Trip Facts:
Trip Name: Bhutan Luxury Travel
Trip Id: BLTT282
Trip Duration: 04 Days
Max. Altitude: 3,120m/10,240 ft (The Tiger Nest Monastery)
Best Season: March to May and September to November
Meal: Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Accommodation: 4 & 5 star hotels
Transportation: Private car, van or bus (Depends on group size)
Trip Type: Private Tour
Trip Overview:
Bhutan luxury travel is a luxury holidays to Bhutan knowing its culture and traditions with soaking in its spectacular natural beauty and the majestic Himalayas. Bhutan luxury travel packages are basically a journey into the three prominent cities namely the colorful Paro, the tiny capital – Thimphu and the old capital – Punakha. Beginning the tour as you land at Paro International Airport, cool and fresh air greets you. Then drive to Paro for lunch; Paro sightseeing points include a visit to Paro Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang and the popular Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’ hike. Drive to Thimphu the same day where Thimphu Bhutan sightseeing takes you to cultural and heritage sites like King’s Memorial Chorten, Buddha’s point, farmer’s centenary market, Tashichoe dzong, handicraft market, folk heritage museum. Day trip to Punakha offers to visit the most beautiful monastery Punakha Dzong. En-route Thimphu to Punakha, pass over Dochula pass (3050m) which provides a great Himalayan panorama of the eastern mountains. Getting closer to Punakha, take a hike to Chimi Lhakhang ‘the fertility temple’ dedicated to Drukpa Kunley.
A luxury tour of Bhutan then again returns to Paro town where awaits the ever-popular hike to the Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’ located closer to Paro town. It’s believed Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress in the 8th century and meditated here. After the hike, visit one of the oldest temples in Bhutan namely Kyichu Lhakhang. Bhutan luxury travel deals is a good opportunity to discover Bhutan and it’s unique Buddhist culture and traditions including staying at best luxury hotels in Bhutan.
Trip Highlights:
- Witness majestic view of the world’s tallest Himalayas while flying in/out from Paro.
- Explore around Paro with colors and tradition.
- Guided Thimphu city tour visiting cultural & historical places.
- Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’ hike- the most famous monasteries in Bhutan.
- Kyichu Lhakhang – one of the oldest & most sacred shrines in Bhutan.
- Punakha Dzong – the most beautiful monastery in Bhutan
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival at Paro (2250m) – Thimphu (2350m)
Day 02: Thimphu – Day tour to Punakha (1,310m) – Thimphu (2350m)
Day 03: Thimphu – Paro & Hike to Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’ (3120m)
Day 04: Paro – Depart
Day to Day Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival at Paro (2250m) – Thimphu (2350m)
Arrive Paro by flight and land at Paro International Airport where cool and fresh air immediately greets you as you step down from the plane. Flight in/out Paro is flying past some of the world’s tallest mountains. After clearing customs and immigration formalities, meet your representative and guide outside the airport. Drive to Paro for lunch and also visit Paro Rinpung Dzong. Then drive to Thimphu (1 hr drive). Upon arrival Thimphu sightseeing begins with visits to Buddha’s point, Takin’ preserve as well as Tashichoe Dzong, the seat of the government before circumventing the Memorial Chorten – a monument erected in memory of Bhutan’s third king H.M. Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. Visit Centenary Farmers Market, the new authentic craft bazaar, National Institute of Traditional Medicine that still dispenses traditional herbal medicines to the locals, the Folk Heritage Museum – a 300 year old traditional house converted into a museum. Overnight at Luxury Hotel (Lunch/Dinner included)
Day 02: Thimphu – Day tour to Punakha (1,310m) – Thimphu (2350m)
After breakfast drive to Punakha. En-route cross over Dochula pass (3050m) from where one gets superb views of the eastern mountains on a clear day. Getting closer, you will come across Chimi Lhakhang ‘the fertility temple’ dedicated to Drukpa Kunley. The temple is amid rice fields where a short hike from the road is required. Then further drive to Punakha and visit Punakha Dzong arguably one of the most beautiful monasteries in Bhutan. The day excursion finishes and traces the same route back to Thimphu again crossing Dochula. Upon reaching Thimphu, check-in hotel or explore around the city if you wish. Overnight at Luxury Hotel (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included)
Day 03: Thimphu – Paro & Hike to Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’ (3120m)
In the morning after breakfast, drive to Paro. Upon reaching Paro further drive to the base of the monastery and start the hike. About two hours of the walk will reach the cafeteria. From here, get an exclusive view of the monastery. Continue hike upwards to reach the monastery and explore around. It’s believed Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress in the 8th century here and meditated. Then hike downwards to road-head and drive to Paro. En-route visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. Overnight at Luxury Hotel (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included)
Day 04: Paro – Depart
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to catch the onward flight. Bid farewell to the remote and legendary Dragon Kingdom disappearing again behind its guardian mountains. (Breakfast only included))
Cost Details:
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Includes the following service during Bhutan tour:
• Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle.
• Accommodation in 4 or 5 stars hotel as per your requirements.
• Bhutan visa fee – including all necessary processing
• Route Permit
• Three meals per day during your stay in Bhutan
• A licensed Bhutanese tour guide
• All land transportation by private vehicle
• Camping equipment and haulage for trekking tours
• Sightseeing as per itinerary
• Monuments entrance fees where applicable
• Drinking water
• All internal taxes and charges
• A sustainable development fee of $65. (This sustainable development fee goes towards free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation, along with the building of infrastructure.)
Excludes in the package cost:
• Airfare & Travel Insurance
• Expenses of personal nature, Tips to guides and drivers
• Expenses occurred due to unavoidable events i.e. road wrecks, flight delays etc.
Note:
– On the day of departure, the ‘local agents’ host obligation shall be limited to providing breakfast only and any extra requirements shall be payable on a usage basis.
– Our entire Bhutan tours are private journeys and tailor-made programs suited for any independent travelers according to their chosen traveling dates. Should you wish, the tour can be easily customized as per your interest and activities you wish to get involved in or spend more time in your places of interest. Contact us to customize this tour as per your requirements. This tour can be undertaken round the year.
