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4-Day Bhutan Insight

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Overview

Explore Bhutan's wonderfully diverse environment of western valleys on this cultural tour. Drive over high mountain passes and through rapidly changing vegetation from pine forests to hills covered in rhododendrons, magnolias and dwarf bamboo – abundant with birds and wildlife.

This tour also visits ancient fortresses, temples, monasteries, markets, farmhouses and museums in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Phobjikha. Your trip taps into the culture, nature and history of the country, offering a unique insight into 'the Last Shangri-La'.
Sightseeing
Hiking & Trekking
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Thimphu Sightseeing

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Thimphu Sightseeing

When you arrive in Bhutan, you'll head straight to Thimphu, the capital, to begin sightseeing with Bhutan’s largest Buddha statue, perched on the hill overlooking the entire Thimphu valley below and magnificent views. Then, you'll continue to the markets, the National Textile Museum, and one of Thimphu's most famous temples, perched like a fortress on a ridge above central Thimphu humming with pilgrims and finish the day at Tashichho fortress.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Tashi Yoedling3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kuensel Phodrang

    Bhutanese Crafts Bazaar

    Motithang Takin Preserve

    Centenary Farmers Market

    Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan

    Changangkha Lhakhang

    Tashichho Dzong

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Paro International Airport to Thimphu

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Thimphu

    Motithang

Day 2

Drive to Punakha for Sightseeing

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Drive to Punakha for Sightseeing

After breakfast, drive to Punakha via Dochula pass where you'll see the Himalayan mountain range from Bhutan for the first time. Before arriving in Punakha, you'll hike to the temple of the Divine Madman, known as the temple of fertility. Explore Bhutan's temples and the suspension bridge in Punakha, followed by a leisurely picnic lunch in the park.

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    Accommodation

    Meri Puensum Resort3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Dochula Pass

    Chimi Lhakhang

    Punakha Dzong

    Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

    Punakha Suspension Bridge

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Thimphu to Punakha

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Thimphu

    Dochula

    Punakha

    Walakha

Day 3

Gangtey and Phobjikha Sightseeing

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Gangtey and Phobjikha Sightseeing

Today, you go into the Phobjikha Valley, sitting at an average altitude of 3,000m. The valley is a designated conservation zone within the Jigme Singye Wangchuk National Park. The natural habitat is home to a great variety of wildlife, including nesting grounds for endangered black-necked cranes that migrate from Central Asia in the winter (late October and stay till March). You'll walk around to explore the valley and visit some of the temples there.

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    Accommodation

    Dewachen Hotel & Spa3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Gangtey Monastery

    Black-Necked Crane Information Centre

    Gangtey Nature Trail

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Walakha

    Wangdue Phodrang

Day 4

Visit a Market before Departure

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Visit a Market before Departure

You'll be driven from Phobjikha Valley to Paro International Airport, stopping at one of the craft markets where you can purchase authentic Bhutanese souvenirs before boarding your flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Phobjikha Valley to Paro International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Wangdue Phodrang

Included in Price

  • 3 nights accommodation
  • 15 activities
  • 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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