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Tiger's Nest Monastery

Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal Royal Palace, Thimpu, Bhutan Punakha Dzong Paro Dzong, Paro, Bhutan

Highlights of Bhutan

Bhutan

11 days from £3,230pp Inc. international flights

Uncover the main highlights of Bhutan including Thimpu, Punakha and time in Paro to relax at the end of your tour.

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At a Glance

Paro 3 days
Kathmandu 2 days
Thimpu 2 days
Punakha 2 days

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Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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View Tailor-made Suggestions

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

Work your travel dates around a Bhutanese festival for a unique and colourful experience.
Go into Central Bhutan to further explore this unique country.
Extend your time in Nepal for a complete Himalayan experience.
Head into Northeast India and relax in a tea plantation.
Fly home via Delhi to experience North India.
Fly via Bangkok for a complete contrast and end with time on the beach in Thailand.

Highlights of this itinerary

Climb up to Tiger's Nest Monastery in Paro.
Experience Bhutan's unique culture.
Take in spectacular Himalayan scenery.
Visit Punakha's Dzong.
Go walking in pristine valleys.

Day by Day

Day 1London

Fly overnight to Delhi.

Day 2Kathmandu

Board your connecting flight to Kathmandu. Visit Kathmandu's sights.

Day 3Kathmandu - Paro - Thimpu

Fly to Paro. On arrival you will be met by your guide and driver and make the short journey to Thimphu.

Day 4Thimpu

Today is your first full day in Bhutan. You may like to spend part of the morning looking around the weekend market in Thimpu before visiting the remaining sights.

Day 5Thimpu - Punakha

Travel by road to Punakha, over the Dochu La pass offering stunning views. You can also visit the Chimi Lhakhang temple before reaching Punakha.

Day 6Punakha

Visit Punakha Dzong and enjoy the amazing scenery with gentle walks accompanied by your guide.

Day 7Punakha - Paro

Return to Paro by road. In the afternoon you can visit Paro Dzong and the national museum.

Day 8Paro

Rise early to make the steep climb to the magnificent Tiger’s Nest Monastery before visiting Drukgyel Dzong.

Day 9Paro

Spend the day at Cheli La, one of the highest passes in the area. Here you can walk and visit some local villages and admire the mountain views.

Day 10Paro - Kathmandu

Return to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu. The afternoon is at leisure.

Day 11Kathmandu

This morning you will catch your return flights, arriving home the same day.

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Your entire holiday is designed around your requirements.
Explore your interests at your own speed.
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