07Days Best of Bhutan

7 days
About this activity
Day 1: Arrival in Paro - Thimphu (Altitude 2320 m) (Distance: 54 km, 1 hr).(Lunch/Dinner) Arrive in Paro. Upon arrival , our guide will receive you at the Airport and drive to Thimphu. On the way, view Tamchog Monastery built by Thangthong Gyalpo (Popularly known as Lama Chazampa, which literally means, the Iron Bridge builder) in the 15th century. 
DAY 02 Thimphu Sightseeing: (Altitude 2320 m (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)The day begins with a visit to the National Memorial Chorten (1974) built in honour of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, and then visit the Tallest Statue of Buddha, Takin Preserve center, Dupthop Lhakhang one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan and Changangkha Lhakhang. Next, visit Cheri monastery. Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal built this monastery in 1620,Handicrafts Emporium. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 03: Thimphu - Punakha (Altitude 1310 m) (72 Km, 3 hrs drive) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)After breakfast, drive to Punakha via Dochula pass. If the weather is clear, we stop for a while at Dochula pass to view Higher Himalayas. Drive further down and visit the Royal Botanical Garden at Lamperi. Visit venous places in Punakha. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 04. Punakha - Gangtey (Altitude 3120 m) - Wangdiphodrang: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)After breakfast, drive to Gangtey. Enroute sightseeing in the valley of Wangdiphodrang includes visit to the Wangdiphodrang Dzong (razed by fire in 2012) now under construction, built in 1638. return Wandi for overnight.
DAY 05: Wangdiphodrang – Paro (Altitude 2280 m) (Distance: 126 km, 5hrs). (Altitude: 2280 m). (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) After breakfast, drive to Paro, Upon arrival in Paro, transfer to hotel for check in. Later we can stroll in the town for shopping and souvenirs (optional). Dinner and overnight in stay at hotel. An early rest for next day hike to Tiger next.
DAY 06: Paro (Altitude: 2280 m). (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) After breakfast, hike to Taktsang Monastery. A short drive takes us to Satsam Chorten, from there a 2 hour walk till the viewpoint point of the monastery.
DAY 07: Departure: (Altitude 2280 m) Early morning breakfast & drive to the airport and farewell.
 
Included
  • Air port pick up and drop off
  • Accommodation at 3Star hotel as per itinerary
  • Bhutan visa fee
  • Private transportation (with aircon/Heater as per your itinerary
  • Service of professional Local guide
  • Drinking water supply daily
  • Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
  • Air ticket to Bhutan ( can be arranged with us)
  • Personal travel insurance, Air travel, personal expenditure, beverages cold drinks, Tipping for guide and porters etc
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
80% Cultural
50% Aquatic
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