Best of Bhutan Tour

Flight from Kathmandu to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. Whether flying along with the Himalayan range from Kathmandu or over the foothills, each flight is a mesmerizing feat and offers exciting descent into the Kingdom. Upon arrival at the airport, received by Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative and then transfer to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. Overnight stay at Hotel. ...more ...less

After breakfast, we start our Thimphu sightseeing tour with visit Tashichho Dzong, a beautiful medieval fortress. Explore government offices as well as the king's throne room. Explore the National Library of Bhutan next. Visit a huge collection of manuscripts in the library. It is followed by a explore to the National Institute for Zorig Chusum (Bhutan's national arts and crafts school) as well as the National Handicraft Emporium. After that, we head to the Memorial Chorten in the capital city that was built in the memory of Bhutan's third king who is popularly regarded as Father of modern Bhutan. we Stay overnight in Thimphu.

Today after having breakfast, we drive to Wangduephodrang (70km/2 Hours) through the Dochu La Pass (3,100m); if the weather permits, we can have astounding views of the Himalayas.

In Wangdue, take a diversion towards Mehsina Village and explore Chime Lhakhang - the 15th century Temple of Fertility. Post lunch, drive to Punakha, the once the capital of Bhutan to visit Punakha Dzong, one of the scenic dzongs in the country. overnight stay at Punakha/Wangdue.

After having breakfast, we take a drive to Paro, which is one of the gorgeous destinations in this country; enjoy the thrills and charm of every turn on the way. Reaching in Paro, visit the local markets that are swarmed by locals, as well as tourists and, are popular for their silk, cotton, incense sticks, silver filigree jewelry, gho, kira, and Buddhist prayer flag shops. With the completion of the tour, and return back to the hotel for overnight stay.

After having breakfast, we take a drive of around 12km in the north-direction and hike up to the Tango monastery. You can take your time to visit the monastery that is also a prominent Buddhist learning center in Bhutan and is the residence of the Desi Tenzin Rabgye, the reincarnated form of the monk who built Tango. This monastery explore will be followed by a visit to Ta Dzong, a museum that is one of its own kind in entire South Asia and Rinpung Dzong.

Post lunch, make it to the Nya-Mey Zam; locally known as the ‘Bridge with no Fish’, that connects Paro and dzong. Overnight stay at Paro.

After an early morning departure from the hotel, at around 6.00 a.m., we will head to the airport for our return flight to Nepal. We should arrive back in Kathmandu before 1 pm where Sherpa Trekking & Expedition staff will take you back to your hotel.