Bhutan Highlights Tour - 7 Nights 8 Days of Culture & Adventure
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About This Tour in Paro
Why Visit Paro?
Paro, Bhutan offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Paro provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Paro
You can reach Paro, Bhutan by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Route Permit and monuments entrance fees
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- 3-star accommodation on twin sharing
- Sustainable development fee USD 100 per person per night
- Government SDF, surcharges, all taxes etc.
- Bhutan visa fee – including all necessary processing
- All land transportation by private vehicle
- Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle.
- A licensed Private Bhutanese tour guide
What's Not Included
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All tourists must obtain a visa clearance before traveling to Bhutan. We process visas once you book the trip. We only need passport copy and flight details to obtain a visa and you can send the passport copy by email.
- You must book a trip at least two weeks before you visit Bhutan.
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 15 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Arrival in Paro (2250m) and transfer to Thimphu (2350m) and sightseeing
Welcome to Bhutan with Aura Trails - Luxury Travel & Adventure
Welcome to Bhutan with Aura Trails - Luxury Travel & Adventure! Pick up from airport and transfer to Thimphu. Sightseeing in the afternoon
Stay overnight in Thimphu 12 hours
Thimphu sightseeing to Punakha (1310m)
After breakfast visit National Memorial Chorten Institute of... 4 hours
After breakfast visit National Memorial Chorten Institute of Traditional Medicine, Folk heritage Museum, Textile Museum, Takin Zoo and Buddha Point. Later drive towards Punakha for about 1 and half hour passing across Dochula Pass (3,050m). Overnight at Hotel.
The Memorial Stupa, Thimphu, also known as the... 30 minutes
The Memorial Stupa, Thimphu, also known as the Thimphu Chorten, is a stupa (Dzongkha chöten, cheten) in Thimphu, Bhutan, located on Doeboom Lam in the southern-central part of the city near the main roundabout and Indian military hospital. The stupa, built in 1974 to honor the third Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1928–1972), is a prominent landmark in the city with its golden spires and bells. In 2008, it underwent extensive renovation. It is popularly known as "the most visible religious landmark in Bhutan". It was consecrated by Dudjom Jigdral Yeshe Dorje.
Visit weekend market, if the tour is in weekend 30 minutes
Visit weekend market, if the tour is in weekend.
Stop at Dochula Pass on the way from Thimphu to Punakha 1 hour
Visit Buddha Point 30 minutes
Visit Takin Preserve 30 minutes
Centenary Farmers Market in Thimphu is best for local fresh farm products 30 minutes
Centenary Farmers Market in Thimphu is best for local fresh farm products.
Folk Heritage Museum highlights the culture and traditions of Bhutan 30 minutes
Folk Heritage Museum highlights the culture and traditions of Bhutan.
Tashichoe Dzong is a Buddhist monastery and fortress in Thimphu 30 minutes
Tashichoe Dzong is a Buddhist monastery and fortress in Thimphu.
Chimi Lhakhang is the temple dedicated to Drukpa... 30 minutes
Chimi Lhakhang is the temple dedicated to Drukpa Kunley and also known as the 'fertility temple'.
Punakha sightseeing and travel to Gangtey (2320m)
After breakfast visit Punakha Dzong, visit to Punakha... 12 hours
After breakfast visit Punakha Dzong, visit to Punakha Suspension Bridge and drive to Gangtey via Wangdue. Drive up a winding mountain road through oak and rhododendron forest, over a high pass down into the Phobjikha Valley. Phobjikha is one of Bhutan’s few glacial valleys, and chosen winter home of black-necked cranes, migrating from the Tibetan plateau. Visit Gangtey Monastery. Later, drive for an hour through the jungle before emerging to the valley floor. Overnight at Hotel.
The Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungthang Dewa... 1 hour
The Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungthang Dewa chhenbi Phodrang (meaning "the palace of great happiness or bliss", is the administrative centre of Punakha District in Punakha, Bhutan. Constructed by Ngawang Namgyal, 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche, in 1637–38, it is the second oldest and second largest dzong in Bhutan and one of its most majestic structures. The dzong houses the sacred relics of the southern Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, including the Rangjung Kharsapani and the sacred remains of Ngawang Namgyal and the tertön Pema Lingpa.
A short hike to Punakha Suspension Bridge 15 minutes
A short hike to Punakha Suspension Bridge.
Drive to Gangtey via Wangdue
A scenic drive to Gangtey valley
A beautiful valley also known as winter home of black-necked cranes 12 hours
A beautiful valley also known as winter home of black-necked cranes.
Short visit to Gangtey Monastery 30 minutes
Gangtey sightseeing and travel to Trongsa(2200m)
Drive to the Pele la Pass and enter the traditional eastern region 12 hours
Drive to the Pele la Pass and enter the traditional eastern region. Then the road gradually drops passing through Kgebji village, Sephu village, Chendebji village followed by large Chendebji Chorten. Now the road passes through farms, villages and reaches the Trongsa Dzong. Visit Trongsa Dzong which is the largest and most impressive Dzong in Bhutan built in 1644 by the Shabdrung. Overnight at Hotel.
Visit Trongsa Dzong 30 minutes
Trongsa Dzong is the largest dzong fortress in Bhutan 1 hour
Trongsa sightseeing and travel to Wangdue (1310m)
Early in the morning after breakfast, drive for...
Early in the morning after breakfast, drive for about 6 hours re-tracing the same route back to Trongsa. Overnight at Hotel.
Wangdue to Haa Valley(3050m) and return to Paro (2250m)
After breakfast, drive over Chele La Pass (3899m)... 2 hours
After breakfast, drive over Chele La Pass (3899m) and then continue the drive towards Haa. Visit Wangchuckli Dzong, Lhakhang Nakpo (Black temple), and Lhakhang Karpo in Haa. Afterwards, drive back to Paro. Overnight at Hotel.
Drive to Haa Valley via Chele La Pass 30 minutes
A visit to Haa Valley 2 hours
A visit to Haa Valley.
Paro – Hike to Taktsang Monastery, and sightseeing
Early in the morning after breakfast drive towards... 5 hours
Early in the morning after breakfast drive towards the base camp of Taktsang and then commence the hike up to the Taktsang Monastery-Tiger’s Nest. Afterwards, hike back to the road point then drive to Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Bhutan. Also visit Rinpung Dzong. Later drive back to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Visit Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Bhutan 30 minutes
Tasktsang Monastery also knonw as 'Tiger's Nest' is... 5 hours
Tasktsang Monastery also knonw as 'Tiger's Nest' is the prime attraction of Bhutan.
Hike to Paro Taktsang monastery 5 hours
Hike to Paro Taktsang monastery.
After breakfast, drive to airport and fly to your onward journey
Your 7 Nights Bhutan Tour end today, after...
Your 7 Nights Bhutan Tour end today, after breakfast, drive towards the Paro international airport, board the flight and bid farewell to remote and legendary Dragon Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure…
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