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5-Day Sang Choekhor to Taktsang Monastery Hiking Tour

Tour Highlights:
    • Take a Sang Choekhor to Taktsang Monastery hike along charming mountain path
    • Camp and admire sunset in the Bumdrak Monastery
    • Sightseeing to the highlights in Thimphu and Punakha cities

Day1  Paro Arrival and Transfer to Thimphu

Fly to Pro International Airport and spend 1 hour transferring to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan with your tour guide. Visit Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten, Takin Preserve, Tashichhoe Dzong and a local craft bazaar after checking in your hotel.

Meals:  Lunch   Dinner

Accommodation:Hotel in Thimphu

Day2  Thimphu to Punakha Round Tour

Spend 2.5 hours driving from Thimphu to Punakha through the Dochula Pass, admiring the 108 chortens and Himalaya Mountain ranges on your way. Visit Druk Wangyal Lhakhang, where there are beautiful murals depicting historical events of Bhutan before arriving in Punakha.

Learn more about Bhutan’s history, arts and religions in Chimi Lhakhang and Punakha Dzong.

Drive back to Thimphu to stay overnight after the end of today’s sightseeing.

Meals:Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner

Accommodation:Hotel in Thimphu

Day3  First Hiking Day - Sang Choekhor to Bumdrak Monastery

Today, you will start trekking from Sang Choekhor Village, whose altitude is 2900 meters. After visiting the small Lhakhang in the village, you will hike upwards along the mountain path. The sceneries of ancient forests and views of Himalaya ranges will make your hike colorful and interesting. Finally, you will reach the 3900-meter-high Bumdrak Monastery, a perfect place for camping and admiring sunset.

Meals:Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner

Accommodation:Camping near the Bumdrak Monastery

Day4  Second Hiking Day – Bumdrak Monastery to Taktsang Monastery

Unlike yesterday’s ascending, today’s route is downwards. After 2 hours’ hiking, you will reach the Sangtopelri Garden, which means paradise on earth in Bhutanese language. The Taktsang Monastery, your final destination for this hike, is visible from the Sangtopelri Garden. However, you still need around 1 more hour to reach the monastery, who is nicknamed “Tiger Nest”. You will be transferred to Paro after finish today’s hike.

Meals:Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner

Accommodation:Hotel in Paro

Day5  Paro Departure

Thanks for hiking with us! Your tour guide will escort you to the airport to catch your flight to your next destination. There are still other hiking routes in Bhutan. You are welcome to come back for more hike next time.

Meals:Breakfast     

Accommodation:

DEPARTURE DATE& PRICE

Price Includes

    • All Meals [Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner]
    • Accommodation in 3 star hotel under twin/dbl bed sharing basis
    • All transportation within the country including airport transfers
    • Daily USD 65 per person/night Gov. Royalty
    • Entrance fees for Museums and Monuments
    • USD 40 per person Visa Fee
    • English speaking Local guide
    • Sightseeing

Price Excludes

    • Single room supplement charges USD 30 per room/night
    • Payments for service provided on a personal basis and Insurance Premiums
    • Cost for any services not mentioned in the "PRICE INCLUDES"

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