Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
This short yet enriching 3-day Bhutan tour offers a perfect introduction to the Kingdom of Happiness, combining cultural discovery, scenic landscapes, and the iconic Tiger’s Nest hike. Your journey begins with a spectacular flight into Paro, where panoramic views of the Himalayas including Everest on clear days make the descent unforgettable. Upon arrival, your Bhutanese guide will greet you and take you to visit historic sites such as Rinpung Dzong and Kichu Lhakhang, two of the most important cultural landmarks of Paro.
The highlight of the tour is the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) hike Bhutan’s most famous pilgrimage point, dramatically perched on a cliff at 9,678 feet. The 2-hour walk to the viewpoint is rewarding with breathtaking views and deep spiritual significance. After exploring the monastery surroundings and witnessing Bhutan’s national sport, archery, you will continue to Thimphu for an overnight stay.
Your journey concludes with a departure from Paro Airport, ending a memorable Bhutan experience filled with culture, nature, and warm Bhutanese hospitality. The package includes transportation, accommodations, meals (full board), local guide, and all necessary permits, while personal expenses and insurance are excluded.
Fly onboard Druk Air to Paro, Bhutan. On a clear day the panoramic views of the Himalaya are sensational, including Everest (if you are flying from Delhi and Kathmandu), but particularly exciting is the approach through the Bhutanese foothills and the landing, including a few steep turns to land at the tiny airstrip of Paro. In Paro you will be received by your Bhutanese guide and transferred to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time you will visit Rinpung Dzong and Kichu Lhakhang. Overnight at HOTEL, Paro.
In the morning hike to Taktsang Monastery. Taktsang meaning \"Tiger\'s Nest”, is built around a cave in which Guru Rimpoche (also known as Guru Padmasambhava) meditated. The eighth century monastery is perched on a rock overlooking a sheer drop and clings seemingly impossible to a cliff of rock at 9678 feet above the valley floor.
For the local people it is a place of pilgrimage, but for a tourist, a hike up to the viewpoint opposite the monastery is exhausting, thrilling and mystical. It takes almost 2 hours to walk up at an average pace. The legend has it that Guru Rimpoche is said to have flown to the site of the monastery on the back of a tigress from Tibet and meditated in the cave there for three months. Although the main building of the temple was destroyed by fire on April 1998, the hike up to the viewpoint is worthwhile and fulfilling. And Visit Archery Sport O/N at Hotel
Departure Transfer to Paro Airport and fly to onward destination.
The best time to visit Bhutan is during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) when the weather is clear, pleasant, and ideal for sightseeing and trekking.
Yes, all foreign tourists (except Indian, Bangladeshi, and Maldivian nationals) require a visa. Your tour operator will arrange all necessary permits and visa approval before your arrival.
Most tourists in good health can attempt the hike. However, it may be difficult for those with heart problems, respiratory issues, or knee problems due to steep climbs and altitude.
Yes, this tour is on a full board basis, meaning breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included every day.
Yes, Bhutan is considered very safe for tourists. It has low crime rates, and travelers are generally welcomed warmly by locals.
