Bhutan Highlights Tour - 2 Nights (Thimphu, Paro & Tiger's Nest)

4.9 (20 reviews) Paro, Bhutan
Duration3 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

2 Nights Tour in Bhutan encompasses the two major city of Bhutan, beautiful valley Paro, and tiny capital Thimphu. The tour explores the urban Bhutan lending the spectacular sight of stunning ancient architectures, monasteries dating back to as early at the 10th century. The package begins with a scenic flight over the Himalayas which lands at Paro then proceeds to Thimphu, tiny capital of Bhutan, e-route visits ancient monasteries, temples and fortress until ending the tour at Paro. 2 Nights Bhutan Tour also discovers the Bhutan’s rich culture, tradition and religious harmony. Witness the timeless wonders of the Dragon kingdom within a short stay at Bhutan joining the package.

What's included

  • 3-star accommodation (4 & 5 stars may require an additional premium)
  • A licensed, English-speaking Bhutanese tour guide
  • Three meals per day during your stay in Bhutan
  • Bhutan visa fee – including all necessary processing
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • All internal taxes and charges
  • Monuments entry fee during sightseeing
  • All land transportation by private vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle.
  • A sustainable development fee (SDF)
  • Airfare and travel insurance (available on request at additional cost)
  • Expenses of personal nature, Tips to guides and drivers
  • Expenses occurred due to unavoidable events i.e. road wrecks, flight delays etc.

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival at Paro (By Druk air) – Transfer to Thimphu.
  1. Paro River
    Pass by
    Arrive Paro & meet at the airport then transfer to Paro for Lunch. Then drive to Thimphu with sightseeing around visitng Boudha's point, King's Memorial Chorten, Tashi Choe Dzong, Cenetary Market etc. Afterward, drop-off at your hotel.
  2. Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit National Memorial Chorten with its golden spines shining in the sun, its tinkling bells built in honor of third King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
  3. Buddha Dordenma
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The biggest Buddha Statue!
  4. Motithang Takin Preserve
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Motithang Mini-Zoo (home of the bizarre Takin, the national animal).
  5. Thimphu’s Weekend Market
    15m
    Visit the Weekly Outdoor Market, if it falls on (Friday, Saturday & Sunday), where everyone goes to buy fruits and vegetables, rice, grains, chilies and other fresh foods.
  6. Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
    Pass by
    View of Tashichoo Dzong in Thimphu.
  7. Centenary Farmers Market
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Centenary Farmers Market in Thimphu offers fresh produces directly from the villages. (Open Fri – Sun).
  8. National Folk Heritage Museum
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Folk Heritage Museum – a 300 year old traditional house converted into a museum. (Open Mon-Fri).
Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing – Paro.
  1. Paro Taktsang
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Continuing the 2 Nights Bhutan Tour, after breakfast drive to Paro via confluence. we drive to the base camp of Taktsang to start the hike up to the Taktsang monastery (Tiger’s nest). The hike up to the cafeteria will take around 1 hr. At the view point, you will enjoy the stunning view of the monastery, where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress in the 8th century. We then walk back to the road point and drive to visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. In the evening take a walk around the main street of Paro’s main shopping district. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
  2. Paro Taktsang
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy the visit to Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan.
  3. Kyichu Lhakhang
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy the visit to Kyichu Lhakhang, Paro, Bhutan.
  4. Paro Taktsang
    5h · Admission ticket included
    Hike to Taktsang Monastery is the most popular activity in Bhutan.
Day 3: Departure from Paro Bhutan
  1. Paro Taktsang
    Pass by
    Your 2 Nights Bhutan Tour terminates today so after breakfast your representative will help you with the exit formalities and bid you farewell and wish you happy journey back home.
  2. Pass by
    Departure from Paro International Airport, Bhutan!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up from Paro International Airport and drive to Thimphu.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Enjoy a hassle-free journey with private transportation, comfortable accommodation, a professional English-speaking guide, all meals, Bhutan visa, Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), and all sightseeing included.
  • We can also arrange and issue your flight tickets. If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact us directly.
  • Flights may be delayed or cancelled due to weather conditions. Please be prepared for possible schedule changes.
  • Visa Requirement: To apply for your Bhutan visa, we will need a clear copy of your passport, a recent passport-sized photo, and your confirmed flight details in advance.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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