Private Multi-Day Bhutan Tour: Paro, Taktsang Monastery, Thimphu
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About the Activity
This private, guided tour explores the heritage and traditions of Bhutan’s timeless culture that still thrive today. This cultural tour explores the wonderfully diverse environment of Bhutan’s western valleys as well as their cultural heritage. Drive over high mountain passes and through rapidly changing vegetation from pine forests to hills covered in rhododendrons, magnolias and dwarf bamboo – abundant with birds and wildlife. The centerpiece to this tour is time spent exploring the beautiful Phobjikha Valley, winter home to the rare Black-Necked Crane. This tour also visits ancient fortresses, temples, monasteries, markets, farm houses and museums in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. Highlights include the Ta Dzong Museum, Rimpong Dzong,The National Memorial Chorten, 12th century Changangkha Temple, the National Library exhibiting ancient scriptures, Phobjikha Sanctuary and Punakha Dzong.10 days
Private Tour
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Travel Date
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Food and drink : Lunch. x 10
Food and drink : Dinner. x 10
Food and drink : Breakfast. x 11
Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
Local taxes
Food and drink : Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea
Transport by private vehicle
3-star hotels with private bathrooms
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Professional guide
Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
Accommodation as per itinerary
Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Flight Ticket
Travel Insurance
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National Museum
Tag-Dzong, Rinpung Dzong, Paro, Bhutan, 12001National Museum of Bhutan is located inside six floors of circular Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower above Paro Dzong. The original building was constructed in 1656. In 1872, the future first monarch, Ugyen Wangchuk was imprisoned here, while embroiled in the conflict. The building was converted to house, the first museum of Bhutan in 1968. The collection of the museum comprises of textiles, gears, costumes, manuscripts, paintings, appliqué and embroidered Thangkas. There is a gallery of Bhutan’s famous stamp, stuffed animals, insects, bamboo crafts, arms and amours, jewellery, household artifacts. On the top, there is also a chapel in form of a life-sustaining tree, with icons representing various Himalayan Buddhist traditions. 1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Rinpung Dzong
, Paro, BhutanRinpung Dzong is a large dzong - Buddhist monastery and fortress - of the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school in Paro District, Bhutan. It houses the district Monastic Body and government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag. It is listed as a tentative site in Bhutan's Tentative List for UNESCO inclusion1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location3
Buddha Dordenma
Kuenselphodrang, Thimphu, Bhutan, 11001The Buddha Dordenma is located atop a hill in Kuenselphodrang Nature Park and overlooks the Southern entrance to Thimphu Valley. The statue fulfils an ancient prophecy dating back to the 8th century A.D that was discovered by Terton Pema Lingpa (Religious Treasure Discoverer) and is said to emanate an aura of peace and happiness to the entire world.
This massive statue of Shakyamuni measures in at a height of 51.5 m, making it one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world. The statue is made of bronze and is gilded in gold. 125,000 smaller Buddha statues have been placed within the Buddha Dordenma statue; 100,000 statues of which are 8-inches-tall and 25,000 statues of which are 12 inches tall. Each of these thousands of Buddhas have also been cast in bronze and gilded. The throne that the Buddha Dordenma sits upon is a large meditation hall. 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationAccommodation
- Accommodation in twin Sharing in 3 Star Hotel.(4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).
Meals
- Breakfast (All meals (buffet system /include evening tea/snacks per pax each day).)
- Lunch (All meals (buffet system /include evening tea/snacks per pax each day).)
- Dinner (All meals (buffet system /include evening tea/snacks per pax each day).)
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Our guide and driver will be there with your placard waiting for you at the Paro International Airport.View Location
End point
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Our guide and driver will be there with your placard waiting for you at the Paro International Airport.View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Paro International Airport Bhutan.
- Travelers will be picked up 2 hours before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Make sure you have medical / travel Insurance
- Visitors are expected to dress modestly and respectfully especially if you are planning a visit to the monasteries, Dzongs and other religious institutions
- Bhutan experiences great variations in its climate. In general summers are warm with average daily temperature ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, while winter temperatures are usually below 15 degrees Celsius
- Vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free and lactose-free options are available. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• Bhutan experiences great variations in its climate. In general summers are warm with average daily temperature ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, while winter temperatures are usually below 15 degrees Celsius. • We expect visitors to dress modestly and respectfully especially if you are planning a visit to the monasteries, Dzongs and other religious institutions. Long pants and long sleeved tops should be worn when visiting such places. As a mark of respect, be kind enough to remove your hats, caps etc. as you enter religious and administrative premises, institutions and in any other place that you come across with the national flag being raised. You will not be allowed to enter if you are wearing, hats / caps, shorts / short skirt, slippers / flip-flops, or T-shirts. • Minimum age is 12 years • Children must be accompanied by an adult • Wheelchair accessibleCancellation & Refunds
Special cancellation policy.- If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Cancel at least 6 day before activity starts in Asia/Thimphu time to receive 100% refund.
- Cancel at least 2 day before activity starts in Asia/Thimphu time to receive 50% refund.
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