Name: BHUTAN EXPERIENCE
Location: Bhutan

Trail Run Adventures, LLC

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Duration: 8 days

Group size: 4 - 14

BHUTAN EXPERIENCE

Bhutan

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Trail Run Adventures, LLC

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Duration: 8 days

Group size: 4 - 14

Transfers
Airport transfers on arrival and departure as well as all overland travel within Bhutan
Accommodation
Accommodation at 4-5 star hotels
Meals
Food – full board throughout the trip in local restaurants and hotels
Activities
1 Trail Run Adventure guide and 2 local guides throughout the tour from arrival to departure. Sightseeing - all sightseeing, adventures, hikes and runs. Rafting in Punakha, archery and khuru in Paro.
Visas
Royalties, visas and permits. We organise the visas for Bhutan - we require scanned copies of the passports to apply
Tips
Included in the tour price for guides, drivers and trekking crew.

Single Room Supplement

$900

Available until 90 days before departure

Deposit: $0

DAY 1
DAY 1
ARRIVAL: Bhutan – Paro to Thimphu
Accommodation: Thimphu (4–5 star hotel)
Included Meals: Dinner
Activities:
Arrive at Paro International Airport and transfer to Thimphu (1 hr drive).
Stop at Tamchhog Lhakhang (iron bridge builder’s temple).
Visit Buddha Dordenma, Simply Bhutan, Folk Heritage Museum, Textile Museum & Craft Bazaar.
Explore the local farmers market and evening walk through Thimphu town.
Authentic Bhutanese dinner at Babesa Village Restaurant.
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DAY 2
DAY 2
Dochu La Pass to Punakha – Trans Bhutan Trail
Accommodation: Punakha (4–5 star hotel)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Run/Hike: 22 km | 8 hrs | Moderate | 3100m → 1250m
Sunrise views from Dochu La Pass (Himalayan panoramas).
Follow the historic “Divine Madman Trail” to Punakha.
Tea stop at Aum Toeb Zam homestay, with optional archery & khuru.
Lunch at Sew Drangsa, prayer flag clearing.
Finish at Punakha Dzong with spectacular views of the Punakha Valley
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DAY 3
DAY 3
Punakha to Samtengang – Trans Bhutan Trail
Accommodation: Punakha (4–5 star hotel)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Run/Hike: 25 km | 9 hrs | Challenging | 1230m → 1920m
Cross Bhutan’s longest suspension bridge.
Trail through rice paddies & Mendagang village.
Picnic lunch in Lingmukha Valley (“the golden bowl”).
Steep climb through forests to a mountain pass.
Sharp descent through deep forest, past Dachu Lhakhang with panoramic views of the Shar Valleys.
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DAY 4
DAY 4
Rafting & Return to Paro
Accommodation: Paro (4–5 star hotel)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Run/Hike: , Time permitting, leisurely 1-hour hike along the forested hillside to Zuri Dzong. Passing Gonsaka Lhakhang, Zuri Dzong, with wonderful views of Paro Dzong.
Morning rafting on the Pho Chu (approx. 15 rapids, Class II–IV, 1.5 hrs).
Scenic 4 hr drive to Paro.
Afternoon hike to Zuri Dzong (1 hr, panoramic valley views).
Dinner at Namgay Artisanal Brewery with local craft beer tasting.
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DAY 5
DAY 5
Bumdra High Camp & Tiger’s Nest
Accommodation: Paro (4–5 star hotel)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Run/Hike: 18 km | 8–9 hrs | Challenging | 2900m → 4000m → 2600m
1 hour drive to trailhead at Sang Choekor Buddhist College (2800m).
Gradual climb through forest to Bumdra Monastery (3800m).
Optional ascent to 4000m peak with Himalayan views.
Descend via Sangtopelri to Tiger’s Nest Monastery.
Visit this iconic cliffside temple before returning to Paro.
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DAY 6
DAY 6
Paro to Haa via Chele La Pass
Accommodation: Haa (boutique lodge)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hike: 2.5 km | 3–4 hrs | Moderate | 3630m → 3840m → 3800m
Scenic drive to Haa, crossing Chele La Pass (3800m).
Visit Kila Gompa nunnery (one of Bhutan’s oldest).
Hike through rhododendron forest to Chele La.
Continue to Haa town, newly opened to tourism.
Visit Katso village and nearby temples (Lhakhang Karpo & Lhakhang Nagpo).
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DAY 7
DAY 7
Haa to Paro – Trans Bhutan Trail
Accommodation: Paro (4–5 star hotel)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Run/Hike: 17 km | 5–6 hrs | Challenging | 2900m → 3780m → 2490m
Follow ancient trading routes from Haa to Paro.
Trails pass yak pastures, pine and rhododendron forests.
Summit at Kaleyla Pass with Himalayan views, including Mt Jomolhari (weather permitting).
Descend into Paro Valley through traditional villages.
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Day 8
Day 8
DEPARTURE
Included Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to Paro International Airport.
Farewell from your guides — Tashi Delek!
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