5N / 6D
Family
Bhutan Serenity Trail : 5N/6D Tour
Thimphu(2N) → Punakha(1N) → Paro(2N)
4.7 (84 Reviews)
26 Agents for Thimphu
$ 394
$ 441
10% off
/personDetailed Itinerary
- The most spectacular mountain flights you will ever experience in a lifetime.
- Flying in from the heat of the plains of India.
- Witness a series of the world's highest peaks from the left side of the aircraft's window.
- Your pilot will announce the names of the peaks if the weather is clear.
- Descend into the high mountains without finding any airstrip or city.
- Enjoy the view of the approaching valley of Paro, alpine forests, little monasteries, temples, and farmhouses.
- Before landing, glimpse the fertile valley of Paro, the Paro Dzong, and Paro chu (river).
- Our representative will be at the airport to assist you, meet and greet.
- Transfer to the capital city Thimphu.
- Rest of the day at leisure.
- Overnight at Thimphu.
- Prepare for surprises in Thimphu, the unique capital with no traffic lights
- Experience traffic policemen with elaborate hand gestures
- Visit the National Memorial Chorten, a stupa dedicated to the third king of Bhutan
- Explore the Buddha statue
- Visit Takin Zoo, home of Bhutan's national animal
- Drive downhill and stop at the junction for a glimpse of Trashichho Dzong
- Proceed to the National Library
- Visit the Folk Heritage Museum
- Take a short walk to Handicraft Bazaar to view traditional arts
- Stroll through Centenary Park
- Walk to the main city from Clock Tower Square for shopping
- Overnight stay in Thimphu
- Morning drive to low lands of Punakha valley touching Dochula pass 10,000 ft.
- Drive through the first mountain pass in the western part of Bhutan.
- Find the 108 Druk Wangyal chortens on the top of the pass.
- Ridges draped in colorful prayer flags greet you.
- Take three rounds and offer prayers.
- Take some best photo shots.
- If the weather is clear, see the highest peaks towards the north, including Gangar Punsum, the highest unclimbed peak (24,000 ft) in the world.
- Proceed down towards Punakha through Thinleygang village.
- Upon reaching Lobesa, turn left and drive down further.
- Stop and take a short walk through the villages to Chimmi Lhakhang.
- Chimmi Lhakhang is associated with the divine madman, Drukpa Kinley.
- Tales told by your guide will excite you to visit Chimmi Lhakhang.
- Do not miss the master?s deeds painted on the walls.
- Japanese and several American couples visited this temple and were blessed miraculously with children.
- Afternoon visit to the majestic Punakha Dzong.
- Punakha Dzong is placed strategically at the junction of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers.
- The dzong was built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
- Serves as the religious and administrative seat of the region.
- Here, the dual system of government was introduced in the 17th century.
- In 1907, the first King Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuk was enthroned here.
- Evening at leisure.
- Overnight at Punakha.
- Morning drive to Thimphu via same road
- Stop at Lamperi
- Visit the Royal Botanical Park for 30 minutes
- Possible sightings of red pandas and different species of birds
- Photo opportunities close to the natural lake
- Watch a short documentary about the park
- Proceed to Paro via Semtokha
- Check in at the hotel
- Day at leisure
- Overnight at Paro
- Morning visit Paro Dzong
- Visit the National Museum housed in a round fortress called the Ta Dzong
- Considered to be one of the best natural history museums in Asia with a fine collection of natural and historic artifacts
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, a monastery dating back to the 7th century and one of the oldest and most sacred
- Afternoon visit the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, a 17th century fortress that used to keep invaders from Tibet
- Drukgyel Dzong was destroyed by fire in 1951
- Last stop for the day at the base of the Tigers Nest
- Evening visit the town for leisure or shopping
- Overnight at Paro
Please speak to your guide for pre-arrangement
- Morning transfer to Paro International Airport for your next destination.
Stay & Meal Details
Thimphu
2 nights
Hotel White Tara / Hotel Kisa or similar
Breakfast Included
Punakha
1 night
Damchen Resort / Meripuensum Resort / Punatsangchu Cottages
Breakfast Included
Paro
2 nights
Bhutan Mandala Resort / Gonju Boutique
Breakfast Included
10% off
Package Policies
- Meet & Greet on Arrival
- Accommodation at the above-mentioned category of hotel
- Daily Breakfast in Hotel
- Tea/Coffee Maker In Room
- Water Bottle on daily basis as per Hotel Policy
- All Sightseeing by PVT basis AC Cab
- Toll / Parking Driver Allowances and state Tax & Fuel Surcharge
- Air Fare
- Train Fare
- Any Personal Expense
- Any Personal Expense/Activity Fee/Entry Fee/Safari Tickets/Toy Train Tickets/Monuments Fee/GST
- You are willing to postpone your date of travel due to any reason, we may impose a rebooking fee.
- In case of missed payment on the scheduled date, we may impose an extra charge for the same.
- Delay up to 3 days or miss in making payment as per scheduled date may lead to cancellation of booking with zero refund. (You can inform us upfront in case of delay in schedule payment)
- Any unforeseen circumstances, we will try to provide our best but we cannot be held responsible for undeliverable due to this.
- AC will not work in hilly areas.
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Bhutan Serenity Trail : 5N/6D Tour
Thimphu(2N) → Punakha(1N) → Paro(2N)
4.7 (84 Reviews)
26 Agents for Thimphu
$ 394
$ 441
10% off
/person