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12 Days Bhutan Adventure Tour Itinerary
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    Trip Style : Cultural Tour & Driving Adventure
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    Trip Difficulty : Leisure Holidays
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    Trip Guide : Guided Tour
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    Destination : Paro, Bhutan
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    Max Altitude : 2550 Meters - 8,366Ft
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    Daily Walking Hours : 5 to 6 Hours Sightseeing & Walking
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    Accomodation: Hotel & Lodges
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    Food : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner(BLD)
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    Start-End : Paro - Bhutan
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    Transport : Flights, Private Car or Tourist Coach
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    Best Season : Jan - June and Sept - December

Travel through the mystical mountains, visit the magical Dzongs and Buddhist Gompas, drive along some of the most scenic roads you could imagine, and discover the enchanting ‘Dragon Kingdom‘. Immerse yourself into the stunning Himalayan mountain views and experience genuine cultural interactions at a local farm.

Imagine a country where value is measured differently, instead of Gross Domestic Product, imagine measuring the value of Gross National Happiness, welcome to the unexplored mountain Kingdom of Bhutan, a place with no comparison. Unparalleled beauty is revealed at every Dzong and Gompa, an abundance of wisdom and love can be felt, especially through the eyes of every smiling Buddhist monk that you will meet. Whilst trekking the gentle and remote trails through Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, nature lovers, photographers, trekkers and cultural enthusiasts alike will uncover a purity, tradition, and lifestyle brimming with kindness and color.

Alpine Eco Trek carefully designs your holiday to take your interests into account and work with flexible guides who accompany you throughout your trip and will modify your daily activities to suit you.

Trip Highlights

  • Enjoy ancient Bhutan, a beautiful country the Last Shangri-La
  • Explore the unique landscapes, mountains and tropical valleys
  • Learn exclusive Buddhist culture and primitive lifestyle of Bhutanese people

On a clear day the panoramic view of the Himalayas is sensational including the Mount Everest, but particularly exciting is the approach through the Bhutanese foothills and the landing, including a few steep turns to land at the tiny airstrip of Paro. Meet Alpine Eco Trek’s representative upon arrival and leave for Thimphu, the capital city. The drive takes about 2 hours and follows the Pa-Chu (river) down to its confluence with the Wang-Chu. Check into your hotel and after lunch; visit some of the interesting places like the school of fine arts, National Memorial Stupa and the Handicrafts emporium.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Paro

After breakfast, visit the National Library, Zilukha Nunnery and the general post office. After lunch, visit the handmade paper factory. Evening, walk around the main square of Thimphu.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD Thimpu

Leaving Thimphu, drive up the mountains and over the 3500m Dochu-la (pass). On clear day, you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the snowcapped eastern Himalayas and the magnificent 108 Druk Wangyel Chorten (Stupa). Gradually descend through varied forest finally emerging into the highly cultivated valley of Punakha. Check into your hotel and after lunch; visit the Punakha Dzong, the district civil and religious centre for Punakha. This is one of the most impressive Dzong in the country located at the confluence of the Pho-chu (male-river) and Mo-chu (female-river).

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Punakha

In the morning, drive to Phobjikha. This valley is well known as one of the last winter grounds of the black necked cranes that migrate from the Tibetan plateau. Arrive at Gangtey Gompa where you can see the small Gangtey village and the Gangtey monastery.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Phobjikha

After breakfast, take a long but stunning scenic drive (about 7 hours) to Bumthang. This is the road where the movie "Travelers and Magicians" was filmed. The road winds its way up and cross two high passes at Yotong-la and Pele-la pass and arrive at the famous Bumthang Yathra weaving region. For the more adventurous, we can arrange a 3 days trek in the splendid Bumthang Valley. This trek passes through several villages on its meandering route through the Bumthang countryside and provides an exceptional opportunity to interact with the Bhutanese rural life.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Bumthang

Today, you explore the Tamshing valley by hiking. The hike starts from Kurjey and ends at the Swiss Farm. On the way, visit the Tamshing Monastery, founded in 15th century and the Konchogsum Temple. The late evening is spent strolling around Bumthang.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Bumthang

Early breakfast, drive back to Punakha re-crossing the Yotong-la and Pele-la pass. The journey would take around 7-8 hours with picnic lunch on the way.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Punakha

Drive back to Paro on the way lunch at Thimphu

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  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Paro

In the morning visit the Drugyel Dzong which is now in ruins after a fire in 1951. Continue to the National Museum, housed in an ancient watch tower and visit the Paro Dzong, the district administration and the religious centre for Paro. After the visit, walk down the gentle slope and over the traditional cantilever bridge to downtown Paro.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Paro

This morning, we make an excursion to Taksang Monastery - this has to be the monastery with the most outstanding setting in Bhutan. Set on a vertical cliff face 800 m above the ground, it defies all engineering logic. For the energetic, hike 2 hours up to get a more dramatic view of the monastery.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Taksang monastery

Today is a leisure day, rest and final shopping. Overnight at hotel.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Paro

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

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  • small-thumbnails 11/12 day's full board package in Tourist standard Hotel in Bhutan
  • small-thumbnails Arrival Pick up and Departure drop from Paro Airport.
  • small-thumbnails All land transportation by luxury vehicle, depending upon group size
  • small-thumbnails 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the tour.
  • small-thumbnails Accommodation of Hotel during the tour
  • small-thumbnails All kind of Permit, National Park entry fee, and movement charge
  • small-thumbnails Guide and Private Vehicles will be available for sightseeing as per above Itinerary
  • small-thumbnails Escorted English speaking tour guide during the tour period as per Itinerary.
  • small-thumbnails Entrance Fees to museum and monuments.
  • small-thumbnails Bottle of mineral water during long road drive.
  • small-thumbnails Evening tea with snacks
  • small-thumbnails All hotel taxes/ service charges
  • small-thumbnails Farewell Dinner before departure.
  • small-thumbnails Alpine Eco Trek’s service charges
  • small-thumbnails All necessary paper works, office Service charge and Government Taxes
  • small-thumbnails International and domestic Flight Ticket
  • small-thumbnails Alcoholic beverages, Bhutan visa fee & Personal nature expenses
  • small-thumbnails Emergency rescue evacuation if required.
  • small-thumbnails Personal accident insurance or Helicopter rescue.
  • small-thumbnails Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival
  • small-thumbnails Mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internets.
  • small-thumbnails Tips, gifts, souvenirs.

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  • December 27, 2022

Amazing tour company

Surprisingly, I was recommended to travel Bhutan with a friend who has been with Alpine Eco Trek, and I would definitely recommend anyone to go with this agency. Great communication, great travel, great accommodation, great food. Excellent guide and driver.

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