5 Days Of Western Bhutan Tour

Duration : 4 Nights / 5 Days

Destination Covered : Thimphu, Paro, Punakha

Tour Activities : Museums, Sightseeing

Tour Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys, Religious & Pilgrimage, Culture & Heritage

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Thimphu, Paro and Punakha Tour Overview

This 3 valleys western Bhutan Tour despite short days will give our visitors a chance to explore and visit the majestic Paro dzong, Hike to Tiger nest, Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang valleys visit, where you can see the magnificent Punakha dzong (fortress) and temple of fertility, as well as doing some sightseeing in Thimphu.

Trip Facts:

Duration: 4 Nights/5 Days
Tour Difficulty: Easy
Walking/Driving hours:1/2/3/4 Hours
Group Size: 1& above
Accommodation: Hotels
Best season:Jan -May&Sep-Nov
INSURANCE

Package does not include insurance of any kinds, and that you are required to obtain separate coverage from your home country before your trip begins.

Package Highlights
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks from Dochula.
Hike to the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery Visit historic Buddhist monasteries
Enjoy the Architecture of Tashichho Dzong and Punakha Dzong
Enjoy a farmhouse dinner and engage with Bhutanese locals.
Explore villages and experience unique rural life.

Thimphu, Paro and Punakha Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Paro â€“ Thimphu (54km, 2334m, 1hr. drive)

Fly into Paro Valley on our national airlines, Drukair or the Bhutan Airlines. In clear weather, you can witness magnificent views of the world’s highest peak. The first gift from Bhutan will be the cool, clean fresh air as you step out of the plane – a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of Bhutan. Our guide and driver will receive you with warm well come and lead you around on your Bhutan tour. Relax and enjoy the beauty of Bhutan as you proceed away from the airport for some sightseeing in Paro before driving to Thimphu. Explore Paro town and get yourself introduced to the first Bhutanese town. Drive to Tadzong and visit the National Museum. later walk down to visit Paro Rinpong Dzong. If time permits visit one of the holiest temples in Bhutan, Dungtse Lhakhang, built in 1421 by the famous Tibetan Lama, ThangtonGyelpo and Kyichu Lhakhang, built in 659 AD.

In the afternoon drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.

Day 2

Thimphu â€“ Punakha (76Km, 1500m,2hour drive)

In the morning, we will explore Bhutan’s capital city Thimphu through Takin Sanctuary, Folk Heritage Museum, School of Arts and Crafts, Biggest Buddha statute and Trashichho Dzong. After sightseeing in Thimphu (2360m), we will drive to Punakha (74km, about 2.5h) via Dochula Pass. Later at Lobesa walk through rice fields, passing through clusters of farm house to reach the fertility Temple founded by Divine Mad man.

Check into your Hotel and have good rest.

Day 3

Punakha â€“ Paro (2344m, 130 km, 3hr.)

In the morning hike toKhamsum Yueley Namgyal Chorten and visit Punakha Dzong. Cool breeze walking on the country’s longest suspension bridge over Phochu about few minutes away from the Dzong is not to be missed. Later stroll in Kuruthang town for some time and have lunch there.

In the afternoon drive back to Paro. (115km, about 3hrs).

Day 4

Tiger Nest Hike

In the morning after breakfast, you will start your hike to Taktsang Monastery (also known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery). You will spend 5 to 6 hours for the hike. Perched on the side of a cliff 900 meters above the Paro valley, Taktsang Monastery is one of the most famous monasteries in Bhutan. The principal monastery of the present monastic complex dates from 1692. Taktsang was damaged severely by fire in 1998 but has now been fully restored to its former glory.

Day 5