Assemble at Changi Airport for your flight to Paro. Upon arrival, be met and enjoy a local welcome from Bhutanese representatives with Khada.
Your journey begins with a visit to Kyichu temple with a rich history dated back to the 7th century. Kyichu temple is one of the last three surviving temples that was built by a Tibetan King. Of the 108 such temples being build, only three left with two in Bhutan and one in Tibet. Move on to the Jokhang and Rinpung Dzong that houses the district Monastic Body and government administrative offices of Paro District. Arrival in Thimphu this evening and check in to your hotel after dinner. If you’re feeling a little more zen and active, take a stroll to explore the surrounding little café and drinking joints.
Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing
Dive into a full day of essential sightseeing that lies ahead. See a 167 feet high siting Buddha situated on top of a hill overlooking the city of Thimpu at Kuensel Phodrang, Buddha point. Next, explore the National Memorial Chorten, an impressive monument with its golden spires shining in the sun and its bells tinkling in the wind. Here, you will get to witness an endless procession of elderly people circling around it, meant to ward off negative energy. An opportunity to spot the Takin, National Animal of Bhutan at Motithang Takin Preserve (Mini Zoo), is a wildlife reserve area for Takin. Get into the world of Bhutanese art at National Institute for Zorig Chusum. This institute is commonly known as ‘the painting school’ that operates four to six-year courses on Bhutan’s 13 traditional arts. Here, see art and craft students at work on thangkas painting, woodcarving, exquisite embroidery or clay statue-making (clay), you can also get to bag home a few as souvenirs. Catch a glimpse of the traditional Bhutanese life at Folk Heritage Museum. The artifacts store inside the house remind the visitors about how the rural Bhutanese live today. After lunch, learn and observe the entire process of producing handmade paper using ancient traditional methods that have been practiced for generations at Traditional Handmade Paper Factory. The paper products are made from a mulberry plant bark called Daphne. Enjoy some fun moment with creating personalized postage stamps with your own photo for souvenir or sent home on a postcard at own express at a Post Office. Next, try out archery, the Bhutanese National Sport at Changlimithang Stadium & Archery Ground. Thereafter, visit Changangkha Lhakhang; built in the 12th century, it is the oldest temple in Thimphu. Wrap up the day with some shopping spree at the Bhutan Handicraft Emporium, Authentic Bhutanese Crafts Street and Norzin Lam, with wide range of authentic Bhutan-made art and craft items.
Day 3: Thimphu - Trongsa - Phobjikha Valley
Traverse over the Black Mountains and Pele La pass (3300 m or 10825 ft.). Take a morning scenic 7hrs drive Trongsa in central Bhutan. Marvel at Trongsa Dzong founded in 1543, a masterpiece of architecture containing a maze of courtyards, passageways, corridors and additional 23 temples. End the day at your unique Bhutanese lodge for a night stay, giving you a moment of true serenity and tranquility like no others.
Day 4: Trongsa - Phobjikha Valley - Gangtey - Wangdue
Today, head into the country side towards Gangtey Gonpa, the largest Nyingma monastery in Bhutan. Then, make your way towards the Phobjikha Valley, a wide glacial valley with a central stream that meanders through thickets of dwarf bamboo. The forest beyond the farms is mostly coniferous, and the general vegetation is composed of blue pine, birch, maple and several species of rhododendron. Home to the migratory black-necked crane, the valley is one of the most beautiful spots in Bhutan. Spot these rare, gorgeous cranes during the months of late October to February as they leave the Tibetan Plateau and pass the Himalayan peaks to reach their winter grounds. Make a stop at the Black-Necked Crane Visitor Centre to learn more about the cranes.
Day 5: Wangdue - Punakha - Paro
Start the day with an early morning drive to Punakha the old capital of Bhutan. Camera ready as we proceed on to Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, the most famous name in Bhutanese history and nestled at the confluence of the Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu rivers. Enjoy endless picture-perfect you with iconic and instagrammable site as backdrop. En-route, stop by Chimi Lhakhang, the auspicious fertility monastery built in 1949. Walk through paddy and mustard fields of the temples, which is located on top of a small hill.
After Lunch, cross Dochula Pass and proceed to Druk Wangyal Chortens, where the construction of 108 chortens was commissioned by the eldest Queen Mother. Catch a glimpse of Punakha Valley as we arrive in Paro in the evening for your overnight stay.
Day 6: Paro Tiger Nest Monastery
No trip to Bhutan is complete without a hiking session. Take a soul inspiring morning hike to Taktshang Monastery. Renowned as Tiger’s Nest with saying of Guru Padmasambhava, known as the Second Buddha, alighted from flying tigress and meditated at this shrine in the second half of the 8th century. The monastery that perched giddily on a rocky ledge with a waterfall cascading is the dream destination for Buddhist pilgrims from the world over. One can also take a different experience with partial hike with pony ride at own expenses. Thereafter, visit ruins Drukgyel Dzong, a victory fortress of the 17th century. Enjoy up close and mingle locally at a Local Farm House to learn the lifestyle of a Bhutanese farmers and get a chance to taste the local rice wine “ara”. Here, enjoy hands on to experience and learn the making of the famous Local Dish (Ema datshi) Local Cheese with Chill’s. End the day at a Local Market of Paro Town for Last minute shopping.
Day 7: Return To Singapore
Bid farewell to Bhutan with memories will last a lifetime. After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight home
When visiting the Land of the Thunder Dragon, attending a festival is the best way to know how rich the culture of Bhutan is. In fact, your visit can never be called complete if you can’t witness at least one of these celebrations.
When visiting the Land of the Thunder Dragon, attending a festival is the best way to know how rich the culture of Bhutan is. In fact, your visit can never be called complete if you can’t witness at least one of these celebrations.
Return Air Ticket to Paro, Bhutan from selected place of departure
Accommodation in Bhutan based on twin sharing at the 3* or 4* hotels mentioned above or similar as per the itinerary
Daily buffet breakfast served at all places in the hotels
Other meals (lunch & dinner) will be served at the hotel / local restaurants
Entrance fees at all monuments (one time only) as per the itinerary
Bhutan Visa & Tourism Development Fee
Services of an accompanying English / Chinese speaking local guide shall be provided during sightseeing & excursion tours as per the itinerary all the way
Special welcome at the airport on arrival with Khadar (white scarf)
Unlimited of Mineral water will be provided everyday during sightseeing tour
All transfers, excursions and sightseeing tours will be Toyota Cars
Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes, and porter age at all hotels & airports
All currently applicable taxes, including Bhutan Government service tax
What's Not Included
Tipping for Guide & Driver
Return Air Ticket from your own country
Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax, any insurance etc
Any meals other than the mentioned
Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions
Our Cost is not valid for any period other than mentioned above
Alcohol beverages, Expenses of personal nature, Pony ride to Taktshang (Tiger Nest), Evacuation in case of Emergency, Medical and Personal Insurance
Terms & Conditions
Hotel Check-In / Check-out time 1200 hrs (Noon)
Prices are subject to change with if any increase in the land cost & taxes
The sequence of itinerary, meals and hotel arrangement are subject to the final confirmation
Rates include only those items specified in your itinerary
Please note, the names of hotels mentioned above only indicate that our rates have been based on usage of these hotels. It is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey the confirmations to you on receipt of your acceptance.
However in the event of any of the above mentioned hotels not becoming available at the time of initiating the reservations, we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you
In case on any currency fluctuations or amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly
We strongly recommend you to purchase travel insurance before departure
Triple room sharing will base on extra roll in bed basis
Flights, itinerary, hotel and meals stated in the itinerary above are subject to change according to your travel date.
When visiting the Land of the Thunder Dragon, attending a festival is the best way to know how rich the culture of Bhutan is. In fact, your visit can never be called complete if you can’t witness at least one of these celebrations.
When visiting the Land of the Thunder Dragon, attending a festival is the best way to know how rich the culture of Bhutan is. In fact, your visit can never be called complete if you can’t witness at least one of these celebrations.