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If you wish to explore Bhutan by road via Nepal or from North East India’s Sikkim and Darjeeling, Phuentsholing to Paro Tour will surely be a highly rewarding experience. The 7-day tour begins from Phuentsholing which is a main commercial hub in south-west Bhutan, popularly known as the ‘Gateway to Bhutan’. Next we visit Thimpu and tour its many cultural landmarks like King’s Memorial, nunnery temple, Tashichho Dzong and others. Our next stop is Punakha via the incredible Dochula pass. While there we tour a number of historical sites some of which include the Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang, a fertility temple. One of the highlights of Phuentsholing to Paro Tour is the hike to the breathtaking Tiger’s Nest Monastery situated at 10,400 feet and perched on the edge of a steep cliff about 3,000 feet above the Paro Valley.
Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking/Hiking |
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Day 1 Arrival in Phuentsholing | 293m/961ft | |
Day 2 Phuentsholing to Thimphu | 2,320m/7,612ft | |
Day 3 Sightseeing in Thimphu | 2,320m/7,612ft | |
Day 4 Thimphu to Punakha | 1,250m/4,101ft | |
Day 5 Punakha to Paro | 2,250m/7,382ft | |
Day 6 Hike to Tiger Nest Monastery | 3,180m/10,434ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 7 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 Thimpu and Phuentsholing and B grade hotel in Punakha. We use Druk Hotel in Phuentsholing, Hotel Migmar in Thimpu, Meri Puensum Resort in Punakha and Tashi Namgay Resort 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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