Arrive Paro, Druk Air flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. Whether flying along the Himalayan range over the foothills, each flight is a mesmerizing feat and offers exciting descent into the Kingdom. On arrival at the airport you will be accorded a very warm reception by our representative of the company. Then drive to Thimpu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. In Thimpu visit Trashichhodzong/ Thimpu Dzong. The seat of the government. Overnight in Hotel. Dinner at Local Restaurant or in the Hotel.
DAY 02: THIMPHU – PUNAKHA (B/L/D)
Morning sightseeing of Thimpu valley includes visit to National Memorial Chorten, Buddha Point, Takin mini Zoo, Post office for stamp. Then drive to Punakha. On the way, stop at Do Chula Pass (Alt. 3050m.) for tea/coffee and enjoy our first view of the eastern Himalayan Mountains. Visit Punakha Dzong, which lies between two rivers known as Phochu and Mochu, Symbolizing the masculine and the feminine co-existence their currents are of different colors and they unite at this spot. Visit Chimi Lhakhang in Lobesa, a temple dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenley, who as the famous saint of the Bhutanese people is known affectionately as “Divine Mad Monk” overnight in Hotel
DAY 03: PUNAKHA – PARO (B/L/D)
After breakfast drive back to Paro for another 3 hours. Lunch in Paro. Continue with tour of Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong). The Paro Dzong is probably Bhutan's best known and most iconic Dzong. The Rinpung Dzong's names translate to the “Fortress on a heap of Jewels ". The fortress was constructed in 1644 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal on the foundations of an ancient monastery. Check in at your Hotel. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
DAY 04: PARO (B/L/D)
You will have an early breakfast and walk about 2 hours to Taktshang Monastery perched giddily on a rocky ledge, with a waterfall cascading as if from the blue. Taktshang means ‘Tiger’s Nest’. Guru Padmasambhava, known as the Second Buddha, alighted from flying tigress and meditated at this shrine in the second half of the 8th century. As a result, it is the dream destination for Buddhist pilgrims from the world over. If desired, pony ridings would be arranged. Visit to Kyichu temple which dates back to the 7th century. Kyichu temple is one of the last three surviving temples. In the 7th century 108 such temples were built by a Tibetan King. To date only three have survived, two in Bhutan and one in Tibet, known as the Jokhang.
Visit a Bhutanese farm house to see how a Bhutanese farmer lives. At the hotel typical Bhutanese cultural show will be shown. Overnight in Hotel
DAY 05: DEPARTURE PARO (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free until departure transfer to the airport for flight back Kuala Lumpur.
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4 nights’ accommodation at Bhutan
Return transfers based on PRIVATE basis
Return airfare for Bangkok – Bhutan – Bangkok subject to change
Sightseeing, meal and entrance fee as indicated at itinerary
English speaking guide services
Bhutan visa fee and tourism development tax
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Return international air ticket (KUL-BKK-KUL)
Tipping RM 150 /pax
Travel Insurance
Extra cost of hiring a Pony for Takshang visit USD 25 /person (Pay direct)
Others not mentioned
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Booking period valid until 30th December 2022
Minimum 2 adults to go
Low Season: Jan, Feb, Jun, July, Aug & Dec
High Season: Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct & Nov
Bhutan Visa:
Visa is require for travelling to Bhutan. In order to process the visa (Bhutan), we require a clear readable scanned color copy if passport (page containing passport No. and face picture (JPEG or PDF Format) at least 30 days prior to date of entry into Bhutan along with full tour payment
Remaining validity of passport should be at least 6 months from the date of entry into Bhutan (excluding the travelling month). Tourism Council of Bhutan issues visa clearance letter closer to travelling date which we email you or your local travel agent.
Travelers are required to produce aforesaid visa clearance copy at the time of check-in for Druk Air / Bhutan Airlines flight while those entering Bhutan by surface via Phuntsholing or Samdrup Jonkhar, they are required to produce this Visa Clearance letter at the Immigration counter.
Actual visa is stamped on passport on arrival in Bhutan at the immigration counter.
