Are the hikes on day 2, 5, 7 and 8 physically demanding or are rather easy? Is visa included? Is it possible to arrange flights from Katmandu to Paro and back against payment?

The hikes vary in difficulty. Day 8 Tiger Nest Hike is most challenging, taking 4-6 hours. Day 2 Gangtey Nature Trail is fairly easy, 4 km and 1.5-2 hours through plain valley. Day 7 Khamsum Yulley Hike takes about one hour with 45 degree gradient. Day 5 Ogyen Choling hike is a gentle one-hour descent through medieval villages. Flights can be arranged through Drukair and Bhutan Airlines. Visa details are part of the SDF (Sustainable Development Fee) of USD 200 per person per night, which includes royalty, accommodation, transportation, meals, guide, entry fees, and taxes.

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Operator: Bhutan Best Inbound Tour
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Paro to Thimphu
Start point
Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport (PBH))
Included Activities
- Visit Tachhog Lhakhang temple and handmade iron chain bridge
- Visit National Memorial Chorten
- Visit Tashichho Dzong and witness flag lowering ceremony
- Free exploration at Thimphu town
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Craft Bazaar
Landmarks
Tachhog Lhakhang
National Memorial Chorten
Tashichho Dzong
Paro Dzong
Ta Dzong
Day 2
Thimphu to Phobjikha
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at Punakha/Nobding)
Included Activities
- Stop at Dochu-la pass with panoramic mountain views
- View 108 Stupas (Druk Wangyel Chortens)
- Complimentary traditional hot stone bath
Optional Activities
- Gangtey Natural trail hike (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes through pine forest)
- Winter bird watching for Black Neck Cranes (seasonal)
Landmarks
Dochu-la Pass
Druk Wangyel Chortens (108 Stupas)
Gangtey Goenpa
Day 3
Phobjikha to Bumthang
Included Activities
- Visit Gangtey Gompa (Monastery)
- Stop at Chendebji Chorten
- Visit Trongsa Dzong
- Visit Ta Dzong above Trongsa
Optional Activities
- Light butter lamp at Gangtey Gompa
- Hoist prayer flags at Gangtey Gompa
- Offer incense at Gangtey Gompa
- Stroll through Trongsa village
Landmarks
Gangtey Gompa
Chendebji Chorten
Trongsa Dzong
Ta Dzong
Yotong La
Chumey Valley
Day 4
Bumthang
Included Activities
- Visit Kurje Lhakhang
- Visit Jambey Lhakhang
- Visit Tamshing Lhakhang
- Visit Jakar Dzong
- Browse Bumthang market area
Optional Activities
- Explore Wangdichhoeling (neighboring palace of the 2nd King)
- Visit auspicious prayer wheels near Wangdichhoeling
Landmarks
Kurje Lhakhang
Jambey Lhakhang
Tamshing Lhakhang
Jakar Dzong
Wangdichhoeling
Choekor Valley
Day 5
Bumthang
Included Activities
- Hike to Ugyen Chhoeling Palace
- Explore Ugyen Chhoeling Palace museum
- Visit Tang Mebartsho (Burning Lake)
Optional Activities
- Traditional picnic with breathtaking views
Landmarks
Ugyen Chhoeling Palace
Tang Mebartsho (Burning Lake)
Tang Valley
Day 6
Bumthang to Punakha
Meals
Lunch
Day 7
Punakha to Thimphu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Explore Punakha Dzong interior
Optional Activities
- Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten through rice fields
- Visit Wolakha Nunnery with spectacular views
- White water rafting
Landmarks
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Wolakha Nunnery
Punakha Dzong
Mo Chhu
Day 8
Punakha to Paro
Included Activities
- Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) hike (4-6 hours)
- Visit Kyichu Temple
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to Paro town with traditional Bhutanese buildings
Landmarks
Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
Kyichu Lhakhang
Day 9
Departure
End point
Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport)
Landmarks
Paro International Airport

Landmarks
Tachhog Lhakhang
National Memorial Chorten
Tashichho Dzong
Paro Dzong
Ta Dzong

Landmarks
Dochu-la Pass
Druk Wangyel Chortens (108 Stupas)
Gangtey Goenpa

Landmarks
Gangtey Gompa
Chendebji Chorten
Trongsa Dzong
Ta Dzong
Yotong La
Chumey Valley

Landmarks
Kurje Lhakhang
Jambey Lhakhang
Tamshing Lhakhang
Jakar Dzong
Wangdichhoeling
Choekor Valley

Landmarks
Ugyen Chhoeling Palace
Tang Mebartsho (Burning Lake)
Tang Valley

Landmarks
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Wolakha Nunnery
Punakha Dzong
Mo Chhu

Landmarks
Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
Kyichu Lhakhang

Landmarks
Paro International Airport

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Are the hikes on day 2, 5, 7 and 8 physically demanding or are rather easy? Is visa included? Is it possible to arrange flights from Katmandu to Paro and back against payment?
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- Bhutan Best Inbound TourOperator•Written July 2022
  The hikes vary in difficulty. Day 8 Tiger Nest Hike is most challenging, taking 4-6 hours. Day 2 Gangtey Nature Trail is fairly easy, 4 km and 1.5-2 hours through plain valley. Day 7 Khamsum Yulley Hike takes about one hour with 45 degree gradient. Day 5 Ogyen Choling hike is a gentle one-hour descent through medieval villages. Flights can be arranged through Drukair and Bhutan Airlines. Visa details are part of the SDF (Sustainable Development Fee) of USD 200 per person per night, which includes royalty, accommodation, transportation, meals, guide, entry fees, and taxes.

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Bumthang to Punakha

Punakha to Thimphu

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Punakha to Paro

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