Bhutan Luxury Tour is a five days four nights lavish holiday package into the Kingdom of Bhutan, a landlocked country in South Asia. It is situated in the Eastern Himalayas between China in the north and India in the south. A mountainous country, Bhutan is known locally as Druk Yul or Land of the Thunder Dragon. The country has a population of over 777,486 and territory of 38,394 square kilometers. It thus ranks 133rd in terms of land area and 160th in population. Bhutan is a constitutional monarchy with a king (Druk Gyalpo) as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government. Vajrayana Buddhism is the state religion and Je Khenpo is the head of state religion.
What to expect from this tour ?
This luxurious itinerary is planned to feature as many aspects of this mysterious nation. During your visit you will be exploring the city of Paro, Thimphu, Wangdue Phodrang and Punakha. Moreover, the attractions here include Buddha Dordenma, Punakha Dzong, the Tiger’s Nest and Kyichu Temple among others.
Additionally, this brief tour combines opportunities to explore its people, nature, religious communities and historical monuments. Professional guides here will introduce you to the popular and high cultures. Your accommodations have also been selected to help you enjoy the country with included delicious full board meals. We expect this to complete your experience in Bhutan, the country of happiness.
History of Bhutan
Civilization in Bhutan has been recorded with archeological evidence indicating settlements as early as 2000 BC. Bhutan in ancient times had many different names; it was later known as Druk Yul or the Land of Thunder Dragon from the 17th century. The outside world however called it Bhutan, derived from a Sanskrit word Bhu-Uttan meaning High Land.
Religion in Bhutan
Bonism was the main religion in Bhutan before the arrival of Buddhism. It was only in the 8th century that an Indian saint Guru Padmasambhava, popularly known as Guru Rinpoche brought Buddhism to Bhutan.
Monarchy in Bhutan
Warlords battling constantly with one another ruled Bhutan until Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal from Tibet unified the county in 1616 AD. Namgyal then established a dual system of governance – the Choe Sid (Spiritual and Religious tradition). After the long period of civil strife that followed the death of Zhabdrung in 1651, power was finally consolidated with the crowning of Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck as the first hereditary monarch in 1907.
Modern Bhutan
The monarchical system continued till 2008 before the fourth King stepped down and introduced democracy in Bhutan. Today, Bhutan is a Democratic Constitutional Monarchy.
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Additional information on Bhutan 5 Days Luxury Tour:
Booking your Bhutan 5-Days Luxury Tour:
We are now offering maximum flexibility for our guests’ convenience to book their trips to Bhutan for 2025 and 2026. You may thus choose a date that best suits your schedule. Regarding your booking, please select one of the two available options. You may either pay USD 200 per person as a deposit amount to confirm your trip. Or, you may as well pay the full amount of USD 1499 per person to confirm your trip. If you want to go for the booking option, the remaining is payable via Online / Card Swipe / Cash. We also accept all convertible currencies including USD, AUD, CAD, EURO, GBP, SGD, etc. when you arrive in Kathmandu.
Booking your International Flight:
For your 5 Days Bhutan Tour, you should plan to arrive in Paro, Bhutan on Day 1 and depart on Day 5. However, international flights to and from Bhutan are available from selective airports only.
Available transit points for flying to Bhutan:
a. Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal
b. Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, India
c. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, India
d. Hong Kong International Airport
e. Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand
f. Changi Airport, Singapore
g. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka, Bangladesh
If you want us to book your international flight tickets to Bhutan from any of your preferred destinations, you may request us as well. However, you must arrive in Kathmandu a day before your departure to Bhutan if you wish to fly to Bhutan from Nepal. Or you may book them by yourselves and arrive at Paro Airport on Day 1 of your tour.
Arrival at the Paro International Airport:
One of our representatives will be waiting for you at the Paro International Airport in Bhutan. He/She will be carrying your namecard to meet and greet you with warm hospitality. You will then be transferred to a hotel in Thimpu.
Bhutan Visa:
The travelers must pre acquire their Bhutan Visa (e-Visa) before flying into the country. It will be stamped upon travelers arrival at Paro International Airport. We will process and issue the visas for all of our travelers. The travelers must however provide us with the necessary documents beforehand. It includes the following:
a. Color scanned copy of your valid passport,
b. One passport size photograph (digital),
c. International flight tickets (to and from Bhutan)
d. Travel insurance
e. At least 2 weeks for normal processing the visa application
f. At least 3-4 working days during urgency for processing visa applications
Checklist for Bhutan 5-Days Tour:
Bhutan has changing weather conditions as per your season of visit. You may want to pack some warm clothes if you are traveling during the winter. Or else summer is the best time to explore the country light and zippy. So plan to pack accordingly.
Tour starting and ending days:
The tour begins with a flight to Paro, Bhutan on Day 1. Here you will again be greeted and received by our representative. The trip then proceeds as per the itinerary planned. You will then spend your 4 Nights in Bhutan and depart on Day 5.
Accommodation in Bhutan:
In Bhutan, you’ll stay in 4 Star Category Hotels with twin / double sharing beds. You may also choose to upgrade the accommodations as per your need and comfort.
Note: Solo travelers or private single rooms will be incurred with a surcharge of USD 250.
Food during the trip:
Your trip includes full board meals with tea/coffee throughout the tour. You may thus choose from a menu offering local and international cuisines.
Baggage and weight limit:
On your international flight to Bhutan, the total baggage weight allowance is 35 kgs, combining both checked and carry-on baggage. Ensure you pack approximately 25-30 kilos in your checked bag and 5-10 kilos in your carry-on to stay within the 35-kilo limit.
Highlights of Bhutan 5-Days Tour:
1. Explore Bhutan, the country of happiness
2. Visit main cities like Paro, Thimphu & Punakha
3. Hike to Paro Taktsang, the Tiger’s Nest
4. Experience Buddhist culture & traditions
5. Enjoy the most loved Bhutanese hospitality
6. Guided tour to historical temples and monuments
7. Travel via Dochula high pass
8. Explore Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
9. Experience a complete lavish & luxurious trip
Places You’ll See :
Paro International Airport is the sole international airport of the four airports in Bhutan.
1Paro Airport
Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan, and the surrounding valley is one of Bhutan's dzongkhags, the Thimphu District.
2Thimpu
Tiger's Nest is a sacred Vajrayana Himalayan Buddhist site located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan. It is one of thirteen Tiger's Nest caves in historical Tibet in which Padmasambhava practiced and taught Vajrayana.
3Tiger’s Nest
Wangdue Phodrang is a town and capital of Wangdue Phodrang District in central Bhutan.
4Wangdue Phodrang
Travel Itinerary:
Day 1 : Arrival in Paro and Thimpu Sightseeing (Max Altitude: 2334 m / 7657 ft)
On the first day of your trip, you will be arriving in Paro via Paro International Airport. After your immigration formalities you will be received by your guide and driver. You will then be escorted on a two hours drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. On your way you will visit the Memorial Stupa built in the memory of the third King of Bhutan.
You will then be visiting Buddha Dordenma, a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the mountains of Bhutan celebrating the 60th anniversary of fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck built in 2005 and completed in 2015. It is a 52-meter-high statue built with 125000 smaller buddha statues. You will end your day with a visit to Tashichho Dzong, a Buddhist monastery and fortress on the northern edge of the city. It has traditionally been the seat of the Druk Desi (or “Deb Raja”), the head of Bhutan’s civil government, an office which has been combined with the kingship since the creation of the monarchy in 1907. A hotel in Thimpu will then be your halt for the night.
Accommodation: '4 Star' Category Hotel
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2 : Drive to Punakha (Max Altitude: 2800 m / 9185 ft)
On the second day of your trip, you will be taking a 3-4 hour drive from Thimpu to Punakha, the capital of Bhutan until 1955. On your way you will be stopping at Dochula Pass for a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and scenic views of beautiful landscapes.
During the trip you will also be visiting Chimi Lhakhang Temple of Fertility and the Punakha Dzong, a beautiful fortress built by Zhandrung in 1637. A hotel in Punakha will be your halt for the night.
Accommodation: '4 Star' Category Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 : Explore Wangdue Phodrang and drive back to Paro (Max Altitude: 2200 m / 7218 ft)
Day three of your tour begins with a short drive from Punakha to Wangdue Phodrang. It is a town and capital of Wangdue Phodrang District in central Bhutan. The town shares its name with the Wangdue Phodrang Dzong built in 1638 that dominates the district. The name is said to have been given by Ngawang Namgyal, the 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche, who was searching for the best location for a dzong to prevent incursions from the south.
The visitors will then be escorted back to Paro for a night halt.
Accommodation: '4 Star' Category Hotel
Meals Available: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 : Hike to Paro Taktsang (Max Altitude: 3120 m / 10236 ft)
Day four of your tour begins with a short drive up to the base camp of Taktsang. The visitors will then hike up to the most famous monastery in all of Bhutan, the Tiger’s Nest. It is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley. The Temple was blessed by Guru Rinpoche in the 8th Century after he meditated there for 3 years, 3 months and 3 days.
On your way back you will also be visiting the Kyichu Temple, one of the oldest (c. 7th Century) in Paro. In the evening, you will be visiting one of the farm houses in Paro to experience Bhutanese life-style with organic Bhutanese Dinner before your night halt.
Hike Distance: 12.8 km / 8 miles (5-6 hour round trip)
Accommodation: '4 Star' Category Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5 : Final Departure
On day five you will be bidded a final farewell. We will then drop you back to the Paro International Airport two hours before your final departure.
Optional: You might also book any other new trips with us.
Meals: Breakfast
F.A.Q
How can I get my Bhutan visa and travel permits?
You need not worry about getting your Bhutan visa nor any of your travel permits. We will arrange all your travel permits as well as Bhutan visa for you before your arrival. A copy of your visa and necessary travel permits will be emailed to you before your arrival in Bhutan.
Note: We will however require a colored scanned copy of your passport, one passport size photograph (a digital image may suffice) and a copy of your international flight tickets to Paro International airport in Bhutan.
Where are the available transits for arriving at Paro International Airport in Bhutan?
The available transit points to arrive in Bhutan include Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, Hong Kong International Airport and Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok.
Will I be ‘Received’ upon my arrival at the Airport?
Yes, you will be received by our Airport Representative with your ‘Name Sign’ on a placard upon your arrival at Paro International Airport in Paro, Bhutan.
Are there any other hidden costs?
No, there are no hidden costs in this travel package. All the costs are included in your pay for this package. However a single traveler surcharge of USD 250 may be applicable for a solo traveler.
Note: Any personal expenses and additional beverages will be incurred upon the traveler.
What's Included
4 Star Accommodation
Airport Transfers
Bhutan Visa
Bottled Drinking Water
First Aid
Full Board Meals
Monuments Entrance Fee
Private Vehicle
Sightseeing Tour
Specially Abled Friendly
Tour Guide
Travel Permits
What's Excluded
Beverages
Gratitude for Guide / Driver
International Flight Tickets
Personal Expenses
Activities
City Tours
Hiking
Sightseeing
Location Map
Why Book With Us?
Book your Trek / Trip /Tour with us for a secure, safe and joyful holiday experience.
Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys.
