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Grand Bhutan Tour – 10 Days | Explore Western & Central Bhutan

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Grand Bhutan Tour – 10 Days | Explore Western & 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 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.

  • Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    On 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 Free
    After 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 Free
    The 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 Free
    Tashichhodzong. 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.
  • Accommodations
    3-star accommodation
    Food And Drinks
    Lunch
    Dinner
Thimphu Sightseeing

  • 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.

  • Pangri Zampa Monastery

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    On 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 Included
    Royal Takin Preserve also known as the Mini Zoo by many is a small natural preserve for the Takin - Bhutan’s national animal

  • Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    visit 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 Included
    Visit 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.
  • Accommodations
    3-star accommodation
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Thimphu to Phobjikha

  • Buddha Dordenma

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Visit 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 Free
    After 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 Free
    We continue our drive toward Phobjikha (3 hrs), 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.

  • Gangtey Nature Trail

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    After arrival, hike across Gangtey Nature Trail which is one and a half hours and enjoy the breathtaking view of Phobjikha valley.

  • 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.
  • Accommodations
    3-star accommodation
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Phobjikha - Bumthang

  • Gangtey Monastery

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    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.

  • Pelela Pass

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Then head to Trongsa (2-3 hours). Stop at Pelela Pass and look around the roadside strolls where locals sell handwoven textiles.

  • Chendebji Chorten

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Chendebji Chorten is one of Bhutan's most iconic and picturesque stupas, located in Chendebji Village in the Trongsa District, along the East–West Highway. Surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills, this beautiful white stupa is a popular stop for travelers journeying between western and central Bhutan.

  • Tongsa Dzong

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    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.

  • Thokmed Yeshey Handicraft

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    En route, visit the renowned Yathra Weaving Centre in Chumey Valley, where you can observe the traditional art of weaving Bhutan’s distinctive woolen textiles.
  • Accommodations
    3-star accommodation
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Bumthang

  • Kunzangdrak monastery

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Kunzangdrak 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 Included
    The 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 Free
    Visit 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.

  • Jambay Lhakhang Temple

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    After lunch, take a gentle walk starting from Jambay Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temples in Bhutan.

  • Kurje Lhakhang

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Continue your walk to Kurjey Lhakhang, an important monastery complex with deep historical and spiritual significance.

  • Tamshing Lhakhang གཏམ་ཞིང་ལྷ་ཁང་།

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Conclude the walk at Tamshing Monastery, renowned for its ancient murals and its role in preserving Bhutanese Buddhist traditions.

  • Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Center དབང་འདུས་ཆོས་གླིང་རྫོང་།

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Wangduechholing Palace is one of the most historically significant palaces in Bhutan and the birthplace of Bhutan’s monarchy. Built in the mid-19th century. Now carefully restored as the Wangduechholing Palace Museum.
  • Accommodations
    3-star accommodation
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Bumthang - Phobjikha

  • Gangtey Nature Trail

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    The 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 Included
    The 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.
  • Accommodations
    3-star accommodation
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Gangtey - Punakha

  • Gangtey Monastery

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    In the morning visit 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 head to Punakha(2 hours). Punakha is one of Bhutan's most beautiful valleys, renowned for its majestic dzong, fertile farmlands, and rich cultural heritage. Nestled at an altitude of approximately 1,200 meters (3,940 feet), Punakha enjoys a warmer climate than Thimphu, making it an ideal destination throughout the year.

  • Punakha Dzong

    50 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    visit Punakha Dzong, one of the majestic fortresses which is located between Pho Chu (Male River) and Mo Chu (Female River). 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 Included
    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 Free
    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

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    After breakfast, walk across farmhouses in Sopsokha village to reach Chimi Lhakhang, A 15th-century fertility temple, blessed by Lam 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.

  • Rinpung Dzong

    50 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Visit to Paro Rinpung Dzong

  • Paro town

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Take 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.
  • Accommodations
    3-star accommodation
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Paro

  • Paro Taktsang

    6 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Taktsang 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 Included
    Later 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.
  • Accommodations
    3-star accommodation
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Departure

  • Paro International Airport

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

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

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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

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Paro, Bhutan

Provider

OMSHA Travel - Travel Guide to Bhutan

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