Tour Duration | 5 Days | Group Size | Min 2 |
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Grade | easy | Max Altitude | |
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1. Sightseeing in Paro and Thimphu city
2. Visit Traditional Paper Factory, Nunnery temple, School of Traditional Arts and Crafts, National museum, etc.
3. Drive to Punakha over Dochu La pass at an elevation of 3050 meters
4. Visit Punakha dzong and Wangdi dzong
5. Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
6. Drive along scenic Bhutan landscape
7. Explore villages and get some meaningful insights on people, their culture and traditional lifestyle.
Bhutan is a country of wonders. Placed in between the giant nations like India and China, Bhutan is a landlocked Himalayan country enriched with geographical diversity and untouched traditional culture. It is an only nation that preserves the Vajrayana Buddhism religion which is a unique religion of its own kind. Eye on Himalaya Treks and Expeditions P. Ltd offers 4 nights and 5 days Bhutan Tour that allows you to explore the natural and cultural richness of Bhutan. The tour is an opportunity to explore some interesting heritage sites around Paro and Thimphu city. With this tour, you can drive to the beautiful valley of Punakha and explore its traditional villages. One can also interact with local people and get some insights on their unique traditions, culture, and lifestyle.
The 4 nights and 5 days Bhutan Tour starts with an adventurous flight above the Himalayas to the Paro airport in Bhutan. Upon your arrival in Bhutan, you will be driven to the capital city of Bhutan – Thimphu. At Thimphu, we can visit various places of importance. In our sightseeing tour, we cover some important sites like Traditional Paper Factory, Nunnery temple, School of Traditional Arts and Crafts, National museum, etc. After a wonderful day of exploration around Thimphu, we drive towards the magnificent valley of Punakha. As we drive towards Punakha, we will be blessed with some astounding views of mother nature. The lushness, terraced farmlands, and the virgin lands, a drive to Punakha is really worth it. We cross Dochu La pass at an elevation of 3050 meters to Punakha. At Punakha, we can visit Punakha dzong and explore the traditional villages in the valley. We can even interact with locals which is an amazing experience. The people are so innocent, so simple and cheerful that will awe you and inspire you towards a happy life.
After collecting some wonderful memories in Punakha, we drive back to Paro city. In Paro, we hike up to Tiger’s Nest monastery that offers some magnificent views of the entire Paro valley. The location of the monastery is totally outstanding; on the edge of a cliff. The monastery holds a unique religious significance. It is believed that Guru Rinpoche flew on a tigress’s back to this place for meditation. Therefore, the place is considered to be a pious site for all the Buddhist pilgrims. These 4 nights 5 days Bhutan Tour as a whole is a power pack combo that comprises all the alluring aspects of Bhutan. It helps us explore the untouched culture of Bhutan amidst the lushness of natural splendor. So, are you ready for this rewarding trip to Bhutan? The Land of Thunder Dragon awaits you!
In the morning after early breakfast we will see you off at the Paro Airport for your onward destinations.