Highlights of the BHUTAN TOUR:
PARO
Paro one of the popular cities of BHUTAN, is the gateway to Bhutan with only one international airport in the entire county. The airport lies at an altitude of 2300 Meters above sea level and is also one of the most dangerous airports in the world.
Paro holds some of the majestic wonders of Bhutan. Some 10 KM distance from the main city, one can take a remarkable journey to visit TIGER NETS MONASTERY (Paro Taktsang), a popular Buddhist monastery and a gem of Bhutan.
Built in 1692, Tiger Nest Monastery lies on the lap of beautiful hills with a scenic view and is regarded as the place where GuruPadmashambhava meditates on his way back from Tibet. From the main street to the road, one can easily reach there in just 2-3 hours of a hike through the forest. However, there is a restriction on Camera and video inside the monastery which can be placed in the locker available at the entrance gate.
PARO DZONG (RinpungDzong) was built as a fortress and temple in 1644 by ZhabdrungNgawangNamgyal, the founding father of Bhutan as a watchtower to monitor the invaders. However, now this building is used as an administrative center of Paro District and a school of monastic bodies of the western region of Bhutan.
During March/April, a 4-Day Paro Tsechu Festival is organized, which is one of the biggest festivals in Bhutan. People with faith travel from far away to take part in this ritual festival with the belief that their sins are purified.
KYICHU LHAKHANG is one of the oldest surviving temples of Bhutan built in 659, the temple holds the finest architecture of 7th century Bhutan.
CHELELA PASS is one of the highest passes in Bhutan, lying at an altitude of 3988 Meters. This point mesmerized travelers with its magnificent views from the top. With diverse vegetation, Chelela Pass holds a remarkable scenic vista of different rhododendrons flowers in spring.
And last, but not least, DRUKGYEL DZONG, one of the popular fortresses built by ShabdrungNgawangNamgyal in the 17th century, marks a victory tower, a symbol of pride after its victory over Tibet. On a clear day, visitors will be able to see remarkable views of the Himalayas.
THIMPHU
Thimphu, the pioneer city of the kingdom of Bhutan is the capital city with over 100000 populations and is also the largest city of the entire nation. This town lies just an hour's drive from the main city of Paro.
Thimphu holds the political center of Bhutan and the administrative work is conducted herein. The Dechencholing Palace which is the official residential building of the King and National Assembly building of the Parliament lies in Thimphu.
Apart from political buildings, there are numerous must-visit places in Thimphu to explore. Some of those include:
THE INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE is one of the finest institutes that preserve the age-old medical practice in Bhutan. Different medicinal herbs are collected from the hills and Himalayas and are then converted into holistic medicine and distributed to healthcare facilities in different parts of the country.
THE TASHCHICHHO DZONG, which lies in the northern part of Thimphu is one of the popular fortresses and monasteries here. This will be a magnificent place to visit to explore the architecture and elaborate tower of Dzong.
THE CHERI GOEMBA is one of the oldest and the first monasteries of Bhutan and holds special significance to people. Lies closer distance from the city, travelers can reach the base with a drive and then a short hike uphill will gift with one of the amazing beauty of the Goemba and the surrounding scenery.
THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ZURIG CHUSUM is a modern-day school of art and painting. This institute takes pride in preserving to promoting the age-old tradition of Buddhist painting and arts.
Numerous programs are organized here for students to learn and know about traditional art that includes, different forms of paintings, embroidery, woodcarving, statue sculpting with cla,y, etc.
BUDDHA DORDENMA, situated at the top of the hill, Buddha Dordenma is a large statue of Lord Buddha along with 100,000 other statues at the surrounding premises made of gold and bronze in one of the finest artistry.
THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL CHORTEN is an artistic memorial Stupa of the 3rd King His MajestryJiqmeDorjiWangchuck. Built in 1974, MomorialChorten is white with spires of gold, situated by the Indian Military Hospital.
Although the Stupa doesn’t hold any relics of the late king, it is a center of religious harmony and a memory of the late king, who is regarded as the father of modern Bhutan. People visit this site to pay tribute to the king and explore some of the finest artifacts around.
CHANGLIMITHANG STADIUM is one of the popular sports grounds in Thimphu which was once a battlefield. This ground is where different sports and games are played and organized, such as Cricket, Football and Archery completion which is also a popular and national game of Bhutan held very often to pick up the talent of the nation.
CHANGANGKHA TEMPLE is one of the largest and the ancient temples located in Thimphu. Changangkha Temple holds a primary image of a thousand armed Avalokitesvara along with the largest prayer wheel, and the largest sacred scriptures.
This temple holds religious significance for the people of Bhutan and holds a belief that Avalokitesvara looks over the troubles and sadness of the people.
BHUTAN TEXTILE MUSEUM is one of the popular well well-established, hand-created textile museums, operated by the National Commission for Cultural Affairs since 2001. This museum has formed an image worldwide for preserving the traditional hand-weaver art in textiles to promote and preserve the rich tradition of Bhutan for the coming generation.
THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF BHUTAN located close to the Textile Museum in Thimphu is one popular library of Bhutan. This library holds large numbers of arts and artifacts along with ancient scriptures of Bhutan’s history and Buddhist scriptures, religious manuscripts, etc.
GANGTEY
Gangtey is one of the popular valleys in Bhutan located at an elevation of 3000 Meters with a stunning scenic vista of nature and hills surrounding the entire valley. This pretty valley is popular for trekking and hiking routes via the well-preserved nature and greenery.
Gangtey Valley is more concerned with the conservation of nature and thus, this is one of the most beautiful valleys in the entire Kingdom. Travelers will not encounter modern structures such as shops, museums, stupas, etc which normally can be seen in other parts of Bhutan.
The government gives priority to the conservation of ecology the top most priority, even relocating government schools from this valley. The breathtaking landscape and scenic vista attract not only the tourists but also the locals.
Gangtey Valley is popular for holding as a winter camp for highly endangered BLACK NECK CRANE and to preserve their habitat, the government has made this valley an isolated area with less modern structures and even mobile signal is barely reachable. To the people of Bhutan, ecology plays a vital life style and hence they regard the animals and birds as part of living together. Hench, to honor the Black Neck Crane, every year in November Black Neck Crane Festival is organized, where visitors with tourists take part in the arrival of the Crane with Traditional Bhutanese Dance, cultural performances, exhibitions,s and educational displays shown to create awareness about the migration pattern of Crane and why preservation of ecology is must in this modern world.
Apart from breathtaking views of the Gangtey Valley, this little abode is also a popular destination to explore Gangtey Monastery. If time permits, one can enjoy a short hike on the Gangtey Natural Trail, which ends at Gangtey Monastery.
TRONGSA
Nestled in a stunning landscape in the central region of Bhutan, Trongsa is a popular cultural hub that connects the western and eastern regions. Historically, known as ‘the new village’, Trongsa is historically rive and carries cultural significance to the people of Bhutan.
Historically, Trongsa has always been an administrative hub for its people and is a trade route between different regions that has always attracted people. Keeping the importance of its location, the Wangchuck Dynasty built a Dzong, a fortress in 1648 AD for administrative purposes.
This beautiful Dzong, popularly known as TRONGSA DZONG symbolically represents the identity of Bhutan and was built with Bhutanese architecture and designed with beautiful paintings narrating the richness of Trongsa.
Trongsa Dzong holds numerous houses within, temples and monastic quarters are used by the monks for religious ceremonies and prayers, and tourists are allowed to explore the artifacts and murals.
For the preservation of rich culture, several festivals and ceremonies are celebrated in Trongsa, and among them, Trongsa Tsechu is one of the important festivals observed. During this festival, typical dances with music are performed displaying the rich culture and heritage of Bhutan.
With its magnificent landscape views, Trongsa also is popular among tourists for exploring the vegetation. One can follow a popular hiking trail known as, Bumthang-Tangbi Trek, this trail allows one to explore the stunning natural beauty and traditional village of the locality.
BUMTHANG
BUMTHANG is one of the most popular regions and is the religious nectar of Bhutan. Known for its sacred sites and monasteries, Bumthang is one of the spiritual lands that helps Bhutan to embrace Buddhism.
The region where Guru Rinpoche had his spiritual journey where he cured the local king in the 8th century, resulted in the kingdom embracing the spiritual religion Buddhism. From time immemorial, Bumthang has always been blessed with holy monks and saints among them Pema Lingpa is one of the most popular.
Bumthang means beautiful fields comprised of four different valleys with picturesque views of the beautiful landscape and the glacier is one of the religious lands carrying spiritual significance for travelers, it is a spiritual land and hence meditation is widely practiced. This historical town has preserved the spiritual belongings of sentient beings.
Apart from Monastic and Meditative activities, this land attracts travelers with different activities that follow in Bumthang:
The Scenic Town of Jakar, Jakar is one of the scenic towns of Bumthang that delights travelers. This little town features with stunning landscape, old temples and monasteries, an apple garden, and the best part is the majestic views of Trongsa Dzong with its background of clouds behind.
The Bumthang Owl Trek is one of the popular short hiking trails located in this region. This trail follows through the dense forest of bamboo, juniper, blue pine, and rhododendron trees with the hooting sounds of OWL.
The trail provides mesmerizing views of hills and traditional villages and spectacular views of Mt. Gangkar Puensum Peak.
The Wild East Rodung La Trek is one of the popular and longest-day trek that follows in Bumthang. This trail is an ancient trade route that passes through Bumthan and takes around 10 days to complete.
The trail is blessed with mesmerizing views of green mountains, passes, green pastures, and stunning meadows.
THE BUMTHANG VALLEY, the Bumthang Valley is comprised mainly of Choekhor, Tang, Chumey, and Ura Valley, each with a distinct vista and local dialects. Bumthang provides some of the best scenic views of Bhutan at a glance with diverse and lush natural vegetation, majestic temples, and a monastery to relax and calm your mind.
KURJEY LHAKHANG is a popular tourist destination to explore the rich culture and tradition of Bhutan. This has become a religious site since Guru Rinpoche meditated here during the 8th century and as a respect, his statue was built.
Further, there are three famous temples located at this site, namely, Guru Lhakhang, SampaLhundrup Lhakhang, and KaGonPhor Sum Lhakhang surrounded by 108 chorten walls that carry special significance in both Hindu and Buddhist philosophy.
THE PALACE OF WANGDICHHOLING is a monastic school but was once a PALACE of the first King of Bhutan and then continued till the second King. This palace was built in 1857 on a ground that was once a battle camp of the Bhutan army.
The palace is a grand building with five huge prayer wheels and chorten and will be a majestic place for travelers to explore around.
SHUGDRAK CAVE, this beautiful cave lies a short hiking distance from the drivable road and is popularly known as Guru Rinpoche Cave where he spends his time meditation while on his visit to Bhutan.
Similarly, the cave of Guru Rinpoche can also be seen in the Pharping area of Kathmandu where Guru Rinpoche spent his time meditating. The common among these two cave is the handprint and footprint of Guru Rinpoche at the stone wall of the cave. Devotees flock here to meditate and to perform ritual ceremonies.
TAMSHING GOEMBA is yet another beautiful monastery situated in the Chokhor Valley of Bumthang. Built-in 1501 AD by Pema Lingpa, this is considered one of the important temples of the Nyingma sects of Buddhism.
The entrance to the temple passes by the monk quarters to reach three thrones representing the body, mind, and speech of Pema Lingpa and the main statue is of Guru Rinpoche followed by Jampa and Sakyamuni Buddha.
THE KURJEY TSHECHU FESTIVAL is a one-day festival observed in Kurjey Lhakhang Temple in the month of JUNE. This festival is observed with ritual ceremony and mask dance performed by monks and ends with the unfurling of thongdrel of Guru Rinpoche.
THE JAMBAY LHAKHANG FESTIVAL is a 5-day festival performed in Jambay Lhakhang Temple. This is an important temple in the Bumthang valley with over 100 statues of gods and goddesses followed by the relic of Buddha and the festival is observed via ritualist naked dance performed by monks on fire to suppress the negative power in the Himalayan region.
PUNAKHA
Located just 3 hours of scenic drive from Thimphu, the modern capital of Bhutan. PUNAKHA is a small town, surrounded by hills, and was the former capital of Bhutan.
With a low population, Punakha receives sufficient rainfall and the elevation is just 1200 Meters thus, summer is warmer and winter is not too cold as compared to other regions of Bhutan. Punakha is mainly popular among its people of Agriculture and is the only district that is the primary producer of RICE.
The scenic beauty of green mountains and floating clouds above and the rice field below by the river bank is majestic views that one can have traveling to Punakha. Moreover, with natural panoramic views, Punakha is also a popular tourist destination, where one can explore the magnificent architecture of modern Bhutan with a traditional touch. Some of the attractions of Punakha include:
PUNAKHA DZONG also known as the ‘Palace of Great Happiness is the primary attraction of Punakha. Punakha Dzong is one of the popular masterpieces of Bhutanese architecture and this building is used as an administrative center of Punakha District.
Built in 1637 by Ngawang Namgyal in one the artistry way, this Dzong remains the second oldest and the second largest of Bhutan and is located at one of the best junctions of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhurivers.
KHAMSUM YULLEY NAMGYAL CHORTEN is one of the stunning temples of Bhutan located at the hilltop, just a short hiking distance from the main street. This temple was built by Queen Mother AshiTsheringYangdonWangchuk in dedication to the well-being of the kingdom and its people.
This temple is a four-story structure designed with a traditional touch based on religious text and scripture rather than modern engineering.
CHIMI LHAKHANG TEMPLE, also widely known as the ‘Fertility Temple’ throughout the world is a popular site for people. This temple was constructed in 1499 AD by the 14th Drukpa in honor of Saint Drukpa Kunley, who was a powerful monk from Tibet and without doubt the most popular in Bhutan as a Buddhist Yogi. He is highly regarded as a savior in Bhutan for his supernatural power to suppress the demoness.
The temple Chimi Lhakhang is a temple of fertility and there are symbols and murals of Phallus throughout the temple and people travel far to visit.
WHITE WATER RAFTING is another adventure one can do while being in Punakha. With the scenic view, one can enjoy rafting in Punakha in the Mo Chhu Rive and Po Chhu River. This activity is recommended for those who want to experience thrilling adventures.
PUNAKHA SUSPENSION BRIDGE is one of the longest in Bhutan covering a distance of 180 Meters over the PO CHHU River. Suspension bridges in a hills country have always been a blessing that helps connect two villages and work to cover the distance in a convenient period.
The Punakha Suspension Bridge provides splendid views of the hills and the fast-flowing river below. With the praying flag hanging around, the cold breeze flutters with the majestic sound.
WANGDUE
Wangdueis a small town and the capital city of WangduePhodrang district of Bhutan. This beautiful town holds a primary spot of WangdueDzong that attracts travelers. Built-in 1638, the Dzong was renovated in 2012 after a fire destroyed some parts of the building.
WangdueDzong is a big building structure built in the finest traditional architecture holding 14 temples altogether including an assembly hall for the monks. 3 doors pass one after the other. The first gates lead towards the Dzong, the second to the inner sanctum, and the third towards the interior of the structure.
How to Tour Bhutan in the Best Way?
The best way to travel to Bhutan is to be in a group of own or at least a couple. This makes the trip budget-friendly and to explore the best part of the world in a relaxing way with your near and dear ones together.
Joining a group for the Bhutan Tour is not a highly recommended idea because travelers are unknown to each other and carry different interests. Keeping this in mind your guide will strictly follow the program itinerary and there will be a possibility of missing some of the interesting sites out of the mentioned itinerary. The more travelers know each other in a group, the more flexibility one will have.
However, if one is a solo and doesn’t have the option with own group, it is recommended to TOUR BHUTAN in a solo way. This benefits you to explore the majestic land with your interest.
How to select the Best Bhutan Tour Package?
There are multiple ways to travel to Bhutan and numerous different packages to select for Bhutan Trip. However, the best way to explore Bhutan at a glance will be to select the minimum number of days and to make sure it is at least a 3-Night 4-Day Trip to Bhutan.
One has to make sure not to miss THIMPHU and PARO. If you are planning for a Bhutan Tour and to make this happen 3 Night Tour Program for Bhutan will be the best idea to follow, unless you can add a couple of more days.
However, if you are restricted by time limitations, then a 2-Night 3-Day can be the shortest way to travel to Bhutan. This tour will only include PARO and the surrounding sites located but will be short and mesmerizing tour.
However, apart from Thimphu and Para, other parts of Bhutan are worth visiting, and to accomplish those couple of days are needed for the trip. A minimum of 3 Nights and a Maximum of 8 Nights will be the best packages to follow for the Bhutan Tour.
Bhutan Tour Packages:
Bhutan has numerous heritage to explore and one cannot compare its vista and site with anywhere. The best part of the Bhutan Tour is its well-preserved natural and cultural heritage traditionally.
One will rarely see any high towering buildings and the streets are less crowded with automobiles and people. The scenic view of nature and culture go together and the shooting environment makes Bhutan worth visiting country. The hospitality of Bhutan is one of the best in Asia, people are friendly and kind.
Bhutan Tour Packages includes not only exploration of nature and culture. There is more to see than one can imagine. With a temple and monastery, the Bhutan Trip will be a pilgrimage tour, a photographic tour, trekking through the natural vista, and traveling the high passes.
The tour to Bhutan is known for its highly preserved culture, spirituality, and adventure that one rarely finds anywhere else. The isolated Kingdom has always preserved its age-old tradition and the citizen takes pride in this.
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Some of the best way to explore Bhutan at a glance by choosing the right tour packages goes accordingly.
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2 Nights 3 Days Bhutan Tour
- Day 1: Arrival in Paro
- Day 2: Full Day Paro Tour
- Day 3: Final Departure
Parts of Bhutan Included in 2 Night 3 Days Bhutan Tour:
HIGHLIGHTS
Tiger Nest’s Monastery, Paro Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang Temple, Scenic Hike, Culture and Tradition, Traditional Architecture etc.
3 Nights 4 Days Bhutan Tour:
- Day 1: Arrival Paro and Scenic Drive to Thimphu
- Day 2: Full Day Thimphu Tour
- Day 3: Drive to Paro
- Day 4: Final Departure
Parts of Bhutan Included in 3 Nights 4 Days Bhutan Tour:
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Memorial Chorten, Zilukha Nunnery, Takin Sanctuary, Indigenous Hospital, Textile ‘N’ Heritage Museum, School of Arts and Crafts, TashichoDzong, Zamgdopelri Temple, Paper factory, Tiger Nest Monastery, Farm House, National Museum, Local market, etc.
4 Nights 5 Days Bhutan Tour
- Day 1: Arrival Paro and Scenic Drive to Thimphu
- Day 2: Explore Thimphu and Drive to Punakha
- Day 3: Punakha Tour and Drive to Wangduephodrang and to Paro
- Day 4: Explore Paro
- Day 5: Final Departure
Parts of Bhutan Included in 4 Nights 5 Days Bhutan Tour:
- 1. Thimphu 2. Punakha 3. Wangduephodrang 4. Paro
HIGHLIGHTS:
Memorial Chorten, Zilukha Nunnery, Takin Sanctuary, Indigenous Hospital, Textile ‘N’ Heritage Museum, School of Arts and Crafts, TashichoDzong, Zamgdopelri Temple, Paper factory, Dochula Pass, Punakha Dzong, WangdiphodrangDzong, SimtokhaDzong, Tiger Nest Monastery, Farm House, National Museum, Local market, etc.
5 Nights 6 Days Bhutan Tour
- Day 1: Arrival Paro and Scenic Drive to Thimphu
- Day 2: Full Day Thimphu Tour
- Day 3: Drive to Punakha and Explore
- Day 4: Drive to Paro and explore en-route
- Day 5: Explore Paro
- Day 6: Final Departure
Parts of Bhutan Included in 5 Nights 6 Days Bhutan Tour:
- Thimphu 2. Punakha 3. Wangduephodrang 4. Paro
HIGHLIGHTS
Memorial Chorten, Zilukha Nunnery, Takin Sanctuary, Indigenous Hospital, Textile ‘N’ Heritage Museum, National Library, School of Arts and Crafts, TashichoDzong, Zamgdopelri Temple, Paper factory, Dochula Pass, Punakha Dzong, MO Chhu ‘N’ PO Chhu River, WangdiphodrangDzong, SimtokhaDzong, Tiger Nest Monastery, Farm House, National Museum, TA Dzong, RinpungDzong, DrukgyelDzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, Local market, etc.
6 Nights 7 Days Bhutan Tour
- Day 1: Arrival Paro and Scenic drive to Thimphu
- Day 2: Full Day Thimphu Tour
- Day 3: Thimphu to Gangtey
- Day 4: Gangtey to Punakha ViaWangdue
- Day 5: Punakha to Paro ViaWangdue
- Day 6: Explore Paro
- Day 7: Final Departure
Parts of Bhutan Included in 6 Nights 7 Days Bhutan Tour:
- 1. Thimphu 2. Gangtey 3. Punakha 4. Wangduephodrang 5. Paro
HIGHLIGHTS
Memorial Chorten, Zilukha Nunnery, Takin Sanctuary, Indigenous Hospital, Textile ‘N’ Heritage Museum, National Library, School of Arts and Crafts, TashichoDzong, Zamgdopelri Temple, Paper factory, DrukWangyalChortens, Phobjikha Valley, Gangtey Monastery, Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility, Dochula Pass, Punakha Dzong, MO Chhu ‘N’ PO Chhu River, WangdiphodrangDzong, SimtokhaDzong, Tiger Nest Monastery, Farm House, National Museum, TA Dzong, RinpungDzong, DrukgyelDzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, Local market, etc.
7 Nights 8 Days Bhutan Tour
- Day 1: Arrival Paro and Scenic drive to Thimphu
- Day 2: Full Day Thimphu Tour
- Day 3: Thimphu to Gangtey
- Day 4: Gangtey to Trongsa
- Day 5: Trongsa to Punakha
- Day 6: Punakha to Paro ViaWangdue
- Day 7: Explore Paro
- Day 8: Final Departure
Parts of Bhutan Included in 7 Nights 8 Days Bhutan Tour:
- 1. Thimphu 2. Gangtey 3. Trongsa 4. Punakha 5. Wangduephodrang 6. Paro
HIGHLIGHTS
Memorial Chorten, Zilukha Nunnery, Takin Sanctuary, Cheri Monastery, Indigenous Hospital, Textile ‘N’ Heritage Museum, National Library, School of Arts and Crafts, TashichoDzong, Zamgdopelri Temple, Paper factory, DrukWangyalChortens, Phobjikha Valley, Gangtey Monastery, Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility, Dochula Pass, Gangtey Natural Trail Hike, Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa Museum, Punakha Dzong, MO Chhu ‘N’ PO Chhu River, WangdiphodrangDzong, SimtokhaDzong, Tiger Nest Monastery, Farm House, National Museum, TA Dzong, RinpungDzong, DrukgyelDzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, Local market, etc.
8 Nights 9 Days Bhutan Tour
- Day 1: Arrival Paro and Scenic drive to Thimphu
- Day 2: Full Day Thimphu Tour
- Day 3: Thimphu to Gangtey
- Day 4: Gangtey to Trongsa
- Day 5: Trongsa to Bumthang
- Day 6: Bumthang to Punakha
- Day 7: Punakha to Paro ViaWangdue
- Day 8: Explore Paro
- Day 9: Final Departure
Parts of Bhutan Included in 8 Nights 9 Days Bhutan Tour:
- 1. Thimphu 2. Gangtey 3. Trongsa 4. Punakha 5. Wangduephodrang 6. Paro 7. Bumthang
HIGHLIGHTS
Memorial Chorten, Zilukha Nunnery, Takin Sanctuary, Cheri Monastery, Indigenous Hospital, Textile ‘N’ Heritage Museum, National Library, School of Arts and Crafts, TashichoDzong, Zamgdopelri Temple, Paper factory, DrukWangyalChortens, Phobjikha Valley, Gangtey Monastery, Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility, Dochula Pass, Gangtey Natural Trail Hike, Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa Museum, Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, Tamzhing Monastery, Punakha Dzong, MO Chhu ‘N’ PO Chhu River, WangdiphodrangDzong, SimtokhaDzong, Tiger Nest Monastery, Farm House, National Museum, TA Dzong, RinpungDzong, DrukgyelDzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, Local market, etz
