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- Address: Graaf Floriss 22A CH NY
- Call Us: +000 123 456 88
- Email: pundarikatravels26@gmail.com
- pundarikatravels26@gmail.com
- Near Helipad, Changjalu, Thimphu, Bhutan
Best of Bhutan Tour
- Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey
Location
Paro-Gangtey
Activities Type
Cultural Tour
Activate Day
7 Days
Traveler
No limit
Max People
No Limit
Tour Availability
Available
Transportation
Bus, Taxi, Private Car
Walking Hours
5-6 Hours
Overview
Best of Bhutan Tour offers visits to some outstanding and remarkable places around the Dragon Kingdom. The tour en-circulates around the green valley of Paro, proceeding towards the tiny capital Thimphu and the old capital – Punakha and to ultimately end at Paro. Thimphu offers great sightseeing opportunities from visit to King’s memorial Chorten to centenary famer’s market, authentic craft bazaar and many other sites. Punakha Dzong is arguably the most impressive Dzong in Bhutan. Hike up to the Chimmi Lhakhang is simply outstanding en-route Thimphu to Punakha. Visit a Gangtey valley also known as Phobjikha Valley. One of the prime highlights of the tour is visit to the Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’ perched on a vertical cliff closer to the Paro town. Best of Bhutan Tour covers all the important landmarks and what the best Bhutan has to offer to the outside world and simply experiencing the local culture and tradition of this kingdom located high up in the Himalayas.
Top Highlights
- Witness spectacular bird’s eye view of the Himalayas while flying in/out from Paro.
- Explore Paro exploding with colors and tradition
- Guided city tour of the tiny capital Thimphu.
- Visit Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’- one of the most famous monasteries in Bhutan.
- Visit Punakha Dzong – the most beautiful monastery in Bhutan.
- Gengtey (Phobjikha Valley)
- Kyichu Lhakhang – the oldest & most sacred shrine.
- Experience Bhutanese culture, tradition and lifestyles.
- Paro – Hike to Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’ (3120m)
- Thimphu – Day excursion to Haa Valley (2740m) – Paro
6 Nights 7 Days Best of Bhutan Tour
Day 1 – Arrival Paro (2250m) – Thimphu (2350m)
Arrive at Paro International Airport by Druk Air, Bhutan’s national carrier. Enjoy a spectacular Himalayan flight with breathtaking views of the world’s highest mountains. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by fresh mountain air and our representative.
After visa and customs formalities, visit Rinpung Dzong, built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Then drive to Thimphu following the Pa Chhu River.
In Thimphu visit:
- Buddha Dordenma for panoramic valley views
- Takin Preserve to see Bhutan’s national animal
- Tashichoe Dzong – seat of the Bhutanese government
- Memorial Chorten
- Centenary Farmers Market
- Folk Heritage Museum
- National Institute of Traditional Medicine
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 – Thimphu – Punakha (1310m)
After breakfast drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass (3140m), one of Bhutan’s most scenic mountain passes offering spectacular views of the Eastern Himalayas.
Continue descending through lush forests into the fertile Punakha valley.
Later hike through rice fields to visit Chimmi Lhakhang, the temple of Drukpa Kuenley, famously known as the “Divine Madman”. The temple is a pilgrimage site for couples seeking blessings for fertility.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 – Punakha – Gangtey (Phobjikha Valley)
Drive to Gangtey via Wangdue Phodrang. The road climbs through beautiful oak and rhododendron forests before reaching the stunning glacial valley of Phobjikha.
This valley is the winter home of the rare Black-Necked Cranes migrating from Tibet.
Enjoy the scenic Gangtey Nature Trail, a peaceful walk from Gangtey Monastery through forests and open valley landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 – Gangtey – Thimphu
Drive back toward Punakha and visit the beautiful hilltop nunnery Sangchen Dorji Lhundrup Chholing. The temple is dedicated to Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
Meet resident nuns and explore the peaceful surroundings.
Continue driving back to Thimphu via Dochula Pass.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 – Thimphu – Haa Valley – Paro
Drive over Chelela Pass (3899m), the highest motorable pass in Bhutan offering magnificent Himalayan views.
Continue to explore the remote and beautiful Haa Valley, opened to tourists only in 2002.
Visit:
- Wangchucklo Dzong
- Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple)
- Lhakhang Nakpo (Black Temple)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 – Paro – Tiger’s Nest Monastery Hike
Today hike to Bhutan’s most iconic landmark, Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), perched dramatically on a cliff at 3120m.
Legend says Guru Padmasambhava flew here on the back of a tigress in the 8th century.
After visiting the monastery, hike back and later visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 – Departure from Paro
After breakfast transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward flight. Say goodbye to the mystical Himalayan kingdom.
Meals: Breakfast
The Cost Includes
- Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle.
- 3-star accommodation (4 & 5 stars may require an additional premium).
- Bhutan visa fee – including all necessary processing
- Three meals per day during your stay in Bhutan
- A licensed Bhutanese tour guide
- All land transportation by private vehicle
Excludes
- Airfare & Travel Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature, Tips to guides and drivers
- Expenses occurred due to unavoidable events i.e. road wrecks, flight delays etc.
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