Wonders of Bhutan Tour
(ETNBT213)  Paro - Thimpu - Punakha - Paro

Price from
US$ 850p.p.
    Price Notes:
  • Based on double occupancy;
  • 3-star accommodation level in low season;
  • International airfare is not included;
  • Price is subject to change according to group size and payment methods;
Tour Type:

Join-in small group with fixed departure

Group Size:

around 35;

Trip Level:

Moderate - suitable for those having average level for fitness, family with kids bigger than 12 years.

    Trip Level Guide:
  • Easy - suitable for all level of fitness, family with kids and senior groups.
  • Moderate - suitable for those having average level for fitness, family with kids bigger than 12 years.
  • Moderate to Strenous - suitable for those physically fit and have experiences of high altitude trekking.
  • Strenuous: suitable for adventures and individual with physically fit and healthy.
Season:

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter
Banner Hotel

Overview

Bhutan “The Land of Thunder Dragon” is today “The Land Of Happiness”. Check how this country claims to be the land of happiness, find their reason of happiness with this 7 days tour of “The Last Shangri-La”.

Fly scenic flight from Kathmandu to Paro (recommended left hand side seat for mountain views including Mt. Everest). Explore Thimpu, the capital city of Bhutan.

Explore Punakha and Paro on the last leg of tour. Hike to iconic Taktsang Monastery hanging on the high cliff. And then fly to onward destination via Kathmandu or Delhi with sweet memories and promise to come back soon.

 

At a Glance

Day 1 Fly Kathmandu-Paro. Drive to Thimphu
Day 2 Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 3 Drive to Punakha (3 hrs)
Day 4 Drive to Paro (3 hrs)
Day 5 Paro Sightseeing
Day 6 Hike to Paro Taktsang Monastery
Day 7 Final Departure

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Fly Kathmandu-Paro. Drive to Thimphu

Welcome to Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon. you will be greeted by your guide upon arrival at Paro Airport and drive to Thimphu, check in hotel.  After while followed by sightseeing in Thimphu:-

This was built in 1974 in honor of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. Throughout the day people circumambulate the chorten, whirl the large red prayer wheels and pray at a small shrine inside the gate. Like the early birds, old aged people go early morning till the dawn to circumambulate and pray the whole day and the students pass by and do around 3 rounds before they leave for their schools. People often go there or whenever they get the time they go there and their stressful mind gets relaxed, because the moment you step your feet inside the gate you feel so peace and becomes more peaceful when you hear the rings of bells.

Buddha Statueone of the world largest Buddha statue built on top of the Kuensel Phodrang 51m tall over looking on the top of the Thimphu town. People over call it as a Buddha Point. The best part is when you reach up there you can see the whole Thimphu town, if you get a chance to go up there at night you could see the street lights on and through that street lights we could see Thimphu town in a crown shape of our King, and It’s really beautiful that you can’t get your eyes off.

Takin ZooTakin is national animal of Bhutan and it’s still preserved in a large fenced area and its mini zoo in the capital city. It is worthwhile taking the time to see these odd looking mammals, which look like a bit of a cross between a gnu and a bison. Best time to see them is early morning when they gather near the fence to feed. Just short distance can view whole Thimphu city area from Sangay Gang, a BBS tower area.

ThimphuDzong– The largest Dzong, is also the seat of the office of the King of Bhutan and Je-khenpo (Head about of Religious) namely TrashiChhoeDzong. It was not the original ThimphuDzong; in 1216 Lama GyalwaLhanangpa built a blue stone dzong (dho-nyendzong) and few years later Lama PhajoDrukgomShigpo took over the dzong. In 1641 Zhabdrung acquired the dzong from the descendants of Lama Phajo and renamed it as TrashiChhoeDzong (Fortress of glorious religion).

Night over stay in Hotel Druk

Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing

Changangkha Lhakhang- Popular fortress temple built in 12th Century by son of Lama Phojo Drukgom Shigpo
National Institute of Zorig Chusum- after lunch, visit to this institute commonly known as painting schools,
National Library- It was established in 1967 to preserve ancient Dzongkha and Tibetan texts. It is a fine example of traditional Bhutanese Architecture and also a good resource for books about Bhutan. Most of the books are of Tibetan-style, printed or written on long strips of handmade paper. Other displays include some great historic photos, a copy of letter sent from Druk Desi (secular ruler).

Folk heritage museum- It is restored three-storey, rammed-earth and timber building replicates a traditional farmhouse, furnished as it would have been about a century ago, this almost –living museum is included in the admission and provides an interesting glimpse into traditional Bhutanese life. It also includes traditional noodle press, leopard skin bags and yak haired hats.

Textile museum- The art of Bhutanese art of weaving and is also display of all the products and major weaving techniques and styels of local dress and type of textiles made by women and men.
Craft Bazer- Is the display of all the Bhutanese handicraft items, especially comes from a different part of the country and is especially display for only Handicraft items.
Night stay in hotel Druk

Day 3: Drive to Punakha (3 hrs)

After a good breakfast drive to Punakha via Dochula pass.

Dochula Pass– (3140m) The 108 chortens was built by the present Queen Mother of Bhutan AshiDorjiWangmoWangchuck to commemorate Bhutan’s victory over Indian militants and to liberate the souls of the souls lost.  From here we can view beautiful Bhutan Himalaya snow & mountain.  At the same time can visit Druk WangyelLhakhang, inside can see images of fourth king battling rebels in the Jungle, monks with laptops and Druk air plane, alongside a modern history of the kingdom. 

Chimi LhakhangOn a hillock in the centre of the valley below Metshina is the yellow-roofed ChimiLhakhang, built in 1499 by the cousin of Lama DrukpaKinley in his honor after he subdued the demoness of the nearby Dochula with his ‘magic thunderbolt of wisdom’. A wooden effigy of the Lama’s thunderbolt is preserved in the Lhakhang, and childless women go to the temple to receive a Wang (blessings) from the saint.]

Punakha Dzong– Built and served as the capital and seat of government until Thimphu was promoted to the top job in the mid-1950s. Guru Rinpoche foretold the construction of Punakhadzong, predicting that ‘a person named Namgyal will arrive at a hill that looks like an elephant’. When Zhabdrung visited Punakha he chose the tip of the trunk of the sleeping elephant at the confluence of the Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu as a place to build a dzong

Hold night at Hotel Dhensa

Day 4: Drive to Paro (3 hrs)

After breakfast we will drive to

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten:

7 km north on Punakha, is the huge Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, perched high on a hill on the opposite bank of the river. The 30m-tall chorten (also known as the Nyzergang Lhakhang) took eight years to build and was consecrated in1999. The chorten is dedicated to the fifth king His majesty the King Jigme khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.

later in the afternoon, drive to Paro via Simtokha Dzong.

Simtokha Dzong – Five miles from Thimphu, on a lofty ridge, stands SimtokhaDzong the oldest fortress in the Kingdom, built by ZhabdrungNgawangNamgyal in 1629 and it is said to be the 1stDzong built in Bhutan. It was once attacked by the Tibetians and was repelled and the leader of coalition, Palden lama was killed. Later on the expansion and restoration was performed by the Third Druk DesiMingyurTenpa in 1670s.This site said to guard the demon that was vanished into the rock nearby hence it was named Simtokha, from simmo(demoness) and do(stone).

Over stay in Hotel Zhiwaling

Day 5: Paro Sightseeing

Right after breakfast, we will begin sightseeing tours in Paro:

Ta- Dzong Built as a watch tower the Ta Dzong; it was converted into the National Museum in 1968. The museum boasts antique Thangka, textiles, weapons and armour, household objects and rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts.

Paro Dzong– also known as Rinpung Dzong,this 15th century massive fortress/monastery, is also the administrative center of the dzongkhag. The correct name of the dzong is Rinchenpungdzong but in short people call it Rinpungdzong meaning ‘fortress on a heap of jewels’. The dzong survived the 1897 earthquake but was severely damaged by fire in 1907. It was formerly the meeting hall for National Assembly both for monastic body as well as for the district government.

Kyichu Lhakhang:

Later, we visit Kyichu temple, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan built by King Songtsen Gyempo of Tibet in 659AD. Legend has it that it is one of the 108 temples that the King built within a year around the Himalayan region.

DrukgyelDzong:

14Kms away from Paro town stand the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong built by ZhabdrungNgawangNamgyal in 1649 in order to control the Tibetan Invasion.  The Dzong was named “Druk” (Bhutan) “gyul” means (Victory)  to commemorate the victory over Tibetan invaders in 1644. This place was, one of the major trade route between Tibet and Bhutan.

Day 6: Hike to Paro Taktsang Monastery

Taktshang Expedition

A visit to Bhutan is incomplete without going to Paro Taktshang (Tiger’s Lair), one of the most sanctified and sacred temples in Bhutan.

Our journey to the Lair will begin after half an hour drive to the base of the temple. It is a five hour round trip along an old trail, with prayer flags fluttering. Taktshang is not just a sacred place, but an architectural wonder. Perched some 1000 meters on a hill overlooking a valley, it is believed that the great Indian Saint and Budddhist Master, Guru Padma Sambhava flew on a tigress in a wrathful form to this place in 746 AD, to subdue evil forces who were obstructing the spread of Buddhism. The trek, which will take about five hours (up and down) is an unforgettable one and promises every visitor an enthralling experience.

Evening walk around  Paro tiny town and followed by  with dinners with cultural show.

Over night stay in Hotel Zhiwaling

Day 7: Final Departure

After breakfast, you will be driven to Paro international Airport for your flight out of Bhutan.

 

Tour Cost & Schedule in 2022 & 2023

Class/Price for Per Person Mar - May Jun - Aug Sep - Nov Dec - Feb
Based on 5 Star Hotels (Luxury Class) US$ 90000
US$80000
US$ 80000 US$ 85000 US$ 70000
Based on 4 Star Hotels (Deluxe Class) US$ US$ US$ US$
Based on 3 Star Hotels (Standard Class) US$ US$ US$ US$
Based on 2 Star Hotels (Economy Class) US$ US$ US$ US$
Guest House/Hostel Accommodation (Budget Class) US$ US$ US$ US$
Starting Date Price From Book Now
04/03/2022 US$
11/03/2022 US$
18/03/2022 US$
25/03/2022 US$

Service Includes:

  • Meet, assist and necessary airport transfers by our office representative
  • Traditional welcome by using Garland or Khada
  • Welcome drinks upon arrival at Hotel (Non Alcoholic)
  • Cultural Show & Welcome Dinner (on Day 01) at Nepalese restaurant
  • 08 nights 09 Days Nepal tour as per above itinerary using base category hotel including breakfast
  • Local English Speaking guide for the sightseeing tour in Kathmandu & Pokhara (Different guide in different city)
  • 08 nights 09 Days Annapurna Circuit trek using local Tea Houses available en-route including all meals
  • Local English Speaking guide for the sightseeing tour in Kathmandu & Pokhara (Different guide in different city)
  • Local English Speaking Sherpa guide & Porter (02 pax=1 porter) during trekking including all their wages, fooding and lodging
  • Transfers & tours as per above itinerary by using necessary A/C Vehicle as per group size (Car-02 Seater, Mitsubishi Van-04 Seater, Jumbo Hiace-11 Seater, Toyota Coaster-18 Seater & Sutlej Bus-35 Seater)
  • Airfare for Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu sector including necessary fuel surcharge
  • Entrance fees to the monuments (One time visit)
  • Necessary trekking permits fees (National Park Permit-ACAP & Trekker’s Management System-TIMS)
  • 01 hour boating on Phewa Lake
  • Cable car tickets to visit Manokamana Devi Temple (Two way)
  • 02 Bottles of Mineral water per person per day
  • All applicable government tax, toll tax, parking etc

Service Excludes:

  • Any expenses of personal nature
  • Alcoholic & Non Alcoholic drinks
  • Video Camera Charges
  • Any travel insurance
  • International airfare and airport tax
  • Expenses occurred due to natural calamities and phenomenon
  • Any expenses occurred due to situations beyond our control
  • Tips to company representative, driver, guide, bell boy, porter
  • Anything not mentioned in itinerary and inclusions

Value Added

We are ready to welcome you with all the necessary safety measures (Post -19 Pandemic Halt). Hence we assure you of safety and security by following the optimal precautions.

Safety Assurance from Us (Tour/Trekking Operator)

  • Vehicles fully cleaned and disinfected
  • Foot bath mat available at entrance
  • Extra masks available (if required)
  • Safe distancing
  • We carry limited number of passengers
  • Our crew wear full PPE while disinfecting the vehicle
  • Temperature screening available
  • Our crew tested fit to travel
  • Sanitizers available
  • We carry additional deep wipe down cleaning of high touched areas
  • Hygiene kit available for sale
  • Our crew wear face mask and face shield

Safety Rules for Travelers (You)

  • Namaste over handshake
  • Do not travel if unwell
  • Wear face mask all the time
  • Maintain safe distancing
  • Use foot mat while boarding
  • Undertake temperature screening
  • Ventilators over air conditioning
  • Avoid unnecessary surface touching
  • Wash/Sanitize hands regularly
  • Follow sneeze etiquette
  • Follow safety instructions (from local authority)
  • Carry your personal hygiene all the time

Customer Reviews (17)

Recent Review

Fantastic Kathmandu Tour Experience

5.0 rating
2022-07-26 1:34:12

Fantastic Kathmandu Tour Experience
My partner and I had a fantastic tour experience during our 3 days in Kathmandu. Everything was taken care of from the airport pickup, centrally located hotel, driver and tour guide.
The tour was fantastic and took us to all the main sites we wanted to go to in Kathmandu, with additional flexibility to go to any places that weren’t in the original tour itinerary if you wanted.
We had a great experience with Everest Tour Nepal, everything went off without a hitch! We will definitely use them again if we find ourselves travelling in Nepal!

Oscar

Nepal at its charming best

5.0 rating
2022-07-25 3:53:45

Nepal at its charming best
We visited Nepal in May 2022 and visited Kathmandu, Pokhara, Jomsom, Mukthinath, Bhaktapur and Chandragiri. All arrangements were fabulous and we were made to feel totally comfortable throughout our stay. All hotels were good, clean and customer friendly. In short, Everest Tour, our tour facilitator was outstanding in all aspects of hospitality. Kudos to them, particularly we will single out Mr Navaraj our tour guide.

Kumar S

Wow...!!! Trekking in the Himalayas

5.0 rating
2021-07-09 6:25:18

Wow…!!! Trekking in the Himalayas
It was our first time trekking in Nepal and from the very beginning everything was perfect. Instant reply with custom made package along only for us with great price and we instantly booked it. We were warmly welcomed at airport and headed to remote Rara lake. Such a serene lake and the Himalayas. Without any hesitation we recommend this company for your trekking trip in Nepal.

Sylwia

Nepal ??...so majestic, mystical and magnificent

5.0 rating
2021-05-07 5:20:09

Nepal ??…so majestic, mystical and magnificent
My experience in Nepal was awesome. People are so friendly and courteous. It was so majestic and should definitely be on your list of travels. I’m definitely going to visit again in the future…

Vanessa

Personalized, tailor-made and honest ! Personnalisé, sur mesure et honnête !

5.0 rating
2021-04-24 12:05:53

Personalized, tailor-made and honest ! Personnalisé, sur mesure et honnête !
This travel & guide agency took the time to find out what I wanted and offered me a personal visit program adapted to my request. I visited the sacred places with this tourism agency. The director of the agency is a spiritual and ethical person.
I had a very competent and friendly French-speaking guide. The accompaniment was personalized, attentive and honest. I really enjoyed it. This agency even gave me contacts to continue my trip.
I advise her: do not hesitate!
Cette agence a pris le temps de savoir ce que je voulais et m’a proposé un programme de visite personnel adapté à ma demande. J’ai visité les lieux sacrés avec cette agence de tourisme. Le directeur de l’agence est une personne spirituelle et au comportement éthique.
J’ai eu une guide francophone très compétente et sympathique. L’accompagnement était personnalisé, attentif et honnête. J’ai vraiment beaucoup apprécié. Cette agence m’a même donné des contacts pour continuer mon voyage.
Je la conseille: n’hésitez pas!

LudovicAmsterdam
Contact us for your dream trip now !
Enquire Now

Latest Questions Asked On "Wonders of Bhutan Tour"

Have a Question? Ask below or call +977 9841778069

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Checkmore Q&A here
Customer Review

Are you looking for some group joining (Fixed Departure) Nepal tour or an Private Customized tour? We Everest Tour Nepal Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is the ultimate destination for Nepal tour, trekking, peak climbing & mountain expedition.

You are just a tip away to start planning your Himalayan Journeys.

Just drop us an email at inquiry@everesttournepal.com or call us direct at +977 9841778069 (Whats App/Viber). We shall get back to you with your dream trip proposal within 0.5 to 24 hours.

Get A Quotation of this Tour









* All fields are mandatory.