Thimphu, Bhutan

Adventure Tours

Rafting Tour

06 Nights / 07 Days · Paro - Thimphu - Dochula Pass

Rafting Tour
7 days
Duration
06 Nights / 07 Days
Style
Adventure Tours
Best season
March - April and November-December
Starts / ends
Paro → Dochula Pass

The route

  1. Paro
  2. Thimphu
  3. Dochula Pass
Journey overview

The shape of the journey.

This 06 Nights / 07 Days journey begins in Paro. The route runs Paro - Thimphu - Dochula Pass, and the day-by-day plan below is our recommended framework — the pace, hotels and stops are adjusted around your group before you travel.

Prefer a different rhythm? Every day in this route can be shortened, extended or swapped. Tell us what matters most and we will redraw it.

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Day by day

The itinerary.

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Day 01 Paro - Thimphu (1½ hr drive). On arrival at Paro international airport our representative will welcome to the land of thunder dragon. Our representati…

On arrival at Paro international airport our representative will welcome to the land of thunder dragon. Our representative will drive you to Thimphu capital of Bhutan.

Overnight at hotel (Thimphu).

Day 02 Thimphu. Morning visit memorable chorten located in the heart of Thimphu city built in the memory of Third King Druk Gyelpo Jigme…

Morning visit memorable chorten located in the heart of Thimphu city built in the memory of Third King Druk Gyelpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuk and visit Textile museum. Visit national library which consist of old Paintings and sculpture and little bid ahead visit Changangkha Lhakhang one of the oldest Lhakhang in the country. Afternoon visit Tango the famous Buddhist collage in the country and way back from Tngo visit Cheri monastery and enjoy the green vegetation cover over the Bagana and Kabisa valley.

Overnight at hotel (Thimphu).

Day 03 Thimphu - Punakha. After breakfast travel to Wangdue, Punakha passing by Dochula the first past in the west which offers the clear view of…

After breakfast travel to Wangdue, Punakha passing by Dochula the first past in the west which offers the clear view of Himalayan ranges and beautiful 108 Druk Wangyel chorten on the top of the past. You will visit Wangdue Dzong. Afternoon travel to Punakha along the crystal river Punatshangchu and visit Punakha Dzong the finest example of Bhutanese architecture and bit uphill you will reach to Khamsum Yully Chorten which offers the entire valley of Punakha. Return to your hotel and be ready for your first day rafting in Pho chhu of Punatshang chhu

Overnight at hotel (Punakha).

Day 04 Punakha rafting tour day 1 along pho Chhu River. After the breakfast your exciting rafting tour begins. Following a short drive you will arrive at the end of the river a…

After the breakfast your exciting rafting tour begins. Following a short drive you will arrive at the end of the river and after the safety briefing, you take to your raft and you will need to do little paddling and then enjoy the views around the river. Your draft along to Punakha Dzong, located on an island in the middle of the two rivers built in the year 1637 and served as religious and administrative centre for the region and the winter residence for the holy monk body of Bhutan. This rafting tour will last almost for 3-4 hours.

Overnight at hotel (Punakha).

Day 05 Punakha rafting tour day2 along Mo chhu River. After the breakfast another exciting rafting starts along the Mochu River. You have to hike up to the Lhakhang Nyezenong…

After the breakfast another exciting rafting starts along the Mochu River. You have to hike up to the Lhakhang Nyezenong and then floating starts down the Mochu pass by the Punakha Dzong and enjoy the green vegetation cover alongside the river. Your tour ends by mid afternoon and then after lunch visit Rinchingang and nearby village and have free interaction with charming villagers.

Overnight at hotel (Punakha).

Day 06 Punakha to Paro (3½ hr drive). After breakfast drive towards Paro and on the way visit Wangdue town and then visit lamperi national park which offers y…

After breakfast drive towards Paro and on the way visit Wangdue town and then visit lamperi national park which offers you different kinds of birds and specious of flora and fauna.

Overnight at hotel (Paro).

Day 07 Paro. Drive to Paro international airport for your departure.

Drive to Paro international airport for your departure.

The practicalities

What is included.

Everything below is arranged for you on this journey. Anything outside the list can be added at your request.

Included

  • Sustainable Development Fee and visa arrangements
  • Accommodation in 3-star hotels and local homestays
  • Full board meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Entry to all attractions listed in the itinerary
  • Private vehicle with driver for all transfers and excursions
  • A professional English-speaking Bhutanese guide

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Beverages, tips and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • 4-star or 5-star hotel upgrades and single supplements
  • Additional services arranged at your request
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