Pilgrimage Tours
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Ride the glacier-fed rapids of Punakha beneath Bhutan's most beautiful dzong
Punakha's twin rivers, the Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu, offer Bhutan's most enjoyable river rafting, gliding past terraced fields, suspension bridges and the majestic Punakha Dzong. Trips range from gentle floats to lively grade-two and grade-three sections, so both first-timers and keener paddlers find a fit. The warm, low-lying Punakha valley makes rafting possible across much of the year outside heavy monsoon flows. We arrange guided rafting with certified operators, transport from Thimphu, and your Bhutan entry permit.
Land at Paro and transfer to Thimphu. Ease into the capital with an evening stroll and briefing for the days ahead.
Cross Dochula Pass to Punakha, visiting the great dzong and settling in beside the rivers.
A guided descent of the Mo Chhu or Pho Chhu, finishing with the classic drift past Punakha Dzong, plus the suspension bridge.
Return west over Dochula to Paro, with time for the valley or a market visit.
Transfer to Paro airport for your onward flight after a relaxed final morning.
Indicative Bhutan package prices (per person on twin-sharing; land package):
| Trip Duration | Indicative Price (per person) |
|---|---|
| 4 Nights / 5 Days | from ₹34,999 |
| 5 Nights / 6 Days | from ₹39,999 |
| 6 Nights / 7 Days | from ₹44,999 |
| 7 Nights / 8 Days | from ₹49,999 |
Indicative land-package prices (per person twin-sharing) — the Sustainable Development Fee (currently ~₹1,200 per person per night) and flights to Paro are additional. We arrange your entry permit. Share your dates for an itemised quote.
Punakha is Bhutan's rafting capital, where the Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu meet below the dzong. The Mo Chhu suits families and beginners with gentle grade-two water, while the Pho Chhu adds longer, punchier rapids for the adventurous.
Guided trips welcome first-timers and confident swimmers alike. Safety briefings, helmets and life jackets are standard, and guides tailor the run to your group. Children can usually join the gentler Mo Chhu float at operator discretion.
Rafting is best in spring and autumn, when flows are moderate and skies clear. Heavy monsoon (June to August) can raise water levels and pause trips for safety, while winter runs are cooler but scenic.
Indian nationals do not need a visa for Bhutan. You travel on an Entry Permit and pay the Sustainable Development Fee, currently ₹1,200 per person per night (subject to change; children discounted, under-6 exempt), carrying a passport or Voter ID. We arrange the entry permit within your package.
Punakha is warmer and lower than Thimphu, so dress lighter for rafting day.
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