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Bhutan Thunder Dragon Tour

6 days
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paro

    Start point
    Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Main Entrance, 23:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Tea & Snacks

    Included Activities

    • Visit National Museum (watchtower with displays on Bhutan's history and culture)
    • Visit Rimpung Dzong (Fortress built in 1644)
    • Visit Kitchu Monastery (built in 7th century)
    • Visit Drukgyel Dzong (built to celebrate victory over Tibetan invaders)
    Landmarks
    National Museum (Paro Watchtower)
    Rimpung Dzong
    Kitchu Monastery
    Drukgyel Dzong
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  2. Day 2

    Paro to Thimphu

    Meals
    Lunch (at hotel), Dinner, Tea & Snacks

    Included Activities

    • Road trip along Paro River and Wang Chu River
    • Visit Memorial Chorten (dedicated to Late Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck)
    • Visit Painting School (traditional arts and crafts)
    • Visit Royal Heritage Museum (Bhutanese life and Buddhist faith)
    • Visit mini zoo (see Takin - Bhutan's national animal)
    • Visit Handicrafts Emporium and Textile Museum
    • Visit Bhutanese Paper making factory
    Landmarks
    Memorial Chorten
    Painting School
    Royal Heritage Museum
    Bhutan Mini Zoo
    Handicrafts Emporium and Textile Museum
    Bhutanese Paper Making Factory
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  3. Day 3

    Thimphu to Punakha

    Meals
    Lunch (at Khuruthang), Dinner, Tea & Snacks

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Dochula Pass (3050m) for panoramic views of snow-covered mountains
    • Visit Punakha Dzong (old capital fortress built between two rivers)
    • Hike to Khamsan Yuley Namgyal Chorten (temple celebrating well-being of all sentient beings)
    Landmarks
    Dochula Pass
    Punakha Dzong
    Khamsan Yuley Namgyal Chorten
  4. Day 4

    Punakha to Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea & Snacks

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility built in 15th century by Divine Mad Monk)
    Landmarks
    Chimi Lhakhang
  5. Day 5

    Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea & Snacks

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Tiger's Nest Temple - Paro Taktsang (3120m / 110,240ft)
    • Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong (built in 1645 to defend against Tibetan invaders, now administration center and school for monks)
    • Walk traditional cantilever Rimpung Bridge (oldest bridge in Bhutan)
    • Explore Paro Valley to witness farmers' lifestyle
    • Stroll around Paro town and chat with locals
    Landmarks
    Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Temple)
    Paro Rinpung Dzong
    Rimpung Bridge
  6. Day 6

    Paro Departure

    End point
    Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Exit Point, 00:00 - 23:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (at hotel)

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    October 20th, 2025
    Very good trip, good guides

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