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Bhutan in Style

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Paro, Bhutan → Paro, Bhutan

Country: Bhutan
Start: Paro, Bhutan
End: Paro, Bhutan
Date: Flexible
Duration: 12 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, Active, Luxury
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners
Transport: Private SUV/minibus, domestic flight, trekking, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore Thimphu’s cultural landmarks, museums, markets, and monasteries.
Hike to Buddha Point through pine forests overlooking the Thimphu Valley.
Cross Dochula Pass and view the 108 memorial chortens at 3,140 metres.
Visit Punakha Dzong at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.
Walk through rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang, the Temple of Fertility.
Trek to Khamsum Chorten above the Punakha Valley.
Meet residents in Talo village and experience rural Bhutanese hospitality.
Observe black-necked cranes in the Phobjikha Valley.
Attend a Buddhist blessing ceremony at Gangtey Monastery.
Stay in luxury lodges and heritage hotels across Bhutan.
Visit sacred temples and monasteries in Bumthang.
Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), Bhutan’s most iconic pilgrimage site.

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Inclusions

Airport meet-and-greet services and private airport transfers
Accommodation in premium hotels, lodges, and heritage properties
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Private transport throughout the journey
Domestic flight from Bumthang to Paro
Guided sightseeing, hikes, and cultural excursions as per itinerary
Entrance fees to monasteries, museums, dzongs, and heritage sites
English-speaking Bhutanese guide throughout the tour
Bhutan visa processing and travel permits
Daily bottled mineral water during road journeys
Government hotel taxes and tourism levies

Exclusions

International flights to and from Bhutan
Bhutan visa fee
Drinks and beverages not specified in the itinerary
Personal expenses, including laundry, spa treatments, room service, and shopping
Optional activities and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
Travel insurance
Any items not specifically listed under inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want a high-end Bhutan experience with luxury lodges and heritage hotels.
Enjoy cultural immersion, monasteries, and Buddhist heritage.
Comfortable with moderate-to-challenging hikes at altitude.
Appreciate scenic mountain drives and remote Himalayan landscapes.
Prefer slow-paced travel with time for reflection and wellness.
Want guided access to Bhutan’s major valleys and sacred sites.
Enjoy photography, spirituality, and nature-focused travel.
Struggle with high-altitude environments or steep hiking trails.
Prefer fast-paced itineraries with nightlife and urban entertainment.
Have limited mobility or difficulty walking on uneven terrain and stone steps.
Dislike long road journeys through winding mountain roads.
Want extensive free time or independent travel flexibility.
Uncomfortable in cool mountain climates.

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Bhutan in Style

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Paro – Thimphu

Day 2: Thimphu

Day 3: Thimphu – Punakha

Day 4: Punakha

Day 5: Punakha

Day 6: Punakha – Gangtey

Day 7: Gangtey

Day 8: Gangtey – Bumthang

Day 9: Bumthang

Day 10: Bumthang – Paro

Day 11: Paro

Day 12: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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