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Thimphu, Punakha & Paro

6 Nights / 7 Days Thimphu, Punakha, Paro Hyundai Creta (Bhutan) from Nu. 33,731
About this trip

Overview

Six Nights, One Pass Under Your Own Power. Stay plan: Thimphu (2N) – Punakha (2N) – Paro (2N). Arrive Paro International Airport, depart Paro International Airport.

6 Nights / 7 DaysDuration
Thimphu, Punakha, ParoRoute
Hyundai Creta (Bhutan)Vehicle
ParoStarts from
Day by day

Itinerary

Arrive at Paro International Airport. Clear immigration and baggage, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel in Thimphu — a 55 km, ninety-minute drive up the Wang Chhu valley. The capital, and the only one in the world without a traffic light — a valley of dzongs, weaving studios and a very large seated Buddha. The rest of the day is free to settle in. Overnight in Thimphu.

Distance 55 kmTravel 1-2 hrsOvernight ThimphuMeals Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerSights Paro International Airport, Wang Chhu valley

Breakfast at the hotel. A full day in Thimphu — the Buddha Dordenma statue over the valley; the Tashichho Dzong, seat of the government and the Je Khenpo; and the National Memorial Chorten and its circumambulating crowd. The evening is free for dinner and a walk on your own. Overnight in Thimphu.

Overnight ThimphuMeals Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerSights Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, National Memorial Chorten

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Leave for Punakha — a 75 km, three-hour drive over the Dochula pass and its 108 chortens. The old winter capital at 1,200 m, warm enough for rice and oranges, with the finest dzong in the country at the meeting of two rivers. Check in on arrival and, as the day allows, the Punakha Dzong at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu. Overnight in Punakha.

Distance 75 kmTravel 3 hrsOvernight PunakhaMeals Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerSights Dochula pass, 108 chortens, Punakha Dzong, Pho Chhu, Mo Chhu

Breakfast at the hotel. A full day in Punakha — the Chimi Lhakhang fertility temple across the rice fields; the Punakha suspension bridge, one of the longest in Bhutan; and the Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten and its valley walk. The evening is free for dinner and a walk on your own. Overnight in Punakha.

Overnight PunakhaMeals Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerSights Chimi Lhakhang, Punakha suspension bridge, Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Leave for Paro — a 125 km, four-hour drive back over the Dochula pass. The valley the only international airport sits in — a fortress over the river, the oldest temple in Bhutan and the Tiger Nest on the cliff above. Check in on arrival and, as the day allows, the Taktsang Tiger Nest monastery, a five-hour return climb. Overnight in Paro.

Distance 125 kmTravel 4 hrsOvernight ParoMeals Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerSights Dochula pass, Taktsang Tiger Nest monastery

Breakfast at the hotel. A full day in Paro — the Rinpung Dzong and its cantilever bridge; the Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan; and the National Museum in the old watchtower. The evening is free for dinner and a walk on your own. Overnight in Paro.

Overnight ParoMeals Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerSights Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, National Museum

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. With the airport close by there is time for any last shopping in Paro town, whose main street has handicraft and textile shops. You are then transferred the short distance to Paro International Airport for the onward flight. The tour ends here, and we hope it is not your last visit to Bhutan.

Distance 8 kmTravel 20-30 minsMeals BreakfastSights Paro town main street, Paro International Airport
Hotels

Where you sleep

Hover any hotel to see what we know about it. Pick the grade that suits you; the price moves with it.

StopStandardDeluxePremiumLuxury
Thimphu2 nights Selected standard hotel Hotel Phuntsho Pelri / Lhaki Hotel Thimphu / Selected deluxe hotel Druk Hotel Thimphu / Selected premium hotel Selected luxury hotel
Punakha2 nights Selected standard hotel / Standard Category Hotel, Punakha Damchen Resort / Meri Puensum Resort / Zhingkham Resort Premium Category Hotel, Punakha / Selected premium hotel Luxury Category Hotel, Punakha / Selected luxury hotel
Paro2 nights Selected standard hotel Hotel Olathang / Selected deluxe hotel Selected premium hotel Selected luxury hotel
Prices

Price per person, by group size

In BTN, per person, hotels on twin sharing at the grade you pick. A planner confirms the exact price for your dates.

GroupStandardDeluxePremiumLuxury
2 travellers
Swift Dzire NAC
33,73136,10441,83254,096
3 travellers
Swift Dzire NAC
28,36330,51035,95247,376
4 travellers
Swift Dzire NAC
25,67927,71333,01244,016
4 travellers
Ertiga
29,28131,65437,42249,686
4 travellers
Innova Crysta
30,76433,13738,89251,156
5 travellers
Innova Crysta
28,13730,37435,95247,712
6 travellers
Innova Crysta
26,38528,53233,99245,416
6 travellers
Innova Crysta
27,79830,17135,95248,216
Show more group sizes (12)
GroupStandardDeluxePremiumLuxury
7 travellers
Innova Crysta
25,13427,21732,59243,776
7 travellers
Tempo Traveller 12-Seater
27,11229,19434,55245,736
8 travellers
Tempo Traveller 12-Seater
25,92627,96033,25744,261
8 travellers
Innova Crysta
30,76433,13738,89251,156
9 travellers
Tempo Traveller 12-Seater
25,94628,09333,55644,980
10 travellers
Tempo Traveller 12-Seater
25,11427,21632,62043,876
10 travellers
Tempo Traveller 17-Seater
26,80929,18234,97247,236
12 travellers
Tempo Traveller 12-Seater
23,86725,90131,21542,219
12 travellers
Tempo Traveller 17-Seater
25,98528,35834,15546,419
16 travellers
Tempo Traveller 17-Seater
24,42626,71432,40044,349
20 travellers
Tempo Traveller 22-Seater
23,49025,72731,34643,106
22 travellers
27 Seated Coach
28,10630,35635,95247,758

Extras, per person for the whole trip

ForStandardDeluxePremiumLuxury
Extra adult (extra bed)17,62819,32324,19233,936
Single room supplement21,86624,23930,07242,336

Added to the price of the travellers above: hotel and meals for the extra person. Children are priced at the hotel's child rate; the single room supplement is what one traveller adds by taking a room alone.

The fine print

What's included

✓ Included

  • Accommodation in Tourism Council of Bhutan approved hotels on double sharing basis.
  • All meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner — for the whole tour, as the Bhutan tariff requires.
  • A licensed English-speaking Bhutanese guide throughout, and a private vehicle with driver.
  • All monument, dzong and museum entrance fees named in the programme.
  • Bhutan entry permit and route permits processed before arrival.
  • Mineral water in the vehicle and a hot stone bath where the programme names one.
  • 24x7 on-tour coordination and a dedicated Bhutan destination desk.

✗ Not included

  • Airfare to Paro or to the entry gateway, and airport taxes on it.
  • The Sustainable Development Fee levied by the Royal Government of Bhutan, quoted separately because it is a government charge and it changes by nationality.
  • Travel insurance, which is compulsory for entry.
  • Optional activities not named in the programme — rafting, mountain biking, archery, a helicopter transfer or a festival photography permit.
  • Alcoholic and bottled beverages, laundry, telephone, tips and personal expenses.
  • Peak-season and festival-period hotel supplements, and any Gala Dinner supplement.
  • Anything arising from circumstances outside our control — road block, landslide, a cancelled Paro flight or a change of government levy.
Before you book

Terms & conditions

Cancellation Policy

  • If cancellation is done before 30 days of arrival, 90% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
  • If cancellation is done before 25-30 days of arrival, 70% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
  • If cancellation is done before 20-24 days of arrival, 50% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
  • If cancellation is done before 10-19 days of arrival, 25% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
  • If cancellation is done within 09 days of arrival, 00% of the total booking amount will be refunded.

Payment Policy & Schedule

  • 25% of the tour package cost needs to be deposited at the booking time.
  • Next 50% of the tour package cost should be deposited at least 30 days before the actual date of departure.
  • The remaining 25% (complete 100%) should be deposited at least 15 days before the date of actual departure.

Important Notes

  • The rates do not apply to peak festive time and season.
  • Rates of accommodation depend on availability; if the mentioned hotels are unavailable, alternate stays of the same class/category will be arranged.
  • Most hotels have a 12:00 noon check-in / check-out. Early / late check-in is subject to availability.
  • Vehicle air-conditioning runs on plain roads only and is normally switched off on hill drives.
  • Sightseeing is subject to political, traffic and weather conditions and may change when conditions are extremely adverse.
  • Entrance / temple fees are to be paid directly by the client at the venue.
  • We advise against travelling at night; supplement charges will apply when necessary.
FromNu. 33,731/ person
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