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If are still feeling adventurous, we can arrange for you to go a step further and spend the night in a local home, truly experiencing local life
Get off-the-beaten track in Bhutan and delve into its hidden interior on a private tour, perfect for a second-time trip or those with an adventurous spirit.
If you like to get under the skin of the destination when you travel, then this suggested itinerary to Bhutan might well be the one for you. With a private guide and driver, you will also explore at your own pace. As a result, you will escape the tourists who tend to head to the major towns in Bhutan. You will be able to see all the main highlights, but also have a chance to stay in more remote locations. A stay in Haa Valley is undoubtedly rewarding, and likewise, the walk to Bumdra High Camp followed by the trek down to Tigers Nest Monastery the following day when most guests walk up from Paro.
£3780 |
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Days | Location | Hotel |
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Day 1-2 | Kathmandu | The Inn at Patan The Inn at Patan |
Day 3 | Thimphu | Druk Hotel Druk Hotel |
Day 4-5 | Gangtey | Dewachen Dewachen |
Day 6-7 | Punakha | Dhensa Dhensa |
Day 7-8 | Haa | Lechuna Heritage |
Day 9 | Bumdra High Camp | Bumdra High Camp Bumdra High Camp |
Day 10-11 | Paro | Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa |
Day 12 | Dhulikhel | Dwarika’s Dhulikhel Dwarika’s Dhulikhel |
Fly to Kathmandu and spend two nights in this fascinating Himalayan city. The next day, explore the city with a private guide seeing the hidden side to Kathmandu. Also explore the area around Kathmandu Durbar Square on a walking tour, head to Swayambhunath Temple, Boudnath and Pashipatinath.
Fly to Bhutan and you will be able to look left and see the whole Himalayan mountain range come into view, above all stands Everest. Land into Paro where your driver and guide will meet you and drive to Thimphu. Finally, spend the afternoon exploring the city on foot.
Drive to the small village of Gangtey, which overlooks the beautiful glacial valley of Phobjikha. Gangtey is home to the migratory Black-Neck Crane. The next day, take a nature walk through the valley, seeing the cranes, walking through local villages (where you will have tea), and finally concluding your visit at Gangtey Goenpa Monastery where you can sit down to listen to afternoon prayers.
Drive to Dhamina, a small village located close to Wangdue, and close to Punakha overlooking traditional Bhutanese farmland. In the afternoon learn to produce local cheese and distilled wine (ara) before taking a leisurely day-walk in the local countryside and finally continuing to Punakha
First of all, head to Punakha and see the main sights such as Punaha Dzong and Khamsun Yuelley Namgel Chorton, or if you have been to Punakha before, head off to either do the longer Giligang Trail or head to the Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery and the Talo Nobgang Village Walk. Alternatively, we can arrange a raft down the Mo Chu River, or rather cycle up the Pho Chu River.
First, head back along the road to Thimphu before turning down towards the Haa Valley and a stay in the small village of Luchuna. The next day, set off on a day walk through the nearby villages to the Haa Chhu River, through the forests to the 300-year old Jante Gompa Monastery.
Drive over the Chele Pass, offering great views of the snow-capped Mt Jomolhari, before heading to Sang Choekor to begin a walk to Bumdra, passing Chhoe Tse Lhakhang en route. Camp below Bumdra Monastery (which means Cave of a Thousand Prayers). Finally, if you are still filled with energy, head into the Monastery or walk up the nearby 4000m peak for some of the best views in Bhutan.
First of all, head down the path to Taktseng Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), stopping off at Zangto Pelri en route (which means Heaven on Earth). Walk down to Tiger’s Nest and down to Paro. The next day, if you have been to Paro before, we can show you some of the more remote attractions such as Drukgyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. If not, we suggest a leisurely walk through the local markets, a visit to the Paro Dzong and Ta Dzong (National Museum). You might just want to put your feet up!
Finally, fly to Kathmandu and spend the night on the ridge of the valley in the small village of Dhulikhel.
The Inn at Patan is traditional former Newari town-house located close to Patan Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal and is now a delightful boutique hotel.
The Inn at Patan is traditional former Newari town-house located close to Patan Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal and is now a delightful boutique hotel.
The Druk Hotel is a traditional Bhutanese hotel located right in the heart of Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu and features 51 well-appointed rooms and suites.
The Druk Hotel is a traditional Bhutanese hotel located right in the heart of Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu and features 51 well-appointed rooms and suites.
Dewachen is a simple, yet charming traditional Bhutanese guesthouse located overlooking the Phojikha Valley in Gangtey, Bhutan.
Dewachen is a simple, yet charming traditional Bhutanese guesthouse located overlooking the Phojikha Valley in Gangtey, Bhutan.
Dhensa is a luxury all-suite boutique hotel located on the ridge above the Punakha Valley in Bhutan, and have superb views and lovely rooms.
Dhensa is a luxury all-suite boutique hotel located on the ridge above the Punakha Valley in Bhutan, and have superb views and lovely rooms.
Bumdra High Camp is a tented camp located high above the Paro Valley, perfect for a one-night trek into the hills of Bhutan.
Bumdra High Camp is a tented camp located high above the Paro Valley, perfect for a one-night trek into the hills of Bhutan.
Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa is a small and comfortable hotel with some of the best views of any property in the Paro Valley.
Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa is a small and comfortable hotel with some of the best views of any property in the Paro Valley.
Dwarika’s Dhulikhel is a luxury resort located on the top of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal offering superb views, about an hour’s drive from the city.
Dwarika’s Dhulikhel is a luxury resort located on the top of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal offering superb views, about an hour’s drive from the city.
We can tweak and change any element of this itinerary and you can depart on any day you want, add nights here and there, and we can fully customise your day-to-day experiences depending on your interests. Here are just a few ideas of many that we can look at and discuss when we come to plan your tailor-made itinerary.
If are still feeling adventurous, we can arrange for you to go a step further and spend the night in a local home, truly experiencing local life
We can extend the Bumdra High Camp experience with another night camping in the mountains above Paro
Maybe end with a flourish and stay in the Amankora Paro or Uma Paro
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We arrange totally bespoke trips and design an itinerary that is designed around you. You may have seen a suggested itinerary that we can base your plans around, or we can start with a blank sheet and paper and design something from scratch. You can leave a phone number and suggest a time to call you back, and we can also arrange to do this during the evenings or at weekends if you are busy during the daytime. We can also meet up with you in you fancy a coffee and are based in and around London.