This 6-day Bhutan itinerary will open your eyes to the "Land of the Thunder Dragon" or 'Druk Yul'.
Your trip covers the essentials: Paro, Thimphu and Punakha where you'll visit a mixture of cultural, historical, religious and artistic sites. Together this collaboration of elements offers you an insight into life in Bhutan and what matters most to Bhutanese people.
Highlights of this trip into your hike to the iconic Tiger's Nest, a highly revered site for Bhutanese people, built by Guru Rinpoche, and the Takin Reserve, where you'll meet the national animal of Bhutan, said to have been the creation of the Divine Madman. This 6-day Bhutan itinerary will open your eyes to the "Land of the Thunder Dragon" or 'Druk Yul'.
Your trip covers the essentials: Paro, Thimphu and Punakha where you'll visit a mixture of cultural, historical, religious and artistic sites. Together this collaboration of elements offers you an insight into life in Bhutan and what matters most to Bhutanese people.
Highlights of this trip into your hike to the iconic Tiger's Nest, a highly revered site for Bhutanese people, built by Guru Rinpoche, and the Takin Reserve, where you'll meet the national animal of Bhutan, said to have been the creation of the Divine Madman.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Paro Arrival and Travel to Thimphu
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After receiving you at Paro International Airport, our guide and driver will take you to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. In the afternoon, you will visit historical, monumental and cultural sites of Thimphu, including a stop to explore the famous Tashicho Dzong. Later on, visit the arts and crafts village and take a leisurely stroll in the market.
Accommodation
Hotel Riverview★3 star
Activities
Simtokha Dzong
Tashichho Dzong
Craft Bazaar and Clock Tower SquareOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Paro to Thimphu
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Destinations
Thimphu
Semtokha
Day 2
Thimphu Sightseeing
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Explore Thimphu by visiting various places of historical, traditional and natural interested. You'll go to as the National Library, Folk Heritage Museum, Institute of Traditional Arts and Crafts to learn about the culture and artistry of Bhutan. Then you'll go to the Royal Takin Preserve to see the national animal - a curious creature. Memorial Chorten, Changangkha Lhakhang and Buddha Point will introduce you to the Buddhist faith of Bhutanese people.
Accommodation
Hotel Riverview★3 star
Activities
National Library of Bhutan
Folk Heritage Museum Kawajangsa
National Institute for Zorig Chusum
Motithang Takin Preserve
Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan
Memorial Chorten
Changangkha Lhakhang
Kuensel Phodrang
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Thimphu
Motithang
Day 3
Thimphu to Punakha
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After breakfast, embark on an adventurous journey to Punakha, where history was created and re-enacted. En-route visit Dochula Pass to see the Himalaya mountain ranges from the viewpoint. A little further down, a stop will be made to visit Royal Botanical Park where we will have lunch. After arriving in Punakha, go on a short tour of the town, including the nunnery.
Accommodation
Punakha Residency★3 star
Activities
Dochula Pass
Royal Botanical Park
Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery
Punakha Suspension Bridge
Transportations
Private Driver from Thimphu to Punakha
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Thimphu
Dochula
Khuruthang
Punakha
Day 4
Punakha to Paro
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After breakfast, visit the Punakha Dzong, a beautiful Dzong in Bhutan founded by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. En-route to Paro, pay a visit to Chimi Lhakhang, the fertility temple with its interesting architectural style. We shall pass through Thimphu again before arriving Paro where we will spend the night. You'll be free to explore the town at your leisure.
Accommodation
Rema Resort★3 star
Activities
Punakha Dzong
Chimi Lhakhang
Free Time in ParoOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Punakha to Paro
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Khuruthang
Punakha
Paro
Day 5
Paro Taktsang Hike, Tiger's Nest
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After breakfast, you'll be taken out of the city for about 20 minutes to the starting point of your hike to Paro Taktsang Monastery, founded on the cliff, one of the most iconic landmarks of Bhutan created by Guru Rinpoche. There is a cafeteria half-way that can be the mid-way point or final point of your hike. Afterwards, visit Paro Ta Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. You'll be free to relax and recover from your hike in the evening.
Accommodation
Rema Resort★3 star
Activities
Hike to Tiger's Nest
Paro Ta Dzong National Museum
Kyichu Lhakhang
Restaurants
Taktsang Cafeteria
Transportations
Private Driver from Rema Resort to Paro Taktsang
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Paro
Day 6
Onward Journey from Bhutan
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Today concludes your lovely Bhutan itinerary. After breakfast depending on the timing of your flight, make a quick visit to the downtown area and afterwards our team will drop you off at the airport for your onward journey.
Activities
Local Arts & CraftsOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Paro to Paro International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Paro
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What’s included?
5 nights accommodation
19 activities
5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
Ground transportation
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Notes
All people entering Bhutan must pay $65 per day for sustainable development.
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Benefits of this trip
Bhutan in 6 days
3-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
