Overview
- Journey style
- Special Trips
- Route
- Bumthang · Gangtey · Paro · Punakha · Thimphu · Trongsa
- Flexibility
- Private and fully customisable
Bhutan is a paradise for photography which caters to beautiful mountainous landscapes, ancient temples, monasteries, colorful and lively festivals, unique culture, and lovely people. The Bhutan Greatest Photography Trip is a tailored itinerary to make the most of this extraordinary Kingdom.
Highlights
The ultimate Bhutan photography Trip covers many cultural and wilderness sites of the western and central parts of the Kingdom.
- Photograph the colorful temples and landscapes
- Experience the intimate Bhutan’s spiritual heartland, Bumthang
- Explore ancient historical and sacred Buddhist sites
- The farmhouse visits and village excursions
- Unbelievable views of the Himalayan Mountain peaks
- Visit cultural attractions such as fortresses (Dzongs), markets and museums
- Hike up to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery
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 in Paro- Drive to Thimphu
Driving Duration: 1.5 hrs/ 65km
Elevation: 2200m/ 7218ft
Drive to Thimphu, Thimphu sightseeing
Attractions:
- Buddha Point
- Memorial Chorten
- Explore Thimphu Town
Overnight at hotel in Thimphu
Day 02 Thimphu - cultural Sightseeing
Elevation: 2350m / 7710ft
Thimphu sightseeing
Attractions:
- Takin Preservation Center
- Centenary Farmers Markets
- Zilukha Nunnery
- 13 Traditional Arts and Crafts (Zorig Chusum)
- Tashichhodzong
Explore Thimphu town in the evening, overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Day 03 Thimphu to Punakha
Driving duration: 2.5 hrs/77 km
Elevation: 1310m / 4300ft
Drive to Punakha, Punakha sightseeing
Attractions:
- Dochula Pass
- Offer butter lamp at Chimmi Lhakhang( Fertility Temple)
- Punakha Dzong (Fortress)
Overnight at the Hotel in Punakha
Day 04 Punakha to Bumthang
Driving Duration: 197km/6hrs
Elevation: 2800m / 9185ft
Drive to Bumthang after breakfast, Bumthang sightseeing
Attractions:
- Glimpse of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
- Chendebji Chorten
- Jakar Dzong
- Kurjey Lhakhang
Overnight at the hotel in Bumthang
Day 05 Bumthang - Sightseeing
Elevation: 2250m / 7382ft
Bumthang Sightseeing
Attractions:
- Tang Valley
- Membar Tsho/ lake
- Tamshing Lhakhang
- Jambey Lhakhang
Overnight at the hotel in Bumthang
Day 06 Bumthang - Gangtey/Phobjikha
Driving Duration: 130km/4hrs
Elevation: 2900m /9510ft
Attractions:
- Gangtey Monastery
- Gangtey Nature Trial
- Black Necked Crane Information Center
Overnight at the hotel in Phobjikha
Day 07 Gangtey to Paro
Driving Duration: 195km/4hrs
Elevation: 2250m / 7382ft
Drive on to Paro Valley while enjoying the views along the way
Attractions:
- Simtokha Dzong
- Paro/ Rinpung Dzong
- Ta Dzong (National Museum)
Overnight in Paro
Day 08 Paro- hike to Tiger's nest
Duration: 5-6hrs/ 6.5km
Elevation: 2280m/ 7480ft
Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Paro sightseeing
Attractions:
– Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang)
– Kyichu Lhakhang
Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Day 09 Departure
After an early breakfast in the hotel, drive to the airport to catch your flight to onward destination and bid farewell to the beautiful kingdom.
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