Trip Fact
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Bhutan Tour
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6 Dyas/ 5 Nights
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Easy (Light)
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2320m/7612ft.
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Paro, Bhutan
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Kathmandu
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March to April
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Individual or Group
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1 - Max 12
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Standard Hotel
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Meals: Full board service
Cultural Spiritual Experience Highlights Of Bhutan Tour
- Hike to the famous Taktsang Monastery, also known as the Tiger’s Nest.
- Reach the 3,080m high Dochula Pass and take in panoramic views of the mountains.
- See the memorial chorten built in honor of Tashicho Dzong and King Jigme Dorjee Wangchuk.
- Get to know the people of Bhutan and their customs.
- Explore Wangdu Phodrang local market and Punakha Dzong.
- On the way to Paro visit the historic fort Simtokha Dzong.
- Explore the National Museum, Rinpung Dzong and Drukgyal Dzong ruins located in Paro.
- Savor the breathtaking views of the surrounding natural beauty.
Bhutan tour is a cultural tour that includes informative tours of Bhutan’s important cultural centers and historical landmarks. Explore remote Buddhist gompas, dzong wa forts, grand palaces, and stunning lakhang (Buddhist temples). And you can immerse yourself in Bhutanese culture, learning about the country’s literature, dance, music, monasteries, dress code, and religion. You will also have the chance to see the National Monument Chortan, Bhutan’s center of daily devotion and the country’s most famous and recognized religious icon.
AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions has designed a 5 Nights 6 Days Bhutan Tour Package to take advantage of everything Bhutan tour has to offer. Vajrayana Buddhism, which is practiced by most people, has influenced Bhutanese mythology, paintings, architecture, and other artistic creations. As you travel, you’ll come across dzong and monasteries with prayer flags flying overhead, combining grand surroundings with spiritual experiences you’re sure to find a lovely escape from ordinary life.
This Bhutan tour will allow you to see the local culture as well as the beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and scenery. Dochula Pass and Tiger’s Nest Monastery are two of the best places to see these magnificent views. From vantage points, you can see the peaks of many neighboring mountains. On your way from one city to another you will cross many rivers, dense forests and waterfalls. Your visit will include incredible moments that you won’t soon forget.
After an exciting flight over the high mountains from Kathmandu to Paro International Airport, your 5 nights 6 days Bhutan tour will begin. Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu, can be reached after a scenic drive through the magnificent Bhutanese countryside. Admire the grand national monument Chortan, built in honor of Bhutan’s third king. Enjoy amazing views of the capital city by driving to the hilltop temple of Buddha Dordenma. 125,000 smaller sculptures are housed within its 169-foot-tall frame, while the Buddha Dordenma is a giant, golden statue of Shakyamuni Buddha.
Likewise, Bhutan’s unique arts and crafts can be experienced in person by visiting the Royal Textile Academy, Folk Heritage Museum, and Painting School. Before departure to Thimphu you will visit neighboring markets and Motithang Takin Conservation. Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan, is the next destination on your tour. Punakha, a picturesque town with medieval zongs, wooden houses and monasteries located at the confluence of the Po and Mo Chu river. While you are in Punakha, you will see the magnificent Punakha Dzong, one of the most magnificent and historic dzong in Bhutan. A magnificent example of traditional Bhutanese architecture and craftsmanship, the six-storey building!
After exploring Punkha, you’ll head to the nearby valley of Wangdu Phodrang, a short drive away. Witness Wangdu Phodrang Dzong, a stunning fort perched on a cliff with a commanding view of the confluence of two rivers. Although destroyed by fire in 2012, the Dzong may still be under renovation. After a wonderful day of sightseeing, you will spend the night at a hotel in Punakha. You will return to Paro after visiting Punakha and Wangdu to explore more historical sites. Some of Bhutan’s famous heritage sites can be found in Paro.
At the top of the hill with the best view of the city, you will see the Rinpung known as Paro Dzong. Paro Dzong, which dates back to the seventeenth century, was a military fort that kept Tibetan invaders away from the city of Paro. Near Paro Dzong, the National Museum displays Buddhist murals and paintings, along with ancient weapons and armor used by the Bhutanese army. A trek to Bhutan’s famous cliffside monastery, Taktsang Monastery, also known as the Tiger’s Nest, from here end of your fascinating journey. Of course, AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions will work tirelessly to ensure that your Bhutan tour package is worth the cost.
PRICE FOR THE TRIP
- 5 Nights 6 Days Bhutan Tour Package: Cost depends on group size. The itinerary can be changed as per your wish i.e. the itinerary can also be designed according to your time and budget. The above mentioned itinerary is an all inclusive package. Please message us for dates and duration