WESTERN HIGHLIGHTS
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A week in Bhutan that covers three main places in the west: the capital city Thimphu, the old capital Punakha, and Paro. Coincide your trip with a festival in Thimphu, Punakha, or Paro. Check our festival dates for the year to plan.
Highlights
AM: Arrive Paro airport, transfer to Thimphu
PM: Sightseeing will begin today depending on flight arrival time or relax and recuperate from travel
Airport - Thimphu: 50km (45mins)
Highlights
AM: Kuenselphodrang (Largest Buddha Statue), Traditional Arts & Craft School, National Library,
PM:Craft Bazaar, Textile Museum, free time, After 5pm Tashichhodzong
Highlights
AM: Drive to Punakha, Dochula Pass, Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of fertility)
PM: Checkin hotel, Punakha Dzong, suspension bridge, relax
Thimphu - Punakha: 74km (2hrs)
Highlights
AM: hike to Khamsum Yulley Chorten, river rafting
PM: picnic lunch by the river, attempt at a game of archery, the national game
Highlights
AM: Drive back to Paro
PM: National Museum, local farm house visit, Stroll around Paro town
Punakha - Paro: 115kms (3hrs)
Highlights
Full Day: Tigers Nest Hike
Highlights
AM: Hotel checkout and departure
Highlight: Punakha Festival in Winter (Feburary) | Paro Festival in Spring (March/April) | Thimphu festival in Fall (September/October)
Starting from $650 per person
INCLUDED :
- Accommodation at 3*/3* Superior Hotels
- Half board meals
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Private vehicle transfers
- Entrance Fees to attractions
EXCLUDED :
- Meals & Drinks (at restaurants unless otherwise stated)
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional activities
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
- SDF payable to the government
- Visa fee $40 per person
*** Disclaimer:
- For Indian Nationals, SDF fees are INR.1200/person/night. Please contact us for applicable price.