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Glimpse of Bhutan

By OMSHA Travel - Travel Guide to Bhutan
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Price is P 68,032 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • 5d
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Overview
  • Hike the Taktsang ‘Tiger’s Nest’ monastery, one of Bhutan's architectural
  • Explore the bustling capital Thimphu, like the buddha Dordenma and more
  • Enjoy spectacular views of the Himalayas from the Dochu la mountain pass
  • Visit the 300-year-old Punakha dzong which is located between Pho Chu & Mo Chu
  • Walk across farmhouses to reach Chimi Lhakhang, A 15th-century fertility temple

Activity location

    • Thimphu
    • Thimphu, Thimphu, Bhutan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Airport Road Paro, Paro 12001, Bhutan | When you arrive at Paro Airport, our guide will meet you
    • Paro, Paro, Bhutan

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Glimpse of Bhutan
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 68,031.60 x 1 AdultP 68,031.60

Total
Price is P 68,031.60

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedA minimum of 3-star accommodation certified by the Tourism Council of Bhutan.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Meals.
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottle of water in the car
  • What's includedWhat's includedMonument Fees (Dzongs & Temples) and Museum Fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedA licensed Bhutanese English speaking tour guide for the extent of your stay.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll transport (transfer & sightseeing).
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAir Transport/Flight
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal Expenses such as Laundry, Tips, etc.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks & beverages
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded$40 visa Fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSustainable Development Fee ($100 per person per day)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Drones, Explosive substances
  • Not suitable for: People over 80 years, People over 95 years, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

DAY 01: ARRIVE AT PARO to THIMPHU.
Once you arrive at the Paro Airport, you will be greeted by our representative (Guide) and then drive to Thimphu (50km) which takes approximately an hour. On the way visit; Tachogang Iron Chain Bridge, located along Paro-Thimphu highway. In Thimphu visit; National Memorial Chorten:
Lunch at Zombala 2 Restaurant, try Momos (dumplings), Thukpa: A comforting noodle soup and Ema Datshi: Bhutan’s national dish made with chilies and cheese.
Walk through Bhutan's capital city exploring Clock Tower Square and stroll towards Thimphu’s iconic traffic junction, famously known as the main traffic circle as it has no traffic lights.
Royal Takin Preserve, Folk Heritage Museum, Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory,
Changlimithang Archery Ground to see local folks playing their traditional game archery.
The Centenary Farmers Market (Now Kaja Throm), The Authentic Bhutanese Crafts Bazaar and Tashichhodzong.

DAY 02: THIMPHU TO PUNAKHA
Buddha Dordenma Statue, drive to Punakha (2 hrs). On the way, stop at Dochula Pass. Once here, you will witness 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens. In Punakha, walk across farmhouses to reach Chimi Lhakhang, A 15th-century fertility temple and Punakha Dzong & Longest suspension Bridge.

DAY 03: PUNAKHA TO PARO
After breakfast, 45 minutes hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel chorten with the picturesque view of the rice terraces along the river, drive to Paro (3 and half hrs).
In Paro visit Paro Kyichu Lhakhang and Rinpung Dzong, which translates to “Fortress of the Heap of Jewels”, Later, visit Chencho Weaving Center in Paro Town and stroll around Paro downtown for shopping or a cup of coffee.

DAY 04: PARO TIGER’S NEST. OVERNIGHT IN PARO
Taktsang Monastery: the hike toward Taktsang follows an uphill route and returning back takes approximately 5-6 hours at an average walking pace on a clear, sunny day. Visit Namgay Artisanal Brewery. They brew many styles of beer.
Later we welcome you for Hot Stone Bath.
Practice archery at the farmhouse.

DAY 05: DEPART FROM PARO AIRPORT.
In the morning drive to Airport for your onward destination.

Location

Activity location

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    • Thimphu
    • Thimphu, Thimphu, Bhutan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Airport Road Paro, Paro 12001, Bhutan | When you arrive at Paro Airport, our guide will meet you
    • Paro, Paro, Bhutan