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Land of the Thunder Dragon

7 days Private Tour Extension

Land of the Thunder Dragon

Experience the rich history of Bhutan in this nation that is rated the 'Happiest Country in Asia'.

  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 6 , Lunches: 6 , Dinners: 6
  • Physical Rating 4
    A good level of fitness is required as you can expect to be walking, or taking part in a physical activity like cycling, for longer periods of time on several days throughout the tour, and may be required to tackle some more challenging terrain.
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    Extended walking. Physical activities on challenging terrain.
Private Tour Extension
7 DAYS
Thimpu Punakha Paro
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Day by Day Itinerary

Thimpu (2N) - Punakha (2N) - Paro (2N)
  • Day 1
    PARO TO THIMPU
    Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 1: PARO TO THIMPU

    Upon arrival at Paro Airport, you will be transferred to your Thimpu Hotel.

    Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 2
    THIMPU
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 2: THIMPU

    Visit to the National Library, the institute for Zorig Chusum (painting school), the National Memorial Chorten, the Folk Heritage and National Textile museums. Later, explore Trashi Chhoe Dzong, the 'Fortress of the Glorious Religion',

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 3
    PUNAKHA
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 3: PUNAKHA

    Drive to Punakha via Douchu-La: if the sky is clear you may be able to view the Himalayan peaks in the distance. After check in, proceed to visit Punakha Dzong and Khamsum Yulley Namgyl Chorten. Later in the day, travel 15 minutes to Chimi Lakhang. On arrival, you will walk through paddy fields and villages to reach the temple, where will have a rare glimpse into the daily life and lifestyle of the local people who live there.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4
    PUNAKHA
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 4: PUNAKHA

    After breakfast visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhan, perched on a ridge amid pine trees and overlooking valleys of Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang. In the afternoon hike up through fields of chilies, cabbages to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, which was built to remove negative forces and promote peace, stability and harmony in the changing world.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5
    PUNAKHA TO PARO
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 5: PUNAKHA TO PARO

    Early morning start as you commence the drive back to Paro visiting the Simtokha Dzong en route. Upon arrival this afternoon, visit Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower inaugurated as Bhutan's National Museum in 1968. Afterwards, walk down a hillside trail to visit the remarkable Rinpung Dzong, home of the Paro Festival activities.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6
    TIGERS NEST
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 6: TIGERS NEST

    Hike to Taktsang Monastery, known as 'Tigers Nest'. The hike will take you halfway up the trail where you will enjoy lunch. Visit the ruins of Drukgyal Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang on your return to Paro.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7
    DEPART PARO
    Breakfast
    DAY 7: DEPART PARO

    Transfer to Paro airport where your arrangements end.

    Breakfast

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When to go

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  • 0
    12
    6
  • 34
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  • 4
    15
    10
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  • Paro
  • 7
    17
    12
  • 180
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  • 10
    18
    14
  • 416
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  • 11
    18
    14
  • 549
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  • Paro
  • 10
    18
    14
  • 406
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  • Paro
  • 9
    17
    13
  • 259
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  • Paro
  • 4
    16
    10
  • 84
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  • Paro
  • -1
    12
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  • 11
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  • Paro
  • -5
    10
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  • 5

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    Tour Extension includes

    • 6 nights accommodation (2 nights Thimpu, 2 nights Punakha, 2 nights Paro)
    • Meals as stated
    • Transportation as stated
    • Private touring with guides and entrance fees
    • Bhutan Permit

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