Bhutan Stop Over
- 03Nights/4Days
- bhutan
- Thimphu – Paro
About the Tour
This is the shortest tour we have on our shelves. Yet it covers comprehensively two most important valleys or towns of Thimphu and Paro in western Bhutan. Thimphu, revamped capital of modern Bhutan lies in the temperate valley at about 7,500ft, with about 100,000 people. It houses many of Bhutan’s tourist's attractions, vibrant and colourful markets, including age-old monasteries and fortresses. The serene Paro valley, except at the town center with a cluster of close traditional houses. The next door is more like a typical village with scattered houses in elongated Paro valleys with a terraced field, with chimney emitting wooden smoke, and a closer look and encounter with people, a countenance of contentment, peace irrespective of their social status become more pronounced.
Highlights
- A short and sweet introduction that covers Thimphu and Paro valley
- Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang).
- Visit the capital of Bhutan
- Visit Serene Paro Valley
Day 1: Arrival in Paro | Drive to Thimphu (52 kms / 2 Hrs)
Upon arrival, you will be received by our representative and transferred to the capital Thimphu. Later in the afternoon, visit Memorial Chorten and Buddha's viewpoint. Evening, visit Tashichho Dzong and take a leisurely walk in and around Thimphu town.
Your arrival time and your interest will dictate how much you can see. For instance, if your flight is early, we can cover more places /sights or fewer if your arrival time is late. We know that when you come to Bhutan for a short period, you will want to make optimum use of it. Our Guide will listen to you and incorporate visits according to your interests. In general, there are no extra costs and if there is, our guide will inform you of minimal extra costs that may be charged to cover tour beyond our standard program. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 2: Thimphu to Paro (52 kms / 2 Hrs)
If you wish, you can start early after breakfast. If you are up early before the tour begins, you could walk a short distance from your hotel to the Memorial Chorten. Many people are found here in the early hours, circumambulating (in a clockwise direction) and saying prayers before they go about their daily life.
After breakfast, visit the Giant Buddha statue, School of Arts and Craft, National library and others. Around noon, drive to Paro in time for lunch. Later visit National Museum, followed by Paro Dzong. On foot, walk across the traditional covered bridge to the charming Paro town. If time is available, you can visit the Kichu Lhakhang temple today or the next day. Overnight in Paro.
Day 3: Day in Paro
After breakfast drive to the north end of Paro valley and hike to iconic Taktsang (tiger’s nest) monastery. The hike takes between 1-2hrs till the first viewpoint (cafeteria) and another hour to climb up to the monastery. The whole excursion is expected to take most of the day. Riding Horses are available at the start point of the trek to go uphill to the first viewpoint (Cafeteria). Upon return, as per available time and your interests, we could visit the ruins of historic Drugyel Dzong and others. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 4: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport in time for your flight out of Paro airport.
Inclusions
- Accommodations during the tour in listed or similar hotels
- All meals, including evening tea/coffee etc through-out the tour in Bhutan
- All land transfers, sightseeing with entrance fees
- Experienced English Speaking Bhutanese Tour Guide
- Bhutan Royalties, tourist fees, Visa fees, and taxes.
- Travel Permits
- Bottled water in the vehicle and other complementary services
- Currently applicable taxes.
Exclusions
- Camera charges at any monument to be paid by the guest directly
- Any airfare international/ domestic
- Any insurance
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
- And anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
Tour Notes
- Room category in all packages are the base category rooms
- Christmas & New Year gala charges are on a direct pay basis at the hotel by guest.
- In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised.
