- 1Paro to Thimpu
Arrive at Paro International Airport. Complete Immigration formalities and you'll be transferred to Thimphu. After checking into your hotel, proceed for a panoramic sightseeing of the capital of Bhutan. On this tour, you'll visit the following landmarks:
Memorial Chorten – A monument built in 1974 to honour the 3rd King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1928–1972). Memorial Chorten is a prominent landmark in the city with its golden spires and bells.
Kuensel Phodrang – World’s Largest Sitting Buddha Statue.
BBS Tower – Provides a vantage point view of the Thimpu Valley.
Note* Sightseeing won’t be possible if the flight arrival time is beyond 14:00 Hours.
Meals: DinnerAccommodation: Hotel Osel - Deluxe Room - 2Thimpu
After breakfast, embark on a full-day private tour of Thimphu. Return to the hotel in the evening after an exciting day. Thimphu sightseeing would include the following places:
Folk Heritage Museum - Established in 2001 and provides with fascinating insights into the Bhutanese culture and way of life. The Folk Heritage Museum is set inside a three storied, 19th-century traditional house.
Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan – A National Centre for professional training in weaving design and production of Bhutanese Textile.
Anim Dratsang (Nunnery) - A Buddhist Monastery, built in 1976 by the 16th emanation of Thangtong Gyalpo, Drubthob Rikey Jadrel. Currently, the nunnery is home to about 60 nuns.
Tashichhoe Dzong - The seat of the government since 1952 and houses the throne room and offices of the king, the secretariat and the ministries of home affairs and finance
Handicraft Emporium - An interesting market with local items and exciting souvenirs.
Meals: Breakfast and DinnerAccommodation: Hotel Osel - Deluxe Room - 3Thimphu to Paro
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to Paro. The Paro valley extends from the confluence of the Paro Chhu and the Wang Chhu rivers at Chuzom up to Mt. Jomolhari at the Tibetan border to the North. This picturesque region is one of the widest valleys in the kingdom and is covered in fertile rice fields and has a beautiful, crystalline river meandering down the valley.
After checking-in to your hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Paro which would include the following places:
Drukgyel Dzong – Ruins of an old fortress in Paro
Kyichu Lakhang – Famous Monastery in Paro
Ta Dzong – National Museum of Bhutan
Meals: Breakfast and DinnerAccommodation: Tashi Namgay Resort - Deluxe Room - 4Paro
After breakfast, continue exploring this beautiful city of Paro. Today, you can visit the Tiger Nest OR head for an excursion to the Chele La Pass. You have the liberty to choose which one among these two famous attractions you would like to visit.
Tiger Nest - From a distance, Bhutan's most iconic monastery seems to float, weightless, halfway up a sheer cliff-face, 900 meters (3,000 feet) above the floor of the Paro Valley. As you wind your way breathlessly up the long, steep path towards Taktsang Lhakhang, the monastery periodically reveals itself, rising out of the forest, closer and more solid with each re-appearance.
Chele La Pass - The highest point on Bhutan’s Dantak roads, crests at 3988 meters (roughly 13,000 feet) above sea level. The bright yellow sign marking its location stands next to a traditional stone fireplace and stove, a Buddhist prayer wheel marked with a quote advocating kindness, and a small hut and seating area.
Meals: Breakfast and DinnerAccommodation: Tashi Namgay Resort - Deluxe Room - 5Paro
This is the last day of your Bhutan cultural tour as you travel to Paro Airport for your flight home.
Note: This offer price is valid for Indian nationals only. Please contact us in case you hold a different passport.
Meals: Breakfast - Add-On (OPTIONAL)
We recommend adding one additional night in the scenic region of Punakha to this itinerary.
- Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Ground transportation with an English speaking driver/guide
- Sightseeing or activities or safaris as mentioned in the itinerary
- Taxes
- All items of personal nature
- Any increase in taxes, fuel cost and emergency rescue costs
- Gratuities and Tips
- International airfare
- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Optional activities (if any) and personal expenses
- Visas, Vaccination and Insurance
Designed for travellers who enjoy the outdoors, are in good health, and want an interesting yet relaxing holiday experience. These trips may involve walking, trekking, hiking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking at a very slow pace. Most of these trips are usually a week long in duration. These holidays usually include cultural activities and sightseeing that can be enjoyed by all. There will be exploring on foot as well. Most travellers will find themselves comfortable with the basic activity level trips.
