Overview
4 Nights and 5 Days tour will take you visit the tourist attraction of Thimphu the capital of Bhutan and Paro the only one International Airport in Bhutan. These two places also have most beautiful sites and place where you get lost totally in Nature.
| DEPARTURE / RETURN LOCATION |
Paro International Airport |
| DEPARTURE TIME |
Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight. |
| SUITABLE MONTHS |
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| INCLUDED |
- Land Transportation within Bhutan
- Tours specified in the itinerary
- Sustainable Development Fees (SDF)
- Three star hotel accommodation (Government approved 3 stars and above)
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea/conee with snacks as and when required)
- Rooms on Twin Sharing basis
- Experienced and English-speaking licensed guide
- All necessary permits for entering Dzongs, Monasteries, Monuments
- Mineral water on long trips.
- Full service & assistance before, during and after your Bhutan trip
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| EXCLUDED |
- Airfare
- Monument fees and other special entry fees
- Beverages of any kind
- Personal Shopping
- Laundry
- Tipping
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Day 1- On arrival to Paro drive from Paro to Thimphu
On arrival at Paro airport and after completing your Bhutan visa formalities, you will be meeting our representative from Charisma Bhutan your guide. Then travel to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan.
On arrival at Thimphu check into your hotel and after refreshments or lunch
- Takin Preserve, which houses the national animal the Takin that is only found in Bhutan. This is an extremely rare member of the goat family.
- BBS Tower View Point, you can view southern part of Thimphu with natural view.
- Tashichhoedzong, a fortress of the glorious religion. It was built in 1641 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel and was reconstructed into present structure by the late King, His majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the year 1962-1969. It houses the secretariat building, the throne room and the office of the king, and the central monk body.
- Buddha Point View
- Craft Bazaar -A one stop place to witness Bhutanese culture and buy Bhutan made art and craft product. The Bazaar in its 80 stalls covers all aspects of the traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. At this Bazaar craftsmen and artisans from across the country display and sell their handicrafts. And also visit other handicraft stores.
In the evening you may visit local handicraft stores.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 2 – Thimphu to Punakha & Wangduephodrang
After breakfast, travel to Punakha through Dochula Pass (3,088m/10,130ft). In the clear spring sky; enjoy the panoramic view of the Himalayan Mountain ranges.
- Then pass by the beautiful 108 chortens, visit Druk Wangyal Lhakhang .The Druk Wangyal Lhakhang (temple) was built to honor His Majesty the fourth DrukGyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The past and future appear to merge in the details of the lhakhang (temple) that tells the story of a supreme warrior figure whose vision pierces the distant future.
- On the way visit the Divine Madman’s Monastery-Chhimi Lhakhang, famously known for its fertility shrine, where one can receive a special fertility blessing.
- After lunch visit the Punakha Dzong , located on the island of the Pho Chu (male river) and the Mo chu (female river)..
In the evening visit local markets in Punakha.
Overnight at hotel in Punakha.
Day 3 – Punakha to Paro vai Wangdue
After breakfast drive to Paro via Dochula pass and southern part of Thimphu. On arrival at Paro, check into your hotel in Paro and after lunch visit the following:
- National Museum, housed in the Ta Dzong (watchtower). Here an intriguing collection of artifacts provide a wonderful introduction to the rich culture and heritage of the Kingdom.
- Paro Dzong, a fine example of Bhutanese historic architecture. It is also known as means a “fortress that sits on a heap of jewels”. In the evening stroll through the Paro town and visit local handicraft stores.
Overnight at hotel in Paro.
Day 4 – Paro: A Day Hike to Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery)
- After breakfast, hike up to Taktsang Monastery, also known as ‘Tiger’s Nest’, its trail walk from the valley.
- On the way visit Kichu temple, one of the 108 temples built in the 7th century by the Tibetan King Songsten Gampo.
In the evening relax and overnight at hotel in Paro.
Day 5 – Departure from Paro
In the morning, your tour guide from Charisma Bhutan will see you off at the Paro airport for your onward flight.
