Bhutan Adventure
10 days
from Paro to Paro
From
$ 3199
Duration10 days
Imagine a country where a land’s worth is measured differently — think Gross National Happiness instead of Gross Domestic Product. Now stop dreaming because you are in the unexplored mountain kingdom of Bhutan. Beauty and wisdom are revealed at each dzong, every gompa, and most incredibly, in the eyes of every smiling Buddhist monk you meet. On treks through remote trails and visits to Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha, nature lovers, photographers, and culture junkies will uncover a purity of experiences, traditions, and kindness.
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Duration: 10 daysService level: Standard
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Starts in: ParoPhysical Grading: Demanding
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Ends in: ParoAges: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Paro/Thimphu
Start place: Paro
Arrive at any time, and transfer to Thimpu.
End place: Thimphu
Meals: D
Day 2: Paro
Start place: Paro
Trek back down through grassy meadows and trees covered in wispy moss. Later, hike to the stunning Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) and the Kyichu Temple, one of the oldest in Bhutan.
End place: Paro
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Paro/Bumdrak Camp
Start place: Paro
Trek through fluttering prayer flags, rhododendron trees, and conifer forests to reach Bumdrak camp at 3860m.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Bumdrak Camp/Thimphu
Trek back down through grassy meadows and trees covered in wispy moss. Continue with a short ride to Thimphu, the capital city.
End place: Thimphu
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Thimphu
Start place: Thimphu
In the evening, visit the Tashi Chhoedzong, known as the "Fortress of Glorious Religion", initially built in 1702. Today, it houses the main secretariat building, the central monk body, and the office of the king.
Visit the National Memorial Chorten, the Buddha Point, and Motithang Takin Preserve. In the evening, visit Tashichho Dzong.
End place: Thimphu
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Thimphu/Gangtey Gonpa
Start place: Thimphu
The road climbs steeply through forests, with hanging lichen up near the Dochula Pass (3,050m/10,007 ft). The pass offers panoramic views of the Himalayan Mountains. Stop for tea and check out the view before continuing on to Gangtey Gompa.
Opt to wander around the small town to see young monks from the nearby school meandering in the street.
Opt to wander around the small town to see young monks from the nearby school meandering in the street.
Drive through the Bhutanese countryside passing small villages and panoramic views of the Himalayas en route to Gangtey for a night in a family's farmhouse. Visit the Black-Necked Crane Centre and learn about these birds and their environment.
End place: Gangtey Gonpa
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Gangtey Gonpa/Punākha
Start place: Gangtey Gonpa
Hike in the Phobjikha Valley and explore the Gangtey Gonpa Monastery. Afterwards, travel to the ancient capital of Punakha and enjoy a short hike in Lobeysa to Chime Lhakhang, built in 1499.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Punākha/Haa Dzongkhag
Wind through deep gorges and blue pine forests before reaching the valley. Here, we'll visit the Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) and walk around Haa town in the evening.
Enjoy Punakha before driving to Haa Valley. Take in more scenic Himalayan ranges and valleys. Visit the White Temple (Lhakhang Karpo) before an evening walk around town.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 9: Haa Dzongkhag/Paro
After visiting the nunnery, follow the trail down through the forest to the road to meet the van. Drive back to Paro with time in the evening to wander the streets and pick up some souvenirs before enjoying a dinner with your group.
Enjoy a short hike up to Kila Gompa, a nunnery perched on a cliff housing over 60 nuns. Continue on to Paro, with free time to wander the streets and pick up some souvenirs.
End place: Paro
Meals: B, L, D
Day 10: Paro
Start place: Paro
Your CEO will help arrange your transfer to the airport and all exit formalities before your journey home.
Depart at any time. Airport transfer included.
End place: Paro
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Farmhouse Stay, Gangtey Gonpa
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Paro orientation tour
- National Museum visit
- Memorial Chorten visit
- Buddha Point visit
- Motithang Takin Preserve visit
- Tashichho Dzong visit
- Black-Necked Crane Centre visit
- Phobjikha Valley hike
- Chime Lhakhang visit
- Punakha Dzong visit
- Hike to Khamsum Yueley Chorten
- Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery visit
- White Temple visit in the Haa Valley
- Hike to Kila Gompa Nunnery
- Bumdrak trekking with camping (2 days)
- Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) visit and hike
- Kyichu Lhakhang Temple visit
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Transport
Private vehicle, Walking -
Accommodation
Hotels/guesthouses (7 nts), Camping (1 nt), Farmhouse stay (1 nt)