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Bhutan Discovered

Trip Type: Explorer

7 Days
| 1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $3,920.00 /Person
Experience the majestic landscapes and joyful culture of little-visited Bhutan on this seven-day adventure. Begin in Thimphu, Bhutan’s busy capital, where you’ll meet local …
Bhutan Discovered

Experience the majestic landscapes and joyful culture of little-visited Bhutan on this seven-day adventure. Begin in Thimphu, Bhutan’s busy capital, where you’ll meet local artisans and visit a living museum showcasing traditional Bhutanese homes. Take in incredible views of the Himalayas on your way to Punakha, where your local leader will introduce you to ancient dzongs, bridges and monasteries. Tuck into a home-cooked meal at a farmhouse in the Paro Valley, try your hand at archery – Bhutan’s national sport – and hike to the legendary Tiger’s Nest monastery. You’ll soon see why Bhutan’s people are considered some of the happiest on earth.

Itinerary

Day 1: Paro - Thimphu

Day 2: Thimphu

Day 3: Punakha

Day 4: Punakha

Day 5: Paro

Day 6: Paro / Tiger's Nest Monastery

Day 7: Paro

Trip Inclusions

Meals

6 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle

Accomodation

Hotel (6 nights)

Included Activities

  • Thimphu - Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre
  • Thimphu - Nado Poizokhang Incense Factory
  • Thimphu - National Memorial Chorten
  • Thimphu - Village walk to Cheri Dorji Dhen
  • Thimphu - National Textile Museum
  • Thimphu - Buddha Dordenma (Buddha Point)
  • Thimphu - Simply Bhutan Heritage Museum
  • Punakha Valley - Chimi Lhakhang
  • Punakha - Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten hike
  • Punakha - Punakha Dzong view & photo stop
  • Punakha - Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery
  • Paro - Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery hike
  • Paro - Home-cooked dinner
  • Complimentary Airport Departure Transfer
Trip Highlights
  • Hike to Taktsang, commonly known as the Tiger's Nest – the small monastery clinging to a rocky cliff 900 m above the Paro valley floor – and soak in the incredible views.
  • Discover the 15th-century fertility temple of Chimi Lhakhang, then see the magnificent Punakha Dzong, an ancient fortress and religious centre that sits at the confluence of two rivers.
  • Feel the heat of Bhutanese cuisine when you tuck into traditional meals made with red rice, datshi (a local traditional cheese) and lots of tastebud-tingling chillies.
  • Experience Bhutanese hospitality in the Paro Valley when you enjoy a home-cooked meal at a rustic farmhouse and opt to take a soak in a traditional hot stone bath.
  • Spend a day exploring both the city and woodlands of Thimphu, visiting the Cheri Dorji Dhen monastery, National Memorial Chorten, the Simply Bhutan interactive museum and the National Textile Museum.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: HJKB
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Thimphu, Bhutan
Trip Ends: Paro, Bhutan
Countries Visited: Bhutan

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Destination Details

Bhutan
| 7 Days
| 1 - 12 People