5-Day Splendour of Bhutan
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Travel through Thimphu and Paro and experience the splendour of Bhutanese art, culture, architecture, flora and fauna.
Experience Bhutan's pristine environment with forest cover enveloping almost all parts of the country; the lifestyle of people and the importance of the arts is epitomised through the architecture and the Bhutanese handicraft and textile industry. Witness it all, and more on this 5-day Bhutan travel package.
Experience Bhutan's pristine environment with forest cover enveloping almost all parts of the country; the lifestyle of people and the importance of the arts is epitomised through the architecture and the Bhutanese handicraft and textile industry. Witness it all, and more on this 5-day Bhutan travel package.
Itinerary
Day 1
Paro to Thimphu and Free Time
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Your flight to Paro will be a memorable flight with the most dramatic scenery of the Himalayas. Our staff will meet you and we will drive to Thimphu. On the way to Thimphu, you can stop to see the famous iron chain bridge. After check-in, you can get your first feel of Thimphu and have a stroll around the Craft Bazaar.
Accommodation
Peaceful Resort★3 star
Activities
Tachog Lhakhang
Free Time in ThimphuOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Paro International Airport to Thimphu
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Paro
Thimphu
Day 2
Discover Thimphu Valley
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We start the day with sightseeing in Thimphu Valley. As the country's capital, Thimphu is packed with historically significant buildings and chances to experience Bhutanese culture. Your day starts with two of the most religiously important structures, the Memorial Chorten and the highest situated golden Buddha statue in the world! Your lunch is in true Bhutanese style before you continue to learn more about the country's history and knack for crafts.
Accommodation
Peaceful Resort★3 star
Activities
Memorial Chorten
Kuensel Phodrang
Changangkha Lhakhang
Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan
Tashichho Dzong
Restaurants
Simply Bhutan
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Thimphu
Day 3
Thimphu to Paro
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Early morning check out and drive to Paro, we'll drive through the Haa Valley to witness its beauty before continuing to Paro. In the afternoon, you'll go out into the town, first visiting the national museum, what was once the Ta Dzong fortress. Then, you continue to Rinpung Dzong, largely regarded as the most impressive Bhutanese architectural structure and walk around to take in its majesty. You have the option to enjoy a traditional medicinal hot stone bath before dinner.
Accommodation
Taktsang Boutique Resort & Spa★3 star
Activities
Dochula Pass
Paro Ta Dzong National Museum
Rinpung Dzong
Hot Stone BathsOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Thimphu to Paro
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Thimphu
Dochula
Paro
Wangdue Phodrang
Day 4
Taktsang Hike
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Today hike up to the Taktsang Monastery perched some 3900 m on a cliff overlooking the valley. Tragically wrecked in a fire early in 1998, it has been rebuilt to its original glory. It is said that the legendary Indian saint, Guru Padma Sambhava, flew from Tibet on the back of a tigress to tame five demons, who were opposing the spread of Buddhism in Bhutan in 746 A.D. Hence, the name, Taktshang or the “Tiger’s Lair.” Tonight, you stay in a heart-warming family-run lodge next to Taktsang.
Accommodation
Paro Penlop Dawa Penjor Heritage Farm House
Activities
Hike to Tiger's Nest
Free Time in ParoOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Paro to Taktsang Trail
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Paro
Day 5
Departure from Bhutan
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Sadly, your delightful Bhutan travel package ends on this day. After breakfast, our driver will take you to the airport for your departure.
Transportations
Private Driver from Paro to Paro International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Paro
Included in Price
- 4 nights accommodation
- 10 activities
- 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
Notes
There is a sustainable development fee of $65 per person/day that all travellers must pay.
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