5- Days/4Nights Cultural Glimpse of Bhutan Tour

Itinerary

Day 01: Paro to Thimphu (approx 1 hr drive)

Arrive Paro International Airport and pick up by our team members. Later drive around 1 hour to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.

Thimphu sightseeing includes: Folk Heritage Museum, 13 Traditional School of Arts and Crafts (Painting School), Buddha Point (the tallest Buddha in Bhutan), Tashi Chodzong ( the present day Head Quarters of the King and also summer residence of the Chief Abbot of the Central Monastic Body), Handicrafts shops. Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.

Day 02: Thimphu to Punakha (Approx 3 hrs drive)

Travel to Punakha with stoppage at Dochu la Pass to enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of Himalaya mountain range as well as to see the Druk Wangyal Chortens-108 stupa. Later visit Chime Lhakhang (the fertility temple) and Punakha Dzong (built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Nawang Namgyel and all important functions including coronation of Kings of Bhutan are held). Halt at hotel in Punakha.

Day 03: Punakha to Paro ( Approximate 4hrs drive)

Travel to Paro and visit National Museum, then 17th Century Rinpung Dzong and take a walk over typical Bhutanese cantilever bridge to the town. Overnight at hotel in Paro.

Day 04: Sight seeing in Paro and visit to Taktshang monastery.

Visit Taktshang (Tiger’s Nest) monastery where Guru Rinpochhe is believed to have flown here on the back of a tigress to spread Buddhism in 746 A.D. The round trip takes about 4 hour hike. For those who cannot hike to view from the road point.

Later visit Drugyel Dzong, or “Castle of the Victorious Drukpa. 

Overnight at hotel in Paro.

Day 05: Departure

Drive to the airport for onward departure.

 

Tour Costs (For minimum 3 individuals)

– Peak Peak Season rate (March, Apr, May, Sept, Oct & Nov): USD 1040/person.                                                                               
– Low Season rate (Dec, Jan, Feb, Jun, July & Aug): USD 840/person .
– Single room supplement: USD120.

Surcharge apply if the group size is 2 pax and below

-Single (individual) – US$ 40 per night 
– Group of 2 person – US$ 30/person/night

Tour Costs Inclusion

– Twin share/double in Bhutanese 3-star hotel accommodation (4/5 star entails extra charge).
– All meals, tea, snacks and bottled water.
– A licensed professional tour guide.
– All internal transport (excluding internal flights).
– Camping equipment and haulage for trekking tours.
– All entrance fees and visa fees (USD40/-).
– A Sustainable Development Fee (SDF of USD 65 per person per night included within the costs except for Eastern Bhutan). .
– On the day of departure, the local agents shall be limited to providing breakfast only and any extra requirements shall be payable on usage basis.

Tour Costs Exclusion:

– International flights, stopover accommodation or domestic.
– Items of a personal nature, phone calls, laundry, hard drinks, etc.
– Tipping for guide & driver.
– Wire transfer fee for transferring tour payment from your bank to Bhutan.
– Travel Insurance – mandatory  for trekking.

For details regarding booking and other information, please contact us.