5-Day Private tour of Bhutan

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Pick up From Paro International Airport - Transfer to Thimphu - Night Stay⌄

   (Distance: 50 km / Driving Time: 1.5 hr / Altitude of Thimphu: 2334m) On the arrival of the guest at Paro International Airport , One of our representative will be there to assist you. After meeting & greeting , will transfer towards Thimpu. At airport your immigration will be completed. Once you get the inner – line permit. Check into your pre - booked hotel. After refreshment , take a rest. Evening time can be spent strolling through the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts bazaar, to browse through examples of Bhutan's fine traditional arts. Here you can buy hand-woven textiles, thangka paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and wood carvings, jewellery, and interesting items made from local materials. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. (Altitude 2,320m)

   You can see the Welcome to Thimphu Gate.

   Overnight: Overnight stay at 3 star hotel

2. 2Thimphu local Sightseeing⌄

   The National Library of Bhutan, Thimphu, Bhutan was established in 1967 for the purpose of "preservation and promotion of the rich cultural and religious heritage" of Bhutan.

   The Memorial Stupa, Thimphu, also known as the Thimphu Chorten, is a stupa in Thimphu, Bhutan, located on Doeboom Lam in the southern-central part of the city near the main roundabout and Indian military hospital.

   Motithang Takin Preserve, located in the Motithang district of Thimphu, Bhutan is a wildlife reserve area for takin, the national animal of Bhutan. Originally a mini-zoo, it was converted into a preserve when it was discovered that the animals refrained from inhabiting the surrounding forest even when set free.

   The Folk Heritage Museum or Phelchey Toenkhyim is a museum in Thimphu, Thimphu District, Bhutan.

   Museum resembling a Bhutanese village, featuring traditional cuisine, demonstrations & performances.

   Tashichho Dzong is a Buddhist monastery and fortress on the northern edge of the city of Thimphu in Bhutan, on the western bank of the Wang Chu.

   Great Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the mountains of Bhutan celebrating the 60th anniversary of fourth king Jigme Singye Wangchuck.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight stay at 3 star hotel

3. 3Drive from Thimphu to Paro, Paro Local Sightseeing. (60 km 2 hrs approx)⌄

   Rinpung Dzong, sometimes referred to as Paro Dzong, is a large dzong - Buddhist monastery and fortress - of the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school in Paro District, Bhutan. It houses the district Monastic Body as well as government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag.

   National Museum of Bhutan is a cultural museum in the town of Paro in western Bhutan. Established in 1968, in the renovated ancient Ta-dzong building, above Rinpung Dzong under the command of His Majesty, the King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the third hereditary Monarch of Bhutan.

   Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point

   Kyichu Lhakhang, is an important Himalayan Buddhist temple situated in Lango Gewog of Paro District in Bhutan.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight stay at 3 star hotel

4. 4Tiger's Nest Monastery Hike⌄

   Tiger's Nest Monastery is Bhutan’s most iconic landmark and religious site. The name Taktsang translates to “The Tiger’s Nest”. This temple is one of the most holy sites in the kingdom. It is believed that Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) flew to this location from Tibet on the back of a tigress from Khenpajong. This place was consecrated to tame the Tiger demon, was first built in 1692 at a cave where Guru Rimpoche meditated in a cave, in the 7th century A.D. for 3 years, 3 months, 3 days and 3 hours in order to subdue evil demons residing within it. The cave has been considered a sacred site ever since and many famous saints have traveled to meditate in it. In order to arrive at the temple you must trek for around 2-3 hours through beautiful, shady pine forests that are colorfully festooned with moss and prayer flags. On many days, clouds shroud the monastery and give an eerie feeling of remoteness. No trip to Bhutan would be complete without a visit to this remarkable heritage site.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight stay at 3 star hotel

5. 5Drop Paro to Paro International Airport ( 30 min drive)⌄

   (Distance: 10 km / Driving Time: 30 min) After breakfast check out from hotel and drop at Paro International Airport for your onward journey. As you go home let the everlasting memory of the radiant Himalayas and this beautiful serene kingdom linger in your mind and prompt you now and again to revisit this place.

   Meals: Breakfast