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Birdwatchers at Phobjikha valley in western Bhutan
Home-cooked local cuisine
The interior or Trongsa Dzong
Farmer harvesting turnip in Phobjikha valley
Pack animals transporting trekking supplies and equipment

14 Days Cultural Journey With Nature Trek in Central Bhutan

By Bhutan Acorn Tours and Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is £4,440 per adult
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Overview

This two-week cultural journey through the six districts of Bhutan – Paro, Bumthang, Trongsa, Wangdue Phodrang, Punakha and Thimphu offers a deep understanding of Bhutan’s rich culture and traditions that have remained untouched for centuries. The trip includes 5 days of easy and enjoyable trekking around scenic extreme remote villages in the central Bhutan district of Trongsa. The climate is warm and pleasant as the trail stays between 1000-1500m in altitude and there is a wide array of flora and fauna observable along the route including the rare Golden Langur, Red Pandas, Himalayan Black Bears, Rhesus Monkeys, Rufous-necked Hornbills and Clouded Leopards.

Hikers on this trek will have plenty of opportunities to experience traditional rural life as they will spend nights in the villages where people respect and consider nature as a source of all lives. In some of the villages, the women folks will put together cultural shows full of singing and dancing for visitors.

Activity location

  • Kyichu Lhakhang
    • Lamgong Gewog
    • 12001, Paro, Bhutan, Bhutan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kyichu Lhakhang
    • Lamgong Gewog
    • 12001, Paro, Bhutan, Bhutan

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14 Days Cultural Journey With Nature Trek in Central Bhutan in English
  • Activity duration is 14 days14d14d
  • Opening hours: Mon 07:00-18:30
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
£4,440.31 x 2 Adults£8,880.62

Total
Price is £8,880.62
Until Tue, 14 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAll internal taxes for the services listed above
  • What's includedWhat's includedPorters & Ponies
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and light snacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedExperienced English-speaking licensed tour guide.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll ground transport including return airport transfers
  • What's includedWhat's included5 nights full-service outdoor camping in the wilderness amidst pristine nature
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisa Fee & Processing. You'll receive your e-Visa within 4-5 days business days.
  • What's includedWhat's included8 nights accommodation at 3-star hotels certified by the Tourism Council of Bhutan
  • What's includedWhat's includedMedical treatment at a hospital in Bhutan if you sustain injuries while on tour within Bhutan
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry fee for National Museum and trekking permit
  • What's includedWhat's includedOne-way domestic flight from Paro to Bumthang on Day 2
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTravel insurance is mandatory for trekking adventures.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedInternational flights. Let us know if you need help with arranging flights to and from Bhutan.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEmergency evacuation
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSleeping bag & travel pillow (you need for camping during trekking)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic drinks, laundry services, telephone call charges
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTip to guide and driver
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGuide speaking other major languages can be arranged for an additional fee.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny other expenses of personal nature
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOptional traditional therapeutic and revitalising hot stone bath - US$15 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAll Entry fees except for National Museum

Know before you book

  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 2 participants are required to run this tour and can be run on a private basis.
  • We highly recommend booking at least a few months before the departure date so that we have enough time to ensure the flights are available. To process visa, it only takes 4-5 business days.
  • There are only two airlines that connect Bhutan with the outside world and so securing air tickets can be difficult especially during the months of high season. Currently, Bhutan is connected with these cities - Bagdogra, Bangkok, Delhi, Dhaka, Guwahati, Kathmandu, Kolkata, Singapore. We recommend you book your international flights a few months in advance especially if you plan to visit during the high season months of March to May and September to November. If you need help in arranging flights to/from Bhutan, please let us know much in advance.
  • After you book the tour, kindly send us clear passports copies of all the participants. A biodata page including the machine-readable zone must be seen clearly. Passports should have a minimum of 6 MONTHS validity from the day you depart from Bhutan. You may also want to check the passport requirements by your next destination country after Bhutan. A copy of your e-Visa will be emailed to you once it is approved. It only takes 4-5 business days to get visa approval and it is 100 percent guaranteed as long as we receive clear passport copies of all the participants. The actual visa will be stamped on your passport upon arrival. Send the passport copies to the Local Supplier Email address.
  • Youth between the ages of 16-18 MUST send us a copy of their valid Student Photo ID Card/Document to keep the discounted price. Without a copy of valid Student Photo ID Card/document, the full adult price will apply. Youth MUST also be accompanied by at least one full-paying adult.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Paro International Airport & Sightseeing in Paro (2200m)
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Lhayhuel Resort or Bhutan Mandala Resort
Kyichu Lhakhang
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
National Museum of Bhutan འབྲུག་གི་འགྲེམས་སྟོན་ཁང་།
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Day 2: Paro / Transfer to Bumthang in Central Bhutan by Domestic Flight (2600m)
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Kaila Guesthouse or Hotel Ugyenling
Tamshing Lhakhang Temple
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Bumthang Swiss Cheese and Wine Shop
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Day 3: Drive to Tang Valley & Sightseeing in Bumthang (2700m)
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Kaila Guesthouse or Hotel Ugyenling
Tang Valley
  • 4h
Jamphel Lhakhang བྱམས་་པ་ལྷ་ཁང་།
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Kurje Lhakhang
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Day 4: Bumthang / Transfer to Trongsa in Central Bhutan (2200m)
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Dinner and overnight in Norbu Linka Resort
Trongsa
  • 3h
The Tower of Trongsa Museum
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Trongsa Dzong ཀྲོང་གསར་རྫོང།
  • 1h
Thru Epang Palace ཁྲུས་སྤང་ཕོ་བྲང་།
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Day 5: [Trek Begins]: Tongtongphey / Jangbi Village (1500m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Full-service outdoor camping at Jangbi
Jangbi Lhakhang
  • 5h
  • Admission ticket included
Day 6: Jangbi Village / Kudra Village (1500m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Full-service outdoor camping at Kudra Village (1500m)
Jangbi Community School
  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
Day 7: Kudra Village / Nabji Village (1370m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Full-service outdoor camping at Nabji
Korphu Lhakhang
  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
Day 8: Nabji Village / Korphu Village (1550m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Full-service outdoor camping at Korphu
Korphu Campsite
  • 5h
  • Admission ticket included
Day 9: Korphu Village / Nimshing Village (1300m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Full-service outdoor camping at Nimshong
Nimshong Campsite
  • 5h
  • Admission ticket included
Day 10: [Trek Ends]: Nimshong Village / Transfer to Phobjikha Valley (3000m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Dinner and 0vernight at Yueloki Guest House or Phobjikha Resort
Phobjikha Valley
  • 8h
Day 11: Phobjikha Valley / Transfer to Punakha Valley (1200m)
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Aum Leki Wangmo Homestay or Hotel Sonamgang
Gangtey Monastery
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Gangtey Nature Trail
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Chimi Lhakhang Temple
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Day 12: Punakha Valley / Transfer to Capital City Thimphu (2334m)
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Kuenphen Rabten Resort or Hotel Amodhara
Punakha Dzong
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Dochula Pass
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Buddha Dordenma
  • 45m
Day 13: Thimphu / Paro / Hike to The Famed Paro Taktsang Monastery (2200m)
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Udumwara Resort or Bhutan Mandala Resort
Paro Taktsang
  • 6h
  • Admission ticket not included
Sonam's Homestay
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Day 14: Transfer to Paro International Airport for Departure
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Paro International Airport
  • 30m

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKyichu Lhakhang
    • Lamgong Gewog
    • 12001, Paro, Bhutan, Bhutan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKyichu Lhakhang
    • Lamgong Gewog
    • 12001, Paro, Bhutan, Bhutan

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