{"id":638,"date":"2025-08-11T09:17:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T09:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saffrontravels.org\/wpwebsite\/?post_type=portfolio_page&p=638"},"modified":"2025-08-12T15:33:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T15:33:35","slug":"kingdom-of-bhutan","status":"publish","type":"portfolio_page","link":"https:\/\/saffrontravels.org\/wpwebsite\/portfolio_page\/kingdom-of-bhutan\/","title":{"rendered":"The Kingdom of Bhutan"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Kingdom of Bhutan<\/h3>\n

The remote Kingdom of Bhutan, with its fascinating cultural heritage and beautiful mountain scenery, was off limits to tourists until 1974. Today, the country continues to preserve its age-old traditions, as revealed in this tour, which travels through western Bhutan visiting the forts, monasteries and markets of the \u2018Dragon Kingdom\u2019.<\/p>\n

12 Days & 9 Nights[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text css=””]Day 1: Fly to Kathmandu via Dubai<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Kathmandu, via Dubai, with Emirates. (N)<\/p>\n

Day 2: Kathmandu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Afternoon arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the Hotel Himalaya (or similar) for 2 nights. (N)<\/p>\n

Day 3: Kathmandu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morning tour of Kathmandu. Afternoon visit to the temple at Pashupatinath and Bodhnath. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 4: Fly to Paro \u2022 Thimphu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morning flight to Paro. Drive to Thimphu. Afternoon tour including the Tashichho Dzong. Stay 2 nights at the Hotel Kisa (or similar). (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Day 5: Thimphu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morning sightseeing in Thimphu, including the National Memorial Chorten, Simply Bhutan, Buddha Point and the Textile Museum. Afternoon at leisure.
\nDinner this evening with a local family. (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Day 6: Punakha<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travel to Punakha via the stunning Dochula Pass. Visit a traditional farmhouse for an authentic village experience. Stay 2 nights at the Meri Puensum (or similar). (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Day 7: Punakha<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morning tour of Punakha, including the Punakha dzong, a 17th-century fortress. This afternoon visit the Nalanda Buddhist Institute to meet with the Buddhist monks. (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text css=””]Day 8: Paro<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drive to Paro and stay 2 nights at the Village Lodge (or similar). Afternoon visit to Ta dzong, now the national museum. Later, enjoy a cooking class in spicy
\nBhutanese cuisine. (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Day 9: Paro<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morning trek to Taktsang (Tiger\u2019s Nest), a monastery perched on a rocky ledge. The return walk takes about 5 hours. Afternoon visit to Rinpung dzong. Later try your hand at Bhutan\u2019s national sport \u2013 archery. (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Day 10: Fly to Kathmandu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morning flight to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at the Hotel Himalaya (or similar). Farewell dinner at Brick Caf\u00e9. (B, D)<\/p>\n

Day 11: Fly to London via Dubai<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day at leisure. This evening fly from Kathmandu to London, via Dubai, with Emirates. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 12: London<\/strong><\/p>\n

Early morning arrival in London. (N)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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