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Tailor\u2011made journey \u00b7 10 days \/ 9 nights<\/p>\n

Panoramas of Bhutan<\/h2>\n

\n A 10\u2011day journey through Bhutan\u2019s valleys, monasteries, and gentle walking trails, with a private guide and driver throughout.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Start & end in Paro<\/p>\n

Private guided \u00b7 Easy walking<\/p>\n

Request a proposal \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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\n Day 1<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Paro\n <\/div>\n
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Paro \u2013 Thimphu<\/h3>\n

Paro \u2192 Thimphu \u00b7 55 km \u00b7 ~2 hours<\/p>\n

Arrival in Paro, scenic drive to the capital.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Fly over the Himalayan range and descend into Paro Valley. Met at airport and transferred to Thimphu.<\/p>\n

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  • Optional Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Point) visit.<\/li>\n
  • Easy nature park trail (around 1.5 hours).<\/li>\n
  • Memorial Chorten or archery grounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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    \n Day 2<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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    \n \"Thimphu\n <\/div>\n
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    Thimphu Valley Highlights<\/h3>\n

    City sightseeing \u00b7 Easy walking<\/p>\n

    Viewpoints, markets, and cultural institutions.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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    \n Spend the day discovering Thimphu, from valley viewpoints and prayer flags to museums and local markets.\n <\/p>\n

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    • National Institute for Traditional Medicine.<\/li>\n
    • Folk Heritage Museum and School of Arts (Zorig Chusum).<\/li>\n
    • Crafts market and evening visit to Tashichho Dzong.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \n Institutions may close on weekends and public holidays; your guide will adjust the sequence.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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      \n Day 3<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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      \n \"Thimphu\n <\/div>\n
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      Thimphu \u2013 Gangtey (Phobjikha)<\/h3>\n

      Thimphu \u2192 Gangtey \u00b7 130 km \u00b7 ~4 hours<\/p>\n

      Over Dochu\u2011La Pass into the glacial valley of Phobjikha.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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      \n Drive via Dochu\u2011La Pass, with its chortens and Himalayan views, then continue through forests into Phobjikha Valley.\n <\/p>\n

      \n Gangtey Nature Trail \u00b7 1.5\u20132 hours \u00b7 Easy descent \u00b7 Approx. 2,700 m altitude. Ideal for spotting black\u2011necked cranes in winter (Nov\u2013Mar).\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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      \n Day 4<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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      \n \"Gangtey\n <\/div>\n
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      Gangtey \u2013 Bumthang<\/h3>\n

      Gangtey \u2192 Bumthang \u00b7 257 km \u00b7 ~8 hours<\/p>\n

      Mountain passes and historic Trongsa Dzong.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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      \n Travel east via scenic mountain roads, stopping at Trongsa Dzong before continuing into the Bumthang region.\n <\/p>\n

      \n Check in to your hotel and, on some Sundays, watch a local archery tournament, Bhutan\u2019s national sport.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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      \n Day 5<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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      \n \"Monasteries\n <\/div>\n
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      Monasteries & Craft Workshops<\/h3>\n

      Bumthang valley \u00b7 Easy sightseeing<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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      \n Explore Bumthang\u2019s four valleys, visiting monasteries and small producers that give insight into daily life.\n <\/p>\n

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      • Wangdicholing Palace and Kurje Lhakhang.<\/li>\n
      • Jambey Lhakhang and Tamshing Lhakhang.<\/li>\n
      • Brewery, dairy & cheese factory, and cider distillery (opening days vary).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \n Optional simple farm lunch or dinner; an overnight homestay can be arranged on request.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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        \n Day 6<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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        \n \"Bumthang\n <\/div>\n
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        Bumthang \u2013 Punakha<\/h3>\n

        Bumthang \u2192 Punakha \u00b7 172 km \u00b7 ~6 hours<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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        \n Retrace the route via Dochu\u2011La, then descend into the warmer Punakha Valley.\n <\/p>\n

        \n Chimi Lhakhang hike \u00b7 30\u201345 minutes \u00b7 Easy \u00b7 1,500 m altitude. Walk through fields to the \u201ctemple of fertility\u201d.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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        \n Day 7<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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        \n \"Khamsum\n <\/div>\n
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        Khamsum Chorten & Punakha Dzong<\/h3>\n

        Punakha valley \u00b7 Easy hiking<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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        \n Walk riverside and through fields to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten for views over the Mo Chu valley.\n <\/p>\n

        \n Visit Punakha Dzong at the confluence of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers, then continue to the village of Talo.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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        \n Day 8<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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        \n \"Punakha\n <\/div>\n
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        Punakha \u2013 Paro<\/h3>\n

        Punakha \u2192 Paro \u00b7 130 km \u00b7 ~4 hours<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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        \n Return to Paro, a fertile valley of terraces and traditional farmhouses overshadowed by Mount Chomolhari.\n <\/p>\n

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        • Ta Dzong (National Museum) and Rinpung Dzong.<\/li>\n
        • Kyichu Lhakhang and a visit to a traditional farmhouse.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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          \n Day 9<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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          \n \"Taktsang\n <\/div>\n
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          Taktsang Monastery (Tiger\u2019s Nest)<\/h3>\n

          Taktsang hike \u00b7 5\u20136 hours round trip<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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          \n Hike to Taktsang Monastery, perched around 900 m above the valley. The trail climbs to a viewpoint,
          \n descends to a waterfall, and continues into the monastery complex.\n <\/p>\n

          \n Approx. 3,100 m altitude \u00b7 900 m elevation gain \u00b7 Moderate. Optional horse ride available on the
          \n first section (extra cost).\n <\/p>\n

          \n The monastery closes daily from 13:00\u201314:00; a halfway cafeteria serves tea, snacks, and lunch.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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          \n Day 10<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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          \n \"Paro\n <\/div>\n
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          Paro \u2013 Onward Flight<\/h3>\n

          Paro Airport \u00b7 Departure<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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          \n After breakfast, transfer to Paro Airport for your onward flight, with final views over Bhutan\u2019s valleys and peaks.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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