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Bhutan Heritage Trail: Paro, Thimphu, and Historic Punakha

6 days

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Start and end in Paro

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The Essence of Bhutan tour exceeded all of my expectations. From the serene monasteries in Thimphu to the breathtaking views in Paro, every moment was a delight.
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Edoardo G, traveled in July
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Platinum Operator: MTA Destination Management Company
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Italian, Spanish
All Ages Welcome

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Highlights

Fly into Paro on Bhutan's national airline
Explore Simtokha Dzong, a historic fortress
Visit the Handicrafts Emporium in Thimphu
Tour the majestic Punakha Dzong
Hike to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Fly to Paro. Drive to Thimphu (54 km - 01 hrs. Approx, excluding stops)
Day 2 Sightseeing In Thimphu
Day 3 Drive to Punakha and sightseeing (77 km - 03 hrs. Approx, excluding stops)
Day 4 Punakha to Paro (143 km - 4-5 hrs. Approx, excluding stops)
Day 5 In Paro, Hiking to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Day 6 Paro Departure

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Where You'll Stay

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Peaceful Resort
Resort
Days 1, 2
Hotel Druk
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Taj Tashi
Hotel
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Hotel White Dragon
Hotel
day 3
The Four Boutique
Hotel
day 3
Uma Punakha
Hotel
day 3
Olathang Cottage
Cottage
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Hotel Kaachi Grand
Hotel
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Hotel Uma Resort
Hotel
Days 4, 5

Operated by

MTA Destination Management Company

4.8

(367 reviews)

Number of tours

131

Age Range

1 to 90 years old

Response time

4 hours

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
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5.0
Tour Operator
MTA Destination Management Company
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Edoardo G
· July 29th, 2024
A Magical Experience The Essence of Bhutan tour exceeded all of my expectations. From the serene monasteries in Thimphu to the breathtaking views in Paro, every moment was a delight. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, making the journey even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
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Trip date: July 2024

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 285572

Currency
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Ngultrum
Bhutan
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.
Type G
Bhutan
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Bhutan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before January 28th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 28th, 2026, a minimum payment of 15% is required to confirm your booking with MTA Destination Management Company. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 45 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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