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7 Day Discover Bhutan | Private Cultural & Nature Adventure

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7 Day Discover Bhutan | Private Cultural & Nature Adventure

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7 Day Discover Bhutan | Private Cultural & Nature Adventure

Duration: 7 days
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Highlights

This 6 nights & 7 days tour takes you to Thimphu, Gangtey, Punakha and Paro covering western Bhutan. You will be visiting to ancient temples and fortresses. Hike up to Taktsang and enjoy dinner with local family and take traditional hotstone bath.

Itinerary

Arrive at Paro - Thimphu
  • Paro International Airport

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Once you arrive at the Paro International Airport, you will be greeted by our English speaking guide and drive to Thimphu, the capital city. It is a one and half hour drive.
  • Tachog Lhakhang Old Bridge

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    On the way visit Tachogang Iron Chain Bridge, which is located on the ridge with a beautiful view. It is just a 10 minutes walk from the highway. It is a great spot for photography with a stunning view and peaceful ambience.
  • Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    National Memorial Chorten; Probably one of the most popular Thimphu points of interest, this chorten features as a daily place of worship in many natives’ lives.
  • Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Handmade Paper Factory is reputedly the best place that manufactures traditional paper. You can buy this unique paper here which will make for interesting souvenir gifts.
  • Clock Tower Square

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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 Free
    The Centenary Farmers Market (Now Kaja Throm) is a vibrant and dynamic space, offering a diverse range of products and experiences.
  • Accommodations
    3 star hotel
    Food And Drinks
    Lunch
    Dinner
Thimphu
  • Cheri Monastery

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    After 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.
  • Choki Traditional Art School

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Choki Traditional Art School in Thimphu (30 minutes north), Bhutan, is a remarkable institution dedicated to preserving Bhutan's traditional arts and crafts.
  • Pangri Zampa Monastery

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Pangri Zampa - Astrology College and seek and find out your astrology birth chart. Here, you will have a personal consultation with an astrologer, who will interpret your astrological chart and offer insights rooted in ancient Bhutanese wisdom. This enlightening session provides a deeper understanding of your life path through the lens of Buddhist cosmology.
  • Motithang Takin Preserve

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Royal Takin Preserve also known as the Mini Zoo by many is a small natural preserve for the Takin – Bhutan’s national animal.
  • Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)

    50 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Proceed to Tashichho Dzong, the magnificent fortress-monastery that houses the offices of the King and the central monastic body. The fortress opens to visitors between 05:00PM to 06:30PM during weekdays and 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM.
  • Accommodations
    3-star Accommodation
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Thimphu - Phobjikha
  • Buddha Dordenma

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Dordenma Buddha statue Atop a hill in Thimphu, the capital and largest city of Bhutan, is a massive, golden Buddha sitting atop a gilded meditation hall. This massive statue of Buddha measures about 51.5 meters. Located in the Mountain of Kuenselphodrong Nature Park. It is believed that the Dordenma Buddha Statue fulfills an ancient prophecy which dates back to 12th century A.D. which is said to bestow the blessings, peace, and happiness to the whole world.
  • Dochula Pass

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Dochula Pass. Dochula Pass is a mountain pass located in the Kingdom of Bhutan, a landlocked country in the Eastern Himalayas. It sits at an elevation of around 3,100 meters (10,200 feet) above sea level. The pass is renowned for its breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalayan mountain ranges, including the majestic peaks of the snow-capped Himalayas. Once here, you will witness 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens.
  • Wangdue Dzong

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Continue your descent through lush forests of pine, oak, and rhododendron as the landscape gradually transforms into the fertile and subtropical Punakha Valley. Continue further and Phobjikha, pausing briefly for photography of Wangduephodrang Dzong at the Bridge. Our journey then takes us over the scenic Lawa La Pass as we make our way to Gangtey.
  • Phobjikha Valley

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Phobjikha valley is also the winter home of Black Necked Cranes that migrate from the arid plains in the north (Tibetan plateau) to pass their winter in the milder and lower climate. Phobjikha is one of Bhutan’s few glacial valleys and offers incredible scenery.
  • Gangtey Nature Trail

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    On arrival in Gangtey, set out on the Gangtey Nature Trail, which is one and a half hours, one of the most scenic walks in the region. The trail begins from Gangtey Monastery and meanders through pine forests, flower-dotted meadows, and stretches of open valley.
  • Accommodations
    3-star Accommodation
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Gangtey - Punakha
  • Black Necked Crane Center

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    After breakfast visit the Crane Information Center where you get information about the valley.
  • Gangtey Monastery

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    And Gangtey Gompa dating back to the 17th century, perched atop a small hill that overlooks almost the entire Phobjikha Valley, the spectacular Gangtey Monastery is surrounded by a large village. A must-visit when in Gangtey.
  • Punakha

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Then drive to Punakha (2 hrs). Along the way, pass traditional villages, terraced rice fields, and beautiful river valleys that showcase Bhutan's rural charm.
  • Punakha Dzong

    50 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    In Punakha visit Punakha Dzong in local attire (can be optionally, depending on the price), one of the majestic fortresses that sits at the confluence of the Mo Chhu (Female) and Pho Chhu (Male) rivers. To access the dzong, you’ll need to cross the Bazam Bridge, originally a bridge built in the 17th century.. Punakha was the ancient capital of Bhutan.
  • Punakha Suspension Bridge

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    And take a short walk to the iconic Punakha Suspension Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in Bhutan, offering stunning views of the river and surrounding valley.
  • Zomlingthang Picnic spot

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Enjoy a delightful picnic lunch by the riverside in Punakha, with breathtaking views of the majestic Punakha Dzong, beautifully situated at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. It is the perfect setting to relax and soak in the serene natural surroundings.
  • Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Later, 45 minutes hike (one way) to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel chorten with the picturesque view of the rice terraces along the river. Khasum Yulley Namgyal is a beautiful chorten located on a ridge at Kabesa Gewog in Punakha overlooking several villages.
  • Accommodations
    3-star Accommodation
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Punakha - Paro
  • Chimi Lhakhang Temple

    50 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    3-star Accommodation
  • Paro

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Start the journey to Paro (5 hrs).
  • Rinpung Dzong

    50 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    In Paro, visit Paro Rinpung Dzong, also known as Paro Dzong, is one of Bhutan's most iconic fortresses, located in the scenic Paro Valley. Its full name, Rinpung Dzong, translates to "Fortress of the Heap of Jewels".
  • Chencho Handicrafts

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Later, visit Chencho Weaving Center in Paro Town, a locally-run weaving center showcases the intricate art of traditional Bhutanese weaving, offering visitors a chance to witness skilled artisans at work and stroll.
  • Paro town

    50 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Later enjoy some free time to explore the charming Paro downtown. Stroll along the main street lined with colorful traditional Bhutanese architecture. You may also explore the local market area or simply relax at a cozy café
  • Accommodations
    3-star Accommodation
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Paro
  • Paro Taktsang

    5 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    breakfast hike to Taktsang Monastery, the wooded structure stands bravely on a cliff in the upper Paro Valley. The walk of approximately 2 to 2.5 hours one way. It is said that the great Guru Rinpoche have flown 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.
  • Tshering Farmhouse

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Picturesque farm houses dotted the valley amongst fields and hillsides. We welcome you to visit Bhutanese homes for dinner with them and experience their hospitality. A visit gives you an interesting glimpse into the lifestyle of Bhutan. And try the Hot Stone Bath (Extra charge). 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.
  • Namgay Artisanal Brewery

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Namgay Artisanal Brewery: Did you know Bhutan has some of the most reputed and highly enjoyed brews? Well, if you are a beer lover and want to taste some of the finest brews, you must visit the Namgay Artisanal Brewery in Paro Valley.
  • Accommodations
    3-star Accommodation
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Departure
  • Paro International Airport(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    In the morning drive to the Airport for flight to your onward destination.
  • Food And Drinks
    Breakfast

What's included

INCLUDED

Private transportation
Monument Fees (Dzongs & Temples) and Museum Fees
Bottle of water in the car.
Lunch (6)
Dinner (6)
Breakfast (6)
A licensed Bhutanese tour guide for the extent of your stay.
3 star accommodation

NOT INCLUDED

Flight
Drinks & Beverages
Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
Visa Fee
Personal Expenses such as Laundry, Tips, etc
Travel Insurance

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
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

Provider

OMSHA Travel - Travel Guide to Bhutan

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