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Bhutan The Last Shangri-La Tour is our effort to introduce you to the rich cultural heritage of this tiny Himalayan kingdom also known as the last Shangri-La. Our week-long tour in Bhutan begins with sightseeing in the country’s capital, Thimphu, where we visit the Memorial Chhorten, mini- zoo, National Institute of Traditional Medicine, folk heritage museum and the majestic Tashichho Dzong (fortress). Next, we travel to Punakha via Dochu La pass (3,100m) and tour the Chimi Lhakhang temple on the way. We also visit the Punakha Dzong and explore the amazing Gangtey village before heading to Paro. In the beautiful Paro valley, we visit Rinpung Dzong and Kichu Lhakhang temple. Our tour ends with a hike to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery which is a perfect way to end one’s journey in the last Shangri-La.
Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking/Hiking |
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Day 01 Arrival in Paro then transfer to Thimphu | 2,320m/7,612ft | |
Day 02 Sightseeing in Thimphu | 2,320m/7,612ft | |
Day 03 Thimphu to Punakha | 1,250m/4,101ft | |
Day 04 Excursion to Gangtey | 2,900m/9,515ft | |
Day 05 Punakha to Paro | 2,250m/7,382ft | |
Day 06 Hike to Tigers Nest Monastery | 3,180m/10,434ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 07 Final Departure | - |
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All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included during your stay in Bhutan. A variety of meals are available in most hotels the most popular being Indian, Chinese, and the more common continental food. Non-vegetarian dishes are generally available in most parts of Bhutan - pork, beef, chicken, and fish. The best advice is to ask the hotel and restaurant to recommend what is fresh and in season.
Hotels in Bhutan are approved and classified by the government as grade A, B and C. These government approved hotels are equivalent to 3-4 star hotels elsewhere. Based on availability at the time of booking, we will be accommodated in A- grade hotels in Paro and Thimphu and a B- grade hotel in Punakha. We use Hotel Namgay Heritage or similar in Thimphu, Kichu Resort or similar in Punakha and Tashi Namgay Resort or similar in Paro. All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost USD 350.
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