Bhutan Tour with day hikes

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Bhutan Tour with Day Hikes combines the cultural and natural grandeur of Bhutan in the shortest possible time.  The tour begins in the scenic Paro Valley with a hike to the famous Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang) monastery.  After visiting Thimphu, a unique capital city that has a blend of traditional and modern touch, we drive across the picturesque Dochu La Pass int...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the cities of Paro, Punakha, and Thimpu
    • Hike to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery
    • Witness the blend of modern and traditional touch of Bhutan
    • Set out for day hikes with breathtaking views of Everest, Kanchenjunga and other peaks

What's this trip about?

    Bhutan Tour with Day Hikes combines the cultural and natural grandeur of Bhutan in the shortest possible time.  The tour begins in the scenic Paro Valley with a hike to the famous Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang) monastery.  After visiting Thimphu, a unique capital city that has a blend of traditional and modern touch, we drive across the picturesque Dochu La Pass into the subtropical valleys of Punakha. Our Bhutan tour also includes three more hikes: to Wangditse Gompa, Lungchutse Monastery and to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten. During the day hikes, we get to experience breath-taking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks including the sacred Jumolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeUp to 65 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityParo, Bhutan
End CityParo, Bhutan

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Bhutan

Attractions

  • Punakha
  • Taktsang Monastery

Activities

  • Hiking
  • History
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodation in Standard Hotels on Twin Sharing Basis
    • Local Guide & Support Staffs
    • All Private Ground Transportation Including Airport Transfers
    • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
    • Bhutan Visa
    • Small-Group Tour
    • Guaranteed Departures
    • Lifetime Deposit
    • No Booking Fee

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and sightseeing in Paro

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Hotel Tashi Namgay Resort)

Maximum Altitude: 2,250m/7,382ft

As our flight nears Bhutan, we can enjoy amazing views of the Himalayas including the sacred Jumolhari and Jichu Drake peaks. At t...

Day 2: Paro to Thimphu, Hike to Taktsang Monastery

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Hotel Namgay Heritage)

Hiking: 4-5 hrs Travel Distance: 54 km Driving: 1 hour

Maximum Altitude: 3,180m/10,434ft

After breakfast, we hike for around 4 -5 hours to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nes...

Day 3: Hike to Wangditse Gompa followed by sightseeing in Thimphu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Hotel Namgay Heritage)

Maximum Altitude: 2,320m/7,612ft

In the morning, we drive to BBS Tower and then hike for 1 hour to Wangditse Gompa on leveled trail with great view of Tashichho Dzong....

Day 4: Thimphu to Punakha, Hike to Lungchutse Monastery

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Kichu Resort)

Hiking: 2 hrs Travel Distance: 76 km Driving: 2-3 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 3,100m/10,171ft

After breakfast, we drive to Dochula pass (3,100 meters), where on a clear day we...

Day 5: Punakha to Paro, Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Hotel Tashi Namgay Resort)

Hiking: 2 hrs Travel Distance: 130 km Driving: 4 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 2,250m/7,382ft

At dawn, we drive 12 km north of Punakha and begin our 2-hour hike to ...

Day 6: Final Departure

Meals: Breakfast

Today we bid farewell to the tiny Himalayan Kingdom and her friendly people. Druk Air generally departs in the early morning to avoid adverse weather conditions. Therefore, after breakfast, we will be taken to the airport in the morning for final departure.

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$343
Last Updated: 12/17/2021

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Himalayan Glacier Adventure Reviews & Ratings

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Kavita

Sep 2019

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Satisfied!!!

My fiance and I recently returned from our six days in Bhutan. The trip went in a blink of an eye. We had an incredible time there. Everything was arranged beforehan...

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Jeremy

Mar 2019

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Extraordinary experience

Good food, great place, and excellent guide made my Bhutan tour almost perfect. Six days in the country made me fall for it even harder, and now Bhutan holds a speci...

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Harman

Jan 2019

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Rejuvenating trip

Trip to Bhutan was peaceful away from the hustle and bustle of the city back home. The places we visited were magnificent. The lodges we stayed at were pleasant, and...

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Kim

Feb 2018

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Bhutan in all its shade

A tranquil environment, a perfect blend of tradition and modernization, and unique cultures are what Bhutan offers to its visitors. I got a chance to have an experie...

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Lian

Dec 2017

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Bhutan in its serenity

I am not much into trekkings, but I love being in nature and enjoy it in its purest forms. As I have lived most of my life in the city surrounded by modernization, I...

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May 2023

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Benefit of the doubt

Feels a bit double writing this review. On the one hand, it was a nice trip with good lodges and good food, on the other hand, the guide was not good (way too presen...

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Simon

May 2023

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Dara

Nov 2021

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Wonderful trip to Bhutan

I would like to take a moment to let you know the wonderful job Yeshi Wangdi did as my tour guide for Bhutan. He was very kind, flexible and willing to continually a...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights

Accommodation

,Hotels in Bhutan are approved and classified by the government as grade A, B and C. These government approved hotels are equivalent to 3-4 star hotels elsewhere. Based on availability at the time of the booking, A and B category hotels will be provided in this tour. We will be accommodated in A category hotel in Paro and Thimpu and B category hotel in Punakha. We will be staying at Hotel Tashi Namgay Resort or similar  in Paro, Hotel Namgay Heritage or similar  in Thimpu and Kichu Resort or similar  in Punakha. All accommodation will be on twin-shared basis. Single rooms can also be made available by paying an additional USD 290.
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Meals Included
  • 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 5 Dinners
Age Requirements
Up to 65 years
Additional Information
Trip ID
himala-BhuTouHim

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