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Pristine Bhutan: 5 Days in Western Bhutan
Availability
All Year
Duration
Best Time to Visit
Any Time of the Year
- Learn more about Bhutan’s culture and history through museums and temples at Thimphu, Paro and Punakha.
- Explore Bhutan’s pristine landscape through short day hikes around Thimphu Valley and Paro.
- Explore Himalayan flora and fauna and enjoy a walk through rhododendron blooms at Dochu La. during the hike to Lungchutse Gompa.
- Spend an afternoon at a farmhouse and observe the daily life of Bhutanese people.
Day 1
Paro – Thimphu | The Capital
Arrive in Paro and drive to Thimphu. En route, visit Tamchog Lhakhang and adjoining iron suspension bridge built by saint and engineer Thangtong Gyalpo. In Thimphu, visit Memorial Chorten, a major landmark of the city. Drive to Motithang Takin Preserve to see Takin, the national animal of Bhutan. End your day with a visit to magnificent Tashichhoedzong. If your trip coincides with the weekend then visit Thimphu’s famous Weekend Market. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 2
Option A – Sightseeing in Thimphu – Punakha/Wandue | The Culture and History of the Capital
Hike around Kuensel Phrodang Nature Park and visit Great Buddha Dordenma, an enormous statue of Shakyamuni Buddha and the gorgeous temple at its base. Visit the major museums of Thimphu – Postal Museum, National Textile Museum, Simply Bhutan Museum and National Institute of Zorig Chusum. Visit Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory. Afterwards, drive to Punakha via Dochu La. Overnight in Punakha.
Day 2
Option B – Thimphu – Hike to Lungchutse Gompa from Dochu La – Punakha | Hike through Rhododendron Forest
Drive to Dochula Pass and hike to Lungchutse Gompa through a beautiful rhododendron forest. The trail offers stunning views of Himalayas and you can spot a wide variety of Himalayan flora in the forest. Continue to Punakha/Wangdue after the hike. Overnight in Punakha/Wangdue.
Day 3
Punakha/Wangdue – Paro | The Terraced Fields and Gushing Rivers
Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, a temple built to commemorate the coronation of the 5th king. Visit majestic Punakha Dzong and take a walk to the longest suspension bridge of the country located behind the fortress. Visit Chimi Lhakhang (The Temple of Divine Madman), a monastery built in honour of an eccentric lama, Drukpa Kunley. Afterwards, drive to Paro and visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temples in Bhutan. Overnight in Paro.
Day 4
Tiger’s Nest |The Emblem of Bhutan
Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Afterwards, visit the National Museum that houses the most valuable historical artefacts of the country. Later, visit a farmhouse and observe the way of life inside a rural Bhutanese household. End your day with a game of archery and dress up in traditional Bhutanese attire. Overnight in Paro.
Day 5
Farewell
Drive to Paro Airport to fly home.
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With exception of tourists from India, Bangladesh and Maldives, all foreign nationals are required to obtain a visa prior to travelling to Bhutan. The current fees for a visa are USD 40. Once you confirm your trip, send us a scan of your passport at least 2 weeks prior to the planned date of arrival. Visa is issued by Tourism Council of Bhutan once full payment of your vacation has been received. We will send you the copy of your visa via email which you will have to produce at the airport along with your valid passport on arrival. Citizens of India, Bangladesh and Maldives can obtain route permit upon arrival at the port of entry; however, they are required to carry their passports or a state issued valid Voter’s Card.
Read more about the visa process.
In order to safeguard the cultural ethos and environment of the country, Royal Government of Bhutan regulates the volume of travellers through the policy of “high value low impact” tourism. This ensures that a limited number of tourists visit the kingdom and receive best service. As a part of the policy, the government has fixed a Daily Minimum Package for all travellers visiting Bhutan. The tariff for this trek is as follows:
USD 250 per person per night. This cost includes:
- Three Star Accommodation
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Transport for Local Transfers
- Camping Equipment and Porter Services for Treks
- Taxes and Charges
- USD 65 as Sustainable Development Fees
- Entry Fees for all Tourist Sites
- USD 40 for visa fees
A surcharge of USD 40 per person per night for tourists travelling alone or in a pair.
Trekking Supplements Charge of USD 40 per person per day for the duration of the trek.
Read more to learn about the tariffs and discounts.
You can enter Bhutan by road or fly here directly from one of these destinations:
- Bagdogra
- Bangkok
- Dhaka
- Gaya
- Guwahati
- Kathmandu
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Singapore
Click here to learn more.
Financial transactions are carried out in Ngultrum(Nu), the official currency of Bhutan. Certain shops and hotels in main urban centres accept USD or Euro but balance amount (if any) will be returned in local currency.
All establishments accept Indian Currency(Rupee) in the denomination of Rs. 100 and below.
Travellers’ cheques are accepted only at banks. Most establishments accept Credit/Debit Cards.
We strongly advise you to carry some cash and exchange money at only at banks. Our guides will help you throughout the process.
- Learn more about Bhutan’s culture and history through museums and temples at Thimphu, Paro and Punakha.
- Explore Bhutan’s pristine landscape through short day hikes around Thimphu Valley and Paro.
- Explore Himalayan flora and fauna and enjoy a walk through rhododendron blooms at Dochu La. during the hike to Lungchutse Gompa.
- Spend an afternoon at a farmhouse and observe the daily life of Bhutanese people.
Day 1
Paro – Thimphu | The Capital
Arrive in Paro and drive to Thimphu. En route, visit Tamchog Lhakhang and adjoining iron suspension bridge built by saint and engineer Thangtong Gyalpo. In Thimphu, visit Memorial Chorten, a major landmark of the city. Drive to Motithang Takin Preserve to see Takin, the national animal of Bhutan. End your day with a visit to magnificent Tashichhoedzong. If your trip coincides with the weekend then visit Thimphu’s famous Weekend Market. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 2
Option A – Sightseeing in Thimphu – Punakha/Wandue | The Culture and History of the Capital
Hike around Kuensel Phrodang Nature Park and visit Great Buddha Dordenma, an enormous statue of Shakyamuni Buddha and the gorgeous temple at its base. Visit the major museums of Thimphu – Postal Museum, National Textile Museum, Simply Bhutan Museum and National Institute of Zorig Chusum. Visit Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory. Afterwards, drive to Punakha via Dochu La. Overnight in Punakha.
Day 2
Option B – Thimphu – Hike to Lungchutse Gompa from Dochu La – Punakha | Hike through Rhododendron Forest
Drive to Dochula Pass and hike to Lungchutse Gompa through a beautiful rhododendron forest. The trail offers stunning views of Himalayas and you can spot a wide variety of Himalayan flora in the forest. Continue to Punakha/Wangdue after the hike. Overnight in Punakha/Wangdue.
Day 3
Punakha/Wangdue – Paro | The Terraced Fields and Gushing Rivers
Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, a temple built to commemorate the coronation of the 5th king. Visit majestic Punakha Dzong and take a walk to the longest suspension bridge of the country located behind the fortress. Visit Chimi Lhakhang (The Temple of Divine Madman), a monastery built in honour of an eccentric lama, Drukpa Kunley. Afterwards, drive to Paro and visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temples in Bhutan. Overnight in Paro.
Day 4
Tiger’s Nest |The Emblem of Bhutan
Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Afterwards, visit the National Museum that houses the most valuable historical artefacts of the country. Later, visit a farmhouse and observe the way of life inside a rural Bhutanese household. End your day with a game of archery and dress up in traditional Bhutanese attire. Overnight in Paro.
Day 5
Farewell
Drive to Paro Airport to fly home.
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With exception of tourists from India, Bangladesh and Maldives, all foreign nationals are required to obtain a visa prior to travelling to Bhutan. The current fees for a visa are USD 40. Once you confirm your trip, send us a scan of your passport at least 2 weeks prior to the planned date of arrival. Visa is issued by Tourism Council of Bhutan once full payment of your vacation has been received. We will send you the copy of your visa via email which you will have to produce at the airport along with your valid passport on arrival. Citizens of India, Bangladesh and Maldives can obtain route permit upon arrival at the port of entry; however, they are required to carry their passports or a state issued valid Voter’s Card.
Read more about the visa process.
In order to safeguard the cultural ethos and environment of the country, Royal Government of Bhutan regulates the volume of travellers through the policy of “high value low impact” tourism. This ensures that a limited number of tourists visit the kingdom and receive best service. As a part of the policy, the government has fixed a Daily Minimum Package for all travellers visiting Bhutan. The tariff for this trek is as follows:
USD 250 per person per night. This cost includes:
- Three Star Accommodation
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Transport for Local Transfers
- Camping Equipment and Porter Services for Treks
- Taxes and Charges
- USD 65 as Sustainable Development Fees
- Entry Fees for all Tourist Sites
- USD 40 for visa fees
A surcharge of USD 40 per person per night for tourists travelling alone or in a pair.
Trekking Supplements Charge of USD 40 per person per day for the duration of the trek.
Read more to learn about the tariffs and discounts.
You can enter Bhutan by road or fly here directly from one of these destinations:
- Bagdogra
- Bangkok
- Dhaka
- Gaya
- Guwahati
- Kathmandu
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Singapore
Click here to learn more.
Financial transactions are carried out in Ngultrum(Nu), the official currency of Bhutan. Certain shops and hotels in main urban centres accept USD or Euro but balance amount (if any) will be returned in local currency.
All establishments accept Indian Currency(Rupee) in the denomination of Rs. 100 and below.
Travellers’ cheques are accepted only at banks. Most establishments accept Credit/Debit Cards.
We strongly advise you to carry some cash and exchange money at only at banks. Our guides will help you throughout the process.
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