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Treasures of Bhutan: 4 Days in Western Bhutan
Availability
All Year
Duration
Best Time to Visit
Any Time of the Year
- Visit major landmarks of Thimphu and learn more about its culture and history through museums and temples.
- Visit the old capital of Bhutan – Punakha – and learn more about the political and cultural history of Bhutan.
- Optional: Visit Paro and all its major landmarks and revel in the breathtaking landscape of this pastoral valley.
- Hike to Tiger’s Nest, the national icon, and spend some time in inside a farmhouse and learn about Bhutanese way of life.
Day 1:
Paro - Thimphu | Treasures of the Capital
Arrive in Paro and drive to Thimphu. En route, stop at Tamchog Lhakhang, a temple dedicated to 14th – century saint and engineer Thangtong Gyalpo. After arriving in Thimphu, visit Memorial Chorten, a stupa built to in the memory of the 3rd king. Later, visit Great Buddha Dordenma, an enormous statue of Shakyamuni Buddha located on a hilltop near Thimphu. Drive to Motithang Takin Preserve, a wildlife reserve for Takin, the national animal of Bhutan. End your day with a visit to majestic Tashichhoedzong. If your trip coincides with the weekend then we will take you to Thimphu’s famed Weekend Market. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 2
Option A – Thimphu – Paro | The Pastoral Landscape
Visit the major museums of Thimphu – Postal Museum, National Textile Museum and National Institute of Zorig Chusum. Visit Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory. Drive to Paro and visit the National Museum and Kyichu Lhakhang. In the evening, take a stroll in the main market, mingle with locals and shop for souvenirs. Overnight in Paro.
Day 2
Option B – Thimphu – Punakha – Paro | The New and the Old Capital
Drive to Punakha, the old capital of Bhutan via Dochula Pass and enjoy the stunning views of Bhutan Himalayas. In Punakha, 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. Overnight in Paro.
Day 3
Tiger’s Nest |The Emblem of Bhutan
Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. 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 4
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.
- Visit major landmarks of Thimphu and learn more about its culture and history through museums and temples.
- Visit the old capital of Bhutan – Punakha – and learn more about the political and cultural history of Bhutan.
- Optional: Visit Paro and all its major landmarks and revel in the breathtaking landscape of this pastoral valley.
- Hike to Tiger’s Nest, the national icon, and spend some time in inside a farmhouse and learn about Bhutanese way of life.
Day 1:
Paro - Thimphu | Treasures of the Capital
Arrive in Paro and drive to Thimphu. En route, stop at Tamchog Lhakhang, a temple dedicated to 14th – century saint and engineer Thangtong Gyalpo. After arriving in Thimphu, visit Memorial Chorten, a stupa built to in the memory of the 3rd king. Later, visit Great Buddha Dordenma, an enormous statue of Shakyamuni Buddha located on a hilltop near Thimphu. Drive to Motithang Takin Preserve, a wildlife reserve for Takin, the national animal of Bhutan. End your day with a visit to majestic Tashichhoedzong. If your trip coincides with the weekend then we will take you to Thimphu’s famed Weekend Market. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 2
Option A – Thimphu – Paro | The Pastoral Landscape
Visit the major museums of Thimphu – Postal Museum, National Textile Museum and National Institute of Zorig Chusum. Visit Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory. Drive to Paro and visit the National Museum and Kyichu Lhakhang. In the evening, take a stroll in the main market, mingle with locals and shop for souvenirs. Overnight in Paro.
Day 2
Option B – Thimphu – Punakha – Paro | The New and the Old Capital
Drive to Punakha, the old capital of Bhutan via Dochula Pass and enjoy the stunning views of Bhutan Himalayas. In Punakha, 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. Overnight in Paro.
Day 3
Tiger’s Nest |The Emblem of Bhutan
Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. 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 4
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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