Western Bhutan Tour-7 Days
Duration
7 days
Group Size
1 to 15 people
Ages
1
-
90
yrs
Languages
English
Tour Overview
This 6 nights & 7 days tour takes you to Thimphu, Gangtey, Punakha and Paro covering western Bhutan. You will be visiting to ancient temples and fortresses. Hike up to Taktsang and enjoy dinner with local family and take traditional hotstone bath.
Additional information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Pickup
Once you arrive at Paro airport, our guide will pick you up. - Time zone: Asia/Thimphu
What's included
Private transportation
Monument Fees (Dzongs & Temples) and Museum Fees
Bottle of water in the car.
Lunch: 6
Dinner: 6
Breakfast: 6
A licensed Bhutanese tour guide for the extent of your stay.
3 star accommodation
Travel Insurance
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Itinerary
On the way visit Tamchogang, located along Paro-Thimphu highway, before Chhuzom. It is just a 10 minutes walk from the highway. It is a great spot for photography with a stunning view and peaceful ambience.
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Tango Buddhist Institute
Set around 14 kilometers away from the city center, the Tango Buddhist Institute is a place of serenity set in the picturesque valley of Thimphu. Founded in the 13th century by the much revered Lama Gyalwa Lhanampa, the three-storey monastery houses a number of remarkable statues.The temple can be reached through a hike (1 hour approximately) through the scenic mountains and alpine woods, which is one of the most exhilarating things to do in Thimphu.
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Dordenma Buddha statue
Atop a hill in Thimphu, the capital and largest city of Bhutan, is a massive, golden Buddha sitting atop a gilded meditation hall. This massive statue of Buddha measures about 51.5 meters. Located in the Mountain of Kuenselphodrong Nature Park. It is believed that the Dordenma Buddha Statue fulfills an ancient prophecy which dates back to 12th century A.D. which is said to bestow the blessings, peace, and happiness to the whole world.
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Gangtey Gompa dating back to the 17th century, perched atop a small hill that overlooks almost the entire Phobjikha Valley, the spectacular Gangtey Monastery is surrounded by a large village inhabited mainly by the families of the 140 gomchens who devotedly take care of the blessed monastery. A 17th century Buddhist monastery, it is one of the most famed as well as sacred sites to visit in the entire valley. A must-visit when in Gangtey.
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hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel chorten with the picturesque view of the rice terraces along the river. Khasum Yulley Namgyal is a beautiful chorten located on ridge at Kabesa Gewog in Punakha overlooking several villages. It is 30-minute drive from the Khuruthang Town and a 45-minute uphill hike from the base of the hill through suspension bridge and rice fields.
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breakfast hike to Taktsang Monastery, the wooded structure stands bravely on a cliff in the upper Paro Valley. The walk of approximately 2 to 2.5 hours one way. It is said that the great Guru Rinpoche have flown here on the back of a tigress and set up this monastery when he brought the teachings of the Buddhist Dharma to Bhutan in the 8th Century.
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Dinner: Dinner at farm house to taste Bhutanese cuisine and dip into Traditional hot stone bath.
Drive to Paro airport for your departure
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