Bhutan Fleeting Tour

Tour Overview
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Tour Overview

This tour is perfect for the travelers who have a knack for traveling but are usually tied by very limited time or budget. This package covers the most popular attractions and two major destinations in Bhutan. Guests will witness and experience a perfect balance of how Bhutan’s ancient history and traditional culture coexist in harmony with modern Bhutan. The major highlights of the tour is hiking to Tiger’s Nest Monastery.

Duration: 4 NIGHTS | 5 DAYS

Tour Highlights:

Hike to Paro Taktsang
Buddha Dordenma/ Buddha Point
Tashichhodzong – 17th century Fort
Paro Museum
Paro Rinpung Dzong

Trip Route: Thimphu, Paro

Sights: Buddha Dornma (Buddha Point), Tashichodzong (17th century fortress), Paro National Museum, Paro Ringpung Dzong, Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Motithang Takin preserve

Trip at a Glance:

Day 01: Arrive Paro – Thimphu (55km/34mile approx)
Day02 – 03: Thimphu (Sightseeing)
Day 03: Drive to Paro, Paro (Sightseeing )
Day 04: Hike Tiger’s Nest
Day 05: Depart to Bangkok/Delhi/Kathmandu

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Paro International Airport and Drive to Thimphu

The landing and the taking off of the plane in itself is an amazing experience. As Bhutan is mountainous country the view of mount Jomolhari as the clouds disperse is a magical experience and especially if you are flying from New Delhi and Kathmandu to Paro, you can enjoy an amazing view of Mount Everest. You will need to manage a window seat on the left side of the plane on your flight to Paro. The whole landing experience is like a roller coaster ride on steroids. Once you land, your assigned tour guide and driver will pick up the visitors from the airport and drive to Thimphu city. It will be an hour drive to Thimphu from Paro Airport. After lunch, guests will explore Thimphu City and visit some of the most popular attractions.

Day 2: Thimphu (Sightseeing)

After breakfast, you will be taken around Thimphu city for sightseeing. You will visit popular attractions in Thimphu such as the Statue of Buddha Dordenma, located in Kuensel Phodrang at the top of a hill overlooking the city about 15 minutes drive from the main town. The statue is about 51.5 meters tall making it the tallest sitting statue of Buddha Shakyamuni. Other popular attractions include: The National Memorial Chorten which was built in the memory of the late 3rd king of Bhutan. You will also visit the Motithang Takin Preserve, Jungshi Traditional Paper Factory, Bhutan Postal Museum and many such exciting attractions.

Day 3: Drive to Paro

En route to Paro, a quick stop at the Tachog Lhakhang to visit the Iron Chain Bridge built in the early 15th century by the great iron bridge builder and Poet – Yogi Thangtong Gyalpo (1385-1464). He is also known to have built the Dumtseg Lhakhang in Paro and many iron bridges throughout Bhutan and Tibet. The beautiful Paro valley is revered for a rich culture, picturesque landscape and tales of myths and legends. The valley is adorned with many ancient monasteries. The valley is often known as the gateway to the world and is home to the country’s only international airport.

After reaching, you will be led to your hotel and after lunch, you will be taken around the Paro town. Paro town is made of traditional Bhutanese houses aligned neatly together and the Paro River calmly flows just beside the town. Some of the major attractions you will visit are the; Paro Rinpung Dzong, The National Museum, Kyichu Lhakhang and you will also explore Paro town.

Day 4: Hike to Tiger’s Nest

Today you will embark on Tiger’s Nest monastery hike. The Tiger’s Nest monastery is the most renowned attraction in the whole country. The spectacular structure is precariously suspended on an edge of a cliff at about 900m above Paro valley. Legend has it that in the 8th century Guru Rinpoche rode on the back of a flying tigress from eastern Bhutan to the current monastery site and meditated in a cave here for several years, hence the name, “Tiger’s Nest”. A hike of about 4 hours is the perfect way to end your trip. The hiking trail will take you through a diverse forest until you reach the monastery. After completing the demanding hike, you will be taken back to you hotel where you will take rest to wear off the fatigue from that arduous hike or perhaps choose to take a hot stone bath which often is deemed as the perfect way to unwind.

Day 5: End of Trip

Depart From Paro.