Premium Bhutan Tour

9 Days

Start and end in Paro, Paro

Location Covered
Thimphu Paro Punakha Wangdue Phodrang Phobjikha Valley
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Itinerary

On a 9-day Premium tour in Bhutan's Himalayan monarchy, discover a world of mystique, noble heritage, and pure bliss. A local guide will help you discover Bhutan's rich cultural history as you pass through wooded valleys, guarded monasteries, and sacred mountains. Discover Thimphu's fascinating history, walk Punakha's valleys, learn about black-necked cranes in Phobjikha, and ascend to the famed Tiger's Nest in Paro. A voyage through the breathtaking splendour of Bhutan's people, geography, and culture will send your happiness levels skyrocketing.

On the day of arrival at at Paro airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at the airport and later drive to Thimphu. Upon arrival at Thimphu check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later enjoy the walks to the nearby streets, visit local markets, enjoy street food and communicate with local people. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Thimphu, visit National Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned from 1952-1972), Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, BBS Tower, Government Run Handicraft Emporium, Folk Heritage Museum, National Textile Museums, National Institute of Traditional Medicine (out side view) and Zoo. However, some of the landmarks are closed in the weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Punakha, via en-route visit to Dochula Pass (3,050 Mts) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan. Upon arrival at Punakha check in your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later enjoy the walks to the nearby streets, visit local markets, enjoy street food and communicate with local people. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Punakha, visit Punakha Dzong and Lingkana Palace, was strategically built at the confluence of the Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (female) rivers by the first Shabdrung of Bhutan, Ngawang Namgyel in 1637. Also visit Talo monastery and Nalanda Buddhist Institute to meet with the Buddhist monks and enjoy the fantastic views of the surrounding mountains. After finish your guided tour to Punakha, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Phobjikha, via en-route visit to Wangdue Phodrang and the local market. Later continue your drive to visit for next destination Gangtey Monastery generally known as Gangtey Gonpa, is an important monastery of Nyingmapa school of Buddhism. After finish your visit continue your journey. Upon arrival at Phobjikha check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed to visit the centre of the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) where you will learn about the vulnerable black-necked cranes who fly to Bhutan each winter. The RSPN has taken extra precautions to conserve these wonderful guests as well as 13 other vulnerable species because the Phobjika valley is home to more of them than any other region of the country. Read informative displays on the cranes’ habitat and behaviour, and use the centre’s spotting-scopes to search for cranes in the valley. Wild cranes are only visible during the winter months, but if you visit outside of this time, you may still observe black-necked cranes being rehabilitated at the centre. You can also take a two-hour walk around the valley to learn about the flora and fauna that live in this magnificent area. Start off from a hilltop overlooking Gangtey Goemba, wander down through flower meadows and beautiful forests, passing by a chorten, the village of Semchubara and the Khewang Lhakhang temple.
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Paro. Upon arrival at Paro check in your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later enjoy the walks to the nearby streets, visit local markets, enjoy street food and communicate with local people. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Paro, visit the National Museum (Ta Dzong) followed by a leisurely walk to visit Rinpung Dzong. Also visit the Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined fortress where Bhutanese deterred several invasions by Tibetan army. Also visit the famous Paro Taktsang a sacred Vajrayana Himalayan Buddhist site located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan. Evening, pay a visit to the Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Bhutan.
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Paro airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.

What's Included

  • 8 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis.
  • Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At.
  • Daily breakfast at hotel.
  • All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle.
  • Local English speaking guide at Thimphu, Punakha, Phobjikha and Paro.
  • One mineral water bottle per person per day.
  • All currently applicable taxes including GST.
  • Visas Fee (if applicable).
  • Monument entry fees.
  • International/Internal flights from start to finish of the trip.
  • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.
  • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes

Yes, All language local guides are available as per request.

Yes

Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.

Yes

Absolutely. Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

Only for foreign national traveler.

Most of the places you will get free Wi-FI.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Currency always depend on the country.

You will receive all the booking pack with all the pick up times.

100% departure if there is single traveler.

Please speak to our sales team as soon as possible to see how we can help.

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3 Star

Tips always optional.

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Yes

 

Hotel Norbuling - Thimphu
Himalayan Dragon's Nest Hotel - Punakha
Odiyana Hotel - Phobjikha
Drukchen - Paro

Damchen Resort - Thimphu
Zhingkham Resort - Punakha
Dewachen - Phobjikha
The Village Lodge - Paro

Le Meridien - Thimphu
Drubchhu Resort - Punakha
Amankora - Phobjikha
Le Meridien - Paro

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