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4 Days Bhutan Luxury Escape
Paro - Thimphu (1N) - Paro (2N)
A three-night four-day luxury excursion to the most exclusive destination in the world, this short luxury break in Bhutan gives new meaning to one of the most classic Bhutan tours. A spectacular itinerary, you will have the chance to explore the two main cities of this outstanding kingdom in an all-round impression of Bhutan. A private luxury tour of Bhutan, the land of happiness, you will explore the major attractions of Paro and Thimphu, the national capital, including the delights of the Tashichho Dzong, the National Library of Bhutan, with its rare books and antique treasures, and the Ta Dzong and Rinpung Dzong, among other sights. The highlight of the trip is the guided hike up to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, which sits on a narrow ledge on the cliff face more than 900 meters above the Paro Valley. An outstanding short break for those with an eye for luxurious travel, this is the ideal introduction to the most exclusive country in the world.
- Jan. to Jun and Sept. to Dec.
- Cultural Sightseeing
- Customized Private Tour for One and More
Highlights
- Enjoy the world-famous hiking to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
- Tour of Paro Rinpung Dzong and Kyichu Temple
- Admire Thimphu’s cultural wonders like National Memorial Chorten, National Textile Museum and Traditional Paper Making Factory etc.
- Visit Punakha Dzong, the most beaufitul monastery in Bhutan.
Itinerary
Day 1: Paro Arrival and Transfer to Thimphu
Highlights: Arrive in Bhutan and visit Tschogang Lhakhang, Tashichho Dzong and Local Bazzar.
Welcome to Bhutan, the land of the “Thunder Dragon”.
Upon your arrival at Paro International Airport, your local guide and driver will meet you at the arriving hall of the airport. And they will have a brief introduction about themselves. Then, you will be transferred to Thimphu (2,350m), the capital city of Bhutan. Covering a total distance of nearly 54 kilometers, it will take you about 1 hour to get to Thimphu from Paro (2,250m).
On the way, you will first encounter a private temple - Tschogang Lhakhang, the temple of the excellent horse. Keep driving to Thimphu, you will have a short stop at Chuzom, a confluence where the Paro Chhu and Wong Chhu meet. It is decorated with three different styles of stupas, namely Tibetan, Nepalese and Bhutanese.
After arriving at Thimphu, your guide will help you check in the hotel. And you can have a brief rest at your hotel if you need. Later, you will pay a visit to Tashichho Dzong, the eminent fortress where the national government and central monastic body are located. In addition, here sits the summer residence of Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot of Bhutan.
In the evening, you are able to take a stroll in the town or visit the Local Crafts Bazaar. The bazaar is full of hand-woven textiles, thangka paintings, masks, ceramics, etc. If you like, you can choose some gifts for your friends and relatives here.
Stay overnight in Thimphu.
Accommodation in Thimphu
The following local hotels are for your reference. Please feel free to tell us your preferred hotel standard while enquiring for your trip to Bhutan.
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Thimphu Six Senses Bhutan
Meals Included
- Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing and Drive Back to Paro
Highlights: Explore Thimphu’s cultural wonders like National Library of Bhutan, Changangkha Lhakhang and King's Memorial Chorten.
Today’s tour will firstly bring you to explore the National Library of Bhutan. Built in 1967, it houses about 6,100 Tibetan and Bhutanese books, manuscripts, and xylographs and about 9,000 printing boards and the wood printing blocks for religious books. If you are interested in the history of Bhutan, the National Library can be the best place for you to have a deeper understanding of this unique country.
Next, you are going to visit the National Institute for Zorig Chusum (also known as the Painting School). It operates four to six-year courses that provide instruction in Bhutan's 13 traditional arts. In the showroom, it displays good value pieces made by students. After that, you can pay a visit to Bhutan Textile Museum. The museum has garnered a substantial collection of antique textile artifacts of Bhutan.
In the afternoon, your guide will bring you to visit Changangkha Lhakhang. It is a Buddhist fortress-like monastery and also is one of the favored sightseeing places in Thimphu. More importantly, you can get a breathtaking view of Thimphu valley from here. Thereafter, you will head to visit the King's Memorial Chorten (National Memorial Chorten), a stupa built in memory of the third king in 1974. The display inside shows good statues of tantric Buddhist and its philosophy.
After sightseeing in Thimphu, the car will drive you back to Paro along the scenic way. If time permits, you may visit Simtokha Dzong en route, which is often said to be the first dzong in Bhutan.
Stay overnight in Paro.
Thimphu National Memorial Chorten
Accommodation in Paro
The following local hotels are for your reference. Please feel free to tell us your preferred hotel standard while enquiring for your trip to Bhutan.
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Paro Le Meridien Hotel
Meals Included
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Taktsang Monastery Hike in Paro
Highlight: Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery to enjoy spectacular views from it and visit Ta Dzong and Paro Rinpung Dzong in Paro.
In the morning after breakfast, you will start your hike to Taktsang Monastery (also known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery). You will spend 5 to 6 hours for the hike.
Perched on the side of a cliff 900 meters above the Paro valley, Taktsang Monastery is one of the most famous monasteries in Bhutan. The principal monastery of the present monastic complex dates from 1692. Taktsang was damaged severely by fire in 1998 but has now been fully restored to its former glory.
After exploring the monastery, you will begin your return tour to Paro. In the afternoon, you will visit Bhutan National Museum - Ta Dzong. The museum houses a large number of valuable collections. A visit to the National Museum will deepen your understanding of this country in a whole and broaden your eyes with numerous pieces of Bhutan treasures.
Thereafter, you will continue your tour to Paro Rinpung Dzong, a fortress once built to defend the valley from invasions. However, it now serves as an administration center and school for monks.
In the evening, you can freely explore Paro to experience its unique lifestyle here.
Stay overnight in Paro.
Special Notice
Travelers cannot take pictures in the monastery, but you can take a nice shot on your road to Taktsang Monastery. At the temple entrance, you have to deposit all belongings, like cameras, phone, other electronic equipment, etc.
Tiger's Nest Monastery in Paro
Accommodation in Paro
The following local hotels are for your reference. Please feel free to tell us your preferred hotel standard while enquiring for your trip to Bhutan.
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Paro Le Meridien Hotel
Meals Included
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Biscuits and coffee/tea in the Cafe at View Point
Please feel free to tell us any of your requirements on food, such as vegetarian food, muslin food, etc.
Tour Price
Add-on Activities
The general travel itineraries in Bhutan are usually leisure and relaxing. To make the most your time in Bhutan, you can choose to have more activities as you like, such as light hiking around the town or a featured culture experience.
Here we offer you the most popular travel ideas that most of our travelers choose to experience as an add-on activity during their trips in Bhutan. For more available activities or anything you want to add on to your trip in Bhutan, just feel free to contact us.
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Bhutan Hot Stone Bath
The popular Hot Stone Bath, a traditional healing process in Bhutan, is a great experience for you to relax and refresh yourself after one-day hiking or trekking. Different from hot spring, it is a kind of hot water bath offered in a traditional way with a wooden tub and herbs in the water. You can experience it in a local farmhouse or in a resort.
Please notice that you need to pay additional fees for the hot stone bath (usually within 30 minutes).
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Sightseeing Hiking
Even you don't take the trekking tour in Bhutan, you can also experience pleasant hiking on your travel days. Especially during your trips in western and central Bhutan, like in Gangtey, Bumthang, and Trongsa, there are some easy hiking and trekking trails around the town. You can take light hiking for 1 to 2 hours after general daily sightseeing. Just feel free to tell your guide if you are interested in an extra hiking experience.
Generally, you don't need to pay extra money for the hours' hiking.
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Cultural Exploration
Bhutan is a place that rich in culture and handicraft. If you want to experience more local culture and the real life of the locals, you can ask for more activities, such as a visit to a local weekend market, a class of traditional Bhutan archery or traditional weaving in Bhutan. Just feel free to let us know want you are looking for and want to experience during your Bhutan tour, we will help you find the best options to do.
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Farmhouse Homestay
All of our tour packages cover the accommodation from 3-star hotels to 5-star hotels and resorts. But if you want to get closer to the local Bhutanese' life, it is suggested to take one night stay in a farmhouse. It will be an unforgettable experience to eat ordinary food and dishes and live in the typical Bhutanese house just like a Bhutanese does.
Since the accommodation is required to be arranged in advance, if you are keen on a homestay in Bhutan, please tell us as early as possible.
Food and Drinks
All of our Bhutan tour packages include three meals a day. The local restaurants often provide Bhutanese food. In some hotels, you can also have western Buffet at breakfast and dinner. There are also local markets selling fresh fruits, such as apples, pineapples and so on. If you have any requirements on food, such as vegetarian, please feel free to tell your travel consultant or your local guide.
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Bhutanese Food
Most of your meals are in local restaurants, which offers typicla bhutanese food. The most popular food among local people is the Chili Cheese.
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Western Buffet
Besides the traditional Bhutan dishes, you can also have western buffet in some hotels in Bhutan. There are more choices for you.
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Western Breakfast
The breakfast offered in Bhutan hotels often include the egg, the toast with butter, honey and jams. You can choose to have a cup of tea or coffee.
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Water and Drinks
For every day trip, we offer one bottle of water for each tourists. There are also kinds of soft drinks you can buy in the restaurant, hotel or shops in the town in Bhutan. Also, you can taste the local beers if you want.
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