc.)
- Trip cancellation and medical/evacuation insurance
- Tips for staff (guide and driver)
- Travel insurance
- Entrance fees in Kathmandu
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.