- Tour Operator:
- Explore!
- Max group size:
- 16
- Age range:
- 16 to 85
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 124409
Highlights
- Visit Punakha Dzong and hike in the Punakha Valley
- Keep an eye out for the rare black-necked crane
- Climb up to the cliffside Tigers Nest Monastery
- Walk through the most relaxed capital in the world
- Wander through the Pashupatinath temple of Kathmandu
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Kathmandu
- Day 2 Fly to Bhutan and explore the peaceful city of Paro
- Day 3 Cross the Dochu La Pass en route to Punakha
- Day 4 Visit Punakha's dramatically located riverside Dzong
- Day 5 Drive to the beautiful farming valley of Gangtey
- Day 6 Travel to Thimpu, Bhutan's relaxed capital city
- Day 7 Share the celebrations at the annual Thimpu Festival
- Day 8 Spend a second day at the colorful festival
- Day 9 Return to Paro and hike to the Tiger's Nest Monastery
- Day 10 Fly to Kathmandu. Walk through the Durbar Square
- Day 11 Free time to explore Kathmandu's temples and bazaars
- Day 12 Trip ends in Kathmandu
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Ambassador
HotelDays 1, 10, 11Gawaling Hotel
HotelDays 2, 9Zhingkham Resort
HotelDays 3, 4Yueloki Guest House
Hotelday 5Pedling Hotel
HotelDays 6, 7, 8
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
445
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- AJulie· October 2nd, 2023The hike to Tigers Nest was the most difficult walk I have ever done but also the most rewarding. The festivals were wonderful in Bhutan as were the people who made us feel so welcomeTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AIan· October 1st, 2023Hike to Tigers Nest MonasteryTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AChristine· October 13th, 2023Bhutan is a highlight in fullTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AElaine· October 5th, 2023I HAVE BEEN TO KATHMANDU BEFORE THEREFORE THE HIGHLIGHT FOR ME WAS BHUTAN. ALL OF IT ! THE PEOPLE, THE FESTIVALS, THE TIGER'S NEST, THE GUIDES, THE NATIONAL COSTUME, THE WAY OF LIFE, THEIR MORALS, THEIR OUTLOOK ON LIFE.Trip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADennis· November 20th, 2023The Black Crane festival and The Tiger Nest Monastery were the high light but I also enjoyed the time in ThimpuTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAndrew· November 19th, 2023Morning spent at the black crane festival. Great to see the locals in action. The hike to the tigers nest monastery was another.Trip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
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