3-day visit to Tiger's Nest, Drukgyel Dzong & Kyichu Lhakhang monasteries
Highlights
Paro, Kathmandu
nature, religious, sightseeing
Private Tour
3 Days
Easy
English
Description
Fly from Kathmandu to Paro and visit the Tiger's Nest Monastery, also known as Taktshang Gomba, which is one of the most iconic monasteries in this country. Also, explore the ruins of the historically important, Drukgyel Dzong and visit Kyichu Lhakhang, the spiritual heart of the Kingdom of Bhutan.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Fly from Kathmandu to Paro
- Board a Druk Air flight to Paro. It is one of the most spectacular mountain flights. Whether flying along the Himalayan range from Kathmandu or over the foothills, each flight is a mesmerizing feat and offers an exciting descent into the Kingdom.
On arrival at the airport, you will be received by the representative and then transferred to the hotel.
In the evening, stroll around the Paro Market. Have dinner & stay the night at the hotel.
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Day 2: Full day Sightseeing in Paro (Tiger Nest Monastery)
- After breakfast, drive north of Paro valley to the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. From this fort, Bhutanese repelled several invasions by Tibetan armies.
- Visit the nearby traditional Bhutanese Farm House, which offers good insight into the lifestyle of local people.
- Then, take an excursion to the Taktsang Monastery, one of the most famous Bhutanese monasteries. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery; hence, it is called the “Tiger’s Nest”. The excursion to the monastery takes about 5 hours for a round trip.
- On your way back to Paro, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom.
- Enjoy a farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant with a cultural performance.
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Day 3: Fly back to Kathmandu
After breakfast in Paro, you will board a flight back to Kathmandu.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Persons | |
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1 to 4 | /person |
This is a private tour |