Bhutan Country Walks
Day hikes exploring remote villages, monasteries lending insight into Bhutan
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If you wish to get a feel of social, cultural, traditional dimensions sustained at villages in a shortest time frame, then there is no better way to see these aspects first hand than on a walking pace. Bhutan Country Walks Tour takes you on foot through the path amidst terrace rice field, beautiful forests, wide meadows, hills or some rugged trails leading to farm houses and quaint hamlets. Invariably, opportunities are at large to interact with people and also to delve deeper into the ways of life that continue to uphold the unique tradition and culture in face of the changing times. Walking tours also augur well with the prospect of encompassing some flexibility like watching archery matches or some extraordinary sights for a photo click or exchange of few words with school going children, teachers and locales.
Although the tour focus on social, cultural, tradition dimension in villages, but it also assimilate fair amount of cultural highlights and not to miss monuments found in Thimphu and Paro. Summing up, through this walking tour, we’ll be bringing you closer to the ways of life at countryside villages, in the process allowing you to sneak peak into thriving age old tradition and social setup. You will be travelling as much as in local way, experiencing some local foods and an opportunity to be part of local tradition and culture which have amazingly stood tall against the test of time.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Paro
Day 2: In Thimphu
Day 3: Thimphu to Haa
Day 4: In Haa
Day 5. Haa to Paro via Chelela pass
Day 6: In Paro – hike to Takstang
Day 7: Departure
- Moderate day walks. Long walks are between 2-4hours and short walks are 10 minutes to less than hour.
- The Best way to see and experience Bhutan; by many short light/moderate day hikes.
- Visit weekend markets, villages and local homes, opportunity to meet with local folks, local schools and others.
- Some dates are also tied into attending festival and events.
Cost Information
Prices fluctuate based on the travel date and the number of travelers in the group. Following is an approximate price in US$ to provide you with an idea. Contact us for details.
- 2-3 travelers $1700 (including $600 SDF)
- Single travelers $2300 (including $600 SDF)
Included
- Accommodation in hotels and lodges as listed
- All meals daily along with evening tea/coffee with snacks.
- English speaking local Bhutanese Guide
- All land transfers and transportation by good quality vehicle with driver
- Entrance fees to the monuments
- Bhutan Visa fees
- SDF ( Sustainable Development fee)
- Bottled water in the vehicle and other complimentary services.
Not included
- Flights into and out of Bhutan
- Optional Travel/Medical Insurance
- Personal expenses such as bars, beverages in the hotel, telephone, laundry, trips, and others
Detailed Itinerary
Expand AllArrive in Paro
In Thimphu
Thimphu to Haa
In Haa
Haa to Paro via Chele La
In Paro – Hike to Takstang
Departure
Group Travel Dates
Traveller Review
Trip Photos
Longer Walking Tour ?
If you are looking for longer version with the same essences and elements, then take a look at Drukyul Walking Tour details? Retaining the essences and elements, we can further customize to suit your date along with your interests, liking, inclinations. There are many ways that can be worked to frame a unique itinerary that will fit your sense and sensibility. Call or email us to discuss ranges of possibilities.
Hello,
My trip to Bhutan was a dream long in the making and it could not have been more perfect. Your staff, KC and Dundee, were incredible! Both made this a great trip. I felt very safe in their hands. They were both very kind, encouraging, fun, and flexible. KC even arranged a horse back ride, that was totally unexpected and great, with a local family. Although I was initially concerned that I was the only one booked for the tour that also turned out to be wonderful. The people of Bhutan were all friendly and warm. All the places I visited and stayed were beautiful as was my entire trip. I cant say enough good things about the trip and your staff.
Thank you very much
Sue Wright