Bhutan Travel Packages: 6 Nights/7 Days

A 7-day package trip to Bhutan starting at $1990

Explore Bhutan for 6 nights and 7 days

Day 01: Arrival in Paro, (Paro – Thimphu)

Fly to Paro with Druk Air, Royal Bhutan Airlines, or Bhutan Airlines. You will be welcomed and received at the airport by our representative who will also be your tour guide for your stay in Bhutan

Drive to Thimphu (Capital city) and check into your hotel then sightseeing options for the remainder of the day.

• Takin Preserve Center: which houses the national animal Takin. This is an extremely rare member of the goat family. Found in herds in the very high altitudes (13,125ft and over).
• Centenary Farmers’ market: (if your tour coincides with market days) where farmers would be selling their wide range of farm products. Free interaction with people from town as well as from villages come to this weekend market. The weekend market is from Thursday to Sunday (4 days).
• Tashichhoedzong: a fortress of the glorious religion built in the 17th century. It houses the throne room and the office of the Druk Gyalpo, His Majesty the King of Bhutan, the central monk body, and various government offices.
• Buddha Point: The massive bronze statue of Buddha standing 51.5 meters, making it one of the tallest Buddha statue in the world.
• Craft Bazaar where craftsmen and artisans from across the country display and sell their handicrafts

In the evening stroll around town and feel free to mingle with the locals, or do some shopping at the handicraft stores or visit pubs.

Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 02: Thimphu

Day hike to Dodeydra monastery, visit the monastic school, and enjoy the picturesque view of Thimphu valley with a picnic lunch on the mountain.

Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu

Day 03: Thimphu– Punakha & Wangduephodrang

Travel to Punakha through Dochula Pass (3,088m/10,130ft) from where you can enjoy the panoramic view of the Himalayan Mountain ranges. Then pass by the beautiful 108 stupas.

Chhimi Lhakhang (Temple of the Divine Madman): famous for its fertility shrine, where one can receive the boon of fertility.

Punakha Dzong: located on the island of the Pho Chu (male river) and the Mo Chu (female river). The fortress was built in the 17th century to serve as the religious and administrative seat of the region. Also visit the Kuenray, the Coronation Hall of all kings of Bhutan.

In the evening visit local markets in Punakha.

Overnight at a hotel in Wangdue/Punakha.

Day 04:  Wangduephodrang- Phobjikha Valley

Phobjikha Valley is known as the winter home of the black-necked cranes (Grus Nigricollis), you can see hundreds of these elegant, shy birds that migrate here from Tibet between November and March.

Gangtey Goemba is a 17th-century monastery that sits on a hill, overlooking the entire valley. An excellent example of Tibetan architecture, the prayer hall features eight great decorated pillars.

Overnight in a Bhutanese homestay experience rural Bhutan life.

Day 05:  Phobjikha-Paro

After breakfast, travel to Paro via Dochula Pass and the southern part of Thimphu. On arrival at Paro, check into your hotel in Paro, and after lunch visit the following:

• Paro Dzong, the fortress that houses the governor’s office and the district administration offices along with the Mon body. Built-in the 17th Century, the fortress is a fine example of Bhutanese historic architecture. From the dzong, walk further down to Nyamai Zampa, the oldest traditional cantilever bridge in Bhutan.
• In the evening stroll around town and feel free to mingle with the locals or visit local handicraft stores.

Overnight at a hotel in Paro

Day 06: A Day Hike to Paro Taktsang Goempa (Tiger’s Nest Monastery)

You will embark on a day hike to Taktsang Monastery, also known as ‘Tiger’s Nest’. The climb up to the viewpoint will take around 1 ½ hours and from there you will enjoy a spectacular view of the monastery clinging to the side of the cliff. You can either stop for refreshment at the View Point Cafeteria or walk further up to the monastery which will take about 1 hour. The overall hike up to the monastery and down, including breaks, would be around 5 hours.

On the way, visit Kichu temple, one of the 108 temples built in the 7th century by the Tibetan King Songsten Gyembo.

In the evening relax with a hot-stone bath or a massage and overnight at a hotel in Paro.

Day 07: Departure from Paro

Your tour guide will escort you to the airport according to your flight schedule for your onward destinations.

End of the Bhutan Tour

What is included in the price:

• A private tour with a qualified and licensed English-speaking guide
• Organize Bhutan visa
• Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
• Airport transfers
• Twin accommodation at a 3-star hotel ($50 supplement for single rooms)

• All meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
• A tour vehicle with an experienced driver
• Entry fees & road permits
• Mineral bottled water
• Full service & assistance throughout your stay