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Explore Bhutan’s high valleys and sacred sites on a seven-day shared tour from Thimphu. Visit Paro’s Tiger’s Nest, Punakha Dzong, and the crane wintering grounds in Phobjikha while staying in comfortable hotels.
Explore Bhutan’s high valleys and sacred sites on a seven-day shared tour from Thimphu. Visit Paro’s Tiger’s Nest, Punakha Dzong, and the crane wintering grounds in Phobjikha while staying in comfortable hotels.
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Morning light slices the Paro Valley as visitors step from the plane and inhale a mountain air that feels like an invitation. Over seven days the itinerary threads through Thimphu’s carved wooden temples, the high ridgeline stupas of Dochula Pass, the quiet rice terraces of Punakha and the bowl-like silence of Phobjikha (Gangtey) Valley where cranes arrive each winter.
moderate.
7 days (6 nights).
Moderate: able to handle multi-hour walks, stairs and short steep sections; comfortable with several hours in a vehicle.
Yes. Tours include visa processing fees; provide passport details at booking and confirm visa handling with the operator.
It’s a steady 3–4 hour ascent with steep stone steps and short, steep sections; moderate fitness and good footwear are recommended.
Crane sightings are seasonal (late autumn to early spring) in Phobjikha Valley; sightings aren’t guaranteed but likelihood is high in winter months.
Yes — this shared tour includes 3-star accommodations and most meals as listed; upgrades may be available on request.
Dzongs served dual civic and monastic roles for centuries; Punakha Dzong was the old administrative seat and remains a ceremonial center.
Bhutan prioritizes carbon-negative policies and limits tourism via fees; visitors are encouraged to respect trails, avoid single-use plastics and follow local guidance to protect crane habitat.
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