This nine or ten-night journey reveals Bhutan through its rivers, valleys and living traditions. Travel from the cultural heartlands of Paro and Punakha into the lush southern foothills for a rare raft-angling adventure on pristine Himalayan waters, fishing for Golden and Chocolate Mahseer and wild trout. Along the way, hike to sacred monasteries, explore fortress temples and walk through farming villages largely unchanged for centuries. You will spend four nights at COMO Uma Paro, two nights at COMO Uma Punakha, and four nights in comfortable riverside camps, beneath star-filled skies.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Ethical catch-and-release raft-angling for Golden and Chocolate Mahseer
Overnight stays at exclusive riverside camps
A visit to Punakha Dzong, one of Bhutan’s most historic fortresses
A scenic valley hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
A visit to Paro’s Ta Dzong National Museum and Rinpung Dzong
Guided rafting along Himalayan rivers
A hike to the iconic Taktsang ‘Tiger’s Nest’ Monastery
A walk to Chimmi Lhakhang, Bhutan’s revered fertility temple
Crossing Dochu La Pass
Immersion in rural village life
Inclusions
Four nights’ accommodation at COMO Uma Paro and two nights at COMO Uma Punakha
Four nights’ accommodation at comfortable riverside camps
Nine days of privately guided excursions, exploring highlights of the Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha valleys, including fly-fishing
The dedicated services of an experienced English-speaking Bhutanese guide
Professional, licensed English-speaking angler and white-water guides, trained for both safety and exceptional river experiences
One 60-minute COMO Shambhala body treatment
Private airport transfers and all transportation in Bhutan
All Bhutanese government visa fees, sustainable development fees, service charges and applicable sales tax
All museum and visitor centre entry fees, river permits, and fishing permits
Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages when dining at Bukhari restaurant
Culture Notes
If the air seems fresher in Bhutan, it’s because it is. Bhutan is the first country in the world that has environmental protection built into its constitution. It’s stipulated that at least 60 per cent of the nation must remain under forest cover at all times, making Bhutan the world’s only carbon-negative nation, as it absorbs more carbon dioxide than it produces.
Terms and Conditions
The hotel reserves the right to release a reservation if the required deposit amount is not received within the mentioned cut-off period as stipulated in the pro forma invoice
All cancellations of confirmed bookings must be received in writing by the hotel or by its representative
Late arrivals, no-shows and early departures will be charged in full
Separate reservation, deposit and cancellation conditions will apply for group bookings of five rooms or more
Separate cancellation policies apply for flights
Other terms and conditions apply
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This itinerary is customisable. Please speak to us about your needs and requirements and we will do our utmost to accommodate you.
