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Classic Tour in Bhutan

The visit to major beautiful cities of bhutan , Thimphu and paro is included in this 5 day trip. The experience from sightseeing to hiking can be enjoyed in this classic tour in Bhutan.

Duration

5 Days

Difficulty

Beginner

Requires no prior experience and fits for people with basic physical ability

Best Season

March- April- May- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov.

Max. elevation

3,750 M./12,300 Ft. (Tiger Nest )

Trip Code

CT-10077

Destination

Bhutan

Activity

CoreTreks Special

Start / End Point

Paro / Paro

Accommodation

Guest House | Hotel

Transportation

Private Vehicle

Route

Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Paro, Tiger-nest

Trip Highlights

  • Exploration of beautiful Thimpu city
  • Unique Bhutanese culture, art, handicraft, and architecture
  • Historical museums in Thimpu and Punakha
  • Hike to Taktsang Goempa (The Tiger’s Nest Monastery)
  • Bhutanese farm houses and handicraft stores

Classic Tour in Bhutan Overview

Our 5 Days Classic Tour in Bhutan is crafted with major beautiful cities included, Thimphu and Paro. The tour gives you in-depth exploration of Bhutan’s culture, art, handicraft, and architectural style. The country has low population density as compared to Nepal and it is huge on Buddhism and peacefulness. Out of the two calm cities, Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan with the only international airport, whereas Paro is a historic town with many sacred sites and buildings scattered throughout the town.

Furthermore, the trip takes you through the beautiful scenery of Wangdue and Punakha valleys. Rich in Buddhist culture and heritage, Bhutan is an undoubtedly one of the most beautiful place to visit. The small Himalayan country offers beautiful Buddhist shrines that reflect peace and prosperity among the people. Despite the exotic Land of high mountains, lush valleys and fascinating springs, the country has remained mysterious to the outer world for a very long time. Now that the country is open, CoreTreks welcome you to explore the place full of mysteries and fascination. However, since the country still limits the number of visitors, please feel free to contact us to learn more.

Classic Tour In Bhutan Itinerary

Day 01

Arrival At Paro

Drive Hours

1-2 hrs

Highest Altitude

2,334 m

Upon landing at Paro Airport, one of our representative will pick you from the airport and drive you down towards the town. After reaching the city, we will be exploring some of the Bhutanese farm houses, Kyichu Temple, Rinpung Dzong and stroll around some of the handicraft stores. Then we will be driving towards Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. The drive will be of approximately one and a half hours. On our way, we will be scope some of the beautiful landscape and scenery of Bhutan. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Hotel

Day 02

Thimphu Tour & Drive To Punakha

Drive Hours

2-3 hrs

Highest Altitude

1,243 m

Bhutan Postal Museum:
The Bhutan Postal Museum consists of all the achievements and evolutions that Bhutan has made in the communication and postal sector. Here, you will be able to print postage stamps with the photo of your choice and send it to your loved ones.

National Textile Museum:
The National Textile Museum preserves a collection of ancient colored textiles and the traditional art of waving. The exhibits are exquisitely waved by locals.

Traditional Arts and Crafts Painting School:
The Traditional Arts and Crafts Painting School is where students are taught painting for six years on 13 different traditional arts and crafts.

Folk Heritage Museum:
The Folk Heritage Museum holds the primitive living philosophy which is preserved well by the modern Bhutanese people. The museum provides the architectural style from the 19th century.

To end the day, we will visit Tango Monastery, a religious site in Thimpu which is the home of highly revered Buddhist monks who brought the Drukpa Kagyupa School of Buddhism to Bhutan. The monastery is situated as such one can enjoy a spectacular view from it. Once we are done exploring the monastery, we will drive to Punakha. Our overnight stay will be at a hotel in Punakha.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Hotel

Day 03

Wangdue & Punakha Sightseeing And Drive To Paro

Drive Hours

3-4 hours

Highest Altitude

3,100 m

Today, after breakfast, we will be exploring Punakha. The place is regarded as one of the most beautiful destination in Bhutan which had also been the capital of Bhutan once. We will be visiting to Devine Madman’s Monastery – Chhimi Lhakhang. The monastery has been regarded as the fertility shrine from a long time and one can receive efficacious fertility blessings there. Then visit to Wangdue which shares its name with Punakha Dzong, an island of Pho Chu (Male River) and Mo Chu (Female River) in order to appreciate the highest state of wood crafts. Furthermore, we will drive to upper Punakha valley, for an hour hike to beautiful Bhutan characteristic Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Lhakhang (Temple) built by Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck (The Queen Mother of Bhutan for peace and stability. After touring the temple we will drive to Paro. Our overnight stay will be at a hotel in Paro.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Hotel

Day 04

Hike To Taktsang Goempa

Trek Distance

5 km

Trek Duration

4-5 hours

Drive Hours

1 hours

Highest Altitude

3,750 m

Today we start early. After having our breakfast, we will prepare for the hike to Taktsang Goempa. The climb up to the viewpoint serves a stunning view of the monastery clinging to the side of the sheer vertical cliff. After a short refreshment rest at the view point at 3,140m, we continue to ascend higher to Taktsang Goempa also known as The Tiger’s Nest Monastery.

The monastery offers an amazing overlook of the sceneries underneath. The principal Lhakhang (monastery) of the monastic complex was built on 1692 originally. Taktsang has been renovated completely after it was damaged severely by fire in 1998. To end the day, we will then visit a farmhouse in Paro Valley to experience the farmer’s lifestyle in Bhutan. Our overnight stay will be at a hotel in Paro.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Hotel

Day 05

Paro Departure

Highest Altitude

2,200 m

Our 5 Days Classic Tour in Bhutan is finally over. After bidding our goodbyes a representative from CoreTreks will transport you to Paro Airport for the flight departure. Since it might take some time for you to board a plane, we make sure that there is enough time for all the procedures at the airport.

Breakfast

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CoreTreks offers a customized itinerary option that allows you to personalize your trek according to your preferences and requirements.

Altitude Chart

Altitude in:

Temperature by Month at Bhutan

Trip Includes

  • Accommodation under twin sharing with breakfast.
  • Lunch and Dinner in local restaurants and hotels.
  • Experienced English Speaking Tour Guide licensed by Tourism Council of Bhutan.
  • Private transport within Bhutan (Toyota coach / Tucson / Santafe / Land cruiser / Prado) as per itinerary.
  • Museum & Monuments entrance fee.
  • Bottled water during the tour.
  • Government Royalty
  • Personal Care and Attention.

Trip Excludes

  • Visa Fee of US$40 per person
  • Air ticket(flight fare) both International and Domestic
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Gratuities, bar bills, telephone bills, personal expenses, and laundry.

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Equipment And Gears

To prepare for your trek in Nepal, it’s essential to consider both the specific route and the time of year. Here is a Nepal trekking packing list to help you pack wisely. Here’s our Nepal Trekking packing list.

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Plan your private Trip

If these dates do not suit your plans, please contact us to request alternative dates. We are more than happy to customise the itinerary and schedule to better fit your needs.

There is no additional cost on the private trip. Group discount will be applied on checkout.

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Best team ever. We had a very good experience with the team during Annapurna Base camp trek.
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I had an amazing experience with CoreTreks during my hiking trip in Nepal. The guide was professional, friendly, and always made sure I was safe and comfortable. The trip was very well-organized, and the views were absolutely breathtaking. I highly recommend Core Trek to anyone planning to visit Nepal — they made the journey unforgettable!
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Nepal with Core treks by Mr. Nim was a dream come true! The Himalayas were breathtaking, and the culture was so rich. Mr. Nim was an amazing guide. Ge always make sure that we ll had a great time there. From trekking through the mountains to exploring ancient temples, every moment was unforgettable. I highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for an authentic Nepalese adventure.
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Best tours and trekking services provider in Nepal, love the services done by Mr. Sailendra

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langtang yala peak gosaikunda trek Langtang, Yala peak, Gosaikunda trek. Trekking bardzo dobrze zaplanowany. Bardzo bogaty w różnorodne doświadczenia od trekkingu z pięknymi widokami, wspinaczką na Yala Peak po zetknięcie z lokalną kulturą tybetańską, doskonale dobrany do moich potrzeb. Ponieważ szłam solo czułam się bardzo bezpiecznie z moim przewodnikiem Raj i porterem Baba, . Stanowiliśmy zgrany team. Pełen profesjonalizm ! Na koniec pobytu w Nepalu miła niespodzianka ze strony właściciela pana Nim.
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Langtang Valley Trek Adventure In April 2026 we went trekking in the Langtang Valley and towards Yala peak with Core Trek Pvt Ltd. The trek was very well thought out and organised. We were new to trekking and walking at altitude and the planning of transfers, days, walking distances and altitudes was well designed by Coretreks staff. After arriving and spending one night in Kathmandu we departed on a private jeep trip to Syabrubesi. We were accompanied by Trekking Guide Dibash Pudasaini and Porter Pukar Bhatta, two very friendly Nepalese with good English. From Syabrubesi we walked in three days up the Langtang Valley to Kyanjin Gompa, with overnights in Lama Hotel and Langtang Village. On the next two acclimatisation days we walked to Kyanjin Ri and upstream along the Langtang River through the glacial outwash plains towards the direction of Langshiska Kharka. The following day we went with the mountain guide Jhandu Lama and Dibash to the Yala Base Camp, where we hit snow on the last 500m before the small base hut. We crawled into the sleeping backs early, then got up at 2:30 am for an alpine start to the day and went with crampons and headlights uphill on the frozen snow surface. Our pace got slower and slower until we reached the flat area on ice 120m below Yala peak around 7:30 am. The view now opened towards the east and was amazing. At this altitude of 5400m we had reached our limit of breathing enough air in and decided to descend. No altitude sickness. We stopped on the way down briefly at the basecamp and then continued down to Kyanjin Gompa. Next day we did a long downhill walk to Lama Hotel, then a half day walk to Syabrubesi where the private jeep waited to bring us back to Kathmandu. On the trek we saw wild monkeys, deer, tahr, eagles, lammergeier and many other birds. Time in Kathmandu was spend sightseeing, shopping and relaxing with nice food and beverages. Our guides from Coretreks brought us out to a fantastic dinner with great Nepalese food and traditional dancing. We can highly recommend Coretreks and their guides for trekking and peak climbing, they are very knowledgeable about trekking, geography and wildlife. They are friendly and communicate well which is important on treks that can get exhausting and tiring at times. The nice hotels, teahouses, food, supplies, sightseeing, jeeps and airport taxis were well organised by Coretreks and gave us a unique experience in Nepal.
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More than a trek – My Annapurna Circuit Experience The "Annapurna Circuit Trek including Tilicho Lake" journey was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. The 15-day tour starting and ending in Kathmandu was definitely challenging — many steep ascents in a short amount of time, icy sections, and the thin air at high altitude push you physically and mentally. At the same time, every single day rewards you with unforgettable impressions and breathtaking scenery. I especially want to highlight the outstanding organization by CoreTrek. Even before the trek started, communication was excellent. Individual requests were handled quickly, flexibly, and in a very solution-oriented way. I always felt honestly advised about what was realistic and what was not, which created a lot of trust from the beginning. On the trek itself, my guide Aga Kami and my porter Sudip were absolutely fantastic. Both were incredibly friendly, supportive, experienced, and attentive throughout the entire journey. In such demanding conditions at high altitude, having people like them around gives you a huge sense of confidence and security. Aga Kami guided the route perfectly, always knew how to adapt the pace to the situation, and shared his experience in a calm and professional way. Sudip also did an amazing job and made every day more enjoyable with his positive attitude and constant support. The trek would not have been the same without them. The absolute highlight was crossing the Thorong La Pass. It is one of those moments that feels surreal — a combination of exhaustion, pride, and overwhelming beauty that is difficult to describe in words. In general, the scenery throughout the trek was simply spectacular. I was there in November and had perfect weather the entire time: deep blue skies, crystal-clear visibility, sunshine, and only light winds. This season is ideal for the Annapurna region because the air is dry and stable, creating stunning panoramic views of snow-covered Himalayan peaks almost every day. Another big surprise was the food and accommodation situation. Even in remote mountain villages, the variety and quality of the food were far better than I expected. I was also surprised by how widely available internet access was throughout the trek. Of course, the lodges become more basic and rustic the higher you go, but considering the environment and altitude, they were still surprisingly comfortable. Honestly, there was nothing during the trek that really disappointed or bothered me. Looking back, what remains most is the feeling afterward: pride, gratitude, and inner peace. Some experiences take weeks or even months to fully process and appreciate. For me, this trek was not only a physical adventure but also a mental reset. I was able to completely disconnect, clear my mind, and reconnect with myself. I would highly recommend this trek to adventurous and physically active travelers looking for an authentic, challenging, and deeply rewarding experience.
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The most kind, helpful and fun team! I had a pleasure of going to Langtang Valley with CoreTreks team and they are the best. Very friendly, kind, helpful and professional. All the guys were so dedicated to their work and always with a smile on their face. Respecful but also funny with a good sense of humour. I would definitely recommend trekking with them. They know what they are doing and you can feel safe with them. if i come back to Nepal and want to go to the mountains again- I will definitely contact Nim and his team. Thank you very much! 🙏🏻🙌🏻
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THANK YOU CORETREKS ! When it comes to chose a trekking compagny, it's a roll of dice. Choosing Coretreks was such a blessing! Human oriented compagny! They gave me different trek options and I was glad because I ended going for something different than my first idea was and I am so happy with it. The prices are good too. I decided to go with Everest Base Camp, Island Peak and Ama Dablam summits for a total of around 1 month trip. I felt very safe with the trek and climbing guide and had fast answer from owners when I had questions. Honestly, everything was better than expected, I recommand Coretreks to everyone! I will come back FOR SURE! They make your dreams come true, don't wait!🙏🏼
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Randonnée Népal Amazing experience! I did the mardi himal trek and it was absolutly stunning. Nim, the founder of coretrek, made sure everything was set perfectly for me before, during and after the trek. He was disponible, kind, caring and really helpful. He made me feel like home and secure as soon as i landed in Nepal. I did my trek with Gorakh and Sudeep and they were always looking to make sure i was ok. They were funny, profesionnal and it was a true pleasure to be with them and share this wonderful moment. I recommand Nim and his team without hesitation, their love of mountains is pure and contagious !
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Great experience ABC TREK Thank you so much for putting together such an amazing trip for us. Every detail was perfectly handled, which made it easy for us to just enjoy the experience and take in the beauty around us. A big thank you to our guide Athma Rama and porter Krishan — their energy, knowledge, and kindness made the journey truly special. They didn’t just guide us, they made us feel comfortable, inspired, and connected throughout the trip.
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เบื้องหลังรอยยิ้มนี้คือความใจดีของทีมงานที่ไม่เคยทิ้งเราไปไหน ขอบคุณมากนะคะ ฉันประทับใจมาก เป็นทริปที่จะไม่มีวันลืมเลย ฉันไปจนถึงbase campไม่ได้แน่ๆ ถ้าไม่ได้รับการช่วยเหลือและคอยดูแลอย่างดีจากทีมงานของคุณ ขอบคุณมากๆนะคะ พวกคุณใจดีกับฉันมาก มันทำให้ฉันอยากกลับไปหิมาลัยอีกในทุกๆปีเลย
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Manaslu Circuit Trek Amazing experience! beautiful trekking in an incredible environment. Thanks to Core Treks for the great organization, everything was as i expected.
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Manaslu Trek I had an amazing experience with CoreTreks during my hiking trip in Nepal. The guide was professional, friendly, and always made sure I was safe and comfortable. The trip was very well-organized, and the views were absolutely breathtaking. I highly recommend Core Trek to anyone planning to visit Nepal — they made the journey unforgettable!

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