Bhutan Valley Discovery
Visit Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, with Kathmandu cultural days framing the Bhutan journey.
11 daysParo, Thimphu and Punakha
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Western Bhutan Tour
Spend more time in the western Bhutan valleys, with Paro walks, Thimphu visits and two days around Punakha.
- Duration
- 12 daysOutline programme
- Western Bhutan valleys
- TourParo, Thimphu and Punakha
- Season
- Spring and autumnAsk for current dates
- Experience
- Cultural tour with optional hill walksTour
A closer look at the journey.
The Western Bhutan Tour gives Paro, Thimphu and Punakha a more spacious place in the journey. Travel begins in Kathmandu before the flight to Paro, where several days combine cultural visits with the possibility of local walks. The programme then continues toward Thimphu and the road across to Punakha.
Time in the Punakha Valley allows a closer look at its landscape and cultural places before returning to Paro. The final Nepal section includes Patan and Bhaktapur. This twelve-day programme includes the Kathmandu connections as well as the Bhutan visit. Walking choices, site access and the daily order are best agreed around your interests and the conditions during the trip.
- Several days in and around Paro
- Thimphu and the western valley road journey
- Time to explore Punakha
The route, day by day.
This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
Begin the programme with your arrival connection and time to settle in. Meet the local team to review the journey ahead.
Day 2Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.
Day 3Fly to Paro
Take the planned flight connection, subject to the operating schedule and weather. Coordinate the onward stage with the local team.
Day 4Explore Paro
Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.
Day 5Paro Valley visits and walks
Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.
Day 6Continue cultural sightseeing toward Thimphu
Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.
Day 7Travel to Punakha
Continue the agreed road or onward travel stage, with stops and the overnight location coordinated locally.
Day 8Explore the Punakha Valley
Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.
Day 9Return to Paro
Continue to the next stop on the programme, with local travel and visits coordinated by the team.
Day 10Fly to Kathmandu
Take the planned flight connection, subject to the operating schedule and weather. Coordinate the onward stage with the local team.
Day 11Visit Patan and Bhaktapur
Explore the historic centres of Patan and Bhaktapur, allowing time to walk through their squares and lanes.
Day 12Depart Kathmandu
Complete the programme with the agreed departure transfer and onward travel arrangements.
A clear plan and quotation.
Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.
Services to discuss
- Local guiding and sightseeing arrangements
- Accommodation standards and the meal plan
- Ground travel and any flights shown in the agreed programme
- Site visits and any local access arrangements
Budget separately
- International travel and connections outside the agreed programme
- Personal travel insurance and personal equipment
- Drinks, personal purchases and optional activities
- Tips and changes requested beyond the agreed programme
Before you set out.
Comfort with sightseeing walks and steps. Optional hill walks can be discussed separately when arranging the daily programme.
Accommodation: Hotels along the route, with walking-stage accommodation where shown; standards and meal plans to be agreed.
Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.
Can the visits be tailored?
Discuss your interests and preferred pace with the team. Site access, opening times and travel connections shape the final daily order.
Does the duration include the Kathmandu connection?
Yes. This programme includes Kathmandu cultural days and the travel connections to and from Bhutan, as shown in the daily outline.
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Dates and quotation
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