Cultural journey - Paro - Thimphu - Punakha - Phobjikha
Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Difficulty
Easy to moderate - activities can be adjusted
Start elevation
2,200m
Max elevation
3,120m
A slower version of the classic route, designed for guests who prefer unhurried mornings, two-night stays and room for spontaneous local experiences.
This is a suggested journey. We will personalize it around your interests, travel dates, preferred pace, accommodation and budget.
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Route map story
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Day 1 of 10
Meet your guide at Paro International Airport and travel through the river valleys to Thimphu. Stop for photographs along the way, check in and keep the evening open for rest or a gentle walk through town.
Approximately 1.5 hours by road
Light walking
2,320 metres
Thimphu