Walking Holidays in Bhutan. Walking holidays in Bhutan allows you lots of time for talking and catching up on life, work, and stories with locals. Whatever the season, there is a walking holiday to suit you in Bhutan. If you prefer to walk where it’s warm, book it in summer time where the extravagant vegetation showcase the beauty of Bhutan. Sometimes it’s the only way to see the world. Come within a hair’s breadth of an Bhutan Hiking trail, or challenge yourself with a trek through clouds to a month long Treks of Bhutan. The best way to explore the Country is by walking and hiking the unexplored routes in the Kingdom.

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Walking Holidays in Bhutan

Trip Highlights

Explore the Central Valley of Bhutan.
Breath in the Fresh Air of Bhutan.
Discover the natural beauty of the last Shangrilla.
Visit the old capital of Bhutan.
Explore only the capital city without a traffic lights.

Day 1 :

Arrival at Paro Airport

Arrival at Paro Airport. Flight to Bhutan is one of the most beautiful Himalayan experiences. If you take the left seat while coming from Delhi or Kathmandu you witness the amazing Mt. Everest, Mt. Annapurna, Mt Makalu, and the grand Himalayan Range. Upon landing you will be received by our Tour Bhutan team and drive you to Thimphu. If time permits we shall take you for a short hike towards Kuenselphodrang where the largest and tallest Buddha statue is located. The walk is leisure through the pine forest towards the statue. Over Night at Hotel.

Day 2 :

Thimphu Tour

Thimphu Tour. Today we take you to the Tango monastery. It is a 1-hour drive from the main Thimphu cities. Upon reaching the monastery the walk takes you about 1 hour towards the temple. Upon reaching the temple you get the opportunity to interact with monks and if lucky with the head of lama there in the monastery. Evening back to Hotel.

Day 3 :

Thimphu to Punakha

Punakha is perfect Walking Holidays in Bhutan. Today we start our journey to Punakha. On the way, we stay at Dochula Pass for some sightseeing. The pass offers a 360-degree views of 10 Himalayan mountain ranges. To stretch your nerves we shall take you for a quick uphill walk towards the mountain where the meditation center is been built. Driver further down to Punakha and visit Chimi Lhakhang (No Dog temple) built by famouse saint Drukpa Kuenley. The temple is about 20 minutes walk from road point. Over Night at Hotel.

Day 4 :

Punakha to Phobjikha

Drive to Phobjikha the valley of Black Necked Crane. Its a beautiful valley with approximtely 500 people living in the area. Explore the valley.

Day 5 :

Gangtey to Trongsa

Gangtey to Trongsa is 3 hours road drive. Upon reaching trongsa visit Trongsa Dzong. Taa dzong where secret holy book written in gold is kept inside the museam. Over Night at Hotel.

Day 6 :

Trongsa to Bumthang

Today we go to Bumthang the beautifull wide valley in eastern Bhutan. Upon reaching Bumthang you shall have your own leisure time and go around the small city of Bumthang. Over night at Hotel.

Day 7 :

Bumthang Tour

Bumthang has many touristic places within walking distance. Visit Jakar Dzong, Kichu Monastery, and Burning Lake.

Day 8 :

Bumthang to Ura valley excursion

Ura valley is one of the remotest and oldest valley that lies at an altitude of 3100M from sea level. The valley offers you with spectacular view of old archtecture of Bhutanese houses. Walk around the village and interact with people of Ura. Over night at Bumthang.

Day 9 :

Bumthang to Paro- Haa

Today you take the domestic flights to Paro from Batpalathang airport in Bumthang. The flight takes about 25 minutes. Upon reaching Paro our team from Tour Bhutan will receive you and drive you to Haa.

Day 10 :

Haa to Paro

After breakfast holidays in Bhutan also includes a walk around Haa town and drive back to Paro. Upon reaching chelela pass walk down to Kiligoenpa temple. The temple lies in the moddle of the pinewood forest. The temple have around 50 nuns living in the area.

Day 11 :

Paro Hike

Walk up to the famous Tiger Nest Temple. The walk takes about 3 hours from the base camp through the pinewood forest.

Day 12 :

See off

Your 12 Days Walking Holidays in Bhutan ends here today. Before you leave the hotel make sure you check your documents, luggage and other items. Our Guide and driver will accompany you till airport and see you off.