Bhutan Tour 3 Nights including Paro, Thimphu & Punakha
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4 days
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3 Nights Bhutan Tour takes you to the most popular cities of Dragon Kingdom: Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha. This four days excursion offers the unique culture and tradition of Bhutan along with the natural beauties of Dragon Kingdom. The colorful Paro offers the spectacular natural sights along with the cultural richness. Ta – Dzong in Paro lends the remarkable landscapes and the hike to the Taktsang Monastery situated at the hillside stands as the main feature of the package. The tiny capital Thimphu is blessed with colorful festivals, legendary monasteries and coveted cultural sites. On the other hand Punakha Dzong is the major attraction of the Punakha valley which has been inextricably linked with momentous occasions in Bhutanese history. Explore the popular places of Bhutan within a short stay in Dragon Kingdom joining 3 Nights Bhutan Tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Arrival in Paro (2250m) – Thimphu (2350m)
Accommodations
3 Star Hotel
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
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Thimphu
Upon your arrival at Paro airport meet the representative and Bhutanese guide then drive towards Paro for Lunch. After lunch drive for Thimphu then begin your sightseeing tour of Thimphu. Drive to the Buddha Terrance for a stunning view of the valley and then pay visit to Takin Preserve to witness national animal of Bhutan, Takin. Afterwards grab a majestic view of Tashichoe Dzong, the seat of government and then circumvent the National Memorial Chorte, a monument erected in memory of Bhutan’s third king H.M Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. Later visit Centenary Farmers Market, the new authentic craft bazaar, National Institute of Traditional Medicine that still dispenses traditional herbal medicines to the locals, and the Folk Heritage Museum. At the evening drive towards Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Thimphu – Punakha (1,320m) – Thimphu
Accommodations
3 Star Hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Dochula Pass
After breakfast, drive towards Punakha via Dochula Pass (3140m) and witness the majestic Himalayan panorama of eastern mountains. En-route, take a short hike to Chimmi Lhakhang located atop a hill amid rice field. The lhakhang is located 10 kilometers from Punakha near a village called Sopsokha from where a 20 minutes’ walk along muddy and dusty path through agricultural fields of mustards and rice, leads to a hillock where the monastery and the chorten are situated. Chimmi Lhakhang is dedicated to Drukpa Kunely and also popularly known as the fertility temple. Afterwards, drive towards Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong, one of the most beautiful dzong of Bhutan. Later, drive back to Thimphu. Overnight at Hotel.
Thimphu –Paro and Hike to Taktsang Monastery (3120m)
Accommodations
3 Star Hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Paro Taktsang
Early in the morning drive towards the Thimphu and then further to the base camp of Taktsang and commence the hike towards the Tiger’s Nest. Hike takes about 2 hours to reach cafeteria which provides the spectacular view of monastery. Then hike further to Taktsang Monastery and observe the spectacular sight of the Paro Valley. The monastery itself is surrounded by majestic mountains and beautiful green valleys. Its architectural design is shaped with best of Buddhist traditions and arts. The monastery is a white building with a golden roof and has four main temples and several dwellings. Later hike back to the road point then drive to Kyichi Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Bhutan. Afterwards visit Rinpung Dzong built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 and then drive to the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Departure
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Paro
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.
What‘s Included
Route Permit
3-star accommodation (4 & 5 stars may require an additional premium)
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
All internal taxes and charges
All land transportation by private vehicle
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.
monument entrance fee
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3 Nights Tour of Bhutan
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
thismanisnice,May 25, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bhutan is an amazing country and we were fortunate to have Tandin and Sonam to show us around. They are both very friendly and helpful and knowledgeable. I especially appreciated the way they took care of my wife when she felt car sick on the way to Punaka. Thanks again for everything!
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