5 Days Bhutan Travel Plan

The ‘5 Days Bhutan Travel Plan’ cultural tour explores all of the highlights of Bhutan’s western valleys, and is ideal for those with a limited time frame.

Grade

Easy

Accommodation

Hotel

Transportation

SUV

Max Altitude

3500 m

Guide

Included

All Meals

Included

This cultural tour through the mystical Western valleys of Bhutan is an ideal introduction to the Dragon Kingdom. Experience Bhutanese hospitality, admire the ever-changing landscapes, and immerse yourself in Bhutan’s rich buddhist culture. Highlights include Ta Dzong Museum, Rimpong Dzong with its wooden cantilevered bridge and the infamous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) in the beautiful Paro Valley,The National Memorial Chorten, 12th century Changangkha Temple and the National Library exhibiting ancient scriptures in Bhutan’s capital Thimphu, and after crossing the 3050m Dochula Pass with spectacular Himalayan views, a journey into the sub-tropical Punakha Valley featuring the incredible the Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakang, temple of the ‘Divine Madman’.

The ‘5 Days Bhutan Travel Plan’ cultural tour explores all of the highlights of Bhutan’s western valleys, and is ideal for those with a limited time frame.

  • Category
  • Location
    ,
  • Grade
  • Days
    5
  • Nights
    4
  • Accommodation
    Hotel
  • Transportation
    SUV
  • Max Altitude
    3500 m
  • Guide
    Included
  • All Meals
    Included
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash.
  • Hair brush or comb, hair ties, barrettes/bobby pins.
  • Deodorant.
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Sunscreen and face lotion with SPF.
  • Night time Moisturizer/Lotion.
  • If under any medication, enough stock
Day 1
Arrival in Paro, Bhutan
When you first arrive at Paro International Airport, you will be met by one of our delightful tour guides just outside the arrival hall. At 7,333 feet above sea level, the first thing you will likely notice is the effect of the high altitudes, so we will give you time to acclimate as we take a short drive to Thimphu and check into your hotel.

Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan and the perfect location to transition from your familiar lifestyle to our unique country that is like no other place on earth. we will begin to unlock the mysteries of Bhutan by touring Thimphu’s most important sites.

  • The National Memorial Chorten
  • Thimphu Tashichho Dzong
  • Centenary Farmers’ Market
  • Buddha Point

After returning to town for dinner, you can wander through the shops, bars, and cafes of Thimphu.

Day 2
Thimphu - Punakha

Today we travel to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan until 1955.

  • 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens
  • Punakha Dzong
  • Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Day 3
Punakha - Paro

Drive towards Paro:

  • Chimmi Lhakhang
  • Tamchog Lhakhang
  • Ta Dzong
  • Rimpung Dzong
  • Drukgyal Dzong
Day 4
Hike to Tiger Nest Monastery

Are you ready? We will be making the hike up to one of the key highlights in Bhutan today! Tiger's Nest aka Taktsang Monastery.

Taktsang Monastery - A one hour hike to the cafeteria is also a vantage view whereby you can enjoy the stunning view of the monastery. Prayer flags adorn the cliffs and this is also where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress in the 8th century.

Kyichu Lhakhang - After a sumptuous local lunch, we will retrace our steps to visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan.

 

Day 5
Depart from Paro

Today we will bid fond farewell to this beautiful Himalayan country and take an early flight back to Singapore. We hope by now you would have made some friends and also kept many photos and beautiful memories of Bhutan! And we look forward to seeing you again in this beautiful land of endless Enchantments! Tashi Delek!

Checklist

  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash.
  • Hair brush or comb, hair ties, barrettes/bobby pins.
  • Deodorant.
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Sunscreen and face lotion with SPF.
  • Night time Moisturizer/Lotion.
  • If under any medication, enough stock
Included
  • All Meals
  • All transportation
  • All accommodation - 3 Star
  • Licensed guide
  • Govt Royalty Fee & Taxes
  • Entry & Museum Fees
 
Not Included
  • Alcohol or Beverage
  • Camera and other non trek accessories
  • Druk Air fares.
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