Bucket List Signature Tour

6 days / 5 nights · Easy · Paro, Punakha, Thimphu

Safety Measures: Wear Helmet, Ride slow and on left side of the road.

Highlights

  • Hike to Tigernest and Hot-stone Bath in Paro, Mountain Biking in Thimphu, Hike to Lungchoktse in Dochula + Rafting and camping in Punakha.

Where you’ll go

Itinerary

  1. Day 01 Arrival at ParoInternational Airport and Drive to Thimphu(2320m/7656ft) for 01 hr.(55km).

    As we fly to Bhutan we can get a spectacular views of the Himalayas .At the airport, we will be greeted by a representative. We will drive to Thimphu through the Paro valley with an amazing view of landscape. On reaching Thimphu,We will visit Tashichoedzong(Fortress of glorious religion) and stroll around the main street of the capital. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.  

  2. Day 02 Thimphu;- Mountain Biking(Bicycle) Safety measures; - Ride on left side of the road and slow. Biking Areas; - Buddha point, Takin Zoo/BBS tower, Memorial chorten to chubachu to Zilukha nunnery.

    In the Morning,we will ride to Buddha point,(a giant statue (169ft tall) ,on the hill overlooking Thimphu valley).Then we ride on the trail of Kuenselphodrang Parkover the side of mountain giving us amazing view of capital city. We can ride downhill to the restaurant for lunch. In the Afternoon we can ride around the city and make a little climb to Takin Zoo, Takin is a national animal, the legend has it that   Divine madman created Takin, head like Goat and Body like cow.   Then we can ride further uphill to the BBS tower Point from where you will get an amazing view of north Thimphu valley and south too. Then we will ride downhill passing by zilukha nunnerywith a majestic view of Tashichoeedzong. We can also stop at Bhutan Post(to make our own stamp and send it family and friends around world), Paper making factory(handmad paper), and  Farmers  Vegetable market, if  the day falls on weekend.Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

  3. Day 03 Thimphuto Punakha(1250m/4125ft) + Hike to Lungchoktse+ Rafting+Camping-75km (3hrs)

    After breakfast drive to Punakha, the old capital town of Bhutan. Stop enroute at Dochula pass (3,150m) from where we will hike to Lungchoktse(3400m), a temple on the hill from where we can literally touch sky and overlooking mountains from the top. After lunch at Dochula, we will   take a scenic drive to Punakha. We pass through rice fields along river banks and reach Punakha. In the afternoon we will raft in the female river for about 10km where we get chance to spot different birds,. Overnight at camping at Zamlingthang ground(by the side of female river, Zamlingthang)/hotel in Punakha. 

  4. Day 04 Punakha to Paro

    Today we will drive to Paro and on the way we will visit Punakha Dzong, a fortress in between Male River and Female River.Then we will walk for 2o minutes through the sobsokha Village and rice field to Chimi Lhakhang,a fertility monastery dedicated to Divine madman lama Drukpa Kuenley. We will continue on our journey to Paro. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. 

  5. Day 05 Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery,

    After breakfast, we hike for 4 -5 hours to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan’s most famous monastery situated at 3,180 meters..In 8th century Guru Rinpoche (spiritual master) is said to have flown on the back of a tigress to meditate in a cave where Taktsang Monastery now stands. Lunch will be served in the Cafeteria Restaurant, located about halfway up the mountain.  After having explored the monastery, we hike down to the valley and stroll down the main street of Paro town. In the evening we will visit farm house for typical dinner and traditional hot-stone bath. Overnight at hotel in Paro. 

  6. Day 06 Departure

     After breakfast our representative will take you to airport and bid you farewell.

What’s included

  • Bhutan Visa fee.
  • All meals (B, L &D) and tea and snacks.
  • Accommodations in a minimum of 3 * hotels (4*& 5* may need additional premium) .
  • Transportation in a 4WD SUV vehicle.
  • Monuments fees.
  • Guide.
  • Also includes SDF of $100 (per person/per night) to Govt. for free education, health, alleviation of poverty in the country.
  • Bucket List Activities mentioned in the itinerary.

Not included

  • Air fare to/from Bhutan.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Personal expenses (beverages, phone call, laundry,)

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