What You Will Do
This tour has as much focus on cultural sites as it does on natural wonders, but with plenty of hiking thrown into the mix. By walking to some of the country’s most spectacular monasteries, we endeavor to help you gain an insight into Bhutan’s Buddhist culture in the most profound way possible. During the week, we cover the three valleys of Thimphu, Punakha and Paro, all varied in terms of ecosystems and landscapes.
One of the highlights of this walking holiday is our trek to Bumdra Monastery where we camp overnight in the Himalayan wilderness way up in the clouds, our final destination being the iconic Taktsang Goemba or Tiger’s Nest Monastery. We hike along ancient mountain paths, following in the footsteps of pilgrims going back over the centuries, but where today’s tourists hardly ever go.
All of your camping equipment will be provided for the overnight adventure, and we will also provide a camp dinner, breakfast and two lunches.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
1
Day 1 '̣Arrive Paro transfer to Thimphu' National Museum
1 hour
2
Day 1 '̣Arrive Paro transfer to Thimphu' Rinpung Dzong
1 hour
3
Day 2 '̣Thimphu Sightseeing' Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
1 hour
4
Day 2 '̣Thimphu Sightseeing' Changangkha Lhakhang
1 hour
5
Day 2 '̣Thimphu Sightseeing' Zilukha Nunnery View Point
1 hour
6
Day 2 '̣Thimphu Sightseeing' National Institute for Zorig Chusum
1 hour
7
Day 2 '̣Thimphu Sightseeing' National Library and Archives of Bhutan
1 hour
8
Day 2 '̣Thimphu Sightseeing' Jungshi handmade paper factory
1 hour
9
Day 2 '̣Thimphu Sightseeing' Motithang Takin Preserve
1 hour
10
Day 2 '̣Thimphu Sightseeing' Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
1 hour
11
Day 2 '̣Thimphu Sightseeing' Centenary Farmers Market
1 hour
12
Day 3 '̣Thimphu to Punakha Sightseeing' Dochula Pass
30 minutes
13
Day 3 '̣Thimphu to Punakha Sightseeing' Punakha Dzong
2 hours
14
Day 3 '̣Thimphu to Punakha Sightseeing' Chimi Lhakhang Temple
1 hour 30 minutes
15
Day 4 '̣Punakha to Phobjikha Sightseeing' Gangtey Monastery
1 hour
16
Day 4 '̣Punakha to Phobjikha Sightseeing' Phobjikha Valley
1 hour
17
Day 4 '̣Punakha to Phobjikha Sightseeing' Black-necked Crane Visitor Centre, Phobjikha
1 hour 30 minutes
18
Day 5 '̣Phobjikha to Punakha Sightseeing' Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
2 hours
19
Day 5 '̣Phobjikha to Punakha Sightseeing' Wangdue Dzong
1 hour 30 minutes
20
Day 5 '̣Phobjikha to Punakha Sightseeing' Punakha Suspension Bridge
1 hour
21
Day 5 '̣Phobjikha to Punakha Sightseeing' Phobjikha Valley
1 hour
22
Day 6 '̣Punakha to Paro Sightseeing' Drukgyel Dzong
1 hour
23
Day 6 '̣Punakha to Paro Sightseeing' Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang
45 minutes
24
Day 7 '̣Hike to Bumdra and Camping' Bumdrak Monastery འབུམ་བྲག་ལྷ་ཁང་།
6 hours
25
Day 8 '̣Bumdra to Paro (via Tiger nest Monastery)' Paro Taktsang
4 hours
26
Day 8 '̣Bumdra to Paro (via Tiger nest Monastery)' Kyichu Lhakhang སྐྱིད་ཆུ་ལྷ་ཁང་།
1 hour
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Day 9 '̣Departure from Paro International Airport to your onward destination.' Paro International Airport
1 hour
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