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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.

5 Days 4 Nights

Paro/Phuentsholing

Max People : unlimited

Tour Highlights

Spend the night in a Buddhist temple.
Buddhism lesson from skilled master
Dochu-la Pass prayer flags hoisting
Performance of a sacred mask dance
The most of Paro and Thimphu’s attractions
Trek to Bhutan’s holiest site, Tiger’s Nest

Arrival Location

Paro International Airport (Google Map) / Phuentsholing (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, Extension and Combinations

Tshechu festival (plus one night): If we prepare well, we can decide for you to experience the yearly Tshechu festival in a castle or monastery. Bhutan hosts a number of events, so we can absolutely adjust your visit plans to coincide. To book airplane tickets and hotel bookings, we simply need to start planning well in advance (ideally more than six months beforehand).

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival to Paro and drive to Thimphu

Arrival via air at the Paro airport, followed by a drive to Thimphu; alternatively, if arriving by road, one must pass the border into India at Phuentsholing or Jaigaon and then take a full-day trip to Thimphu. You will receive a 108-bead Buddhist rosary when you first meet with our guide, which will aid you in your Buddhist practice. Buddhism regards 108 as a sacred number.
Visit the temple of Thangton Gyalpo, the “Iron Bridge Builder,” and view the traditional bridge constructed with old iron chains at Tachog Lhakhang. Visit the Tashicho dzong, the castle that serves as the capital and seat of the government, depending on your arrival time, and the other attractions if time allows.

Day 2Thimphu, Overnight in Tango Monastery

Drive to Buddha Dordenma, the enormous statue of the Buddha that overlooks the valley, early in the morning. See Memorial Chorten, which is constantly crowded with worshippers. You can socialize with the local seniors who come here to worship, study, bow down, and circle the temple throughout the day.
Afterward, go to Changankha Lhakhang, one of the most historic Buddhist temples in the Thimphu Valley, where parents bring their children for blessing. Here, we will purchase lungta prayer flags that we will raise the next day after receiving lama’s blessing.
We will arrive to Tango monastery, the Institute of higher Buddhist studies, after a 30- to 45-minute climb, after continuing to drive farther north of the Thimphu valley. Here, knowledgeable monk teachers will teach you about Buddhism. Explore the monastery to learn more about the monks’ lifestyle.
You will spend this night in a monastery guest house where you will have the chance to eat with monks and observe their daily activities. You can also meditate in one of the many chapels of the monasteries or in the lovely open areas.
Please be aware that the monastery guest house only provides very modest lodging standards, including a common bathroom and no shower facilities. If this is not suitable for you, you must utilize a hotel in the nearby town.

Day 3Thimphu-Paro

You will bid your monk hosts farewell in the morning and make your way back to your car from the heavenly heights of the monastery. Before beginning our ascent to cross the 3100 meters high Dochu-la pass, we will first travel through the town of Thimphu. The breathtaking view of the snow-covered peaks heading towards the Tibetan border is visible here in clear weather. The enormous Buddhist stupa made up of 108 lesser stupas serves as the pass’s identifying feature. We will pause (weather allowed) to take in the breathtaking scenery and to hoist prayer flags that we bought the day before. Travelers and pilgrims frequently undertake this customary rite to placate regional deities in potentially hazardous locations (mountain passes, bridges, etc.) in order to bring good fortune and the well-being of all sentient beings. The prayers printed on the fabric are blessing the surroundings by swaying in the breeze.
Then, after driving the same route back to Paro, we will stop. We will go to the National Museum of Bhutan and Paro dzong (Rinpung dzong), the castle-monastery where Bernardo Bertolucci filmed the Little Buddha movie.
Take a leisurely stroll through the crowded streets of vibrant Paro.

Day 4Paro

The highlight of the journey is the hike to Taktsang Gomba (Tiger’s Nest). Although the hike sounds challenging, it is really rewarding. If you’re not feeling very strong, you can only climb halfway to the cafeteria, which has a wonderful perspective of the area. Depending on the weather, your physical condition, and your preferences, you might think about going on a hike in the morning or early afternoon.
Visit one of Bhutan’s two oldest temples, the immaculate Kyichu lhakhang, after a climb. A farewell meal in a typical Bhutanese household includes a performance of mask dancing. Mask dances, or Chham, are religiously significant acts that portray the virtues of Buddhist saints or convey the core of their teachings.

Day 5Departure

If you have the chance, you should visit the Drugyel Dzong castle ruins, which are currently being renovated.
From here, in clear weather, you can see the holy Jomolhari mountain’s summit. You can either take a flight out of Paro or drive six hours to the land border in Phuntsholing.