Bhutan Breakaway - 7 days
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Highlights
- Nalanda Monastery - Interact with the monks
- Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten - Explore this stunning temple located on top of the hill with breath-taking views
- Chimi Lhakang (in Punakha) - See the temple of Divine Madman
- Picturesque villages of Talo or Nobgang - Tour the ancestral home of the Queen Mothers of Bhutan
- Dochula Pass - Himalayan peaks - Masagang, Tsendagang, Terigang, Jejegangphugang, Gangkar Punsum
- Thimphu - Visit National Library, Thimphu Painting School and the Traditonal Medicine Institute
- Tiger's Nest Monastery (Taktshang Pelphung Monastery) - Marvel at spectacular and unmissable, perched some 900m above the Paro Valley floor
- Dungtse Lhakang - See an incredible 3-storey Chorten-style structure of intricate design
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Trip includes
- 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
- 6 nights - 3 star hotels
- English speaking guide for all scheduled sightseeing
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Touring and excursions as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees to all included sites and monuments
- Private chauffeur driven vehicle whilst touring in Bhutan
- All government royalties and taxes
- Bhutan Visa fee and travel Permit (excludes visa admin fee of USD$40 pp, payable upon arrival)
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Welcome to the Kingdom of Bhutan. There's an included airport transfer from Paro airport to Thimphu, the modern capital city of Bhutan. On arrival at the hotel, the rest of today is at leisure.
Today’s full day of sightseeing in Thimphu Valley includes the National Library, which has a vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts and printing blocks for prayer flags. See the Thimpu Painting School, famous for traditional thangkha paintings. You'll continue to K...
Thimphu - Punakha. This morning you transfer to Punakha, an old winter capital of Bhutan. En route stop at the lofty Dochu La Pass (3,048m) to view the rugged eastern Himalayas, including Bhutan's highest mountain, Gangkar Punsum (7,550m). The road then drops down int...
Today you hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, a stunning monument and temple located on top of a hill, with breathtaking views of the valley, paddy fields and the Mo Chu River. After lunch, drive to the picturesque villages of Talo or Nobgang to explore the...
Punakha - Paro. Travel back to Paro today via the scenic Doch La Pass, enjoying spectacular views of the towering Bhutan Himalayas. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Paro Valley and visit the National Museum, which is housed in an old Ta Dzong (watchtower) and holds an ...
Taktshang Pelphung Monastery or Tiger's Nest Monastery, is the most famous site in Bhutan. It's located on the face of a sheer 900m cliff above the floor of Paro Valley. Today you'll take a scenic hike to view this spectacular and unmissable sight. The monastery is on...
Your holiday concludes after breakfast and an onward departure transfer to Paro Airport for your international flight.
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What's excluded
- International flights, Bhutan visa administrative fee payable upon arrival USD$40
- Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
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Not recommended for under 12 years due to altitude and treks involved.
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