Bhutan · starts in Phuentsholing
Bhutan Heritage Journey through Thimphu, Punakha and Paro
- Thimphu 1N
- Punakha 1N
- Paro 3N
Where you stay
Thimphu
1 night
Oro Villa ★★★ · Deluxe room
Punakha
1 night
Punatshangchu Cottage ★★★ · Deluxe room
Paro
3 nights
Gonju Boutique ★★★ · Deluxe room
5 nights in 3 cities, 1 room. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Hotel
- Pickup and drop
- Sightseeing
- Meals
Trip details
- Duration
- 5 nights, 6 days
- Starts from
- Phuentsholing
- Transport
- SUV in Bhutan and Breeza /Swift Dezire for Pickup & Drop, A/C
- Hotels
- As listed in the stay plan
Day by day
Day 1 · Thimphu
Phuentsholing to Thimphu ( 180km, approx 6 hrs drive)
After an early breakfast complete all the immigration formalities at Phuentsholing and then transfer to Thimphu on the way there is waterfall, chhunzom river confluence. On arrival checking in hotel, towards evening visit Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) ). The largest seated Buddha statue (169ft) in the country Located at a short drive from Thimphu city. Then, visit King's Memorial Chorten and towards evening go for a walk in Coronation Park & stroll through the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts bazaar. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu (Altitude 2,320m)
Night in Thimphu · Oro Villa ★★★
Includes: Dinner
Day 2 · Punakha
Thimphu sightseeing to Punakha - 2 hrs Drive
After breakfast, visit:- 1) Trashichhoedzong the central administration center of Bhutan and the picturesque fortress of pride, 2) Takin Preserve center at Motithang a small zoo housing the unique and rare ship-like animal which is the national animal of Bhutan 3)Simply Bhutan Musuems - Museum resembling a Bhutanese village, featuring traditional cuisine, demonstrations & performances. Then without any further delay rive to Punakha across Dochu La Pass. Located at a height of 3,088m/ 10,130 ft, Dochula is a beautiful scenic point housing 108 beautiful Chorten(Stupa), circular mani(Prayer wheel) wall, and prayer flags which decorates this highest point en-route. On arrival in Punakha Visit Punakha Dzong - The Palace of Great Happiness and one of the most beautiful fortress of Bhutan after that Visit Bhutan Longest Suspension Bridge and Chimmi Lhakhang. Overnight stay at the hotel in Punakha (Altitude 1,300m)
Night in Punakha · Punatshangchu Cottage ★★★
Includes: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 · Paro
Punakha to Paro (125km, approx 4 ½ hrs drive)
After breakfast Visit if any place are missed in Punakha and drive back to Paro across Dochu la pass via Thimphu. On your way visit Tachog lhakang & Suspension Bridge which was built around 1420 by Thangtong Gyalpo who was great architect and saint of Bhutan. Then drive further to paro and after checking into hotel, proceed to visit Ta Dzong, then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong (“fortress of the heap of jewels”). Overnight stay will be at hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m)
Notes from the tour operator
Inclusions >> All Transportation including pick & Drop >> Vehicle - As specified under cab details >> Certified Tourist Driver >> All Accommodation – 1DBL/Twin sharing room >> All breakfast & dinner >> All Sightseeing as per Itinerary >> 1 Professional Tour Guide >> 1 Bottle Each Mineral Water daily >> 1Tourist Sim-Card >> All Internal Taxes >> All Visa Formalities >>5% GST