Overview
- Journey style
- Cultural Tours
- Route
- Gangtey · Paro · Punakha · Thimphu
- Flexibility
- Private and fully customisable
Our tour guide will accompany you as you explore inspiring places and experience Bhutan’s timeless thriving culture and traditions, ranging from a visit to the local farmhouses to historic sites of cultural significance.
Allow yourself to explore with this astonishing journey to witness the beauty of Bhutan. You can expect the following:
- Visit the grand statue of Lord Buddha in seated position
- Involvement in Culture and Tradition of Bhutan
- Explore Gangtey Nature Trail
- Take part in Bhutanese traditional Archery Game
Highlights
- Seasons: Throughout the year
Price includes
- A minimum of 3-star accommodation (4 & 5 stars can be upgraded at an additional fee)
- All meals / Tea & snacks
- All internal transport (excluding Domestic flights)
- Sightseeing with entrance fees
- An experienced English speaking tour leader
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), government fees & visa fee
Price excludes
- Flights
- Travel & Health Insurance
- Additional personal expenses such as souvenirs, meals, snacks, alcohol, laundry, tips, and gratuities for the tour leader and staff.
The Sustainable Development Fee, visa and permits are all included — see how the Bhutan visa & permits process works.
Day by day
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival: Paro - Thimphu
Driving Duration: 1.5 hrs/ 65km
Elevation: 2200m/ 7218ft
The first gift from Bhutan will be the cool, clean fresh air as you step out of the plane. After completing your visa formalities and clearing your immigrations, we will warmly welcome you in a traditional way. We will then continue to drive on to Thimphu.
(Sightseeing depends on the flight timing)
Attractions:
- Memorial Chorten
- Explore Thimphu Town
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Day 02 Thimphu - Cultural Sightseeing
Elevation: 2350m / 7710ft
Breakfast at the hotel, Thimphu cultural sightseeing
Attractions:
- Buddha Point
- Takin Preservation Center
- The Jungshi paper factory
- Centenary Farmers' Markets
- Authentic Bhutanese Crafts street
- Tashichhodzong
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Day 03 Thimphu – Punakha
Driving Duration: 2hrs/ 77 km
Elevation: 1310m / 4300ft
Drive on to Punakha via Dochula, Punakha Sightseeing
Attractions:
- Dochula Pass
- Chimmi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)
- Punakha Dzong
- Punakha Suspension Bridge
Overnight at the hotel in Punakha
Day 04 Punakha - Phobjikha /Gangtey
Driving Duration: 2hrs/ 78 km
Elevation: 2900m / 9510ft
Drive on to Phobjikha, Phobjikha/ Gangtey Sightseeing
Attractions:
- Glimpse of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
- Gangtey Goempa
- Gangtey Nature Trial
- Black Necked Crane Information Center
Overnight at the lodge in Gangtey
Day 05 Phobjikha - Paro
Driving Duration: 5hrs/ 195 km
Elevation: 2250m / 7382ft
Attractions:
- Views of the towering Himalayan Snow-capped mountains
- Ta Dzong (National Museum)
- Rinpung Dzong
- Explore Paro Town
Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Day 06 Paro - Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Driving Duration: 5-6hrs/ 6-7km
Elevation: 2250m / 7382ft
A day hike to the Tiger's Nest (3120 m/ 10,236ft), Local sightseeing
Attractions:
- Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)
- Optional: Paro Homestay (Traditional Village House)
Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Day 07 Departure
After an early breakfast, head toward the Paro International Airport. Your companions will help you with the exit formalities for your departure and bid you farewell.
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