Bhutan Cultural Tour Package<\/title>\r\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.4.0\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n<style>\r\n body {\r\n font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;\r\n background: #f8f9fa;\r\n margin: 0;\r\n padding: 0;\r\n }\r\n .tour-info-container {\r\n max-width: 900px;\r\n margin: 40px auto 0 auto;\r\n display: flex;\r\n flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n gap: 24px;\r\n }\r\n .tour-card {\r\n background: #fff;\r\n border-radius: 14px;\r\n box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);\r\n flex: 1 1 280px;\r\n min-width: 280px;\r\n padding: 24px 18px;\r\n display: flex;\r\n flex-direction: column;\r\n align-items: flex-start;\r\n }\r\n .tour-card-title {\r\n font-size: 1.3rem;\r\n color: #2b6cb0;\r\n font-weight: 700;\r\n margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n letter-spacing: 1px;\r\n display: flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n gap: 8px;\r\n }\r\n .tour-card-title i {\r\n font-size: 1.3rem;\r\n color: #1a3b6b;\r\n }\r\n .tour-card-content {\r\n font-size: 1rem;\r\n color: #444;\r\n margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n line-height: 1.6;\r\n }\r\n .tour-list {\r\n list-style: none;\r\n padding: 0;\r\n margin: 0;\r\n }\r\n .tour-list li {\r\n margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n display: flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n gap: 8px;\r\n }\r\n .tour-list li i {\r\n color: #2b6cb0;\r\n font-size: 1.1rem;\r\n }\r\n .itinerary-steps {\r\n margin-top: 10px;\r\n }\r\n .itinerary-step {\r\n margin-bottom: 18px;\r\n padding-left: 8px;\r\n border-left: 3px solid #2b6cb0;\r\n }\r\n .itinerary-step-title {\r\n font-weight: bold;\r\n color: #1a3b6b;\r\n margin-bottom: 4px;\r\n font-size: 1.08rem;\r\n display: flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n gap: 6px;\r\n }\r\n .itinerary-step-title i {\r\n font-size: 1.08rem;\r\n color: #2b6cb0;\r\n }\r\n @media (max-width: 900px) {\r\n .tour-info-container {\r\n flex-direction: column;\r\n gap: 16px;\r\n }\r\n }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"tour-info-container\">\r\n <div class=\"tour-card\">\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus-circle\"><\/i>Included in this package<\/div>\r\n <ul class=\"tour-list\">\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Bhutan visa fee<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Government royalty & taxes<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Dedicated English speaking tour guide<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Dedicated tour vehicle and driver<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>3-star accommodation (twin sharing)<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Daily 3 meals (B\/L\/D)<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Airport transfers<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Bottled water<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-title\" style=\"font-size:1.1rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus-circle\"><\/i>Not Included<\/div>\r\n <ul class=\"tour-list\">\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-times-circle\"><\/i>Flights to and from Bhutan<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-times-circle\"><\/i>Personal expense\/shopping<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-times-circle\"><\/i>Alcoholic Beverages<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-times-circle\"><\/i>4 or 5 star accommodation (extra charges will apply)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card\">\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-mountain\"><\/i>Tour Overview<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n The package includes popular destinations and Bumthang valley. Bumthang is considered as the spiritual heartland of Bhutan, the valley is shrouded in myth and legacies of great Buddhist saints and auspicious sites. As you descend Yotongla Pass and approach the valley, you will feel as though you're entering the inner sanctum of a sacred temple. On this trip, you will get to explore the unique customs and tradition of the people of Bumthang valley.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tour-card\" style=\"max-width:900px;margin:32px auto;\">\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i>Tour Highlights<\/div>\r\n <ul class=\"tour-list\">\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Spiritual Bumthang Valley<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Tashichodzong \u2013 17th century Fort<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Memorial Chorten<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Zorig Chusum<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Punakha Dzong<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Chimi Lhakhang<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Home stay experience<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Nature trail at Phobjikha<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Trongsa Ta Dzong Museum<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Chumey Yathra Weaving Center<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Chakar Lhakhang<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Mebar Tsho (The Burning Lake)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tour-card\" style=\"max-width:900px;margin:32px auto;\">\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-route\"><\/i>Daily Itinerary for Cultural Safari (9 Days\/ 8 Nights)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-steps\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-plane-arrival\"><\/i>Day 1: Arrive in Paro & Transfer to Thimphu<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Meet your guide and driver at the airport. Drive from Paro to Thimphu (54 Km, ~1 hour). After a quick stop at your hotel and lunch, spend the rest of the day exploring Thimphu.<br>\r\n <b>Places and attractions:<\/b> Buddha Dordenma, Centenary Farmers Market, Authentic Craft Bazaar, Memorial Chorten, VAST Studio, Tashichodzong, National Institute for Zorig Chusum<br>\r\n <i>Hotel: Thimphu<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-car-side\"><\/i>Day 2: Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Drive from Thimphu to Dochula (31 Km, ~1 hour, 3100m) for panoramic mountain views and 108 memorial stupas. Lunch served en route. Continue to Punakha (63 Km, ~1.5 hours). Short hike to Chimi Lhakhang via Sopsokha village.<br>\r\n <b>Places and attractions:<\/b> Dochula Pass, Punakha Dzong, Punakha Suspension Bridge, Chimi Lhakhang<br>\r\n <i>Hotel: Punakha<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-car-side\"><\/i>Day 3: Drive from Punakha to Phobjikha<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Early drive to Phobjikha Valley (78 Km, ~3.5 hours). Enjoy the serenity and pristine nature. Visit Gangte Monastery, Black Necked Crane Information Centre, Gangte Nature Trail, and enjoy a hot stone bath.<br>\r\n <i>Hotel: Gantey<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-car-side\"><\/i>Day 4: Drive from Phobjikha to Bumthang<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Long drive (179 Km, ~8 hours) through rhododendron and oak forests, crossing Pele la pass (3351m) and Yotongla Pass (3425m). Explore Trongsa district: Chendebji Chorten, Ta Dzong Museum, Trongsa Dzong.<br>\r\n <i>Hotel: Bumthang<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-tree\"><\/i>Day 5: Explore Bumthang<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Spend the day exploring Bumthang valley: Mebar Tsho, Ura Village, Kurji, Jambey Lhakhang, Yathra Weaving Center.<br>\r\n <i>Hotel: Bumthang<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-plane\"><\/i>Day 6: Option 1: Fly back to Paro | Option 2: Drive back to Thimphu<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Option 1: 30 min flight to Paro (extra cost, subject to weather).<br>\r\n Option 2: Drive back to Thimphu (266 Km, ~10 hours).<br>\r\n <b>Note:<\/b> Last-minute flight cancellations due to weather are common in summer.<br>\r\n <b>Places and attractions:<\/b> Thimphu<br>\r\n <i>Hotel: Thimphu<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-car-side\"><\/i>Day 7: Drive from Thimphu to Paro<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Drive to Paro (54 Km, ~1 hour). Spend the day exploring Paro and nearby districts.<br>\r\n <b>Places and attractions:<\/b> Paro Rinpung Dzong, Paro Town, National Museum Paro Ta Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang<br>\r\n <i>Hotel: Paro<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-hiking\"><\/i>Day 8: Hike to Taktsang<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery. Enjoy pine forests, waterfalls, and spiritual ambiance as your guide narrates Buddhist mythology.<br>\r\n <b>Places and attractions:<\/b> Paro, Tiger's Nest Hike<br>\r\n <i>Hotel: Paro<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-plane-departure\"><\/i>Day 9: Depart From Paro<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Transfer to Paro airport for your onward journey.<br>\r\n <b>End of Trip<\/b>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div style=\"width:100%;text-align:center;margin:32px 0 24px 0;\">\r\n <a href=\".\/?page_id=18\"> <button style=\"\r\n background: #2b6cb0;\r\n color: #fff;\r\n border: none;\r\n border-radius: 6px;\r\n padding: 14px 38px;\r\n font-size: 1.13rem;\r\n font-weight: 600;\r\n cursor: pointer;\r\n box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(44,82,130,0.10);\r\n transition: background 0.2s;\r\n \" \r\n onmouseover=\"this.style.background='#1a3b6b'\"\r\n onmouseout=\"this.style.background='#2b6cb0'\">\r\n Enquire Now\r\n <\/button><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bhutan Cultural Tour Package Included in this package Bhutan visa fee Government royalty & taxes Dedicated English speaking tour guide Dedicated tour vehicle and driver 3-star accommodation (twin sharing) Daily 3 meals (B\/L\/D) Airport transfers Bottled water Not Included Flights to and from Bhutan Personal expense\/shopping Alcoholic Beverages 4 or 5 star accommodation (extra charges […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-230","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/restfulbhutan.com\/?author=1"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":null,"rttpg_excerpt":"Bhutan Cultural Tour Package Included in this package Bhutan visa fee Government royalty & taxes Dedicated English speaking tour guide Dedicated tour vehicle and driver 3-star accommodation (twin sharing) Daily 3 meals (B\/L\/D) Airport transfers Bottled water Not Included Flights to and from Bhutan Personal expense\/shopping Alcoholic Beverages 4 or 5 star accommodation (extra charges…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/restfulbhutan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/230","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/restfulbhutan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/restfulbhutan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/restfulbhutan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/restfulbhutan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=230"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/restfulbhutan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/230\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":895,"href":"https:\/\/restfulbhutan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/230\/revisions\/895"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/restfulbhutan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=230"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBhutan Cultural Tour Package<\/title>\r\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.4.0\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n<style>\r\n body {\r\n font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;\r\n background: #f8f9fa;\r\n margin: 0;\r\n padding: 0;\r\n }\r\n .tour-info-container {\r\n max-width: 900px;\r\n margin: 40px auto 0 auto;\r\n display: flex;\r\n flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n gap: 24px;\r\n }\r\n .tour-card {\r\n background: #fff;\r\n border-radius: 14px;\r\n box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);\r\n flex: 1 1 280px;\r\n min-width: 280px;\r\n padding: 24px 18px;\r\n display: flex;\r\n flex-direction: column;\r\n align-items: flex-start;\r\n }\r\n .tour-card-title {\r\n font-size: 1.3rem;\r\n color: #2b6cb0;\r\n font-weight: 700;\r\n margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n letter-spacing: 1px;\r\n display: flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n gap: 8px;\r\n }\r\n .tour-card-title i {\r\n font-size: 1.3rem;\r\n color: #1a3b6b;\r\n }\r\n .tour-card-content {\r\n font-size: 1rem;\r\n color: #444;\r\n margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n line-height: 1.6;\r\n }\r\n .tour-list {\r\n list-style: none;\r\n padding: 0;\r\n margin: 0;\r\n }\r\n .tour-list li {\r\n margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n display: flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n gap: 8px;\r\n }\r\n .tour-list li i {\r\n color: #2b6cb0;\r\n font-size: 1.1rem;\r\n }\r\n .itinerary-steps {\r\n margin-top: 10px;\r\n }\r\n .itinerary-step {\r\n margin-bottom: 18px;\r\n padding-left: 8px;\r\n border-left: 3px solid #2b6cb0;\r\n }\r\n .itinerary-step-title {\r\n font-weight: bold;\r\n color: #1a3b6b;\r\n margin-bottom: 4px;\r\n font-size: 1.08rem;\r\n display: flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n gap: 6px;\r\n }\r\n .itinerary-step-title i {\r\n font-size: 1.08rem;\r\n color: #2b6cb0;\r\n }\r\n @media (max-width: 900px) {\r\n .tour-info-container {\r\n flex-direction: column;\r\n gap: 16px;\r\n }\r\n }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"tour-info-container\">\r\n <div class=\"tour-card\">\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus-circle\"><\/i>Included in this package<\/div>\r\n <ul class=\"tour-list\">\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Bhutan visa fee<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Government royalty & taxes<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Dedicated English speaking tour guide<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Dedicated tour vehicle and driver<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>3-star accommodation (twin sharing)<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Daily 3 meals (B\/L\/D)<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Airport transfers<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Bottled water<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-title\" style=\"font-size:1.1rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus-circle\"><\/i>Not Included<\/div>\r\n <ul class=\"tour-list\">\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-times-circle\"><\/i>Flights to and from Bhutan<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-times-circle\"><\/i>Personal expense\/shopping<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-times-circle\"><\/i>Alcoholic Beverages<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-times-circle\"><\/i>4 or 5 star accommodation (extra charges will apply)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card\">\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-mountain\"><\/i>Tour Overview<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n The package includes popular destinations and Bumthang valley. Bumthang is considered as the spiritual heartland of Bhutan, the valley is shrouded in myth and legacies of great Buddhist saints and auspicious sites. As you descend Yotongla Pass and approach the valley, you will feel as though you're entering the inner sanctum of a sacred temple. On this trip, you will get to explore the unique customs and tradition of the people of Bumthang valley.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tour-card\" style=\"max-width:900px;margin:32px auto;\">\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i>Tour Highlights<\/div>\r\n <ul class=\"tour-list\">\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Spiritual Bumthang Valley<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Tashichodzong \u2013 17th century Fort<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Memorial Chorten<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Zorig Chusum<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Punakha Dzong<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Chimi Lhakhang<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Home stay experience<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Nature trail at Phobjikha<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Trongsa Ta Dzong Museum<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Chumey Yathra Weaving Center<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Chakar Lhakhang<\/li>\r\n <li><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>Mebar Tsho (The Burning Lake)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tour-card\" style=\"max-width:900px;margin:32px auto;\">\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-route\"><\/i>Daily Itinerary for Cultural Safari (9 Days\/ 8 Nights)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-steps\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-plane-arrival\"><\/i>Day 1: Arrive in Paro & Transfer to Thimphu<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Meet your guide and driver at the airport. Drive from Paro to Thimphu (54 Km, ~1 hour). After a quick stop at your hotel and lunch, spend the rest of the day exploring Thimphu.<br>\r\n <b>Places and attractions:<\/b> Buddha Dordenma, Centenary Farmers Market, Authentic Craft Bazaar, Memorial Chorten, VAST Studio, Tashichodzong, National Institute for Zorig Chusum<br>\r\n <i>Hotel: Thimphu<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-car-side\"><\/i>Day 2: Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Drive from Thimphu to Dochula (31 Km, ~1 hour, 3100m) for panoramic mountain views and 108 memorial stupas. Lunch served en route. Continue to Punakha (63 Km, ~1.5 hours). Short hike to Chimi Lhakhang via Sopsokha village.<br>\r\n <b>Places and attractions:<\/b> Dochula Pass, Punakha Dzong, Punakha Suspension Bridge, Chimi Lhakhang<br>\r\n <i>Hotel: Punakha<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-car-side\"><\/i>Day 3: Drive from Punakha to Phobjikha<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Early drive to Phobjikha Valley (78 Km, ~3.5 hours). Enjoy the serenity and pristine nature. Visit Gangte Monastery, Black Necked Crane Information Centre, Gangte Nature Trail, and enjoy a hot stone bath.<br>\r\n <i>Hotel: Gantey<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-car-side\"><\/i>Day 4: Drive from Phobjikha to Bumthang<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Long drive (179 Km, ~8 hours) through rhododendron and oak forests, crossing Pele la pass (3351m) and Yotongla Pass (3425m). Explore Trongsa district: Chendebji Chorten, Ta Dzong Museum, Trongsa Dzong.<br>\r\n <i>Hotel: Bumthang<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-tree\"><\/i>Day 5: Explore Bumthang<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Spend the day exploring Bumthang valley: Mebar Tsho, Ura Village, Kurji, Jambey Lhakhang, Yathra Weaving Center.<br>\r\n <i>Hotel: Bumthang<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-plane\"><\/i>Day 6: Option 1: Fly back to Paro | Option 2: Drive back to Thimphu<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Option 1: 30 min flight to Paro (extra cost, subject to weather).<br>\r\n Option 2: Drive back to Thimphu (266 Km, ~10 hours).<br>\r\n <b>Note:<\/b> Last-minute flight cancellations due to weather are common in summer.<br>\r\n <b>Places and attractions:<\/b> Thimphu<br>\r\n <i>Hotel: Thimphu<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-car-side\"><\/i>Day 7: Drive from Thimphu to Paro<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Drive to Paro (54 Km, ~1 hour). 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