6 night sample itinerary

Paro Thimphu Dochu La Punakha Paro

IDEAL MONTHS

march - june
Sept - dec

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Paro Thimphu Punakha
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Our journey begins

Paro

Thimphu

TAMCHHOG
LHAKHANG

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rrival in Paro.
Your tour guide will meet you and take you on a short one-hour drive along the Paro and Thimphu river valleys to Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, at 2320 metres.  You can stop on the way to take in the magnificent Tamchhog Lhakhang, the hereditary place of worship for Bhutan’s iron bridge builder.  

Tamchhog Lhakhang, Photo Credit - © Amp Sripimanwat, DoT Bhutan
Overnight in Thimphu
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Thimphu
BUDDHA
DORDENMA
NATIONAL
MEMORIAL
CHORTEN
CHANGANKHA
TEMPLE
FOLK
HERITAGE
MUSEUM
NATIONAL
TEXTILE
MUSEUM
NATIONAL
LIBRARY
SCHOOL OF
TRADITIONAL
ARTS & CRAFTS
TAKIN
RESERVE
ightseeing in Thimphu.
We can visit the weekly market, the National Memorial Chorten, the Buddha Dordenma, Changangkha Temple, Takin Reserve, the School of Traditional Arts and Crafts, the Folk Heritage Museum, and the National Library. Browse the striking collection of intricate textiles at the National Textile Museum and visit the craft bazaar. Discuss your preference for the day with the guide.

Tamchhog Lhakhang

National Library, Photo Credit - © Amp Sripimanwat, DoT Bhutan
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Thimphu to Punakha
Punakha Thimphu

PUNAKHA
DZONG

CHIMI
LHAKHANG

DOCHU LA
PASS

rive to Punakha via Dochu La Pass, where we will stop for a hot drink and enjoy views of the Eastern Himalayan range.

In the afternoon visit Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility), built in the 15th century by the ‘Divine Mad Man’ (Lama Drukpa Kunley) and Punakha Dzong


Chimi-Lhakhang, Photo Credit - © CD
Overnight in Punakha
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Return to Paro

SHOPPING

FARMHOUSE

oday we return to Paro.

This afternoon would be a good time to visit handicraft shops for souvenirs of your trip. Or you may like to visit a local farmhouse and take tea with the farmer and his family.


Local Farmhouse, Photo Credit - © Marcus Westberg, DoT Bhutan
Overnight in Paro
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Paro

RINPUNG
DZONG

NATIONAL
MUSEUM

​DUMTSE
LHAKHANG

KYICHU
LHAKHANG

ightseeing in Paro.

National Museum, Photo Credit - © DoT Bhutan
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Paro

TAKTSHANG
MONASTERY

ake a day hike to the ‘Tiger’s Nest’, the sacred Taktshang Monastery.

You can stop at the Taktshang cafeteria viewpoint on the way up for a wonderful view of the monastery.


Taktshang Monastery, Photo Credit - © DoT Bhutan
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Departure
epart from Paro International Airport with a full heart.
Customise your trip

Physical

Spiritual

Cultural

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    Day hikes

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    Rafting

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    Mountain biking

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    Playing archery

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    Trekking
    (with overnight in camp)

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    Attend a ceremony or blessing

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    Meet some monks

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    Visit a nunnery

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    Visit a pranic healing centre or take meditation classes

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    Meet a Lama (head monk) and listen to a talk on meditation, Buddhism or the Bhutanese philosophy on Gross National Happiness

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    Attend a cookery class

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    Visit a local farmhouse

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    Visit the weekly market

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    Watch an archery match

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    Try a traditional hot stone bath

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    Try your hand at traditional games such as khuru, degor and carom

Those activities marked with an asterisk attract an additional supplement - please ask for details

PRICING

The rules for visiting Bhutan changed dramatically in June 2022 and the old system that had applied since tourism first started in the 1970s was withdrawn. Under the new system visitors to Bhutan have to pay a sustainable development fee (SDF) of US$100 per person per night to the Bhutan government in order to be issued a visa. The SDF is intended to be used to promote carbon-neutral tourism, to support the building of a more sustainable tourism sector and to support the education and health of local citizens.

The price for the tour will be paid on top of the SDF and covers the cost of all the services Blue Poppy will provide for you including guide, driver, transport, standard (3 star) accommodation, food, sightseeing and festival visits. Additional supplements are payable for treks and some other activities and for accommodation upgrades. Our pricing is based on a “daily rate” which varies depending on how many in the group. Please contact us for a personalised quote.

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