Bhutan Highlight Tour
Here are some places to visit in Paro, which people take as Bhutan highlight tour. This tour covers lots of destination of Bhutan Cultural tour.
The places are Thimphu, Punakha & Wangduephodrang: Ta Dzong (National Museums), Rimpong Dzong, Drugyel Dzong, Kichu Lhakhang, and Takstang (Tiger Nest), the most famous place to visit. Similarly National Memorial Chorten, Nunnery, Changkha Monastery, Mini Zoo, View Point, National Library also are the great choices of visitors.
The most amazing Painting School also lies in the center of this beautiful Himalaya kingdom. Besides Traditional Medicine Institute, Folk Heritage Museum, Handicraft Emporium, Tango Monastery (beautiful hike) are also the things to hang around. Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion) Chimi Lhakhang (The Temple of Fertility) ads more charm to the tour. Moreover Punakha Dzong, Wangdue Dzong and Dochula Pass (108 Bhutanese Stupas) gives relief to the real visitors.
- View of world greatest Himalayas onboard flying in/out from Paro.
- Visit the tiny capital of Thimphu.
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’- one of the most famous monasteries in Bhutan.
- Visit Punakha Dzong – the most beautiful monastery in Bhutan.
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang - the oldest & most sacred shrines in Bhutan.
Trip Highlights
- 04 - 07 days Bhutan tour.
- Flight from Kathmandu.
- Budget/Standard and Deluxe tour.
- Possible to extend the trekking days.
- Guided tour.
- All night at city.
At a glance
Diffculties and Safety
Bhutan Highlight Tour is a medium thing with some of small uphill and downhill. Average fitness is required not to be in the pain. Make sure you have an average walking experience to enjoy the tour. Altitude will not be the major problem still drinking lots of fluids and going slowly is important to avoid altitude sickness. Your safety is of our major concern.
Your Tour guide has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Since this adventure entails travelling in some remote regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. The Guide will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
Itinerary Details ( Click on the days to see the extended form. )
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Day 01:
Arrive Paro airport, drive to Kichu Resort. Briefing by guide.
Day 02:
Half day sightseeing in Paro. Visit the old fort ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong, which offers a very scenic drive of a typical Bhutanese landscape. On a clear day the Mt. Jhomolhari (7314metres, 24000 feet),the sacred summit, reaches skyward beyond the Dzong. Afterwards visit the Ta Dzong the national museum housed in the ancient watch tower built around 1651, situated a little above the Paro Rinpung Dzong . From here you will have a very good panoramic view of the Paro valley. After lunch visit the near by Kichu Lhakhang (the oldest monastery in Bhutan) and walk to the near by the village of Lango. Return to the hotel and rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Day 03:
After breakfast drive to Thimphu(65km/2 hrs drive) the modern day capital of Bhutan. Visit places of interest like the Memorial chorten, painting and medicine school. The National Library and Handicraft Centre. Return to Paro late afternoon. Over night.
Day 04:
Transfer to Paro Airport for departure.
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Day 01:
Arrive Paro airport, drive to Kichu Resort. Briefing by guide.
Day 02:
Morning sightseeing in Paro, visit the Drukgyal Dzong, a very scenic drive into a typical Bhutanese countryside. Continue on to Ta Dzong , which house National museum, on the way down visit the Rinpung Dzong, administrative centre of Paro, which houses the monk body. Return to hotel for lunch. After lunch drive to Thimphu (65 Kms/2 hrs ). In Thimphu visit places of interest like the Memorial Chorten, the National Library and Painting school. In the evening visit the town. O/n at hotel either Hotel River View/ Hotel Druk.
Day 03:
Drive Thimphu – Punakha ( 77 Kms / 3 hrs ) the olden day capital of Bhutan, via Dochu La pass (3050 m). From here on a very clear day one can have a superb view of some of the highest peaks of Bhutan like Ganger Puensum(7497 meters), Zongaphugang(7060 meters) a table mountain, Jeje Khang (7158 meters), Masa Khang ( 7194 meters ), and Gangcheyta ( 6794 meters ). Drive on to Punakha ( altitude 4430 feet ) for lunch. The road is all down hill and you will notice the change in vegetation and weather getting warmer as Punakha is at a much lower elevation. Punakha is basically an agricultural valley known as the orchard of Western Bhutan. Visit the Punakha Dzong when the monks are in Thimphu. Later drive to Wangdi Dzong(18Kms/ 30 min) Over night Kichu Resort (Wangdi).
Day 04:
Retrace drive back to Paro via Simtokha Dzong. Check into the Kichu Resort. Afternoon at leisure in Paro for boating, swimming and fishing activities.
Day 05:
Transfer to Paro Airport for departure.
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Day 01:
Arrive Paro (By Druk Air flight): (Paro Sightseeing).
Day 02.
Paro (Sightseeing) – Thimphu (Sighseeing).
Day 03.
Thimphu (Sightseeing).
Day 04.
Thimphu – Punakha Sightseeing.
Day 05.
Punakha – Wangduephodrang(Sightseeing) – Paro.
Day 06.
Departure.
What's included
- Transportation.
- Bhutan travel permit & visa
- English speaking Bhutanese guide.
- Accommodation on twin sharing room basis.
- Sightseeing and monastery entrance fees as per our itinerary.
- Daily breakfast.
- Hotel-airport-hotel transfer in Paro and Kathmandu.
What's not included
- Client and travel insurance.
- Lunch and dinner while not in the tour.
- Personal expenses such as snacks, gear, bar bills, laundry, phone calls, wi-fi etc.
- Any extra costs due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Tips for the guide, porters.
- Flights To/From Nepal.
Trip Extention
Western Bhutan Walking Holiday.
Buddsism Culture Holiday in Bhutan.
Bhutan History Tour.
Bhutan Walking Tour.
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Accommodation & Food details
We will provide accommodations in Kathmandu and Bhutan on your choice. All the accommodation in the city and tour will provided on twin sharing basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost extra.
During Bhutan highlight tour, we can enjoy Bhutanese food, vegetables and beverages as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian etc.). Breakfast, Lunch and dinner will be served during tour, only breakfast include at Kathmandu Hotel.
Best Time To Visit
We recommend to visit Bhutan October- December, as the fresh air and sunny skies make more fruitful to your tour. Afterwards the weather becomes colder, but till April climate remains dry and pleasant.
While spring starts, the bloom rhododendron add more color and charm to the valley.Heat and humidity goes high in May. Instantly the monsoon rules from June till September. Although there are some specific time to see some wildlife and culture, moreover according to the different festival, every places has offer an excellent chance to participate in the folk activities with locals.
Equipment Details
You are advised to consider the required equipment as essentials while packing. Adjustments to the list can be managed according to your requirements, interests, duration of trip, and season of trip.
We can find variety of these gears to hire or buy in Kathmandu. Majority of the gears which are in sale in Kathmandu are locally manufactured (hence a lot cheaper) and can find very high quality branded gears too in some famous stores in Kathmandu.
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