Kathmandu: 3-Day Bhutan Experience
ID: GYG346396-618711
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Country: Nepal
Country: Nepal
Duration: 05:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a 2-night package from Kathmandu to discover the Kingdom of Bhutan. Enjoy an amazing Himalayan flight, before exploring the highlights of Bhutan over the duration of 3 days.
Day 1: Kathamandu to Paro
Begin by transferring to the airport, from where you fly to Paro. A spectacular descent through mountainous valleys brings you into the Kingdom of Bhutan. Once having landed in Paro, be received by your Bhutanese guide. Following customs and visa control you are transferred to your hotel, following which a short picturesque drive of about 2 hours brings you to the capital of Bhutan, Thimpu.
After lunch at a local restaurant, begin your sightseeing by visiting the textile museum, a traditional paper-making factory, and the post office. Alternatively, you can do some less-formal sightseeing and walk around the town with your guide. That evening, head back to your hotel where you spend the night.
Day 2: Thimpu, Taktsang, Paro
Begin with a drive to Satsam Chorten, before hiking to the Takstang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery. This monastery is built around a cave in which Guru Rimpoche (also known as Guru Padmasambhava) meditated. 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.
The monastery has been rebuilt after a disastrous fire destroyed it in April 1998, and it can only be viewed from afar as it is not open to the public. Following lunch, visit Kyichu Lhakhang - one of the oldest temple in Bhutan. That evening, overnight once more at your hotel.
Day 3: Paro to Kathmandu
Following breakfast, your Bhutanese agent escorts you to the airport, before bidding you farewell for your flight.
Day 1: Kathamandu to Paro
Begin by transferring to the airport, from where you fly to Paro. A spectacular descent through mountainous valleys brings you into the Kingdom of Bhutan. Once having landed in Paro, be received by your Bhutanese guide. Following customs and visa control you are transferred to your hotel, following which a short picturesque drive of about 2 hours brings you to the capital of Bhutan, Thimpu.
After lunch at a local restaurant, begin your sightseeing by visiting the textile museum, a traditional paper-making factory, and the post office. Alternatively, you can do some less-formal sightseeing and walk around the town with your guide. That evening, head back to your hotel where you spend the night.
Day 2: Thimpu, Taktsang, Paro
Begin with a drive to Satsam Chorten, before hiking to the Takstang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery. This monastery is built around a cave in which Guru Rimpoche (also known as Guru Padmasambhava) meditated. 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.
The monastery has been rebuilt after a disastrous fire destroyed it in April 1998, and it can only be viewed from afar as it is not open to the public. Following lunch, visit Kyichu Lhakhang - one of the oldest temple in Bhutan. That evening, overnight once more at your hotel.
Day 3: Paro to Kathmandu
Following breakfast, your Bhutanese agent escorts you to the airport, before bidding you farewell for your flight.
Highlights
- Walk around Tashicho Dzong, a beautiful fortress and monastery
- Encounter Ta Dzong, which was once a watchtower built to defend Rinpung Dzong during the inter-valley wars of the 17th century
- View the Fortress of the Glorious Religion
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Alpine Club of Himalaya, Chaksibari Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.