BHUTAN 7 Days Adventure Tour
Overview
Join Bucket List Group to explore the best of Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs), and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys. In the High Himalayas, peaks such as 7,326m Jomolhari are popular trekking destinations. Paro Taktsang monastery (also known as Tiger’s Nest) clings to cliffs above the forested Paro Valley.
Highlights
Visited Places:
• Kathmandu
• Paro
• Thimphu
• Buddha Point
• Punakha
• Chime Lhakhang
• Hongtsho
• Taktsang
• Tiger’s Nest Monastery
• Kichu Lhakhang
• Pashupatinath Temple
• Boudhanath
• Swayambhunath
Travel Experience:
• Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
• Hiking / Walking
• Visits to Buddhist monasteries, temples, and pagodas
• Local festivals and performances
• Interaction with the Tibetan community
• Long picturesque drives
• Entertaining Tharu Dance performances
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6 Reasons To Book This Trip
1. Affordable Adventure – Traveling with a like-minded group is not only fun but also it’s cost-effective instead of traveling solo.
2. Forget About The Planning – We take care of permits, transportation, and logistics, so all you have to do is show up.
3. Shared Photos – At the end of every trip we will have a google photo album where we share our wonderful tour pictures. We can also share to this website and multiply the memories!
4. Make New Friends – On every trip you will meet new people, it’s a good opportunity to make friends for your life while enjoying the group event.
5. Group Leader – Event organizer will be there every step of the way, making sure that the trip goes as smoothly as possible.
6. Unforgettable Memories – All events are designed keeping in mind to have an unforgettable memory of your lifetime.
Notes
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Nepal - Bhutan
Flights
- Arrival: Day01 before 6pm
- Return: Day07 anytime after 9am
Airport: Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) – Kathmandu
Meeting Point
- The group meets at the arrival airport or at the hotel on Day01.
- More details will be provided via group chat on WhatsApp
Availability
- Seat available till the booking is open!
- Balance due 2 months before the tour departure date!
* Minimum number of members requires for all group tour. Please confirm with the organizer before any flight booking!
Itinerary
Kathmandu
Description:
Arrive Kathmandu before six in the evening. The tour representative will greet you warmly at the airport and lead you to the hotel. There are no activities planned for the day, so take your time to settle down with everyone else in the group. Interact with the locals and explore the surroundings on your own. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and the largest metropolitan region in the Himalayan area. Relish the cold weather and drink the refreshing glacier-fed water, which is the purest in the world. Spend the night at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Activities Included:
- Airport transfer
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Kathmandu
Paro – Thimphu
Description:
Board the plane at the wee hours of the morning to travel to Paro in Bhutan. The valley town, Paro, at the west of Thimphu, is renowned for the numerous sacred sites. Clear the immigration and customs formalities upon arrival at Paro, and then proceed to meet with the tour rep and driver outside the airport. Visit the famous Buddha Point, atop the hill in Thimphu. Marvel at the 125000 miniature Buddha statues which constitute the gigantic figure of Lord Buddha. Visit Tashichho Dzong and the Traditional School of arts and crafts too. Free time to explore the magnificent city on your own in the evening.
Activities Included:
- Flight to Paro
- Guided sightseeing in Thimphu
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Thimphu
Thimphu – Punakha
Description:
The third day of the tour is marked with the arrival at Punakha, a charming Himalayan town in Bhutan. Pay a visit to the fortress of the seventeenth century, Punakha Dzong, at the juncture of the Mo Chhu and Pho rivers. Hosted the popular masked dance and music festival of Punakha Tshechu at the fortress. Visit the other temples in the vicinity that include Chimi Lhakhang and Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, which offer scenic mountain views. Soak in the spiritual ambiance at the Chimi Lhakhang Monastery and spend the night at the hotel.
Activities Included:
- Guided sightseeing in Punakha
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Punakha
Punakha – Paro
Description:
Drive back to the idyllic city of Paro from Punakha and then freshen up before taking a stroll around the quaint and charming Hongsho village, the abode of the Tibetan refugees. Take in the air of spirituality of the beautiful Tibetan community. Interact with the refugees and express sympathy for the people who have lost their homeland to despotic rulers. Learn more about the cultural, ethnic, and linguistic roots of the community and spend a day in peace at the remote Buddhist kingdom. Continue on the drive to Paro after a brief stroll at the lovely hamlet. Dine on delicious Bhutanese cuisine, and prepare for the next day.
Activities Included:
- Guided sightseeing in Paro
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Paro
Paro
Description:
Begin the day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and then set out for a tour of the holy site of Taktsang, the Buddhist temple complex at the cliff of the upper part of Paro Valley. Quench your thirst for adventure and excitement with an adrenaline-pumping hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. The hike to the Tiger’s Nest at the height of 1,948 ft above sea level takes about four hours, and the reward atop the summit is one of the most soothing and spectacular views ever. A trip to Bhutan is never complete without hiking along the Tiger’s Nest trail. Visit Kichu Lhakhang and the National Museum too if time permits.
Activities Included:
- Tiger’s Nest hike
- Guided sightseeing in Paro
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Paro
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Description:
Drive to the airport in the early hours of the morning and catch the flight to Kathmandu. A guided sightseeing tour begins upon arrival at Kathmandu. The first stop is at Pashupatinath Temple. The famous Hindu Temple at the Bagmati River Bank is the seat of the national deity of Nepal, Lord Pashupatinath. Admire the architectural intricacy of the temple and then proceed to Bauddhanath, followed by Swyambhunath, and Patan. Check out the enormous mandala of the stupa, Bauddhanath, and take a look at the variety of trees at Swayambhunath.
Activities Included:
- Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Description:
It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers and the guide as the tour ends today with breakfast at the hotel. Hoping that you have captured the best moments on camera and packed in a host of travel memories to carry back home with you.
Activities Included:
- Airport Transfer
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Combine this tour with Nepal Adventure
Inclusions
Price Includes
- Flight to Paro and Back from Kathmandu
- Visa Fees
- Govt.fee $250 per Day for Foreign Nationals
- Private transportation.
- All necessary travel permits
- English speaking local guide.
- Accommodation on twin room basis.
- Sightseeing and monastery entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Meal plan: Full Board Basis
- All transport by privet car and driver
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Price Excludes
- International Flights
- Meals (other then mentioned above)
- Personal Expenses
- Tips and gratuities (allow $50)
- Transfers other then mentioned in the Itinerary (available at extra cost)
- Travel insurance / Visa
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