Start/ End: Paro/ Paro
Duration: 5 Days/ 4 Nights
Tour Route: Paro – Haa – Thimpu – Paro
Tour Highlights:
- Hike to the Taktsang the Tiger Nest Monastery, a 17th-century monastery built cliffside with spectacular views.
- Visit some of the country’s most impressive Dzongs, working fortresses with spectacular artwork & home to Buddhist monks.
- Lunch in the picturesque valley of Paro in a traditional farmhouse surrounded by rice fields…
- Partake in “Da” the national sport of Bhutan – archery.
Tour Category: Bhutan Tour Itinerary
Tour Customizable: Definitely! ( Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Guides: Local Guide ( English Speaking Guide, Other Languages depends on your Request )
Transportation: Private first-class air-conditioned vehicles
Accommodation: Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Paro Arrival
Day 2: Paro – Haa
Day 3: Haa – Thimpu
Day 4: Thimpu – Paro – Taktsang Monastery
Day 5: Paro Departure
- Full Itinerary
- Inclusion & Exclusion
Day 1: Paro Arrival
visit the Rinpung Dzong meaning “fortress of the heap of jewels”. If time permits you will also visit the Kichu Lhakhang and Drugyel Dzong. Overnight at a hotel in Paro.
Day 2: Paro – Haa – En Route Hike to Chele La Pass
We commence our road trip to Chele La pass. The road to the Haa Valley is a scenic drive through small and hamlets, winding through these side valleys we make our way into the Haa Valley, the road cut into the hillsides above the Haa river. Exploration of this isolated traditional settlement, situated south of Paro and only recently opened to tourism, take in the sights of the many temples and Lhakhang dotted throughout the valley.
Winding back out of the Haa Valley, ascending to Chele La Pass at 3810 meters offers views of the magnificent Mount Jhomolhari and Haa Valley. Taking in the scenery with an offering of prayer flags, a Buddhist ritual to gain merit for the next life. Overnight at a hotel in Haa.
Day 3: Haa – Thimpu
Today you will drive to the capital city – Thimphu, through traditional settlements and terraces of rice fields. The capital lies in a steep valley with alpine forests and golden topped monasteries scattered throughout. Thimphu with its bustling and colorful main street, a meeting place for many and the center of commerce for most. A leisurely walking tour in the main center of this sprawling city at 2350 meters, through alleys and laneways with its tiny shops, teahouses and handicraft emporiums.
Exploring the handcrafted artisan produce at the local farmers market with freshly churned butter, forest mushrooms and a vast array of chilies both fresh and dried. This afternoon is full of opportunities including the National Textile Museum, the Memorial Chorten with locals engaged in “Kora” – a circular pilgrimage with offerings of butter lamps.
Day 4: Thimpu – Paro – Taktsang Monastery
Day 4 begins with a hike to the magnificent Taktsang Monastery at 3140 meters. Perched cliffside, it is believed this is the meditation site of Guru Rinpoche, who flew on the back of a tigress in the 8th century. An important Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Himalayas, with its stunning vistas and spectacular architecture against a backdrop of sheer granite cliff faces. After descending from Taktsang, enjoy a picnic lunch in the Paro Valley.
Day 5: Paro Departure
Time to say goodbye. Breakfast and morning at leisure until getting escorted to the airport for a flight coming back home. The trip ends. Hope you enjoyed it and wish that we could serve you next time in Bhutan.
What’s Included?
- Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide
- English speaking tour guide will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. He or she will provide you with the best local knowledge available.
- Accommodation with daily breakfast as per detail itinerary
- Entrance fees & permits (if have)
- All meals as specified in the itinerary with authentic local food. Western food is available (upon request) (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
- Boat excursions
- Bottle of drinking water
- Domestic air tickets
- English speaking local tour guide in each city
- Entrance fees and zone fees for places mentioned in the itinerary
- Transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned car
What’s Excluded?
- International flights and airport taxes (Visa)
- Travel insurance
- Other meals which are not indicated above
- Surcharge and Compulsory dinners (if any)
- Beverages in the restaurants where meals are included
- Gratuities to guides and drivers
- Personal and other expenses such as porterage, bar bills and laundry not stated in the itinerary.
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I would like to know prices for end of November, do you also arrange flights?
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Dear Jorge,
Welcome to Go Bhutan Tours. Thanks for your request. Could you please check your email sent to you so that we can meet your interests about a wonderful Bhutan tour package
Many thanks.
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I am Indian NRI would like to Visit Bhutan probably on Dec 28 to Jan 1 with my family,total of 4.
Please send me a private tour package
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Dear Jayasankar C Nair
Thank you so much for your interest in our itinerary. Please check our email sent to you directly for further information about your trip ahead.
Many thanks.
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Thinking of january 2020 to visit. How is the weather that time of year. Also I am a solo traveler but would like to pare up with a SMALL group. How do I get an idea of cost? My dates are flexible. Thank you, Vince