Private Tour
5-day Private Bhutan Tour: Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha
Overview
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5 days
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Bhutan awaits those seeking a pampered getaway with the promise of discovery as the country has had many cultural & religious wonders. Bhutan promises to charm you with an unspoiled ancient landscape and quietly challenge your view of the world. Join this private 5-day tour, led by a professional Bhutanese guide.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Passport details: name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants - scanned copy of first page also required for visa processing
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Accommodation at each location Paro: Tashi Namgay/ Tenzinling Resort/ Hotel Zangdopelri or Similar Thimpu: Druk/ Osel/ Khang residency or Similar Punakha: Pema Karpo / Zimgkham Resort/ Drupchu Resort or Similar
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Arrive Paro (L,D)
Accommodations
Overnight at hotel.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Paro Taktsang
Altitude: 2195m Arrive at Paro airport. Check in and enjoy lunch at hotel. After lunch, drive (2 hrs one-way) to Haa via Chelela Pass (3900m). Weather permitting, see Mt. Jumolhari (7314m) & Taktshang Goenpa (Tiger’s Nest Monastery). Haa valley is dotted with crop fields & quaint farmhouses. Also, visit a 100 year-old farmhouse to get insight into the life of locals. Enroute, stop at Haa Dzong. Later, visit the historic Chundu Lhakhang temple. Later return to Paro.
Paro – Thimphu (B,L,D)
Accommodations
Overnight at Hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
Altitude: 2350m 65kms / 2 hrs After breakfast, drive to the capital – Thimphu. Upon arrival, see manuscripts, written in gold at the National Library. Also stop at a school where traditional style of Thangka painting is taught. Next, visit the Folk Heritage Museum. After lunch, visit Memorial Choeten - a stupa with detailed religious wall paintings & sculptures. Then visit the 14th century Changangkha Lhakhang, a popular worshipping spot for locals. Later drive to Sangaygang viewpoint, usually thronged by young couples. Then visit a nunnery.
Thimphu – Punakha (B,L,D)
Accommodations
Overnight at hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Punakha Dzong
Altitude: 1310m 85kms / 3 hrs After breakfast, drive to Punakha – the ancient capital. The drive takes you across Dochula Pass (3100 m), marked by more than 100 choetens (Bhutanese style stupa) with prayer flags. Weather permitting, view lofty peaks of eastern Himalayan range. The road to Punakha passes through magnificent forests and a charming countryside. Check in and enjoy lunch at the hotel. Later, get blessed at a temple presided by a 96 year old lama. In the evening, try your hand at traditional archery – the national sport.
Punakha – Paro (B,L,D)
Accommodations
Overnight at hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Punakha Dzong
125kms / 4 hrs After breakfast, hike (45 min one-way) to a choeten affording scenic views, that was built by the queen for the well-being of the country and its people. It’s a moderate hike through rice paddies & pine forests. Then visit Punakha Dzong – a magnificent structure built without iron nails. Also see paintings on the life of Buddha. After lunch, drive to Paro. Later visit National Museum, to admire collections of rare art, artifacts and traditional weavings. After the museum, visit the Paro Dzong. In the evening, explore Paro town.
Paro – Departure (B)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
Morning breakfast and drive to the airport for departure.
What‘s Included
Gratuities
Pickup points
Paro Airport
Paro Bhutan
Options
1 to 8 persons
Five days tour of the pristine & scenic Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. Includes accommodation, all meals, transfers, sight-seeing with a guide, entrance fees, tourist and visa fees.
Pickup included
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful Bhutan
Abyshekar B,Mar 27, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our first stop was Paro.We were accompanied by Guide Driver and Vehicle provided by the tour Operator Keys to Bhutan.Paro is is nice small town .Nice eating places .We liked "My Kind of Place".They make lovely vegetarian Buck wheat Dumplings.Th owner very pleasant lady.second day we visited Tigers Nest.Which is on a hill top and took us 6hours walk to go and come back.Beautiful views from there.Afternoon it is windy.We visited Chelela pass and were fortunate to see some snow still on the hills.
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