This tour explores all of the highlights of Bhutan’s western valleys, and is ideal for those with a limited time frame.
Discover some of the most sacred Buddhist monasteries and temples in the Himalaya.Visit many cultural attractions including medieval fortresses (Dzongs), markets and museums.Hike up to the famous Taktsang Monastery, perched on a cliff 900m above the valley floor.Marvel at the elaborate and ancient wall paintings and carvings in Dzongs and temples.Traverse beautiful landscapes from lush valleys to dense forests.Incorporate a Value-Added Option such as a cooking lesson or meditation session with a monk.
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bhutan visa fees
Hotel pickup and drop-off
3 star hotels with private bathrooms
Local guide
Bhutan government royalties and taxes
Lunch
Dinner
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Breakfast
Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
Personal items such as laundry, drinks, phone, tips
Upgrade costs for luxury hotels are additional
Flight ticket
Travel insurance
Meeting Points
Departure
Paro International Airport
Our guide and driver will be there with your placard waiting for you at the Paro International Airport.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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You should not travel internationally without travel insurance. Travel insurance can be provided through your Bhutanese tour operator or international partner.
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Arrival in Paro Airport and drive to Thimphu for sightseeing
7 Stops
1
Paro International Airport
Paro is connected to the world with air routes from Bangkok and India. You will either fly in from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport or Indra Gandhi International Airport in India. Most of our travelers fly in from Bangkok.
45 minutes
2
Buddha Dordenma
Travellers enjoy a short trip to Kuenselphodrang, the site of one of the tallest Buddha statue in the world. In a bright sunny day, you can see the whole Thimphu city view. Buddha point is now famous for its landmark and there are visitors every day
1 hour
3
Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
The National Memorial Chorten is a Tibetan-style stupa and one of the most prominent religious structures in Thimphu. For the Bhutanese people, the Memorial Chorten is at the centre of daily worship. Throughout the day, Bhutanese people, young and old, visit the Memorial Chorten to pay homage before continuing with their day.
The Memorial Chorten was built in 1974 to honor the 3rd King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, and is a prominent landmark in the city with its white-washed walls, golden spires, and bells.
1 hour
4
Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
Located on the northern edge of the city of Thimphu is Bhutan's most stately, and arguably the most impressive, building. It houses the throne room of His Majesty the King of Bhutan and is the summer residence of the respected monastic community.
The current dzong is an impressive result of the redesign of the original medieval structure sanctioned by the third king, His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, when he moved the capital to Thimphu from Punakha.
As well as housing the throne room of His Majesty the King, the Tashichho Dzong also is home to the main secretariat building and the central monk body. Its courtyard is open to visitors during the Thimphu Tshechu and in the summer when the monks move to their winter residence in Punakha.
1 hour
5
Thimphu’s Weekend Market
The weekend market is in a permanent set of stalls north of Changlimithang Stadium. Vendors from throughout the region arrive on Friday afternoon and remain until Sunday night. It’s an interesting place to visit, where village people jostle with well-heeled Thimphu residents for the best- and cheapest- vegetables and foodstuffs. This is the only time that fresh produce is easily available and the shopping is enhanced by the opportunity to catch up on the week’s gossip.
1 hour
6
Motithang Takin Preserve
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.
1 hour
7
Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan
The Bhutan Textile Museum or the National Textile Museum is a national textiles museum in Thimphu, Bhutan, located near the National Library of Bhutan. It is operated by the National Commission for Cultural Affairs
45 minutes
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This tour explores all of the highlights of Bhutan’s western valleys, and is ideal for those with a limited time frame.
Discover some of the most sacred Buddhist monasteries and temples in the Himalaya.Visit many cultural attractions including medieval fortresses (Dzongs), markets and museums.Hike up to the famous Taktsang Monastery, perched on a cliff 900m above the valley floor.Marvel at the elaborate and ancient wall paintings and carvings in Dzongs and temples.Traverse beautiful landscapes from lush valleys to dense forests.Incorporate a Value-Added Option such as a cooking lesson or meditation session with a monk.
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bhutan visa fees
Hotel pickup and drop-off
3 star hotels with private bathrooms
Local guide
Bhutan government royalties and taxes
Lunch
Dinner
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Breakfast
Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
Personal items such as laundry, drinks, phone, tips
Upgrade costs for luxury hotels are additional
Flight ticket
Travel insurance
Meeting Points
Departure
Paro International Airport
Our guide and driver will be there with your placard waiting for you at the Paro International Airport.