5N / 6D
6-Day Bhutan Highlights: Thimphu, Paro, Punakha and Himalayan Scenery for couple
Phuentsholing(1N) → Thimphu(2N) → Paro(2N)
Sold By: Mackenzie Meri Maa Tourism
Offers payment via Holidify
Detailed Itinerary
- Arrival at Phuentsholing
- Meet and greet by our local representative
- Phuentsholing (298 meters / 977 feet) is a small town at the Indo-Bhutan border
- Evening at your leisure
- Overnight stay in Phuentsholing
- After breakfast, you will be transferred to Thimphu (approximately 145 km / 5 hours drive) via Chukha.
- Thimphu is situated at an elevation of 2,300 meters.
- Thimphu lies in a beautiful valley, sprawling up a hillside on the west bank of the Thimphu Chhu River, and has a total area of about 1,809 square kilometers.
- Evening at your leisure: Visitors can enjoy a relaxing walk in the valley in the evening.
- Be sure to try momo kopi, steamed dumplings filled with finely chopped cabbage, onions, cheese, and butter.
- Overnight stay in Thimphu.
- After breakfast, embark on a day excursion to Punakha / Wangdue (One-way approximately 70 km / 2 hours).
- En route, visit Simtokha Dzong.
- Proceed to Wangduephodrang, with a stop for tea at Dochu La Pass (3,100 meters), where, on a clear day, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Himalayas.
- In Wangdue, have lunch.
- In the afternoon, drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan.
- Visit Punakha Dzong (optional; entry fees to be paid directly), which is notable for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1637.
- Also visit the Punakha Suspension Bridge, the second longest suspension bridge in Bhutan. It spans the Mo Chhu and Po Chhu rivers and is approximately 160-180 meters in length. It is one of the oldest bridges in the world, connecting Punakha Dzong to the rest of the valley.
- In the evening, return to Thimphu.
- Overnight stay in Thimphu.
- After breakfast, embark on a Thimphu City Tour covering:
- Art & Craft School
- National Institute of Traditional Medicine
- National Library
- Buddha Dordenma Statue
- Bhutan Simply Museum
- Folk and Heritage Museum
- Enjoy a scenic drive with a good view of the Thimphu Valley.
- Visit the new Drupthob Nunnery Temple.
- Free time in the market.
- Post-lunch, transfer to Paro.
- Overnight stay in Paro
- Local sightseeing, including various scenic views along the way
- Visit the historic ruins of Drukgyal Dzong, built in 1647
- Visit the Paro Airport viewpoint
- Explore local attractions in Paro, including:
- Dungtse Lhankhang
- Nya-mey Zam
- Ugyen Pelri Palace
- Overnight stay in Paro
- After breakfast, check out of the hotel.
- Service ends with sweet memories.
- After exiting, don't forget to visit the Phuentsholing Immigration Office to complete the exit formalities.
Stay & Meal Details
Phuntsholing
1 night
TSHERINGMA/BHUTAN HOTEL
Breakfast + Dinner included
Thimphu
2 nights
KUBERA
Breakfast + Dinner included
Paro
2 nights
RIVERFRONT RESORT/ EMPIRE HOTEL
Breakfast + Dinner included
10% off
Package Policies
- SDF: 1200 per person per night
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel Map plan
- Meals: breakfast and dinner
- Professional English and Hindi speaking guide and driver
- SUV vehicle for comfortable pick-up and drop-off from the Phuentsholing and during tour
- Hotel stays outside Bhutan
- Expenditures of a personal nature
- Alcoholic drinks and beverages
- Travel insurance
- Any costs arising from natural calamities (e.g., landslides, road blockages, political disturbances)
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
- Cancellation as per company rules
- Sightseeing entry fees
- More than 30 days before departure - 80% refund
- 15 to 30 days before departure - 50% refund
- 7 to 14 days before departure - 25% refund
- Less than 7 days before departure - no refund
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6-Day Bhutan Highlights: Thimphu, Paro, Punakha and Himalayan Scenery for couple
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Sold By: Mackenzie Meri Maa Tourism
Offers payment via Holidify
