Dragon Kingdom
Bhutan is perhaps the most mysterious and diverse of all the Himalayan kingdoms, where for centuries a traditional Buddhist culture has thrived in isolation from the rest of the world. It is a land of contrast – with lush forested valleys, fortified monasteries, sacred mountains, art and architecture unique to the region. Our journey begins in Paro and we head straight to Thimphu, where we have two days to explore this charming and serene capital. We then venture out into the countryside to visit the beautiful Punakha, Bumthang and Gangtey Valleys. Here we explore the rural lifestyle and architecture of Bhutan before returning to Paro where, on one of the highlights of our tour, we visit Taktsang (the Tiger’s Nest) - a small monastery clinging to a rocky cliff 900 metres above the valley floor.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
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| 1 | (Sat) Arrive in Paro and transfer to hotel in Thimphu. |
| 2 | Full day sightseeing in Thimphu including views of Tashicho Dzong. |
| 3 | Drive to Punakha, with fine mountain views in good weather. Visit unique dzong. |
| 4 | Cross Pele La (Pass), stop at Chendebji Chorten en route to Trongsa, then continue to Bumthang Valley. |
| 5 | A day walking and exploring the valley. Visit Jampey Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest temples. |
| 6 | Drive to the Phobjikha Valley and visit Gangtey. |
| 7 | Drive to Paro and visit the impressive Paro Dzong and the National Museum in the Ta Dzong watchtower. |
| 8 | Hike to the legendary Tiger's Nest Monastery. |
| 9 | Transfer to Paro Airport where trip ends (Sun). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
9 days |
Trip Code |
PHDK |
Activities |
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| Culture (Easy) | |
Countries Visited |
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| Bhutan | |
Start City |
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| Paro | |
End City |
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| Paro | |
