10-Day Bhutan Highlights Tour from Paro with Trekking and Tiger's Nest

10 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Embark on a journey through Bhutan's majestic monasteries, museums, valleys, and mountain passes, from Paro and Haa to Thimphu and Punakha. Visit sacred sites s...

Duration: 10 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Premium · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Haa Valley, Jomolhari · Languages: English

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What's Included

All meals inside Bhutan (breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening tea and snacks)
Double or twin deluxe room on a sharing basis
Route permit and visa
Room upgrade based on room availability
English-speaking local Bhutanese tour guide
Plenty of drinking mineral water for the whole trip
Soft drinks and fruit juice
Traditional hot stone bath
Picnic lunch by the riverside
Farmhouse visit
Photoshoot in traditional Bhutanese dress
Dinner in Bhutanese style
Sightseeing to all sights mentioned in the itinerary

Not Included

Alcohol in any restaurant
Gratuities or tipping for the guide and driver
Domestic flights
Entrance fees to any museum
Insurance
International calls
Laundry and personal miscellaneous expenses

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Paro and Heritage Sightseeing

Arrive at Paro Airport, where your Bhutanese tour guide will receive you. After check-in, visit Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum. Later, drive to Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temples in Bhutan. In the evening, stroll around the town centre. Overnight in Paro.
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Day 02

Tiger's Nest Monastery and Bhutanese Traditions

Today, hike to the famed Tiger's Nest Monastery. In the afternoon, visit a farmhouse to get a glimpse of daily life in Bhutan. End your day with some archery practice and dress up in traditional Bhutanese attire. Overnight in Paro.
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Day 03

Kila Gompa, Chele La, and Haa Valley

Start your day with a visit to Kila Gompa, the oldest nunnery in Bhutan. Continue to Chele La and enjoy the views. Drive to Haa Valley and spend the afternoon exploring the town. Overnight in Haa.
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Day 04

Yangthang Village Trek to Khadey Gom

Drive to the trailhead near Yangthang Village. From the village, hike to the 300-year-old Yangthang Gompa and continue to Talung through beautiful pine forests. Cross the famed wooden bridge, Chag Zam, at Talung, then continue through meadows and forests to reach Khadey Gom, your camp for the day. Overnight at a camp in Khadey Gom.
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Day 05

Saga La Pass and Dongney Tsho Camp

From Khadey Gom, hike to Saga La and enjoy spectacular views of Jomolhari, Chaterake, and Paro Valley. A 2-hour downhill hike through rhododendron forest brings you to a meadow at Dongney Tsho. The campsite sits amid fir trees next to Dongney Tsho.
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Day 06

Descent via Genchu Zam to Balaka Chhu

Descend to Genchu Zam. The downhill hike takes you through an area rich in Himalayan flora and fauna. Continue towards Chodeyphu, a picturesque village at the foot of Laum Bjara (Foggy Mountain). An hour-long hike from the village brings you to Balaka Chhu, where the trek ends. Your guide and driver will meet you here at the end of the trek. Drive to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Paro.
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Day 07

Paro to Thimphu via Temples and Wildlife

Drive to Thimphu and, en route, visit Tamchog Lhakhang, a temple dedicated to 14th-century saint and engineer Thangtong Gyalpo. Upon reaching Thimphu, visit Great Buddha Dordenma, an enormous statue of Shakyamuni Buddha perched on a hilltop. Afterwards, drive to Motithang Takin Preserve, a wildlife reserve for takin. Make a trip to Memorial Chorten, a major landmark of the city and a place for daily worship. End your day with a visit to Tashichhoedzong, the majestic fortress of Thimphu Valley. Afterwards, if your trip coincides with the weekend, the guide will take you to Thimphu's Weekend Market. Overnight in Thimphu.
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Day 08

Thimphu Museums and Dochu La to Punakha

Check out the major museums of Thimphu - Postal Museum, National Textile Museum, and National Institute of Zorig Chusum. Visit Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory and learn about the ancient process of papermaking. Afterwards, drive to Punakha - the old capital of Bhutan - via Dochu La, a mountain pass between Thimphu and Punakha known for its 108 gleaming white chortens and Druk Wangyal Lhakhang. Overnight in Punakha.
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Day 09

Punakha Valley Temples and Dzong

In the morning, go to Chimi Lhakhang (The Temple of Divine Madman), a monastery built in honour of an eccentric lama, Drukpa Kunley. Afterwards, hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, a beautiful temple near Yabesa Village in Punakha Valley. Visit majestic Punakha Dzong, one of the most beautiful fortresses in Bhutan. See the longest suspension bridge in the country, located behind the fortress, and enjoy the gorgeous views of the valley. Drive back to Thimphu in the afternoon. Overnight in Thimphu.
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Day 10

Departure from Paro

Drive to Paro International Airport for onward departure.