From Paro: 6-Day Bhutan Highlights Tour with Guide
ID: GYG1537549-2341807
Categorie:
Land: Bhutan
Duur:
6 dagen
Beschrijving
Discover Bhutan's highlights on a 6-day guided tour from Paro. Visit the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery, explore Thimphu, and cross the famous Punakha Suspension Bridge.
Day 1: Arrival in Paro – Tachogang Bridge – Thimphu
Meet your guide at Paro International Airport and drive to Thimphu. Visit Tachogang Lhakhang Iron-Chain Bridge and Simtokha Dzong, one of Bhutan’s historic fortresses. If time permits, enjoy a short walk through the capital’s local markets.
Overnight: Thimphu.
Day 2: Thimphu – Buddhist Culture & Local Life
Visit Buddha Dordenma, the National Memorial Chorten, and Centenary Farmers Market. Continue to Wangditse Monastery for a peaceful forest walk and valley views. If time, access, and fitness permit, visit Dodedrak Buddhist Monastery as an optional longer excursion.
Overnight: Thimphu.
Day 3: Thimphu – Dochula Pass – Punakha
Drive through scenic mountain roads to Dochula Pass, famous for its 108 stupas and Himalayan views in clear weather. Continue to Punakha and visit Chimi Lhakhang, the revered fertility temple, followed by the magnificent Punakha Dzong, situated at the confluence of two rivers.
Overnight: Punakha.
Day 4: Punakha – Sacred Sites & Riverside Scenery
Explore more of Punakha with a visit to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, reached by a scenic walk through rice fields. Cross the famous Punakha Suspension Bridge and enjoy the peaceful riverside landscape. Learn about Bhutanese village life and local traditions before relaxing at your hotel.
Overnight: Punakha.
Day 5: Punakha – Paro Valley & Heritage
Return to Paro through Bhutan’s mountain scenery. Visit Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum at Ta Dzong, time permitting, to discover Bhutanese history, art, and religious traditions. Enjoy a relaxed walk through Paro town and explore local handicrafts.
Overnight: Paro.
Day 6: Tiger’s Nest Monastery – Departure
Start early for the hike to Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery), Bhutan’s iconic cliffside sanctuary. Enjoy forest trails, spectacular valley views, and the monastery’s remarkable spiritual atmosphere. Allow approximately 4–6 hours for the round-trip hike, depending on pace and conditions. Transfer to Paro Airport for departure.
Hoogtepunten
- Discover Bhutan's highlights on a 6-day guided tour from Paro
- If flight time allows, hike forest trails to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery
- Explore the capital city of Thimphu and visit the National Memorial Chorten
- Cross the famous Punakha Suspension Bridge and enjoy the riverside landscape
- See the National Museum at Ta Dzong, if time permits, to learn Bhutanese history
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
The final-day hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery is suitable only if your flight time allows sufficient time for the hike and airport transfer
An overnight stay in Paro after the hike is safer for earlier flights
INCLUDED
- Five nights’ accommodation in comfortable hotels, based on twin/double sharing
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- Private vehicle for transfers and sightseeing throughout the itinerary
- Licensed English-speaking Bhutanese guide
- Paro Airport pickup and drop-off
- Sightseeing at the destinations mentioned in the itinerary
- Driver expenses, fuel, parking and applicable vehicle charges
- Assistance with planning the Tiger’s Nest hike
- Applicable taxes and service charges, if specified in the final quotation
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Travel insurance
- Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- Bhutan visa fees or entry permit charges
- International flights to and from Bhutan
- Lunches and dinners unless specifically included in the final quotation
- Entrance fees for monuments, museums and attractions unless stated as included
- Personal expenses, laundry, shopping and alcoholic beverages
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Horse/pony hire for the Tiger’s Nest hike
- Additional activities and services not mentioned under inclusions
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Annuleringen
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