Bhutan Land of the Thunder Dragon Tour – 5 Days
Trip Itinerary
Bhutan Land of the Thunder Dragon Tour provides its visitors a chance to get acquainted with Bhutan’s rich culture and landscape. On this 5-day trip we visit major Bhutanese townships of Paro, Thimpu, Punakha and explore its beautiful landmarks. In Paro, visit Rinpung Dzong (fortress), Kichu Lhakhang and Drugyal Dzong. Next, visit the famous Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery and drive to Thimphu. While there, we will explore Memorial Chorten, nunnery temple, folk heritage museum and others. We then drive to Punakha and visit the majestic Punakha Dzong. We end our trip in Paro but not before visiting Chimi Lhakhang, a popular Bhutanese fertility temple. On ‘Bhutan Land of the Thunder Dragon Tour’ we also drive pass the Dochu La pass and enjoy constant company of the amazing Bhutanese landscape.
Overview
Arrival City
Paro, Bhutan
Departure City
Paro, Bhutan
Lodging Level
Hotel (Meri Puensum Resort)
Meals
4 dinner, 4 breakfast, 3 lunch
Trip Grade
Light
Maximum Altitude
3,180m/10,434ft
Activity
Cultural and Historical Tours
Styles
Family Holiday, School Travel
Outline Itinerary
| Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking/Hiking |
|---|---|---|
| Day 01 Arrival in Paro then transfer to Thimphu | 2,320m/7,612ft | - |
| Day 02 Thimphu to Punakha | 1,250m/4,101ft | - |
| Day 03 Punakha to Paro | 2,250m/7,382ft | - |
| Day 04 Hike to Tigers Nest Monastery | 3,180m/10,434ft | 4-5 hrs |
| Day 05 Final Departure | - | - |
- Accommodation in Standard Hotels on Twin Sharing Basis
For your information, International flights aren’t included. Rooms are usually shared by two people unless you request for a private room. Also, you can upgrade to better hotels in the mountain and even in the cities. For your customized services, please specify during the booking process or contact our Destination & Products Specialist.
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included during your stay in Bhutan. A variety of meals are available in most hotels the most popular being Indian, Chinese, and the more common continental food. Non–vegetarian dishes are generally available in most parts of Bhutan – pork, beef, chicken, and fish. The best advice is to ask the hotel and restaurant to recommend what is fresh and in season.
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