Central and Western Bhutan Tour

Today we will arrive in Paro which lies just west of Thimpu. Paro has Bhutan’s sole international airport and has multiple sightseeing places to explore. We will move to our hotel from the airport. Overnight at Hotel.

Thimpu is the capital of Bhutan and packs among itself multiple things to see and explore. We can understand that Thimpu is a mixture of both ancient and new structures that co-exist together. The places of interest include the Memorial Chorten, built in the memory of Bhutan’s third king, the folk heritage museum, craft bazaar, paper factory, and Buddha point and so on. Overnight at hotel.

Today after breakfast we will make our way to Punakha. This drive isn’t very long and we will get to see the beautiful countryside of Bhutan. This short drive is a spectacular one with deciduous forests, small villages, and white colored houses. We will also see a lot of prayer flags fluttering with the wind enjoy the calm and peace. There are a lot of local attractions here which can be enjoyed, one being the Punakha Dzong- an ancient fortress which stands majestically on an island between the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. On reaching Punakha, overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, we will make our way to Paro today. This 4-hour long drive will take us through lush green areas and mesmerizing peaceful valleys. The spirit of Buddhist philosophy can be seen in the multiple monasteries and the abundance of prayer flags all along the way. We will follow the crystal clear waters of the river and reach Paro via Thimpu, stopping for lunch and enjoying the view. Bhutan’ is a perfect place for anyone who wants to walk in peace and calm. On reaching Paro, overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, we will start our day excursion to Haa Valley today. The Haa valley is a beautiful town in Bhutan neighbouring with the state of Sikkim in India. Like many places in Bhutan, it has only recently been opened for tourists and is a quaint, quiet and calm place untainted by the structures of modern development. We can hire a bike to go around this valley or take part in multiple short distance hikes. Haa valley also has monasteries which are sacred for many Buddhists and showcases the culture and tradition that is very unique to Bhutan. Overnight at Paro at a hotel.

After breakfast, we will reach the Paro hiking point from where we will be hiking up to the famous Tigers Nest monastery. Build in the 1600s the monastery is a must do in Bhutan as it sits 900m above the town on a cliff. The stunning location makes it a must visit and a beautiful experience to take in. The legend of this monastery is that Guru Rinpoche was carried from Tibet to this location on the back of a tigress, thus giving it its name. Despite the many people who flock here, this still remains a working monastery. The uphill hike is the only way to get to the monastery and takes around 6 hours for a return trip waking to pine forests and prayer flags. It is one of the things one cannot miss during their visit to Bhutan. After the return, overnight at Paro.

Today we will depart from Bhutan, ending our wonderful holiday.

Duration

Activity Level

Group Size

Best Season

Trip Highlight

Tour begins from

Included/Excluded

Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrival in Paro - A, B, & D.

DAY 2 Thimphu Sightseeing - A, B, & D.

DAY 3 Thimphu- Punakha - A, B, & D.

DAY 4 Punakha - Paro visit After breakfast - A, B, & D.

DAY 5 Day Excursion to Haa valley - A, B, & D.

DAY 6 Visit Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Palphug Monastery) after breakfast drive to Paro hiking point - A, B, & D.

DAY 7 Departure.

0 Reviews on Central and Western Bhutan Tour

Write a review

Need Assistance ?

Want Customized Tour Packages?

Office contact

Head Office

Asia

Japan Representative

Nepal Representative

North America

Canada Representative

We Accept