Best Bhutan Tour

Best Bhutan tour through the mystical Western valleys of Bhutan is an ideal introduction to the Dragon Kingdom. Experience Bhutanese hospitality, admire the ever-changing landscapes, and immerse yourself in Bhutan’s rich buddhist culture. Highlights include Ta Dzong Museum, Rimpong Dzong with its wooden cantilevered bridge and the infamous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) in the beautiful Paro Valley.

DAY 01: PARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT   – Your first glimpse of Bhutan

DAY 02: THIMPHU VALLEY EXCURSION – Combination of the Ancient and the Modern

DAY 03: THIMPHU-DOCHULA- PARO VALLEY

DAY 04: TAKTSANG MONASTERY/TIGER’S NEST –The highlight of your holiday to Bhutan

DAY 05:      DEPARTURE TO NEXT DESTINATION

Cost Includes

Airport Transfers Stay in hotels as indicated in the itinerary All three meals, tea and coffee English Speaking Guide throughout the Trip Short hikes, Packed lunches and snacks wherever required Monumental Fees Bhutan Tourism Development Fee ktm/Delhi to paro and return flight ticket  VISA processing Fee

DAY 01: PARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT   – Your first glimpse of Bhutan On arrival at the Paro International Airport you will be welcomed by your tour guide and driver. Cantilever Bridge in Paro BhutanCheck into your hotel and after a brief rest, start your magical experience of Bhutan by first visiting the impressive 3 storied Dungtse Lhakhang/temple, built in the mid 1430’s by Thangtong Gyelpo, the iron bridge builder, to subdue a demon and the temple is firmly chained to the ground. The three floors of the temple represent hell, heaven and earth and house some of the finest murals in Bhutan. In the evening, visit a traditional farmhouse replete with paddy fields, vegetable garden and farm animals. Enjoy a hot stone bath in a wooden tub, get some cooking tips and help in preparing your dinner which you will eat in the traditional Bhutanese style with the whole family. Drive to Thimphu and overnight at Hotel in Thimphu DAY 02: THIMPHU VALLEY EXCURSION – Combination of the Ancient and the Modern Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan and is one of the last few capital cities without traffic lights and the traffic still managed by traffic policemen. Thimphu is the most populated city in Bhutan with about 100,000 people and is truly a combination of the ancient and the modern. While strictly maintaining the traditional style of architecture in modern building, there are also very old temples and numerous monasteries in and around the city, and few discotheques and Karaoke. MemorailChorten Bhutan1Soak in the panoramic view of the Thimphu valley from the site of the gigantic Lord Buddha, a 51 meter bronze Shakyamuni Buddha statue gilded in gold. The beautiful Memorial Chorten/stupa in town is another favorite with the tourists and a regular site for congregation of devout Buddhists circumambulating the Chorten from dawn till dusk.  The main statue of the Buddha inside the Chorten is said to grant wishes for the earnest and honest hearted! If you want to mingle with the Bhutanese people and jostle with local farmers amongst the aroma of organic fruits and vegetables, the Centenary Farmers Market is the place to be. Smiling tourists watch in awe as locals bargain with the vendors and you could even stock up on your organic fruits for the coming days. Visit the Simply Bhutan Museum which is a living studio showcasing the age old culture and traditional heritage of Bhutan. Walk for a few minutes from the Museum to Changangkha Lhakhang one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. In the evening visit the Tashichho Dzong/fortress of the Auspicious Religion and office of the Golden throne of the Dragon King of Bhutan. Stroll through the market places and the craft bazaar. DAY 03: THIMPHU-DOCHULA- PARO VALLEY From Thimphu, drive for an hour to Dochula Pass at 3150 meters to view some of the most popular and spectacular Himalayan Ranges and the cute little 108 stupas built on a small hill. Drive back and continue towards Paro valley. 108 Stupa at DochulaAfter checking into your hotel, visit the impressive Rinpung Dzong/fortress of Heaped Jewels, a fine example of the ostentatious Bhutanese art and architecture.  Located above the Dzong is the National Museum showcasing various artifacts and relics of ancient Bhutan. In the evening visit a traditional farmhouse replete with paddy fields, vegetable garden and farm animals. Enjoy a hot stone bath in a wooden tub, get some cooking tips and help in preparing your dinner which you will eat in the traditional Bhutanese style with the whole family DAY 04: TAKTSANG MONASTERY/TIGER’S NEST –The highlight of your holiday to Bhutan Paro Tigers Nest Bhutan1Have a sumptuous breakfast for your hike to Taktsang Monastery / Tiger’s Nest which is about 3 hours uphill and 2 hours down. Riding ponies are also available if you think the hike is a bit daunting. Located around 900 meters above the Paro valley on a precarious almost vertical mountain cliff, Taktsang Monastery is truly a wonderful and spectacular sight in terms of its location, setting and history. In the 8th Century this was one of the major sites where Guru Padmasambhava – the patron saint of Buddhism in Bhutan meditated with his consort Khandro Yeshey Tshogyal. It is believed that Guru flew on a female tigress in pursuit of a demon which he subdued at the current site of the Monastery. It is one of the holiest site in the Buddhist arena and the most important cultural icon in Bhutan. Before you drive back to your hotel visit the Kyichu Lhakhang/temple, one of the oldest temples built in the 7th Century by the Tibetan King Songsten Gyembo. If you wish you can go for a stroll through the valley or rest in hotel. DAY 05:      DEPARTURE TO NEXT DESTINATION After breakfast you will drive Paro International Airport where your guide and driver will bid you farewell. We hope you enjoyed your holiday and hope to see you in Bhutan again.

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Included

Airport Transfers Stay in hotels as indicated in the itinerary All three meals, tea and coffee English Speaking Guide throughout the Trip Short hikes, Packed lunches and snacks wherever required Monumental Fees Bhutan Tourism Development Fee ktm/Delhi to paro and return flight ticket  VISA processing Fee

Excluded

International Air fare Refreshments and bottled drinks and alcoholTips/gratuities Cost arising out of Flight Cancellation/road blockades/ landslides and events beyond our control Expenses of personal nature and any other expenses not mentioned in the above cost