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Punakha Trek: 12 Days

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12 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
50 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
2700mHighest point reached
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Highlights

Enjoy 6 days of trekking through a pristine, unspoilt landscape

Hike to the cliff-hanging Tiger`s Nest

Appreciate traditional Bhutanese architecture during Paro & Thimphu sightseeing tours

Travel to the picturesque Punakha Dzong, learn more about its history

What's Included

Bhutanese visa charges
Pickup and drop-off from and to the airport in Paro
Accommodation as per the itinerary
All meals
Transport during the tour in comfortable, private vehicles
An experienced, English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees to monuments and museums as per the itinerary
Bhutanese government taxes/royalties

Customer Reviews

5.0

based on 10 reviews
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SerenaVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Great Trek

i love trekking, and this is become one of my special trekking. have a lot of fun and enjoy the nature very much

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ChristinaVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Best or the best Trek to Punaka

start to finish it was organised fantastically! Our guide Furi will be a friend for life and we will definitely be back. Couldnt recommend highly enough

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Brian999Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Trek to Punaka 2019

Me and my wife had lovely trek to Punaka. Thanks to the local operator and Mr Sujan for well organised trek. We had an opportunity to see beautiful villages, mountains and visit to pari and Thimphu. We hiked to Tiger nest and spent lovely time out there . Bhutanese people are super nice and happy. Would love to be there again soon. This operator is highly recommended.

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PrinceVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Awesome trek to PUNAKA

I would like to thank the local operator for organising a group trek to Punak. We had an awesome time during this trek. The operator planned and organised this very well. Every thing went very well. Highly recommended!!!!

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ElectiveVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Great People

This local operator organized my whole trip during my stay in Nepal, i have visited the Pokhara and chitwan national park which is awesome place to visit, will comeback again with my family in near future.

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