Bhutan, Private 4-Day Trip with Full Board & Transportation

Explore the highlights of Bhutan with this 4-day itinerary, featuring included meals, accommodations, and transportation. Journey through renowned sites such as Tiger's Nest Monastery in Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha.

Description in Formal Style

Day 1:
Arrival in Paro and Thimpu Sightseeing
On the inaugural day of this journey, guests will commence their arrival at Paro International Airport via air travel. Upon completion of immigration formalities, they will be met by our dedicated representative who will guide them through a two-hour drive towards Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Alongside their journey, visitors shall witness the imposing Memorial Stupa, commemorating the legacy of the Third King of Bhutan. Subsequently, they will explore the colossal Buddha Dordenma Statue, a monumental representation of the historical Buddha, constructed in honor of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck's sixtieth anniversay. This magnificent structure stands at a height of 52 meters, composed of 125,000 smaller statues, crafted with meticulous attention to detail. To conclude their day, travelers will proceed to Tashichho Dzong, a revered Buddhist monastery and citadel located atop the northern outskirts of the city. Its historical significance dates back to its establishment as the residence of the Druk Desi, the highest-ranking civil official, amalgamated with the royal lineage since the inception of Bhutan’s monarchical system in 1907.

Accommodation:
The overnight stay will be hosted within the '3 Star' category accommodation facility.

Meals:
Lunch and Dinner

Day 2:
Thimpu-Punakha Roundtrip
Embarking upon Day Two, travelers undertake a seven-to-eight-hour journey from Thimpu to Punakha, the erstwhile capital of Bhutan. Throughout their expedition, they will pause at Dochula Pass to revel in a panorama of the surrounding mountainous vistas and serene natural landscapes. Concurrently, they will traverse through Chimi Lhakhang Temple, renowned for its fertility deity worship, alongside the awe-inspiring Punakha Dzong—a historically significant fortress attributed to Zhandrung in the year 1637. Their nocturnal rest will be secured at a hotel situated in Thimpu.

Accommodation:
Continuing their lodging, guests will find themselves housed in the same ‘3 Star’ category accommodation facility.

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3:
Drive Back to Paro and Visit Paro Taktsang
In the subsequent morning, guests embark on a one-to-two-hour journey back to Paro. Upon reaching the destination, they will descend to the base camp of Taktsang Monastery, where they shall ascend to Tiger’s Nest, a revered monastery perched precariously on a sheer cliff, towering over Paro Valley at an elevation of approximately 900 meters above sea level. The sacred site was bestowed divine blessings by Guru Rinpoche in the eighth century, post his prolonged meditation period of three years, three months, and thirty days.

Throughout their return leg, they will also visit the Kichu Temple, one of the earliest structures in Paro dating back to the seventh century. In the concluding hours, they will immerse themselves in a traditional farm house setting, savoring Bhutanese cuisine and indulging in a hot stone bath before settling down for the night.

Accommodation:
Once more, the overnight stay will be accommodated within the ‘3 Star’ category accommodation facility.

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4:
Final Departure
On the concluding day, guests will bid adieu to their hosts. Following a brief interval, they will be ferried back to Paro International Airport two hours prior to their final departure.

Meals:
Breakfast.