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Bhutan at a Glance

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Paro, Bhutan → Paro, Bhutan

Country: Bhutan
Start: Paro, Bhutan
End: Paro, Bhutan
Date: Flexible
Duration: 7 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Fly into Paro with Himalayan mountain views.
Cross the iron suspension bridge to Tamchhog Lhakhang.
Explore Trashichho Dzong, Bhutan’s administrative and religious centre.
Visit the 51-metre Buddha Dordenma overlooking Thimphu Valley.
Observe Bhutanese papermaking at Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory.
Drive across Dochula Pass at 3,140 metres.
See the 108 memorial chortens at Dochula Pass.
Tour Punakha Dzong at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.
Walk through rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang.
Visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery overlooking Punakha Valley.
Explore Paro’s Rinpung Dzong and Ta Dzong National Museum.
Hike to Taktsang Monastery perched 900 metres above Paro Valley.
Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Airport meet-and-greet services and private airport transfers
Accommodation throughout the journey
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Private transportation and sightseeing as per the itinerary
English-speaking local guide throughout the tour
Entrance fees to monasteries, museums, dzongs, and attractions listed in the itinerary
Bhutan visa processing assistance and travel permits
Daily bottled mineral water during road journeys
Government hotel taxes and applicable local tourism charges

Exclusions

International flights to and from Bhutan
Bhutan visa fee
Personal expenses, including laundry, telephone calls, and minibar purchases
Alcoholic beverages and additional drinks not specified in the itinerary
Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
Travel insurance
Optional activities or services not listed in the itinerary
Expenses caused by weather disruptions, flight delays, or unforeseen circumstances
Items not specifically listed under inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want a concise introduction to Bhutan’s culture and landscapes.
Enjoy monastery visits, heritage sites, and Buddhist history.
Comfortable with moderate hiking and walking at altitude.
Want to visit Bhutan’s major valleys in one trip.
Appreciate mountain scenery and scenic road journeys.
Prefer guided cultural travel over independent exploration.
Enjoy learning about local crafts, architecture, and traditions.
Have difficulty with steep climbs or high-altitude walking.
Prefer beach holidays or nightlife-focused travel.
Dislike winding mountain roads and long drives.
Require extensive free time or resort-style relaxation.
Have limited mobility, especially for the Tiger’s Nest hike.
Prefer fast-paced adventure travel over cultural immersion.

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Bhutan at a Glance

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Paro – Thimphu

Day 2: Thimphu

Day 3: Thimphu – Punakha

Day 4: Punakha

Day 5: Punakha – Paro

Day 6: Paro

Day 7: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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