- Destinations: Thimphu, Paro, Punakha,
- Max Altitude: 3,120 m / 10,240 ft
- Best Season: March to May and September to November
- Meal: Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Accommodation: Of Choice - 3 Star, 4 Star, Luxury, Botique, Homestays, Monastery
- Transportation: Kia Sorento (SUV), Toyota HiAce High Roof Luxury Travel Van
Note: Use this as a general guide to get an idea of the tour. Do keep in mind that there will be further customization on the given itinerary, depending on the season, your interests, group size and your preferred duration of the tour.
Tour Overview:
The Taktsang Express is a package for those who wants to visit Bhutan to check the Tiger’s Nest off the list and to get a brief glimpse of the natural beauty and our unique culture and way of life. In Thimphu, we will visit historical, cultural and spiritual sites. If you are up for it, we can have you witness and indulge in the night life activities in Thimphu, the most urbanized dwelling in Bhutan. The tour will end with the hike to Tiger’s Nest, the most famous travel attraction of Bhutan.
Tour Highlights:
- Witness spectacular bird’s eye view of the Himalayas while flying in/out from Paro.
- Explore Paro valley.
- Guided tour of Punakha
- Visit the Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’- one of the most famous Buddhist sites in Bhutan.
- Kyichu Lhakhang – the oldest & most sacred Buddhist shrine in Bhutan.
- Experience Bhutanese culture, tradition and food
Day to Day Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival at Paro – To Punakha
Touching down at Paro International Airport, you will be greeted by your guide and driver. Today, we will take it easy to acclimatize you to the altitude. Drive to Punakha and one the way we can do a short nature hike to Lungchutse (this is optional for those who are not up for a hike on the first day). We will make stop at Dochula and enjoy the view of the Himalayans ranges. Visit Chimmi Lhakhang, the Temple of the Divine Madman and check into Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Punakha and drive to Paro
After breakfast, our first stop will be at Punakha Dzong, considered the most beautiful and magnificent Dzong in Bhutan. After Punakha dzong, we will go do the short 30 minute hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten. The hike goes through paddy fields and from the chorten, you will get a scenic view of the valley below. After lunch we will stop by Wolokha Nunnery and get a glimpse of the lives of Bhuddhist nuns. We also have option to do river rafting in the Punakha river, if you are interested. Drive to Paro and check into Hotel.
Day 03: Paro – Hike to Taktsang Monastery
Are you ready? We will be making the hike up to one of the key highlights in Bhutan today! Tiger’s Nest aka Taktsang Monastery. Taktsang Monastery – A one hour hike to the cafeteria is also a vantage view whereby you can enjoy the stunning view of the monastery. Prayer flags adorn the cliffs and this is also where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress in the 8th century. Kyichu Lhakhang – After a sumptuous local lunch, we will retrace our steps to visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. We will have sometime to explore Paro down and do some shopping. For dinner we can take you for a hot stone bath at a farm house and end with a dinner at the same farm house.
Day 04: Paro – Depart
Today we will bid fond farewell to this beautiful Himalayan country and take an early flight back home or to your next travel destination. We hope by now you would have made some friends and also kept many photos and beautiful memories of Bhutan! And we look forward to seeing you again in this beautiful land of endless Enchantments! Tashi Delek!
Package Cost:
On top of the SDF of USD 100 per person per night, there will be additional cost to cover hotel rooms, meals, entrance fees, guide and private tour vehicle. Send us an inquiry and we will customize a package for you – as per your date, budget and interests.
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