WESTERN BHUTAN TOUR

A short tour to Bhutan where you will see the beautiful monasteries including Tiger’s nest, Trongsa Dzong and many other monasteries. Specially designed for those who have short time to visit Bhutan.

A great tour in Bhutan where you will see the beautiful monasteries including Tiger’s nest, Trongsa Dzong and many other. Specially designed for those who have short time to visit Bhutan. Bhutan, nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, is a land of enchantment and tranquility. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and commitment to Gross national happiness, Bhutan is a jewel of south Asia.

As you traverse its verdant valleys and towering peaks, you’ll encounter a tapestry of rich traditions and warm hospitality. From the majestic fortress-like dzongs to the fluttering prayer flags that adorn every hillside, Bhutan is a place where ancient customs thrive alongside modern aspirations. But Bhutan is not just a feast for the eyes it’s a haven for spiritual seekers. Monasteries cling to cliffsides, offering sanctuary to monks and pilgrims alike. The rhythm of daily life is marked by prayer and meditation, reminding visitors of the profound connection between humanity and the natural world.

BEST

  • Tiger’s Nest monastery, iconic cliffside monastery with stunning views
  • Unique culture and vibrant festivals with traditional bhutanese lifestyle
  • Natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes of mountains, valleys, and forests
  • Gross national happiness, Bhutan’s focus on well-being over economic growth
  • Spiritual atmosphere and peaceful monasteries with a serene environment
  • Possibility of custom modification of the trip program with other activities or visits as well

COST

2,900 USD per person with 3 participants with local guide

Private trip possible every day. Contact us to receive a customized quote for 1 or 2 people. Contact us to receive a customized quote with european guide speaking english, french, italian.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

  • Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 02. Kathmandu to Paro by plane and visit Paro
  • Day 03. Thimpu: sightseeing
  • Day 04. Thimphu (2,320 m/7,612 ft) to Punakha (1,200 m/3,937 ft) and Wangdue Phodrang (1,273m/4,177ft), 6-7 hours
  • Day 05. Wangdue Phodrang (1,273m/4,177ft) to Trongsa (2,200m/7,218 ft) and to Thimpu (2,320 m/7,612 ft), 7-8 hours
  • Day 06. Thimphu (2,320 m/7,612 ft) to Paro (2,280 m/7,480ft) and excursion to Taktsang monastery (3,120 m/10,236 ft), 7-8 hours
  • Day 07. Paro to Kathmandu by plane
  • Day 08. Kathmandu: sightseeing and free shopping
  • Day 09. Final departure

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu
After arriving in Kathmandu you will be picked up from airport representative and transfer to hotel. Presentation of the staff, briefing with the guides and verification of the equipment. We will serve authentic nepalese cuisine with cultural show in the evening.

Meals included: dinner. Overnight: hotel.

Day 02. Kathmandu to Paro (2,280m/7,480ft) by plane and visit Paro
The Paro valley has kept its bucolic nature inspite of the airport and the existence of development projects. Fields, brown or green depending on the season, cover most of the valley floor, while hamlets and isolated farms dot the countryside. The houses of Paro valley are considered to be among the most beautiful in the country. In the afternoon: visit the national museum (Ta-Dzong). Today, the Dzong is the seat of the district administration as well as the home for the monastic school. The central tower (Utse) of the Dzong, with its superb woodwork, is one of the most beautiful in the nation. The Dzong was built in 1645.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: hotel.

Day 03. Thimpu: sightseeing
Small and secluded the city is quiet and there are never the traffic jams familiar in other Asian Capitals. Thimphu’s main shopping street is a delight not so much for what you can buy there, but for the picturesqueness of the architecture and national custom. Beautiful weaves in wool, silk and cotton, basketwork, silver jewellery, thangkas and other traditional crafts of the kingdom are available in various handicraft emporiums. In the morning: visit the memorial chorten, the national library, the painting school, the handicrafts emporium, the weekend market. In the afternoon: visit Semtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress in Bhutan, built in 1629 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the Tashichho Dzong, the Head Abbot, the Pangri Zampa monastery. 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: hotel.

Day 04. Thimphu (2,320 m/7,612 ft) to Punakha (1,200 m/3,937 ft) and Wangdue Phodrang (1,273m/4,177ft), 6-7 hours
After breakfast transfer to Wangdue. En-route stop at Dochula pass (3150m/10,334ft), for a break and enjoy a view of the eastern himalayan mountains. Wangdue Phodrang Dzong is perched on a spur at the confluence of 02 rivers. The main road climbs the length of the spur and on the left, across the river, comes the first glimpse of the picturesque village of Rinchengang whose inhabitants are celebrated stonemasons. After lunch in Lobesa, we’ll visit the Punakha Dzong. This is the winter residence of Bhutan’s spiritual leader, the Head Abbot, and the central monastic body. The Dzong is built between two rivers known as Phochu (male river) and Mochu (female river).

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: hotel.

Day 05. Wangdue Phodrang (1,273m/4,177ft) to Trongsa (2,200m/7,218 ft) and to Thimpu (2,320 m/7,612 ft), 7-8 hours
Today we will have little long driving. We will do sightseeing to Trongsa Dzong and Chendbji chorten, patterned on Swayambhunath temple in Kathmandu. It was built in 18th century by Lama Shida, from Tibet, to cover the remains of an evil spirit that was subdued at this spot. In the afternoon and back to Thimpu in the evening.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: hotel.

Day 06. Thimphu (2,320 m/7,612 ft) to Paro (2,280 m/7,480ft) and excursion to Taktsang monastery (3,120 m/10,236 ft), 7-8 hours
Transfer to Paro to the Taktsang monastery. Taktsang is the most famous of all bhutanese monasteries. It is perched on the side of a cliff 900 m above the floor of the Paro valley, where the only sounds are the murmurs of the wind, and water and the chanting of the monks. The name Taktsang means “tigers nest”; the guru is said to have flown on the back of a tigress to the site of the monastery where he meditated in a cave for three months. The monastery itself is closed to tourists except by special permit. However the one-hour walk to the viewpoint, where there is a small wooden teahouse provides a close-up view of the monastery. It’s also a good warm-up hike if you are going trekking. In the evening visit a farmhouse or free on your own.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: hotel.

Day 07. Paro to Kathmandu by plane
We will transfer to Paro airport for the departure flight and pickup Kathmandu airport, after arriving hotel. This is the free day for you and you can enjoy yourself around the city.

Meals included: breakfast, dinner. Overnight: hotel.

Day 08. Kathmandu: sightseeing and free shopping
After breakfast take an excursion visit. Today we will go for sightseeing Swyambhunath, Pasupatinath temple, Bouddhanath and Patan. World heritage site and freely shopping day. Evening there will be a typical nepali dinner organized for you in the typical nepali restaurant.

Meals included: breakfast. Overnight: hotel.

Day 09. Final departure
You will have breakfast and you will be free until your departure. A representative will take you airport for your final departure.

Meals included: breakfast.

INCLUDED

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis at 3 star hotel (Kathmandu to Bhutan)
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basic at 3 star hotel with bb plan In Kathmandu.
  • All meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) in Bhutan
  • English speaking tour guide throughout the tour 
  • Bhutan Visa fees (one time only)
  • Entrance fees to various monuments
  • Airport pickup/drop
  • All land transportation by a comfortable vehicle throughout the tour
  • Bottled water once a day
  • Internal route permitted throughout Bhutan
  • Pony/horse ridding to tiger’s nest
  • Any airfare to/from Bhutan

NOT INCLUDED

  • Any beverages items other than not mentioned in included section
  • Any laundry
  • Any tips for guides/drivers
  • Any itinerary extension will be subject to additional costs
  • Single room supplement
  • Any hotel up gradation will be subject to additional costs
  • Any medical/travel insurance coverage (recommended)
  • Any bank charges while transferring tour payment

ON REQUEST

  • Single room
  • Sleeping bag rental on site
  • European guide speaking english, french, italian
  • Travel insurance
  • Superior hotel accommodations in town
  • Tour extensions

 

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Itinerary changes ad adjustments. The program may vary depending on the safety conditions of the participants. The guide remains the sole judge of the program, which can change at any time for safety reasons based on weather, environmental conditions or in relation to the physical and technical level of the hikers.