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Bhutan – West to East

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Paro, Bhutan → Paro, Bhutan

Country: Bhutan
Start: Paro, Bhutan
End: Paro, Bhutan
Date: Flexible
Duration: 15 days
Theme: Discovery, Luxury, Trekking
Physical rating: Challenging
Meals: 13 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, SUV/minivan, flight, trekking, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Cross Thrumshing La Pass at 3,750 m through Bhutan’s central mountains.
Attend a Bhutanese tsechu festival with masked dances and religious ceremonies.
Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery above the Paro Valley.
Visit Buddha Dordenma overlooking Thimphu Valley.
Explore Punakha Dzong at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.
Walk through the Phobjikha Valley, winter habitat of black-necked cranes.
Discover weaving traditions in Khoma Village.
Experience rural life in eastern Bhutan’s remote villages.
Visit Gom Kora Temple linked to Guru Rinpoche.
Stay in guesthouses, lodges, and farmhouse-style accommodation.
Observe woodturning and handmade paper production in Trashiyangtse.
Explore Trongsa Dzong, ancestral seat of Bhutan’s royal family.
Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples.
Drive across western, central, and eastern Bhutan in a single journey.
Experience a traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath.

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Inclusions

All transport within Bhutan
Domestic flight from Yonphula to Paro
Accommodation throughout the tour
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Guided excursions and sightseeing as per itinerary
Entrance fees to monuments, monasteries, museums, and cultural sites
Daily mineral water provided in the vehicle
Services of an English-speaking Bhutanese guide
Hotel taxes and government tourism levies
Bhutan visa processing and travel permits
Bhutan visa fee

Exclusions

International flights to and from Bhutan
Items not specifically listed under inclusions
Personal expenses including laundry, shopping, snacks, and phone charges
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and additional beverages
Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
Travel insurance
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want an in-depth journey across western, central, and eastern Bhutan.
Enjoy cultural immersion and remote destinations.
Comfortable with long mountain drives on winding roads.
Have moderate-to-good fitness for hiking and walking.
Want to experience festivals, monasteries, and village life beyond mainstream routes.
Appreciate slower-paced travel with meaningful local interaction.
Interested in Buddhism, Himalayan cultures, and textile traditions.
Enjoy nature, highland scenery, and rural landscapes.
Prefer luxury-focused or resort-style travel throughout.
Dislike long travel days by road.
Struggle with high altitudes or steep hiking trails.
Want a fast-paced sightseeing itinerary with minimal walking.
Require extensive nightlife, shopping, or urban entertainment.
Prefer shorter holidays with fewer destination changes.
Have limited mobility or difficulty walking on uneven terrain.

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Bhutan – West to East

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Paro – Thimphu

Day 2: Thimphu

Day 3: Thimphu – Punakha

Day 4: Punakha – Gangtey

Day 5: Gangtey – Bumthang

Day 6: Bumthang

Day 7: Bumthang – Lhuntse

Day 8: Lhuntse – Mongar

Day 9: Mongar – Trashiyangtse

Day 10: Trashiyangtse

Day 11: Trashiyangtse – Merak

Day 12: Merak – Trashigang

Day 13: Trashigang – Paro

Day 14: Paro – Tiger’s Nest Monastery

Day 15: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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