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Mystical Bhutan Tour

Duration
5 days
Max. Elevation
m
Group size
Min 2+
Level
MODERATE
Transportation
Flight
Best Season
SEP-OCT-NOV MAR-APR-MAY JUN-JUL-AUG
Accomodation
2-3 Star Accommodation in Kathmandu. Standard Hotel/Lodge Accommodation in Bhutan
Meals
3 times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Route

Highlights

Overview

The Mystical Bhutan Tour package is one of the best windows to Bhutanese culture and lifestyle. It offers the chance to explore the last Shangrila and its spectacular nature, culture and people in the quickest time possible.
 
You will first explore Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, which hosts National Library, Memorial Chorten, 15th century Changangkha monastery and Handicraft Emporium. On your way to Thimphu, you reach Dochula Pass at 3100m that offers magnificent views of Mt. Gangkar Puensum (7570m), Mt Jumolhari (7314m) and Jichu Drake (6,989m). 
 
In Punakha you will explore Punakha Dzong, Khamsum Yuelley and Namgyal Chorten before heading to Paro. Paro is famous for Taktsang monastery also called Tiger’s Nest, fortress of Drukgyal Dzong, ancient watch tower of Ta Dzong and 7th century Kichu Lhakhang built by the Tibetan king Srongsen Gampo in Paro. You will also have the chance to visit the oldest fort in Bhutan called Simtokha Dzong.

Trip Itinerary

The mountain flight from Kathmandu to Bhutan takes you close to the great Himalayas, offering dazzling scenic views of some of the world’s highest peaks. Our representative will meet you at Paro airport, and drive you to Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu.

Overnight in hotel.

Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, a bustling town and home to Bhutanese Royal family, the government and the judiciary and to several foreign missions and development projects.

Today you will be on a half day sightseeing tour of Thimphu starting with National Library, which contains the best collection of religious and historical literatures in the Himalayas. Up next you visit the Memorial Chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck followed by 15th century Changangkha monastery and Handicraft Emporium. After lunch drive to Punakha crossing over Dochula Pass (3100m).

Overnight in hotel. 

Early morning tour of Punakha Dzong, situated in the middle of two rivers, Pho chu and Mo chu.  Afterwards hike to the beautiful Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten. Post lunch you drive to Paro via Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fort in Bhutan.

Overnight in hotel. 

After morning breakfast you go on a full day sightseeing of Paro. Hike up to the Taktsang monastery also called Tiger’s Nest which takes around three hours. Next visit the old fort ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong which on a clear day looks out to  Mt. Jhomolhari (7314m) along with Ta Dzong an ancient watchtower, which now houses the National Museum. Below the museum is the Paro Rimpung Dzong. literally meaning ‘Heap of Jewels’. Also visit the 7th century Kichu Lhakhang by the Tibetan king Srongsen Gampo. In the evening take a tour of traditional farm house to get insight into the Bhutanese way of life.

Stay overnight in hotel.

Morning drive to the airport for your onward journey.

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Art representing various natural and cultutal heritages of Nepal