10 Days Private Tour in Central Bhutan
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10 Days Private Tour in Central Bhutan
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10 Days Private Tour in Central Bhutan
Duration: 10 days
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Highlights
In this tour you will explore central Bhutan which is rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. Immerse yourself in the unique culture, try Bhutanese cuisine, and enjoy the serene landscapes. Bhutan is a country with a strong emphasis on Gross National Happiness, so take the time to connect with the locals and experience the joyous atmosphere! also visit most highlighted places like Tiger's Nest Monastery.
Itinerary
Arrive at Paro International Airport
Paro
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOnce you arrive at the Paro International Airport, you will be greeted by our English speaking guide and drive to Thimphu, the capital city.Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOn the way visit Tamchog Lhakhang, which is located on the ridge with beautiful view. Walk through the bridge with picturesque landscape.Clock Tower Square
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfter arrival in Thimphu Walk through Bhutan’s capital city exploring Clock Tower Square, a prominent landmark adorned with intricate Bhutanese motifs and stroll towards Thimphu’s iconic traffic junction, famously known as the main traffic circle as it has no traffic lights. Instead, you’ll witness a white-gloved traffic officer gracefully directing vehicles in a choreographed style that has become a tourist attraction in its own right.Centenary Farmers Market
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Centenary Farmers Market (Now Kaja Throm) is a vibrant and dynamic space, offering a diverse range of products and experiences.Tashichho Dzong
40 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTashichhodzong. This magnificent structure stands proudly on the banks of the Wang Chhu River and serves as both a religious and administrative hub of Bhutan. Now it houses the secretariat building, the throne room and the office of the King and central monk body.- AccommodationsTashi Yeodling/Thimphu TowerFood And DrinksLunchDinner
Thimphu Sightseeing
Cheri Monastery
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter breakfast, drive north of Thimphu (approx. 30 minutes) to the trailhead of Chari Monastery. Begin a scenic hike through pine and oak forests, crossing a traditional cantilever bridge over the Wang Chhu River. The hike takes about 1–1.5 hours uphill.Pangri Zampa Monastery
40 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOn the way back visit Pangri Zampa – Astrology College and seek and find out your astrology birth chart. Learn your Bhutanese name and your fortune in a fascinating sitting with a Buddhist monk.Takin Perserve, motithang
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedRoyal Takin Preserve also known as the Mini Zoo by many is a small natural preserve for the Takin - Bhutan’s national animalJungshi Handmade Paper Factory
30 minsAdmission Ticket Freevisit Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory, reputedly the best place that manufactures traditional paper. You can buy this unique paper here which will make for interesting souvenir gifts.National Memorial Chorten
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit the National Memorial Chorten, one of Thimphu’s most important religious landmarks. Built in memory of the Third King of Bhutan, the chorten is a serene place where locals gather daily for prayers and circumambulation, offering a meaningful insight into Bhutanese spiritual life.- AccommodationsTashi Yeodling/Thimphu TowerFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Thimphu to Trongsa
Buddha Dordenma
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit the magnificent Buddha Dordenma, one of the largest sitting Buddha statues in the world, overlooking the Thimphu Valley. The site offers panoramic views of the valley and houses thousands of smaller Buddha statues inside, symbolizing peace, prosperity, and enlightenment.Dochula Pass
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfter breakfast, drive to Trongsa which is 5 hours (approx). The drive is scenic with beautiful landscapes and villages along the way. On the way, stop over the Dochu-La pass (3,100 meters), which on a clear day offers an incredible view of Himalayan peaks snowclad mountains from the pass. The beauty of this place is further enhanced by the Druk Wangyel Chorten – 108 stupas.Wangdue Dzong
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOn the way, we take a view of the Wangdue Phodrang dzong.Chendebji Chorten
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeStop at Chendebji Chorten, a beautiful Nepalese-style stupa built in the 18th century. Located along the Trongsa–Bumthang highwayGyalsey Choeten, Trashiling
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVisit Tashiling Lhakhang. If possible, observe monks learning and practicing traditional Bhutanese arts and crafts, offering a deeper insight into monastic education, culture, and spiritual life.Trongsa Dzong ཀྲོང་གསར་རྫོང།
30 minsAdmission Ticket Includedvisit Trongsa Dzong, the largest dzong situated on a spur, a wild rocky area, with the scenic backdrop of the Mountains provides a strategic location to control Bhutan for centuries and it was the seat of the Wangchuck dynasty who effectively ruled over much of eastern and central Bhutan.- AccommodationsYangkhil Resort/similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Trongsa - Bumthang
Ta Dzong Museum
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedOverlooking the magnificent Trongsa Dzong, the Ta Dzong is a majestic circular five story tower flanked by two lower towers. With its magnificent design and impressive aesthetic, the Ta Dzong is an awe-striking marvel of traditional Buddhist architecture and a popular tourist attraction. Built by Choeje Minjur Tenpa, the first governor of Trongsa, in 1652, the tower served as a watchtower and protected the Trongsa Dzong, which was the main stronghold of the town during that time, against external threats. Now the building has been serving mainly as a museum since 2008.Jambay Lhakhang བྱམས་་པ་ལྷ་ཁང་།
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedJambay Lhakhang is a 7th-century Buddhist temple located in Bumthang, Bhutan. The temple is one of the oldest and most important religious sites in BhutanKurje Lhakhang
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedKurjey Lhakhang, which translates as 'Temple of the Sacred Body Imprint,' is one of the holiest sites and an important place of pilgrimageTamshing Lhakhang གཏམ་ཞིང་ལྷ་ཁང་།
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedTamshing monastery originally known as Tamshing Lhendup Chholing (monastery of good message), is located in Chokhor valley at 5km distance from Jakar town.- AccommodationsThe Village Lodge/Jakar Village LodgeFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Bumthang
Kunzangdrak monastery
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedKunzangdrak is a Buddhist sacred site in the Tang Valley of central Bhutan. It lies at an altitude of 3,350 metres (10,990 feet) in the hollow of a cliff. Best way to enjoy the place is to take hike through the villages and see beautiful view of the village.Burning Lake
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Burning Lake is a 30-minute drive from Chamkhar Town, located along the road to Ura or the Tang village in central Bhutan's Tang Valley.Pema Choling Nunnery པདྨ་ཆོས་གླིང་ཨ་ནེ་གྲྭ་ཚང་།
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVisit Pema Choling Nunnery, a peaceful Buddhist nunnery where resident nuns engage in prayers, meditation, and religious studies. The visit offers insight into the spiritual life, discipline, and daily routines of Buddhist nuns in Bhutan.Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Center དབང་འདུས་ཆོས་གླིང་རྫོང་།
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit Wangduecholing Palace Museum, the former royal residence of Bhutan’s first two kings. Recently restored, the museum showcases royal memorabilia, traditional artifacts, and exhibits that highlight the early history of the Bhutanese monarchy and the country’s journey toward nationhood.- AccommodationsThe Village Lodge/Jakar Village LodgeFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Bumthang to Gangtey/Phobjikha
Gangtey Nature Trail
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe hike takes about 1hr 30 minutes through the pine forest and small bamboo plants. You can see the Phobjikha valley so beautifully from this hike. It is one of the best hiking places for the Nature lovers. During the winter months, we can see the endangered species of birds – Black Neck Cranes.Black Necked Crane Center
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Royal Society for Protection of Nature, also known as The Crane Centre, displays material on the cranes and their environment, as well as guiding conservation awareness operations on this threatened bird.Gangtey Monastery
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Gangteng Monastery generally known as Gangtey Gonpa or Gangtey Monastery, is an important monastery of Nyingmapa school of Buddhism. It was built in 1613 by the first Peling Gyalsé Rinpoche or Gangteng Tulku, Rigdzin Pema Tinley, who was the grandson of the great Bhutanese “treasure revealer”.- AccommodationsDewachen Resort or similar standardFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Gangtey - Punakha
Chimi Lhakhang Temple
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedChimi Lhakhang is a temple of Drukpa Kuenley, who is known as the Divine Madman for his eccentric behaviors. He is also considered a symbol of fertility and many childless couples go to his temple for blessing. It is about a 30-minute hike across the fields where you would find paintings of phalluses on the houses.Punakha Dzong
50 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Dzong was built in 1637 and it was named as Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). The Dzong is beautifully located in between the two rivers called Pho (male) and Mo (female) chhu (river). Punakha was the capital of Bhutan till 1955. The establishment of the Wangchuck Dynasty on 17th December, 1907 took place here and the first National Assembly was also held in the Dzong in 1953.Punakha Suspension Bridge
50 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedSuspension Bridge, which is always adorned with colorful prayer flags, is one of the longest suspension bridges in Bhutan.The bridge offers a spectacular view of the river and valley.- AccommodationsDrubchu Resort or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Punakha - Paro
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIt is 45 minutes hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel chorten with the picturesque view of the rice terraces along the river.Rinpung Dzong
50 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit to Paro Rinpung DzongParo town
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeTake a leisurely stroll through Paro’s charming downtown, where you can explore quaint shops, browse local handicrafts, and pick up unique souvenirs. Pause at a cozy café to enjoy a warm cup of coffee or tea, soaking in the relaxed atmosphere and the vibrant rhythms of daily life in this picturesque Bhutanese town.- AccommodationsMetta Resort or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Paro
Paro Taktsang
6 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedTaktsang Monastery: The wooden structure built amazingly, stands bravely on a cliff. It is said that the great Guru Rinpoche flew here on the back of a tigress and set up this monastery when he brought the teachings of the Buddhist Dharma to Bhutan in the 8th Century. From the road, the hike toward Taktsang follows an uphill route and returning back takes approximately 5-6 hours at an average walking pace on a clear, sunny day.Tshering Farmhouse
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedLater we welcome you to visit Bhutanese homes for Hot Stone Bath. A Bhutanese hot stone bath is the perfect way to relax and wind down after a long day of sightseeing and is also believed to have numerous health benefits. Practice archery at the farmhouse. Archery is the national sport of Bhutan. With our archery lessons, your guide will set up the targets and teach you the rules, as well as how to correctly hold the bow. Or Join for the dinner.- AccommodationsMetta or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Departure
Paro
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDrive to the airport for departure- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
All transport (transfer & sightseeing) Pickup/drop Paro.
All Meals
Monument Fees (Dzongs & Temples) and Museum Fees
A minimum of 3 star accommodation certified by the Department of Tourism
Lunch (9)
Dinner (9)
Breakfast (9)
A licensed Bhutanese tour guide for the extent of your stay.
Bottle of water in the car
NOT INCLUDED
Air Transport/Flight
Personal Expenses such as Laundry, Tips, etc.
Drinks & beverages
Visa Fees
Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
Travel Insurance
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
Paro, Bhutan
Provider
OMSHA Travel - Travel Guide to Bhutan
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