What You Will Do
This 8-Day trip offers an eye-opening adventure into Bhutan's rich ancient culture & abundance of nature through the hearts of 4 western districts. You will go on nature hikes, appreciate the pristine natural environment, explore rural villages, and gain firsthand experience on its culture and people.
On Day 6 of your trip, you will trek to one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites called Bumdrak located on the mountain meadow at an elevation of 3,860m. The trail takes you through green lush forests following ancient trails and enjoy breathtaking views of Paro valley. Camping will be on a serene mountain meadow adorned with Chortens (sacred Buddhist stupa) and fluttering prayer flags. Your return journey back to Paro will be via the most recognized site in Bhutan, 17th-century Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest), built on an 800-meter rock cliff sacred site founded in the 8th-century.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Itinerary
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Day 1 '̣Arrive Paro International Airport / Transfer To Thimphu (2334m)' National Museum of Bhutan འབྲུག་གི་འགྲེམས་སྟོན་ཁང་།
1 hour
2
Day 1 '̣Arrive Paro International Airport / Transfer To Thimphu (2334m)' Thimphu
1 hour 30 minutes
3
Day 1 '̣Arrive Paro International Airport / Transfer To Thimphu (2334m)' Buddha Dordenma
45 minutes
4
Day 1 '̣Arrive Paro International Airport / Transfer To Thimphu (2334m)' Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre
45 minutes
5
Day 1 '̣Arrive Paro International Airport / Transfer To Thimphu (2334m)' Changlimithang Stadium & Archery Ground
30 minutes
6
Day 2 '̣Hike To Tango Monastery & Sightseeing in Thimphu' Tango Buddhist Institute
4 hours
7
Day 2 '̣Hike To Tango Monastery & Sightseeing in Thimphu' National Institute for Zorig Chusum
45 minutes
8
Day 2 '̣Hike To Tango Monastery & Sightseeing in Thimphu' National Library and Archives of Bhutan
45 minutes
9
Day 3 '̣Thimphu / Transfer To Punakha Valley (1200m)' Dochula Pass
2 hours 30 minutes
10
Day 3 '̣Thimphu / Transfer To Punakha Valley (1200m)' Chimi Lhakhang Temple
1 hour
11
Day 3 '̣Thimphu / Transfer To Punakha Valley (1200m)' Punakha Dzong
1 hour
12
Day 3 '̣Thimphu / Transfer To Punakha Valley (1200m)' Punakha Suspension Bridge
1 hour
13
Day 3 '̣Thimphu / Transfer To Punakha Valley (1200m)' Namgay Zam home stay,Yusakha
30 minutes
14
Day 4 '̣Sightseeing In Punakha /Transfer To Phobjikha Valley (3000m)' Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
2 hours
15
Day 4 '̣Sightseeing In Punakha /Transfer To Phobjikha Valley (3000m)' Phobjikha Valley
3 minutes
16
Day 4 '̣Sightseeing In Punakha /Transfer To Phobjikha Valley (3000m)' Gangtey Monastery
45 minutes
17
Day 5 '̣Gangtey Nature Hike / Transfer Back To Paro Valley (2200m)' Gangtey nature trail
3 hours
18
Day 5 '̣Gangtey Nature Hike / Transfer Back To Paro Valley (2200m)' Kyichu Lhakhang
30 minutes
19
Day 6 '̣Paro / Trek To Bumdrak Monastery (3860m)' Bumdrak CampSite
5 hours
20
Day 6 '̣Paro / Trek To Bumdrak Monastery (3860m)' Bumdrak Monastery འབུམ་བྲག་ལྷ་ཁང་།
45 minutes
21
Day 7 '̣Bumdrak / Descend Back To Paro Valley Via Taktsang Monastery (3120m)' Bumdrak CampSite
2 hours
22
Day 7 '̣Bumdrak / Descend Back To Paro Valley Via Taktsang Monastery (3120m)' Ugyen Tsemo
1 hour
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Day 7 '̣Bumdrak / Descend Back To Paro Valley Via Taktsang Monastery (3120m)' Paro Taktsang
2 hours
24
Day 7 '̣Bumdrak / Descend Back To Paro Valley Via Taktsang Monastery (3120m)' Aum Choden Homestay
3 hours
25
Day 8 '̣Transfer to Paro International Airport for Departure' Paro International Airport
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