Top Paro Historical Tours

If you're short on time but want to get the most out of your trip to Bhutan, book this guided 3-night excursion from Paro. It's packed with visits to medieval fortresses, museums, and marketplaces as well as Buddhist monasteries in Bhutan's western valleys and temples in the Himalayas. Hike to the clifftop Taktsang Monastery and upgrade to include options like a cooking class or mediation session guided by a local monk.

With this tour, you'll be covering Bhutan's 3 most popular cities within just 1 week: Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. Knowing that the country is a unique once-in-a-lifetime destination for most, our tours are available not just for families, couples, but even solo travellers too. All signups are matched to a one-guide per tour ratio (even if it's just one traveller), not to be combined with other groups at any point of stay. This explains the freedom to be flexible on this trip of a lifetime – time and weather permitting and to the final professional discretion of your guide. Female guides are also available on request.

This tour gives you a good impression of the main highlights of Western Bhutan. Together with your private guide and driver, you have ample time to explore beautiful dzongs and temples, take some nature walks and experience the authentic Bhutanese way of life. The tour can be fully customized to your wishes in terms of visits, hikes, hotels and extensions.

This four day Bhutan tour is an ideal introduction to the country for first-time visitors. You’ll see many of the country’s cultural and natural highlights, including the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery, the high Dochula Pass, and more. As this is a fully guided and all-inclusive trip, you can just sit back and relax while enjoying your surroundings.

This 5 days 4 nights trip will present a true Glimpse of Bhutan and imbibe in you what it takes for a tiny Buddhist Kingdom to emerge as a unique tourist destination. The journey will take you through the hearts of three western districts of Bhutan – Paro, capital city Thimphu and fertile Punakha valley which all exhibits strength and tenacity of a nation known for preserving its ancient Buddhist culture and living in harmony with its pristine natural environment. You will visit major historical and religious centers including 4-5 hour return hike to the most spectacular tourist attraction, Paro Taktsang which was originally built in 1692 on a sheer 800-meter rock cliff and 2 hour hike through the beautiful valley in Punakha. En route to Punakha stop at a sacred mountain pass Dochu La at (3,150m/10,335ft) from where you can see, if weather permits, grand panoramic view of some of the highest snow-capped peaks in Bhutan.

7 Days in Bhutan. It covers all the major attractions and places of Bhutan. The places you will be visiting are Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, and Paro. Discover the Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan.

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Plan a fascinating trip to Bhutan with our 7 days Bhutan tour package. Experience the insanely beautiful spots of enthusiasm in Bhutan by going around this unique vacation destination. Yes, travel to Bhutan and experience the last Shangri-La for yourself…

On this 6 Days 5 Nights adventure through the hearts of 4 western districts of Bhutan, you’ll go on nature hikes and appreciate the pristine natural environment, explore and ramble through rural villages and gain firsthand experience on its culture and people. Come visit Bhutan with us and explore one of the most unique and extraordinary countries in the world. Bhutan has both natural beauty and cultural wealth so carefully preserved and passed down from generation to generation, that visitors are not surprised to hear its nickname ‘Kingdom of Happiness’. Tucked away deep in the eastern Himalayas between the mighty neighbours – China to the north and India to the south, Bhutan remained isolated for centuries from the rest of the world until it opened its door to the outside world in the 1960s. Bhutan is one of the most beautiful and least travelled countries in the world and the last Vajrayana Buddhist Kingdom.

Bhutan Highlights Tour, in which you get to traverse for eight days through well-known places in Bhutan, such as the Gangtey Valley and the town of Trongsa. The tour starts in the colorful city of Paro and moves to the tiny capital of Bhutan, Thimphu. From here, it proceeds to the fertile valley of Punakha and then onto the lovely glacial valley of Phobijikha in Gangtey. The tour moves further still to the eastern side of Bhutan to Trongsa, from where you retrace your footsteps back to Paro while visiting the Haa Valley on the way. The best part of the tour is in the finale, when you get to visit the spectacular Taktsang Monastery, translates to meaning the Tiger's Nest, as is believed that the Guru Padmasambhava, is said to have flown here on the back of a tigress to meditate for three months somewhere in the 8th century AD. Overall, this tour enables one to get a better perspective of the culture, tradition, religion & historical aspects, along with the exploration of rural Bhutan.

This six-day tour from Paro is an ideal introduction to the small Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. It focuses on the cultural highlights of the Western region, so you will get the chance to tour temples, monasteries, palaces, and museums, as well as admire the natural beauty of the landscape. This is a fully escorted tour with a local guide, so you can sit back and enjoy the journey while others take care of the logistics.

Perfect for discerning travellers with limited time frame to getaway from busy materialistic city life into the pristine natural environment, stunning landscapes and get pampered with Bhutanese hospitality. This 4 Days 3 Nights journey will take you to remote monasteries and encounter the mindful Buddhist way of life that earned the country its nickname ‘Kingdom of Happiness’. On the 2nd day of this trip, you will hike to the famous Paro Taktsang or Tiger’s Nest built on the face of the 800m rock cliff. There’s nowhere quite like Bhutan. A tiny Buddhist Kingdom, squeezed between India and China, is cautiously embracing modern development guided by the philosophy of Gross National Happiness while still preserving its age-old tradition and ancient culture. Delve deep inside the Bhutanese way of life with expert local guide and discover what brings smiles to the faces of people of Bhutan.

Take in the natural wonders and historic monuments of Bhutan on this private 5-day tour. Experience local life in Paro; visit the ancient capital of Punakha and the modern-day capital of Thimphu; and admire Buddhist monuments such as Punakha Dzong, Chundu Lhakhang temple, and Taktshang Goenpa.

Bhutan Spiritual Tour and Pilgrimage, Bhutan Tour Program, Floating Statue of Dorji Phagma (Vajravarahi), Dramatic Waterfalls, Sacred Caves and Holy Waters believed to heal numerous diseases and prolong life. This is a beautiful and gentle 3 hours hike (one way) along crystal clear blue river and streams along pathways of rocks and caves with spiritual significance and blessings.

The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked country in the Eastern Himalayas and South Asia comprised of mountains and forests. The country is called by its people “Druk Yul”, meaning “The Land of The Thunder Dragon”. Trekking in Bhutan is dissimilar from other regions in Asia. You are trekking in a country steeped in Buddhist traditions, culture and mountains. Bhutan Himalaya is covered with a forest shrub. There are a lot more flora and fauna than anywhere else in this region. There are fewer villages in the high mountains. Trekking there does not require any special technical skills. You will have opportunity to challenge yourself, relax your mind, immerse yourself in nature and local culture, also have a good night ‘s sleep under the stars. This is a wonderful experience in your life in The Kingdom of Bhutan.

9 Nights Bhutan Tour is a package of 10 days that traverses the cultural heartland of Bhutan. The tour starts with mystical city Paro, then goes towards Thimphu followed by Punakha and finally reaches the Bumthang along with the beautiful Ura Valley. The tour provides an opportunity to explore the colors of Paro and discover historical and religious monasteries, temple and shrines in Thimphu and Punakha. The tour also includes the hike to the Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’ perched in a vertical cliff. Bumthang is the religious heartland of Bhutan where some of the oldest temples and monasteries are located, important feature of Bumthang is Jambey Lhakhang, a temple built by Tinetan king Songtsen Gompo in 659 AD. Bumthang and Ura Valley Tour gives full insight of the Bhutanese tradition and culture and explores the many historical ad religious landmarks of the Dragon Kingdom.

This extraordinary journey through ancient Bhutan will offer an unusual insight into rural Bhutan while introducing Bhutan's rich cultural and historical heritage. Stay a night with a local family, experience the rural way of life, learn to prepare local dishes in a traditional earth oven, make local wine (the Ara), pick home grown fruits and vegetables, take part in seasonal farming activities with local farmers, feed domestic animals, milk a cow, hike through the picturesque landscape and rural villages, fetch firewood from a nearby forest, and take a dip in a traditional hot stone bath. Besides these authentic experiences, you will visit Bhutan's unmissable sights including the Tiger's Nest Monastery, the Rinpung Dzong, the Kyichu Lhakhang which is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Bhutan, the Thimphu Dzong, a living example of the brilliance of Bhutanese architecture. Visit the old capital Punakha and the Puna Dewa Chenpoi Phodrang or the Great Palace of Happiness.

5 Days Bhutan Tour gives you the Glimpse of Bhutan. This tour will cover the 3 western part of Bhutan like Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. Also this three places are one of the most best highlights of Bhutan. Therefore, this 5 days Bhutan Tours packed with awesome exclusivity is the pinnacle of our exclusive classic tour. This trip will take you on a wondrous journey from your busy life. For instance, you will get to rejoice the wonderful and significant glimpses of Bhutan.

Nestled in the inner Himalayas with the purest air and glacial spring waters, Bhutan possesses perfect raising grounds for varied fruits and vegetables categorized as ‘Organic’ due to the minimum or no use of chemical fertilizers. Climates vary from sub-tropical in the south to temperate in the interiors to the highlands in the north making it ideal to grow different varieties of crops. Import of fruits and vegetables especially from India are banned (due to the high concentration of chemical fertilizers) and the focus for Bhutan is to be self sufficient and grow our own crops.

3 Nights Bhutan Tour takes you to the most popular cities of Dragon Kingdom: Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha. This four days excursion offers the unique culture and tradition of Bhutan along with the natural beauties of Dragon Kingdom. The colorful Paro offers the spectacular natural sights along with the cultural richness. Ta – Dzong in Paro lends the remarkable landscapes and the hike to the Taktsang Monastery situated at the hillside stands as the main feature of the package. The tiny capital Thimphu is blessed with colorful festivals, legendary monasteries and coveted cultural sites. On the other hand Punakha Dzong is the major attraction of the Punakha valley which has been inextricably linked with momentous occasions in Bhutanese history. Explore the popular places of Bhutan within a short stay in Dragon Kingdom joining 3 Nights Bhutan Tour.

The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan "known as the peaceful Dragon country" is slowly emerging from centuries of self imposed isolation, this makes Bhutan a truly unique destination to explore its hidden treasure of ancient culture, religion, architecture and its way of life as it was for centuries, so Bhutan's past is still its present and tantric Buddhism is a way of life.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Another hidden gem of Bhutan, Paro, is a quiet city with secret natural wonders. It is the home for sacred sites and historical buildings, scattered throughout the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Is it true that the city is the home for a temple built in the 15th century? What does the term “Tiger Nest” mean to the locals? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Paro. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Enjoy a stress-free all-inclusive tour of Bhutan, where everything is taken care of for you so all you need to do is turn up and have fun. Your personal guide will escort you to some of Bhutan’s highlights, including temples, monasteries, museums, and spectacular natural settings. Hike to the unmissable Tiger’s Nest Monastery, one of Bhutan’s most famous sights. Receive personalized attention on this tour just for you and your party.

10 Nights Bhutan Tour explores around Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, and Bumthang and is a package of 11 days. The tour takes you to the spectacular Bumthang, the cultural heartland of Bhutan which houses some of the oldest temples and monasteries of Bhutan. The tour explores important cultural landmarks such as Punakha Dzong, Chimmi Lhakhang, Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, Jakar Dzong and many others in the cities of Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha. The tour also includes the refreshing hike to the Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’ perched in the vertical cliff and also visits two remarkable valleys Ura and Tang. Bhutan Cultural Tour provides full insight of the cultural, religious and historical aspects of Bhutan.