The Best of Bhutan Tour takes you on foot through the path amidst terrace rice field, beautiful forests, wide meadows, hills or some rugged trails leading to farm houses and quaint hamlets. Invariably, opportunities are at large to interact with people and also to delve deeper into the ways of life that continue to uphold the unique tradition and culture in face of the changing times.
In Paro you will visit Rinpung Dzong, National Museum, Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang, Tiger's Nest and some other interesting place if time permits.
In Thimphu you will visit Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma, National Institute of Zorig Chusum, Tashichho Dzong, Motithang Takin preserve and so on.
In Punakha you ...
Highlights
7 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All route permit and monument Entrance Fees
Services of experienced and English speaking guide (Government Licensed holder)
All land transportation by private vehicle within Bhutan as per the itinerary.
All Fees and Taxes
Best hotel accommodations (Government approved 3 stars and above)
Visa and SDF - Exempt for children <=5 years. 50% concession for ages 6-12. Full rate for 12+ years.
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner - x6)
Alternate sightseeing in and around Paro will be arranged for guests unable to visit Taktsang.
The cost of airfare - Inform us if you need help organizing flights to and from Bhutan.
Travel and Medical Insurance.
Tips for guides and drivers are not included and are discretionary for tourists.
Individual expenditures such as alcoholic beverages, laundry services, and telephone call charges.
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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The age limit for the second day is 12 to 60 years.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Best of Bhutan Tour takes you on foot through the path amidst terrace rice field, beautiful forests, wide meadows, hills or some rugged trails leading to farm houses and quaint hamlets. Invariably, opportunities are at large to interact with people and also to delve deeper into the ways of life that continue to uphold the unique tradition and culture in face of the changing times.
In Paro you will visit Rinpung Dzong, National Museum, Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang, Tiger's Nest and some other interesting place if time permits.
In Thimphu you will visit Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma, National Institute of Zorig Chusum, Tashichho Dzong, Motithang Takin preserve and so on.
In Punakha you ...
Highlights
7 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All route permit and monument Entrance Fees
Services of experienced and English speaking guide (Government Licensed holder)
All land transportation by private vehicle within Bhutan as per the itinerary.
All Fees and Taxes
Best hotel accommodations (Government approved 3 stars and above)
Visa and SDF - Exempt for children <=5 years. 50% concession for ages 6-12. Full rate for 12+ years.
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner - x6)
Alternate sightseeing in and around Paro will be arranged for guests unable to visit Taktsang.
The cost of airfare - Inform us if you need help organizing flights to and from Bhutan.
Travel and Medical Insurance.
Tips for guides and drivers are not included and are discretionary for tourists.
Individual expenditures such as alcoholic beverages, laundry services, and telephone call charges.
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Arrival in Paro - Depending on your arrival time, we will have few sightseeing in Paro.
4 Stops
1
Rinpung Dzong
Explore deep into the cultural gems of Paro! Start your day at Rinpung Dzong, a 17th century Buddhist monastery and fortress built by Tibetan Buddhist Lama, Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal known as the unifier of Bhutan.
1 hour
2
National Museum
Next on your itinerary is the National Museum, where various interesting artifacts of the Bhutanese civilization find pride of place. Here, witness the original masks used in Bhutan’s famous cultural festivals as well the art of preparing statues! Soak in the stunning view from the museum.
2 hours
3
Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang | ཟླུམ་བརྩེགས་ལྷ་ཁང་།
before you depart for Dumgtseg Lhakhang – also known as the 3 realm temple, it symbolizes the different stages of rebirth according to Buddhist philosophy. The temple’s three floors represent hell, earth and heaven respectively, enclosed within a chorten-shaped building topped by an unusual white flower. Climb between the different levels via steep ladders to see beautiful displays of Buddhist artwork. Please wear formal clothes for your visit to the museum.
2 hours
4
Drukgyel Dzong
Drukgyal Dzong was a fortress and Buddhist monastery, now in ruins, located in the upper part of the Paro District, Bhutan. The dzong was probably built by Tenzin Drukdra in 1649 at the behest of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, to commemorate victory over an invasion from Tibet.
In the early 1950s, Drukgyal Dzong was almost completely destroyed by fire. It is listed as a tentative site in Bhutan's Tentative List for UNESCO inclusion.
In 2016, to celebrate the birth of The Gyalsey, as well as to commemorate two other significant events, namely, the arrival of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to Bhutan in 1616 AD and the birth year of Guru Rinpoche, the Prime Minister Lyonchen Tshering Tobgay announced that the Dzong will be rebuilt and reinstated to its former glory. The announcement and ground breaking ceremony took place a day after the Prince was born.
