South Asia
Bhutan
Thimphu, Punakha and the climb to the Tiger's Nest, at the pace the country insists on.
- Duration
- 6 nights / 7 days
- Best time
- March to May and September to November.
- Ideal for
- Slow travellers, culture and trekking interest, couples
Trip highlights
- Paro Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest monastery
- Punakha Dzong at the river confluence
- Dochula pass and its 108 chortens
- Buddha Dordenma above Thimphu
Day-wise itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Paro — Thimphu
The approach into Paro is one of the more dramatic landings anywhere. Drive to Thimphu, evening at leisure.
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Day 2
Thimphu
Buddha Dordenma, the National Memorial Chorten, the takin preserve and the weekend market if the day fits.
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Day 3
Thimphu to Punakha
Over the Dochula pass with its chortens and, on a clear day, the eastern Himalaya. Afternoon at Punakha Dzong.
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Day 4
Punakha
Walk to Chimi Lhakhang through the rice fields, then the Punakha suspension bridge.
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Day 5
Punakha to Paro
Return west. Afternoon at Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum.
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Day 6
Tiger's Nest
The hike up to Taktsang — four to five hours return, steep but manageable at a steady pace. Ponies available for the first half.
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Day 7
Depart Paro
Transfer to the airport.
Inclusions
- Sustainable Development Fee as applicable to Indian nationals
- Bhutan permits and licensed local guide throughout
- All meals on full board, as required under Bhutan tourism policy
- Accommodation in the stated hotel category on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast; other meals as noted in the itinerary
- Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees for the attractions listed as included
- Visa assistance and documentation support from our team
- All applicable service taxes and levies on our services
- 24/7 on-trip support and a single point of contact throughout
Exclusions
- Pony hire at Taktsang
- Hot stone bath and spa treatments
- International airfare unless quoted as part of the package
- Visa fees, travel insurance premium and any biometric charges
- Meals not specified, drinks, and anything of a personal nature
- Optional tours, tips to guides and drivers, and porterage
- City or tourism tax payable directly at some hotels
- Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions
- Cost changes due to currency movement, fuel surcharge or government levy
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