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Billionaire Singapore found that the top three things that luxury travel segment guests are looking for while on holiday are cultural experiences, food and drink, and experiencing local life and people. Bhutan, one of the least-visited countries in the world and home to a wealth of natural and cultural discoveries made it to the list of five destinations that are trending with Asian travellers for 2023, based on a luxury survey.

3 Days 2 Nights

Paro

Paro/Phuentsholing

Max People : unlimited

Tour Highlights

Very brief for those in a rush or on a limited budget.
Tiger’s nest (Taktshang) monastery visit
The beautiful Paro valley
The capital city Thimphu, it’s monuments and sceneries
The Buddha statue and memorial chorten (Stupa) visit
Possibility of extending with a quick hike

Arrival Location

Paro International Airport (Google Map)

Departure Location

Paro International Airport (Google Map) / Phuentsholing (Google Map)

Price Includes

Airport Transfers
Stay in hotels as indicated in the itinerary
All three meals, tea and coffee
Dedicated SUV vehicle with a driver and
English Speaking Guide throughout the Trip
Short hikes, Packed lunches and snacks wherever required
Monumental Fees
Bhutan Tourism Development Fee
VISA processing Fee

Price Excludes

International Air fare
Refreshments and bottled drinks and alcohol
Tips/gratuities
Cost arising out of Flight Cancellation/road blockades/ landslides and events beyond our control
Expenses of personal nature and any other expenses not mentioned in the above cost

Tour variants, extensions and combinations

Trekking: It is simple to combine this tour with any trek, such as the Jomolhari Yaksa Trek (6 days) or the Druk Path Trek (5 days).

India extension: There is a chance to extend the trip to India via the Phuntsholing/Jaigaon land border. The outstanding elephant safari at Jaldhapara National Park is only a one-hour drive away. You can travel 5 hours to the mecca of tea lovers, Darjeeling, and another 2 hours to get to Gantok, the capital of Sikkim. We are happy to assist with making vacation plans in India as well.

Itinerary

Day 1Paro-Thimphu- Paro

Arrival at Paro airport by plane in the morning.
Drive to Thimphu, stopping en route to witness a traditional bridge made with old iron chains at Tachog Lhakhang.
Drive to the enormous Buddha Dordenma statue that overlooks Thimphu town after arriving at the capital.
Then go to Changlimithang Stadium to watch the Bhutanese sport of archery.
Continue to Norzin Lam Street and stroll there till you notice the traffic police indicating at intersections. The only capital city without traffic signals is Thimphu.
Finish your walk at the handicraft market, where you may browse and purchase affordable souvenirs from Bhutan.
Visit the majestic Tashichho dzong castle in the late afternoon. This is where the king and government are based.
Return to Paro in the evening. The schedule for the day depends on arrival time.

Day 2Paro

The tour’s unquestionable high point is the hike to Taktshang (The Tiger’s Nest). Despite the climb’s appearance of difficulty, it is immensely rewarding. You can cut it short in the café with a lovely view of the temple if you don’t feel particularly strong.
To gain a bird’s-eye perspective of Tiger’s Nest, you could climb up to Zangtopelri Lhakhang if you have the energy. Depending on the weather, your fitness level, and your tastes, you might think about going trekking in the morning or early afternoon.
Visit the National Museum while you’re there. Ta dzong is the watchtower that guards the Paro castle from intruders.
Then, as you descend to Paro town, stop to see the quaint old bridge that runs beneath the Paro Dzong. Here, you can snap lovely pictures with a castle in the background while wearing Bhutanese clothing.
Continue to the Paro Airport viewpoint. You may witness aircraft taking off and landing, depending on the schedule. The runway in Paro is renowned for being one of the toughest of all the international airports in the world.
Take advantage of your final evening in Bhutan by visiting Bondey’s village Zangtopelri lhakhang, a stunning new temple with exquisite decorations, or Dzongdrakha lhakhang, an ancient temple perched on the rock cliffs that is frequently compared to Tiger’s Nest in its beauty and is rarely visited by other tourists. You can also arrange for a mask dance performance and a traditional dinner in a local farmhouse.

Day 3Departure

If you have the time, you can drive to Drugyel dzong to visit a recently restored castle and the sacred Jomolhari mountain’s summit in good visibility.
After that, you may either take a flight out of Paro or drive for around 5 hours to the border town via Phuentsholing.