3 daysBhutan Highlights Tour - 7 Nights 8 Days of Culture & Adventure
Length
8 days
Itinerary
8 days planned
Group
Private
Guides
English
Overview
Embark on our enchanting 7 Nights 8 Days Bhutan Highlights Tour, immersing in rich culture and breathtaking landscapes. From Paro's vibrant hues to Thimphu's charming streets, explore Punakha's lush valleys and Gangtey's serene glacial expanse. Discover Trongsa's historical significance before retracing to Paro, with a detour to Haa Valley. Culminate your journey with a visit to the awe-inspiring Taktsang Monastery, known as the Tiger's Nest. Experience Bhutan's culture, religion, and history in one unforgettable expedition.
Day by day itinerary
1Arrival in Paro (2250m) and transfer to Thimphu (2350m) and sightseeing⌄
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Stay overnight in Thimphu
Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Overnight in Hotel
2Thimphu sightseeing to Punakha (1310m)⌄
After breakfast visit National Memorial Chorten Institute of Traditional Medicine, Folk heritage Museum, Textile Museum, Takin Zoo and Buddha Point. Later drive towards Punakha for about 1 and half hour passing across Dochula Pass (3,050m). Overnight at Hotel.
The Memorial Stupa, Thimphu, also known as the Thimphu Chorten, is a stupa (Dzongkha chöten, cheten) in Thimphu, Bhutan, located on Doeboom Lam in the southern-central part of the city near the main roundabout and Indian military hospital. The stupa, built in 1974 to honor the third Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1928–1972), is a prominent landmark in the city with its golden spires and bells. In 2008, it underwent extensive renovation. It is popularly known as "the most visible religious landmark in Bhutan". It was consecrated by Dudjom Jigdral Yeshe Dorje.
Visit weekend market, if the tour is in weekend.
Stop at Dochula Pass on the way from Thimphu to Punakha
Visit Buddha Point
Visit Takin Preserve
Centenary Farmers Market in Thimphu is best for local fresh farm products.
Folk Heritage Museum highlights the culture and traditions of Bhutan.
Tashichoe Dzong is a Buddhist monastery and fortress in Thimphu.
Chimi Lhakhang is the temple dedicated to Drukpa Kunley and also known as the 'fertility temple'.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Overnight at Hotel.
3Punakha sightseeing and travel to Gangtey (2320m)⌄
After breakfast visit Punakha Dzong, visit to Punakha Suspension Bridge and drive to Gangtey via Wangdue. Drive up a winding mountain road through oak and rhododendron forest, over a high pass down into the Phobjikha Valley. Phobjikha is one of Bhutan’s few glacial valleys, and chosen winter home of black-necked cranes, migrating from the Tibetan plateau. Visit Gangtey Monastery. Later, drive for an hour through the jungle before emerging to the valley floor. Overnight at Hotel.
The Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungthang Dewa chhenbi Phodrang (meaning "the palace of great happiness or bliss", is the administrative centre of Punakha District in Punakha, Bhutan. Constructed by Ngawang Namgyal, 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche, in 1637–38, it is the second oldest and second largest dzong in Bhutan and one of its most majestic structures. The dzong houses the sacred relics of the southern Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, including the Rangjung Kharsapani and the sacred remains of Ngawang Namgyal and the tertön Pema Lingpa.
A short hike to Punakha Suspension Bridge.
Drive to Gangtey via Wangdue
A scenic drive to Gangtey valley
A beautiful valley also known as winter home of black-necked cranes.
Short visit to Gangtey Monastery
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Overnight in Hotel.
4Gangtey sightseeing and travel to Trongsa(2200m)⌄
Drive to the Pele la Pass and enter the traditional eastern region. Then the road gradually drops passing through Kgebji village, Sephu village, Chendebji village followed by large Chendebji Chorten. Now the road passes through farms, villages and reaches the Trongsa Dzong. Visit Trongsa Dzong which is the largest and most impressive Dzong in Bhutan built in 1644 by the Shabdrung. Overnight at Hotel.
Visit Trongsa Dzong
Trongsa Dzong is the largest dzong fortress in Bhutan
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Overnight at Hotel
5Trongsa sightseeing and travel to Wangdue (1310m)⌄
Early in the morning after breakfast, drive for about 6 hours re-tracing the same route back to Trongsa. Overnight at Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Overnight at Hotel
6Wangdue to Haa Valley(3050m) and return to Paro (2250m)⌄
After breakfast, drive over Chele La Pass (3899m) and then continue the drive towards Haa. Visit Wangchuckli Dzong, Lhakhang Nakpo (Black temple), and Lhakhang Karpo in Haa. Afterwards, drive back to Paro. Overnight at Hotel.
Drive to Haa Valley via Chele La Pass
A visit to Haa Valley.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Overnight at Hotel
7Paro – Hike to Taktsang Monastery, and sightseeing⌄
Early in the morning after breakfast drive towards the base camp of Taktsang and then commence the hike up to the Taktsang Monastery-Tiger’s Nest. Afterwards, hike back to the road point then drive to Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Bhutan. Also visit Rinpung Dzong. Later drive back to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Visit Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Bhutan
Tasktsang Monastery also knonw as 'Tiger's Nest' is the prime attraction of Bhutan.
Hike to Paro Taktsang monastery.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Overnight at Hotel
8After breakfast, drive to airport and fly to your onward journey⌄
Your 7 Nights Bhutan Tour end today, after breakfast, drive towards the Paro international airport, board the flight and bid farewell to remote and legendary Dragon Kingdom.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- ✓Route Permit and monuments entrance fees
- ✓Sightseeing as per itinerary
- ✓3-star accommodation on twin sharing
- ✓Sustainable development fee USD 100 per person per night
- ✓Government SDF, surcharges, all taxes etc.
- ✓Bhutan visa fee – including all necessary processing
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓All land transportation by private vehicle
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle.
- ✓A licensed Private Bhutanese tour guide
Not included
- ✕Airfare & Travel Insurance
- ✕Expenses of personal nature, Tips to guides and drivers
- ✕Expenses occurred due to unavoidable events i.e. road wrecks, flight delays etc.
Good to know
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All international travelers are required to obtain a visa clearance prior to traveling to Bhutan. Once your trip is confirmed, we will handle the visa processing on your behalf. To proceed, we only require a clear copy of your passport, a recent photograph, and your flight details, which can be conveniently sent via email or whatsapp.
- We welcome last-minute bookings; however, please allow at least 2 business days for visa processing.
- Please allow a minimum of 2 business days for visa processing. We guarantee 100% visa approval for all travelers.
- No need to print or pre-stamp your visa. We will provide an e-visa, and upon arrival in Bhutan, your passport will be stamped at the airport for entry.
- Would you like to customize your tour or upgrade your hotel? Absolutely! After you book your trip, we can provide a separate, personalized quote for any modifications or upgrades you choose.
- How to Get to Bhutan: Traveling to Bhutan is easy and hassle-free with direct flights operated by Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines. These airlines connect Bhutan with several major cities across Asia and the Middle East. You can fly directly to Paro International Airport from cities such as Kathmandu, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, and Dhaka. Whether you’re coming from South Asia or Southeast Asia, these convenient connections make your journey to the Land of the Thunder Dragon smooth and comfortable.
- Visiting Bhutan can be more expensive than other destinations because the country follows a “High Value, Low Impact” tourism policy. This ensures sustainable travel, preservation of culture and environment, and quality experiences for visitors. Costs include mandatory daily tariffs, accommodation, transportation, guides, and entrance fees, all designed to provide a safe, authentic, and enriching journey while supporting local communities.
- Most hotels in Bhutan offer free Wi-Fi for your stay, allowing you to stay connected with family, friends, or work. However, internet access may be limited during tours. To stay connected on the go, you can easily purchase a local SIM card with data at Paro Airport at an affordable price, ensuring you have coverage whenever you need it.
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