Best of Bhutan tour

Best of Bhutan tour as the name suggests is a good tour you can choose. Its not a very long tour nor a too short tour. Its a good tour length for you to explore Bhutan. This tour will cover at least four towns in Bhutan and will take you to some of most stunning places in Bhutan.

When to travel?

You can travel anytime of the year depending on when you have planned your vacation. If you consider weather then we have warm and nice weather from March to May and from September to November. We have many local festivals in spring and autumn, you can coincide your travel with a local festival date.

Shortest route to Bhutan

Europeans and Americans can fly to either Delhi or Kathmandu to take a flight to Bhutan. If you are traveling from other places then you will have to fly from either Bangkok or Singapore. There are daily flight from Bangkok to Bhutan. Check our luxury tour

Why choose this tour?

Its a good length tour
Designed for busy executives
Can be done anytime of the year
Its suitable for all age groups
Its budget friendly

FAQ

Is this tour organized for a single person?

Yes it will be organized for any number of people. A single person traveling will have to pay single supplement charges.

How do I book a trip?

After having contacted us or any tour operator in Bhutan like us you can discuss your program. After you are satisfied with the activities and your services you can ask the agent to make arrangements.

Spend 2 days respectively in Thimphu, Punakha and Paro, the three major cities in Bhutan
See the field of red rice, a kind of unique agricultural product in Bhutan
Admire the beautiful sceneries in the surrounding area of sacred monasteries
Relax yourself via a traditional hot stone bath
Drink traditional red rice beer with unique local taste
Dress in traditional National Attire to take a photo
Get 1 Bhutan sim card of 5GB internet access
Culture dance show with dinner
Try local archery, which is not only Bhutan’s national sports, but also art

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Day 1: Arrive Paro
The flight to Paro crosses the Himalaya Mountains, affording spectacular views of the awesome peaks, including the sacred Jumolhari and Jichu Drake peaks in Bhutan. If you arrive via Kathmandu, which offers the most breathtaking view of the range, it’s possible to see Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga as well. Upon arrival in Paro, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

In the afternoon you can visit the Paro Dzong. It was built in 1646 and now houses government offices and religious institutions, as do all the dzongs (forts) currently. You’ll cross a traditional wooden bridge on the way to the dzong. You can then tour the National Museum, formerly the watchtower for the dzong.

It now houses a collection of fine arts, paintings, thankas, statues, and antiques. Afterward you will visit Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country. In the evening you can stroll through the Paro market and town. Overnight in Paro.

Day 2: Paro – Thimphu (1 hours 30 minutes drive)
After breakfast drive to Thimphu. In Thimphu you will visit the King’s Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned from 1952-1972), Changgangkha Monastery, the radio tower (for a great view of Thimphu Valley and the Thimphu Dzong), and the zoo, which contains the national animal of Bhutan: the takin.

From there you will visit the nunnery temple, the National Library (which houses ancient manuscripts), and the School of Arts and Crafts (also known as the painting school). After a relaxing lunch, you will visit the National Institute of Traditional Medicine, a traditional paper factory, the majestic Tashichodzong, and Simtokha Dzong (the oldest fortress in the kingdom). Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 3: Thimphu – Wangduephodrang, with afternoon excursion to Punakha (3 hours drive)
After breakfast you will drive to Wangduephodrang, with a stop en route for tea at Dochu La (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. Visit Lampelri recreational park. After lunch you will drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan, and visit Punakha Dzong, which is noteworthy both for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1637.

On the way back from Punakha, you will stop at Metshina Village and take a 20-minute walk through the rice fields to Chimi Lakhang, which is a fertility temple, where you may receive a special fertility blessing if you wish. Overnight in Wangduephodrang.

Day 4: Day excursion to Gantey
You will begin the day by driving to Gantey. You’ll pass through dense forests of oak trees and rhododendrons and arrive at Gantey village, where you’ll visit Gantey Gompa, the only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan.

From Gantey, you can see the picturesque Black Mountain range as well as Phobjika Valley, the winter habitat of the black-necked cranes. In the evening you can stroll through the town of Wangduephodrang and visit the shops. The nearby villages are known for their slate and stone carvings and bamboo work. Overnight in Wangduephodrang.

Day 5 Wangduephodrang – Paro
Set out for Paro with a stop in Thimphu for lunch and a visit to the Folk Heritage Museum. In the afternoon, you will continue the drive to Paro. In the evening you can visit a traditional farmhouse and, if you wish, enjoy a hot-stone bath and a typical Bhutanese dinner. Overnight in Paro.

Day 6: Paro -Haa

You will set out for Haa, one of Bhutan’s most unspoiled areas. It was just recently opened to visitors and is unmarked by tourism. Haa is a pristine valley where the farmers grow wheat, barley, millet, and potatoes.

On the way to Haa, you will pass through old-fashioned villages and thick conifer forests. You will visit Lhakhang Karo and gain some insight into the valley’s history. You will also visit the Wangchulo Dzong. A few minutes’ drive from the dzong is the main town of Haa. You can take a walk to Katso Village from the main town and explore the area.

After lunch you will drive to Paro over the Cheli La pass at 3,900m.

You can visit some non-touristic places in Paro.

If the time permits you can visit a traditional farmhouse in the evening and, if you wish, enjoy a typical Bhutanese dinner. Overnight in Paro.

Day 07: Paro

After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan’s most famous monastery. Ugyen Rinpoche is said to have flown on the back of a tigress from Singye Dzong in Lhuntse to meditate in a cave where Taktsang Monastery now stands. It is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley. The hike to reach the viewpoint to the monastery makes for a nice half-day excursion.

Rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight Paro

Day 08: Fly out