Western Bhutan Tour

A compact introduction to Bhutan for travelers with limited time.

  • Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
  • Destinations: Paro, Thimphu

Overview

Ideal for shorter visits, this tour focuses on Paro and Thimphu, covering the essential dzongs, museums and Tiger’s Nest hike without the additional travel time to central Bhutan.

Tour Highlights

  • Tiger’s Nest Monastery hike
  • Tashichho Dzong
  • National Museum of Bhutan
  • Thimphu weekend market

Detailed Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Paro

    Arrival, short orientation walk around Paro town.

  2. Day 2

    Paro sightseeing

    Visit Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum.

  3. Day 3

    Hike to Tiger’s Nest

    Half-day hike to Taktsang Monastery, afternoon at leisure.

  4. Day 4

    Drive to Thimphu, sightseeing

    Transfer to Thimphu and visit key sites in the capital.

  5. Day 5

    Departure

    Transfer back to Paro for departure.

What's Included

  • Accommodation on twin-sharing basis
  • All meals during the tour
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Private transportation within Bhutan
  • Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) coordination

What's Not Included

  • International airfare
  • Bhutan visa processing fee
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses

Important Information

  • This is Bhutan’s most time-efficient itinerary and pairs well with a stopover en route to other destinations.