Discover Bhutan 4 Nights: Thimphu, Punakha, Paro & Tiger’s Nest

Discover Bhutan 4 Nights: Thimphu, Punakha, Paro & Tiger’s Nest

Duration5 days

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Private tourOnly your group will participate

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Overview

4 Nights Bhutan Highlights Tour is a 5 days tour that provides the full insight of the art and architecture, tradition and culture of Bhutan. The tour traverses the popular places of Bhutan including Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha. Paro houses the unique landmark of Bhutan; Taktsang Monastery which is perched in the vertical cliff, the hike to the Tiger’s Nest provides the opportunity to overlook the beautiful Paro Valley. Dochula Pass situated at an elevation of 3140 m provides spectacular panoramic views of snowcapped mountains. The Buddha Point located at Thimphu offers the stunning view of tiny capital Thimphu. The tour also visits the beautiful Punakha Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, Chimmi Lhakhang and many more. The tour first visits Paro followed by Thimphu and goes to Punakha and ends back to Paro.

What's included

Sightseeing as per itinerary
A licensed Bhutanese tour guide
Three meals per day during your stay in Bhutan
Bhutan visa fee – including all necessary processing
Accommodation in 3 stars hotel
All internal taxes and charges
All land transportation by private vehicle
A sustainable development fee & Monuments entry fee
Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle.

Airfare & Travel Insurance
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 in Paro (2250m) and transfer to Thimphu (2350m)

Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
Pass by

After arrival in Paro meet our representative and then have your lunch at Paro. After lunch carry out your sightseeing program visiting the Rinpung Dzong which is currently used as an administration centre and school for monks. Later depart to Thimphu,which is made up of just three lines of shops and is the only capital in the world without traffic lights. Check in at hotel. Within the evening visit Handicrafts Emporium, this has all types of Bhutanese handicrafts for sale.
Paro River
Pass by

Arrive Paro and drive to Thimphu. Enjoy the scenery of Paro river and Paro valley.
Buddha Dordenma
Pass by

The biggest Buddha Statue!
Motithang Takin Preserve
Pass by

Motithang Mini-Zoo (home of the bizarre Takin, the national animal).
Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
Pass by

View of Tashichoo Dzong in Thimphu.
Pass by

Ringpung Dzong is the center of attraction in Paro.
Centenary Farmers Market
Pass by

Centenary Farmers Market in Thimphu offers fresh produces directly from the villages. (Open Fri – Sun).
National Folk Heritage Museum
Pass by

Folk Heritage Museum – a 300 year old traditional house converted into a museum. (Open Mon-Fri).

Day 2: Thimphu to Punakha (1310m)

Punakha Dzong
Pass by

Early in the morning after breakfast drive towards Punakha crossing over Dochula Pass (3140m) for about 1 & half hours. Dochula offers the spectacular view of eastern Himalayas in the clear weather. On the way take a short hike through beautiful rice fields to Chimmi Lhakhang, a temple dedicated to Drukpa Kuenly, also known as “the Divine Madman”. Later in the afternoon visit the beautiful Punakha Dzong located at the confluence of the Pho-chu and Mo-chu river. In the evening drive to the hotel.
Dochula Pass
Pass by

Dochula Pass offers majestic Himalayan panorama of the eastern Himalayas. There are 108 chortens at the pass.
Chimi Lhakhang Temple
Pass by

Chimi Lhakhang is the fertility temple dedicated to Drukpa Kunley.

Day 3: Punakha to Paro (2250m)

Dochula Pass
Pass by

After early breakfast, drive from Punakha to Paro re-crossing Dochula Pass. Stop at Thimphu for lunch. Then drive further for Paro and visit the Rinpung Dzong which continues its age-old function as the seat of the district administration, district court and the monastic body. Later drive for the hotel at Paro.

Day 4: Paro – Hike to Taktsang Monastery

Paro Taktsang
3h · Admission ticket included

On fourth day visit the spectacular Taktsang Monastery, early in the morning after breakfast drive towards the base camp of Taktsang and then commence the hike up to the Taktsang Monastery-Tiger’s Nest. Pay visit to Taktsang Monastery which provides the mesmerizing view of Paro Valley. Afterwards, hike back to the road point then drive to Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Bhutan. Also visit Rinpung Dzong which continues its age-old function as the seat of the district administration, district court and the monastic body. Later drive back to Hotel.
Paro Taktsang
3h · Admission ticket included

Enjoy the visit to Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan.
Kyichu Lhakhang
Pass by

Kyichu Lhakhang is one of the oldest temple in Bhutan.

Day 5: Departure

Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
3h · Admission ticket included

Departure Your 3 Nights Bhutan Tour terminates today, so after breakfast, drive towards the international terminal, board the flight and bid farewell to remote and legendary Dragon Kingdom.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.