- Accommodation in a three-star or higher-rated hotel
- Three meals a day
- Transportation via SUV, mini bus, or coaster
- Professional guides
- Trekking gear and camping equipment
- Entry fees to sites
- Mineral water
- Cultural program (for groups of 10 or more)
- Applicable taxes
- Airfare
- Travel insurance/li>
- Beverages
- Visa fees
- Laundry services
Overview:
This is our shortest tour package, yet it offers a rich experience of Bhutan’s most significant regions. The journey begins with a breathtaking flight into Paro, a valley renowned for its scenic beauty and as the gateway to Bhutan. This tour focuses on the Paro and Thimphu districts, which hold great historical, cultural, and political importance in Bhutan, offering the best insights into the country within a limited timeframe.
Highlights
In Paro:
Explore the Rinpung Dzong (castle-fortress) and the ruins of Drugyel Dzong (Victory Fortress).
Visit the National Museum and the ancient Kurje temple complex, dating back to the 7th century.
Experience the iconic hike to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), perched 800 meters above the valley on a sheer cliff, a revered site in the Himalayan Buddhist world.
In Thimphu:
Visit the majestic Tashi Chho Dzong, the seat of power and the royal palace.
Explore other key sites including the Memorial Stupa, a traditional paper factory, the Folk Heritage Museum, the Textile Academy, the Handicraft Emporium, and the location of the world’s largest Buddha statue.
Stroll around town to observe Bhutanese culture through its people, dress, language, customs, art, and craft.
Additional Information:
Detailed itinerary and trekking map available upon request.