Escape To Bhutan – 5 Days
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Tour Type
Explore Tours
Country
Bhutan
Duration
5 Days
Trip Grade
Easy
Best Season
Spring/Autumn
Altitude
3050m (Dochu La Pass)
Group Size
Min 2 Pax
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Transportation
Land Taransportation
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- Visit to three most popular tourist attractions of Thimphu, Paro and Punakha.
- Stunning Himalayan Vistas.
- Ancient monuments and sacred temples.
- Witness myriad art and architecture.
This 5 days Escape to Bhutan tour is an short highlight of Bhutan. The tour gives you an instant glimpse of some major cities of Bhutan like Thimpu, Punakha and Paro. Visit the charming cities and witness culture, tradition and history to emerge yourself in this spiritual country. This trip includes a visit to Ta Dzong Museum, Rimpong Dzong with its wooden cantilevered bridge, Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) in the Paro Valley, The National Memorial Chorten, 12th century Changangkha Temple, National Library exhibiting ancient scriptures in capital city Thimphu, crossing of Dochula Pass (3050m) with breathtaking Himalayan views, a journey into Punakha Valley featuring the Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakang, temple of the ‘Divine Madman’.
Tour Plan
Welcome in Bhutan. Our representative will meet, greet and transfer you to capital city, Thimpu passing by Tamchog Lhakang iron bridge en route. Later visit Buddha Point Memorable Choden Traditional School of Arts & Crafts and Tashicho Dzong. Stroll around the city in the evening. Overnight at Hotel in Thimpu.
Drive from Thimpu to Punakha (85kms/02 Hours) via Dochula Pass (3050m/10010ft) where you can stop for excursion of grand 108 stupas. Later visit Punakha Dzong, the second oldest dzong in Bhutan lying in between Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers, with rich Buddhist collections. Visit Chimmi Lakhang, a temple dedicated to the Devine Madman and a sacred place where people pray for children. Overnight at hotel in Punakha.
Drive from Punakha to Paro (125Kms/03hours). Later visit Paro Dzong to witness Bhutanese architecture and religious administrative centre. Visit Ta Dzong, ancient watchtower housing the National Museum. Next proceed to Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temple in Bhutan and finally if time permits, visit local farm house to enteract with locals and taste homemade wine.
Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), a sacred temple hanging on the rocky cliff. From here one can get breathtaking view of Paro valley. Later move to the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, built to commemorate Bhutan’s victory over the Tibetan invaders. If in good weather, you’ll see a great distant view of Mt. Chomolhari.
After breakfast drive to Paro Airport to board your flight to onward destination.
Included
- 3-star Hotels in a Standard on a twin sharing basis
- All meals at the given hotels or local restaurants
- All transfers & transportation within Bhutan
- English speaking guide, monument entrance fees, sightseeing
- All Service Charge and Government Taxes
Excluded
- Bottled/alcoholic/cold drinks, room service and al a cart meals.
- Your travel insurance (compulsory)
- International airfares and airport departure tax.
- Photography charges (if and when applicable).
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, Personal Equipment.
- Tips to guides, restaurants, hotel lobby. (Tipping is not mandatory but highly appreciated)
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.
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At Great Nepal Trek, your adventure directly fuels positive change. We are proud to allocate 10% from every tour booked with us to our Initiative Inclusion Development Forum Nepal. This dedicated commitment channels vital funds directly into supporting education and healthcare for underprivileged children from the Himalayan communities we explore. By trekking with us, you're not just witnessing the majestic mountains—you're actively helping to build a brighter, healthier future for its next generation.
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Travel for Cause - 10% of every booking amount goes to our CSR initiative, Inclusive Women Development Forum (IWDFN), educating and provide lively hood training to the women and children from Under preveliged society in Rural Nepal.
Sustainable Tourism
At Great Nepal Treks, we believe adventure should protect and empower. Our treks are designed to minimize environmental impact (zero-waste policies, solar-powered teahouses) and maximize community benefits—hiring local guides, sourcing supplies from village cooperatives, and funding education projects. When you travel with us, your journey supports conservation and cultural preservation across the Himalayas.
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