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Bhutan Short Tour - 4 Days

By Himalayan Glacier
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Overview

On our 'Bhutan Short Tour', we will be visiting popular Bhutanese landmarks in Paro and Thimphu. In Paro we visit Rinpung Dzong, national museum and Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest Bhutanese temple before hiking to the extraordinary Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery the next day. In Thimphu we tour some of its popular landmarks including the Memorial Chorten, nunnery Temple, Bhutanese traditional painting school, folk heritage museum and others. By the end of our 4-day short tour in Bhutan we will have been acquainted with the country's rich culture and landscape.

Activity location

  • Paro Taktsang
    • Taktsang Trail BT
    • Paro, Bhutan, Bhutan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bumthang - Ura Highway
    • Bumthang - Ura Highway
    • Paro, Paro, Bhutan

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPickups and drops from hotels and airports
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll meals, tea and snacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedBhutanese visa fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport in comfortable private vehicle(s)
  • What's includedWhat's includedCompany services and all required Bhutanese government taxes/royalties
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking, trained and experienced local guide and staff
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll entrance and permit fees for visits to monuments and museums
  • What's includedWhat's includedGovernment approved A and B category hotels on twin- shared basis
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAirfare for international flights to and from Bhutan
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedItems of a personal nature (personal gear, telephone calls, drinks, internet, laundry, etc.)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedExtra night accommodation
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTrip cancellation and medical/evacuation insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips for staff (guide and driver)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTravel insurance

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Hotels in Bhutan are approved and classified by the government as grade A, B and C. These government approved hotels are equivalent to 3-4 star hotels elsewhere. Based on availability at the time booking, A grade hotels will be provided in this trip. We use Tashi Namgay Resort in Paro and Hotel Namgay Heritage in Thimphu. All accommodation is on a twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost USD 210.
  • Minimum of 2 weeks prior time for tour booking confirmation.
  • Passport copy is required at the time of booking.
  • As the trip also involves 4-5 hours of short day hike the minimum age requirement is 12 years old.
  • Anyone who is above the minimum age requirement and physically fit (can walk up to 4-5 hours on both uphill and downhill terrain) can take the trip.
  • Vegetarian meal is available. Please mention this during the time of booking.
  • Minimum group size of 3 people

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and sightseeing in Paro (2,250m / 7,382ft)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel Tashi Namgay Resort
Paro Taktsang
As our flight nears Bhutan, we can enjoy amazing views of the Himalayas including the sacred Jumolhari and Jichu Drake peaks. At the airport, we will be greeted by a representative from Himalayan Glacier who will take us to our hotel. Today, we will visit Rinpung Dzong which was built in 1646 and now houses the district Monastic Body and government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag. We will also visit Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country and Drugyal Dzong, built in 1646 to commemorate Bhutan's victory over Tibetan invaders during the 1600s.
Day 2: Paro to Thimphu (2,320m/7,610ft): 54 km, 1 hour, hike to Taktsang Monastery
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel Namgay Heritage
Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
After breakfast, we hike for 4 -5 hours to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan's most famous monastery situated at 3,180 metres. Guru Rinpoche (spiritual master) is said to have flown on the back of a tigress to meditate in a cave where Taktsang Monastery now stands. Lunch will be served in the Cafeteria Restaurant, located about halfway up the mountain. After having explored the monastery, we hike down to the valley floor. This afternoon, we will drive to Thimphu, and spend the night.
Day 3: Sightseeing in Thimphu
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel Namgay Heritage
Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
In the morning, we visit Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned from 1952-1972), nunnery temple, mini zoo to see Takin, the national animal of Bhutan. Today, we also visit other landmarks of Thimphu including the National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Bhutanese traditional painting school, folk heritage museum, the majestic Tashichho Dzong and the traditional paper factory. However, some of the landmarks are closed in the weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). Therefore, if we are in Thimphu during the weekends, we explore the Weekend Market instead.
Day 4: Final Departure
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Druk Choeding
Today we bid farewell to the tiny Himalayan Kingdom and her friendly people. After early breakfast, we leave Thimpu for Paro airport which will take us around 1 hour. Druk Air generally departs in the early morning to avoid adverse weather conditions. Therefore, after taking breakfast, we will be taken to the airport in the morning for final departure.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESParo Taktsang
    • Taktsang Trail BT
    • Paro, Bhutan, Bhutan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBumthang - Ura Highway
    • Bumthang - Ura Highway
    • Paro, Paro, Bhutan

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