Arrival in Paro - Depending on your arrival time, we will have few sightseeing in Paro.
Rinpung Dzong - Explore deep into the cultural gems of Paro! Start your day at Rinpung Dzong, a 17th century Buddhist monastery and fortress built by Tibetan Buddhist Lama, Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal known as the unifier of Bhutan.
National Museum - Next on your itinerary is the National Museum, where various interesting artifacts of the Bhutanese civilization find pride of place. Here, witness the original masks used in Bhutan’s famous cultural festivals as well the art of preparing statues! Soak in the stunning view from the museum.
Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang | ཟིབ་རྒེས་ལ་ཡ་ག་ན། - before you depart for Dumgtseg Lhakhang – also known as the 3 realm temple, it symbolizes the different stages of rebirth according to Buddhist philosophy. The temple’s three floors represent hell, earth and heaven respectively, enclosed within a chorten-shaped building topped by an unusual white flower. Climb between the different levels via steep ladders to see beautiful displays of Buddhist artwork. Please wear formal clothes for your visit to the museum.
Drukgyel Dzong - Drukgyal Dzong was a fortress and Buddhist monastery, now in ruins, located in the upper part of the Paro District, Bhutan. The dzong was probably built by Tenzin Drukdra in 1649 at the behest of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, to commemorate victory over an invasion from Tibet.
In the early 1950s, Drukgyal Dzong was almost completely destroyed by fire. It is listed as a tentative site in Bhutan’s Tentative List for UNESCO inclusion.
In 2016, to celebrate the birth of The Gyalsey, as well as to commemorate two other significant events, namely, the arrival of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to Bhutan in 1616 AD and the birth year of Guru Rinpoche, the Prime Minister Lyonchen Tshering Tobgay announced that the Dzong will be rebuilt and reinstated to its former glory. The announcement and ground breaking ceremony took place a day after the Prince was born.
- All route permit and monument Entrance Fees
- Services of experienced and English speaking guide (Government Licensed holder)
- All land transportation by private vehicle within Bhutan as per the itinerary.
- Best hotel accommodations (Government approved 3 stars and above)
- Visa and SDF exemptions for children and discounts for ages 6-12
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner - x6)
- All fees and/or taxes
- Alternative sightseeing for guests not visiting Taktsang
- The cost of airfare - Inform us if you need help organizing flights to and from Bhutan.
- Travel and Medical Insurance.
- Tips for guides and drivers are not included and are discretionary for tourists.
- Individual expenditures such as alcoholic beverages, laundry services, and telephone call charges.
The Best of Bhutan Tour takes you on foot through the path amidst terrace rice field, beautiful forests, wide meadows, hills or some rugged trails leading to farm houses and quaint hamlets. Invariably, opportunities are at large to interact with people and also to delve deeper into the ways of life that continue to uphold the unique tradition and culture in face of the changing times.
In Paro you will visit Rinpung Dzong, National Museum, Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang, Tiger’s Nest and some other interesting place if time permits.
In Thimphu you will visit Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma, National Institute of Zorig Chusum, Tashichho Dzong, Motithang Takin preserve and so on.
In Punakha you will visit Chimi Lhakhang, Khamsum Yelley Namgyal Chorten, Punakha Dzong, Longest Suspension bridge etc.
In Phobjikha you will visit Blacked Necked Crane, Gangtey Monastery, experience Nature Trail walk and explore Phobjikha valley.
Enjoy discovering the fascinating cultural traditions of Bhutan.
- The age limit for the second day is 12 to 60 years.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.