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Paro is a town situated in the south west of Bhutan. This is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered through the area with the population of 4500. The valley Paro is wide and grassy and is is recognized a one of the most beautiful in all Bhutan.
Drukgyal Dzong is a fortress and Buddhist monastery was built in the 16th century to commemorate a victory over the invading Tibetan forces. Drukgyal Dzong monastery is situated at 15 kms far from the upper part of the Paro Valley.
National Museum of Bhutan is a cultural museum situated above the Rinpung Dzong of Paro in western Bhutan. Due to, its rich holdings of various creative traditions and disciplines, represent a remarkable blends of the past with the present and is a major attraction for local and foreign visitors.
Facts of the Trek:
Activities: Tour & Trek
Start/End: Kathmandu
Destination: Western Bhutan Tour
Trip Duration: 11 Days
Group Size: Min. 4 to Max.16 + Above
Best Season: May-June: September-October
Grade: Moderate |
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7 days Western Bhutan Tour |
| Day 01 |
Arrive in Kathmandu transfer hotel |
| Day 02 |
Sightseeing in Kathmandu to heritage areas |
| Day 03 |
From Kathmandu arrive to Paro airport and transfer to hotel |
| Day 04 |
Morning drive to Drukgyal Dzong 18kms away from the hotel. On the way, back visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse and sightseeing trip to Paro Bazaar. After lunch, drive to Ta Dzong with houses the National museum followed by a short walk to Paro Rimpung Dzong. |
| Day 05 |
A short drive to Satsam Chortan from their 2-hour trek to Taktsang Tea house for light refreshments. The will be followed by another 1 hour walk to Taktsang Monastery. Lunch at the teahouse followed by a short walk to Satsam chorten and 2 hour drive to Thimphu |
| Day 06 |
Sightseeing of king'smemorial chorten, national library, handicrafts emporium and Tashichho Dzong. |
| Day 07 |
In the morning 3hrs drive to Punakha across the Dochula Pass 3115m. On the way light refreshments will be served at Dochula cafe. Lunch at Khurn to Khurn camp. |
| Day 08 |
In the morning visiting to typical farmhouse where traditional buttered tea "Zaw" (puffed rice) will be served. Visit Wangdi fodrang Dzong and return to Khurn camp. |
| Day 09 |
Drive to Dochula for lunch after lunch drive to paro in the evening visit to Paro bazaar. |
| Day 10 |
Early morning from Paro airport to flight Kathmandu |
| Day 11 |
Departure to your destination. |
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Price: Email us for quotation |
Cost includes
- Twin sharing room in the best available accommodation hotel
- Overland transportation with in Bhutan (Japanese vehicles),
- Sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide,
- Necessary airport/ hotel/ airport transfers, cultural shows. In trek,
- Accommodation in the best available tents (moss), with all meals,
- Air pillows sheets hot water bottles,
- Dinging tent, Kitchen tent, toilet tent
- Backed to by our skilful and experience crew
Cost Excludes
- Kathmandu to Paro to Kathmandu US$ 350.00(air fare)
- International airport taxes,
- Bhutanese visa fee (US$ 20.00 payable at airport upon arrival),
- Nepal re-entry visa fee
- Drinks at hotels/lodges and expense.
- Personal nature such as laundry
- Trip insurance, etc.
- Visa fee
- Airport tax and airfare
- Beverage and laundry
- Medicine and rescue flight
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