Royal Bhutan Tour –
15 days

Accomodation
Accomodation Hotel
Highest Altitude
Highest Altitude 4000m

Summary

This two-week journey covers Bhutan’s key regions: Thimphu, Bumthang, Phobjikha, Punakha, Haa and Paro. Across these Valleys, the trip focuses on Bhutan’s cultural, spiritual and natural diversity through visits to major dzongs and monasteries, walks through traditional towns and villages and time spent in contrasting landscapes. Highlights include exploring Thimphu’s markets and religious sites, visiting historic temples and monasteries in Bumthang and walking in the open landscapes of the Phobjikha Valley, known for its black-necked cranes. The journey also features Punakha Dzong at the confluence of two rivers, time in the less-visited Haa Valley and a hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery near Paro.

Price starts from USD 4660
Book this Tour
  • A private tour with a qualified and licensed English-speaking guide
  • Organize Bhutan visa and visa fee
  • Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
  • Airport transfers
  • Twin accommodation at a 3-star premium hotel ($ 60 supplement for single rooms) an upgrade to 5 star and luxury hotel is possible at an additional cost.
  • All meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
  • A tour vehicle with an experienced driver
  • All trekking equipment and fees
  • Entry fees & road permits
  • Drinking bottled mineral water
  • Full service & assistance throughout your stay
  • International flight tickets
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal expenses (Alcohol, telephone, laundry, Spa)
  • Tips for guide and drivers

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Paro

Pick up from the airport (according to your flight arrival) and transfer to Thimphu (1.5 hours’ drive), Capital city of Bhutan.

  • Check in the hotel and freshen up
  • Lunch at the hotel
  • Visit Zorig-Chhosuem, School of Bhutanese traditional Arts.
  • Short hike to Wangditse and Takin preserve center

Evening

  • Visit Tashichodzong the government house and office of his Majesty the king of Bhutan
  • Enjoy a traditional dinner at the Folk Heritage Restaurant

Overnight at a hotel in Thimphu

Day 02: Thimphu

Morning

  • Start the day with the circumambulation of Memorial chorten and Buddha Point
  • Visit Pangri Zampa- the Astrology school and possibility to read ones fortune.
  • Visit Kaja-Throm the Centenary Farmers market to explore local farm produce
  • Lunch in a restaurant in Town

Afternoon

  • Visit Simply-Bhutan, a live museum which showcases the rural livelihood in Bhutan.
  • Visit the postal museum
  • Visit textile museum

Evening

  • Explore local craft market
  • Dinner in a local restaurant

Overnight at a hotel in Thimphu

Day 03: Thimphu- Punakha

Morning

  • Check out of hotel and drive to Punakha over Dochula Pass. Enjoy the scenic Himalayan Mountain ranges on the clear days.
  • Hike to Lungchutse among the tall bushes of Rhododendron bush which are in full bloom in the spring.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch on the hike

Afternoon

  • Drive to Punakha
  • Dinner at the hotel and relax

Overnight at a hotel in Punakha

Day 04: Punakha

Morning

  • Visit Chimi-Lhakhang the fertility temple of the Divine Mad-man.
  • Visit Punakha Dzong, the old capital of Bhutan and also winter residence of the chief abbot
  • Walk over the longest suspension bridge to cross the Pho-chu river, explore Mendegang village on the other side.

Afternoon

  • Embark on a Talo Village Walk

Overnight at hotel in Punakha

Day 05: Punakha-Bumthang

Morning

  • Drive to Bumthang from Punakha
  • Lunch at Willing waterfall restaurant

Afternoon

  • Visit Trongsa dzong, the biggest fortress in the Bhutan

Evening

  • Arrive in Jakar valley, Bumthang
  • Check in the hotel

Overnight at a hotel in Bumthang

Day 06: Bumthang

Morning

  • Spiritual run, visit the ancient Temple of Jambay-lhakhang and Kuje-Lhakhang in Jakar valley
  • Visit Wangdicholing Palace museum

Afternoon

  • Visit Farm cooperative like the bewery, cheese processing unit and beekeeping.
  • The handicraft center, where traditional yak wool farics are woven.

Evening

  • Stroll around Bumthang town

Overnight at the hotel in Bumthang

Day 07: Bumthang

Morning

  • Embark on Febela hike
  • Visit Ugyencholing Manor house

Afternoon

  • Visit Membar-tso
  • Drive back to Bumthang

Overnight at a hotel in Bumthang

Day 08: Bumthang-Phobjikha

  • Depart for Phobjikha from Bumthang
  • Enjoy the mountain views and baby yaks at Pelela pass
  • Stroll around Chendebji- stupa

Evening

  • Check into a Bhutanese Farm house to experience a rural Bhutanese life
  • Enjoy a home cooked dinner by the family at the farm house

Overnight at Homestay in Phobjikha Valley

Day 09: Phobjikha

Morning

  • Visit the crane centre, Phobjikha is the winter roosting place for the blacked-necked cranes
  • Enjoy a scenic hike around Phobjikha to Gangtey Monastery

Evening

  • Enjoy and relax the evening with a sip of Ara and a hotstone bath

Overnight in Phobjikha

Day 10: Phobjikha-Haa

Morning

  • Depart for Haa from Phobjikha
  • Explore Lamperi botanical Park at Dochula and opt to be a part of the Carbon offset Revolution and Plant for tomorrow program by planting a tree with $ 25

Afternoon

  • Arrive in Haa and check in Hotel and relax

Overnight at a hotel in Haa

Day 11: Haa

Morning

  • Visit Kenchosum Lhakhang and village walk, try the traditional buckwheat dumpling Hoentey
  • Embark on the Haa Panaromic hike

Overnight at a hotel in Haa

Day 12: Haa-Paro

Morning

  • Visit Kenchosum Lhakhang and village walk, try the traditional buckwheat dumpling Hoentey
  • Drive to Chele la pass 3800meter

Afternoon

  • Visit Kila nunnery
  • Drive to Paro

Overnight at a hotel in Paro

Day 13: Paro

Morning

  • Visit Paro National museum of Bhutan
  • Short hike over Zuri Monastery with a spectacular view of Paro valley

Afternoon

  • Visit Paro dzong and walk down to the cantilever bridge Nymizampa
  • Option to try out traditional Bhutanese dress

Evening

  • Leisure stroll around Paro town

Overnight at a hotel in Paro

Day 14: Paro

Morning

  • Embark on the Tigernest hike
  • Lunch at the Tiger nest view cafe.

Afternoon

  • Visit Kichu Lhakhang the 7th century old temple
  • Explore Paro town for last minute Souvenir shopping

Evening

  • Relax yourself with a massage or hotstone bath

Overnight at hotel in Paro

Day 15: Paro-Departure

  • Drop at the airport according to your onward flight

End of your Bhutan Tour

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