7-Day Bhutan Sightseeing Tour from Paro to Haa Valley with Tiger's Nest

7 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Marvel at the unique culture of Bhutan on this guided tour as you visit some of its prominent dzongs and monasteries, including Rinpung Dzong, Drugyel Dzong, an...

Duration: 7 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Haa Valley · Languages: English, Hindi, Nepali

Know before you go: Tashichhoe Dzong: During the warm summer months, the monk body headed by His Holiness the Je Khenpo makes the dzong its home.; Traditional Medicine Institute: The complex is closed to visitors due to hygiene considerations, but you can still walk around and view it from outside.

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What's Included

Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis
All meals
English-speaking Bhutanese tour guide
Entrance fees
Bhutan visa fees
Bottled water once a day
All land transportation by good-quality vehicle
All internal route permits
All hotel taxes
Airport pickup and drop-off
All local sightseeing as per the itinerary

Not Included

Airfare
Drinks
Laundry
Telephone calls and internet charges
Tips for the guide and driver
Single room supplement (USD 150)
Personal shopping

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Paro and Cultural Sightseeing

The flight to Bhutan takes you over the great Himalayas, offering some of the most scintillating scenery of the world's highest glacial peaks. Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel through the fascinating valley of Paro. Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel through the fascinating valley of Paro. Later, visit Rinpung Dzong, the "fortress of the heap of jewels," built in the 17th century. It traditionally served as the office of the district governor and the living quarters for monks. Later, visit Rinpung Dzong, the "fortress of the heap of jewels," built in the 17th century. It traditionally served as the office of the district governor and the living quarters for monks. Visit Ta Dzong, located about five and a half kilometres from the main town of Paro. Built in a circular shape, the seven-storied structure resembles the gemstone of wealth, while its outer spherical wall stands as a protective enclosure. Visit Ta Dzong, located about five and a half kilometres from the main town of Paro. Built in a circular shape, the seven-storied structure resembles the gemstone of wealth, while its outer spherical wall stands as a protective enclosure. Later in the evening, enjoy a hot stone bath prepared in the traditional way. Later in the evening, enjoy a hot stone bath prepared in the traditional way. Dinner and overnight stay at Paro.
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Day 02

Hike to Tiger's Nest and Explore Paro Valley

After breakfast, hike to Taktshang Monastery. It takes about 15 minutes to drive to the starting point, from where the hike begins. The uphill walk to the monastery takes about 2 hours. Lunch will be served at the Taktshang cafeteria. After breakfast, hike to Taktshang Monastery. It takes about 15 minutes to drive to the starting point, from where the hike begins. The uphill walk to the monastery takes about 2 hours. Lunch will be served at the Taktshang cafeteria. In the afternoon, visit the ruins of Drugyel Dzong, the site of the historic war between Tibet and Bhutan in the 17th century. In the afternoon, visit the ruins of Drugyel Dzong, the site of the historic war between Tibet and Bhutan in the 17th century. Stop at Kyichu Lhakhang, built in the 7th century during the reign of the first Tibetan king. Stop at Kyichu Lhakhang, built in the 7th century during the reign of the first Tibetan king. Later in the evening, visit a farmhouse to experience the unique daily way of life here. Later in the evening, visit a farmhouse to experience the unique daily way of life here. Dinner and overnight stay at Paro.
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Day 03

Drive to Thimphu and Discover the Capital

After breakfast, drive to Thimphu, Bhutan's modern capital town, which has about 90 thousand inhabitants. Check into the hotel. After breakfast, drive to Thimphu, Bhutan's modern capital town, which has about 90 thousand inhabitants. Check into the hotel. Later, visit the Late King's Memorial Stupa, built for world peace. Later, visit the Late King's Memorial Stupa, built for world peace. Travel to Buddha Point, home to one of the largest Lord Buddha stupas ever made in Bhutan. Travel to Buddha Point, home to one of the largest Lord Buddha stupas ever made in Bhutan. Explore Takin Zoo to see the national animal of Bhutan. Explore Takin Zoo to see the national animal of Bhutan. Visit the Zulekha Nunnery, which overlooks the majestic Thimphu Valley. Visit the Zulekha Nunnery, which overlooks the majestic Thimphu Valley. Look into the National Library for insights into the history of Bhutan. Besides thousands of manuscripts and ancient texts, the library also houses modern academic books and printing blocks for prayer flags. Look into the National Library for insights into the history of Bhutan. Besides thousands of manuscripts and ancient texts, the library also houses modern academic books and printing blocks for prayer flags. After lunch, visit the National Handicraft Emporium, one of the best places to look for various products from Bhutan. Continue to the painting school, commonly known as the Arts & Crafts School or Painting School. The institute offers a six-year course in the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan, and visitors can see students learning the various skills taught there. After lunch, visit the National Handicraft Emporium, one of the best places to look for various products from Bhutan. Continue to the painting school, commonly known as the Arts & Crafts School or Painting School. The institute offers a six-year course in the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan, and visitors can see students learning the various skills taught there. Check out the Traditional Medicine Institute. Check out the Traditional Medicine Institute. Later in the evening, visit Tashichhoe Dzong, also known as "the fortress of the glorious religion." Later in the evening, visit Tashichhoe Dzong, also known as "the fortress of the glorious religion." Then, drive to enjoy dinner in a private house with local wine. Then, drive to enjoy dinner in a private house with local wine. Dinner and overnight stay at Thimphu.
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Day 04

Dochula Pass and Punakha Valley

After breakfast, proceed to Punakha across Dochu La Pass. The pass offers spectacular views over the greater eastern Himalayas, including Bhutan's highest peak. Stop for a tea break at a cafe. After breakfast, proceed to Punakha across Dochu La Pass. The pass offers spectacular views over the greater eastern Himalayas, including Bhutan's highest peak. Stop for a tea break at a cafe. After the tea break, continue your journey towards Punakha Valley. En route, make a short excursion of about an hour to the Temple of the Divine Madman, also known as the Temple of Fertility. It is fascinating to walk through villages and rice fields. After the tea break, continue your journey towards Punakha Valley. En route, make a short excursion of about an hour to the Temple of the Divine Madman, also known as the Temple of Fertility. It is fascinating to walk through villages and rice fields. Visit Punakha, the capital city of Bhutan until 1955, where the Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot, still resides during the winter season. Visit Punakha, the capital city of Bhutan until 1955, where the Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot, still resides during the winter season. Visit Punakha Dzong, built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1638, situated at the junction of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers. Visit Punakha Dzong, built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1638, situated at the junction of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers. Dinner and overnight stay at Punakha.
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Day 05

Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten and Return to Paro

After an early morning breakfast, drive north for a short excursion to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten. This chorten is dedicated to the present Crown Prince and world peace, and it features fascinating paintings and statues related to tantric teachings. The hike takes around 45 minutes both ways. After an early morning breakfast, drive north for a short excursion to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten. This chorten is dedicated to the present Crown Prince and world peace, and it features fascinating paintings and statues related to tantric teachings. The hike takes around 45 minutes both ways. Later, drive to Paro via Thimphu. Visit the post office to collect various kinds of Bhutanese stamps. Later, drive to Paro via Thimphu. Visit the post office to collect various kinds of Bhutanese stamps. Enjoy a free walk in Thimphu City, one of the best places to buy souvenirs from Bhutan. Enjoy a free walk in Thimphu City, one of the best places to buy souvenirs from Bhutan. Drive to Paro for an overnight stay. Lunch will be served in Thimphu. Check into the hotel. Drive to Paro for an overnight stay. Lunch will be served in Thimphu. Check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Paro.
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Day 06

Haa Valley Excursion via Cheli La Pass

This morning, drive to Haa Valley via Cheli La Pass. The picturesque Haa Valley is an isolated valley south of Paro and was opened to tourists in 2001. This morning, drive to Haa Valley via Cheli La Pass. The picturesque Haa Valley is an isolated valley south of Paro and was opened to tourists in 2001. Explore Haa Valley, which has many scattered monasteries and is reputed to have the oldest nunnery. The staple crops in this large fertile valley are millet, wheat, barley, and potatoes. Explore Haa Valley, which has many scattered monasteries and is reputed to have the oldest nunnery. The staple crops in this large fertile valley are millet, wheat, barley, and potatoes. Later in the evening, drive back to Paro for an overnight stay. Later in the evening, drive back to Paro for an overnight stay. Dinner and overnight stay at Paro.
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Day 07

Departure from Paro

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward destination, depending on your flight timing. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward destination, depending on your flight timing.