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Short Bhutan Tours
03 Nights / 04 Days · Paro - Thimphu
- Duration
- 03 Nights / 04 Days
- Style
- Cultural Tours
- Best season
- All Season
- Starts / ends
- Paro → Thimphu
The route
- Paro
- Thimphu
The shape of the journey.
This 03 Nights / 04 Days journey begins in Paro. The route runs Paro - Thimphu, and the day-by-day plan below is our recommended framework — the pace, hotels and stops are adjusted around your group before you travel.
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Day by day
The itinerary.
Day 01 Arrival in Paro and drive to Thimphu (1.2 hrs). On arrival at Paro International airport our representative will receive you and transfer to Thimphu, approximately 2 ho…
On arrival at Paro International airport our representative will receive you and transfer to Thimphu, approximately 2 hour drive. Will check into the hotel, after lunch we will visit National Memorial Chorten, stupa built in the memory of late 3rd king. evening we will visit best handcraft shopes in the town to buy tradational stuffs.
Overnight in Thimphu, altitude 2400m.
Day 02 Thimphu local sightseeing Once a rustic village sitting in a broad, fertile river valley, Thimphu is today the nation’s bustling capital. Enjoy a…
Once a rustic village sitting in a broad, fertile river valley, Thimphu is today the nation’s bustling capital. Enjoy a full day of sightseeing, including a visit to stunning Buddha Dordenma Statue, made of bronze and gilded in gold, and the National Memorial Chorten depicting the Buddhist faith in the form of paintings and statues. This temple was first initiated by the Third King as a protection from the negative elements of modernisation, and as a monument to world peace. The Royal Queen Mother completed it as a memorial stupa for the Third King who passed away in 1972. Continue on to The National Library housing the collection of Bhutanese scriptures dating back to the 8th century and Tashichhodzong houses some ministries, His Majesty’s secretariat, and the central monk body. If your visit to Thimphu coincides with the weekend, you can walk through the Thimphu Market to see the variety of food of Bhutan, including basket upon basket of fiery chillies, fresh cheese and a variety
Day 03 Thimphu - Paro (Overnight in Paro). After breafast drive to paro: Visit Paro Dzong, Ta Dzong (National Museum), Drukgyel Dzong, Kichu Lhakhang.
After breafast drive to paro: Visit Paro Dzong, Ta Dzong (National Museum), Drukgyel Dzong, Kichu Lhakhang.
Day 04 Departure After the breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport for your departure.
After the breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport for your departure.
The practicalities
What is included.
Everything below is arranged for you on this journey. Anything outside the list can be added at your request.
Included
- Sustainable Development Fee and visa arrangements
- Accommodation in 3-star hotels and local homestays
- Full board meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Entry to all attractions listed in the itinerary
- Private vehicle with driver for all transfers and excursions
- A professional English-speaking Bhutanese guide
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Beverages, tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- 4-star or 5-star hotel upgrades and single supplements
- Additional services arranged at your request
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