Bhutan-Phobjikha Valley Tour 7 Days and 6 Nights

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive at Paro Airport (Receive by Driver and Drive to Thimphu) -(50KM/1Hrs)-Will do sighteeing if time available
4 stops
1
Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge
Tachog Lhakhang : Tachog Lhakhang (Temple of the Hill of the Excellent Horse) is a small 15th-century temple. It was built by the legendary Tibetan saint Thangtong Gyalpo, who also constructed the famous iron suspension bridge beside it. located on Thimphu-Paro Highway way.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
2
Chuzom river confluence
Chuzomsa: The bridge spans the meeting point of two rivers: Wang Chhu (flowing from Thimphu) and Paro Chhu — at their confluence. From the bridge you can clearly see both rivers merging and flowing onward as a single waterway.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Buddha Dordenma
Buddha Dordenma: Buddha Dordenma is a giant golden statue of Lord Buddha located on a hill overlooking Thimphu. Standing over 51 meters tall, it houses more than 100,000 smaller Buddha statues inside. Built to spread peace and prosperity, it is one of Bhutan’s most iconic landmarks and offers stunning views of the Thimphu valley.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
National Memorial Chorten: Built in 1974 in memory of Bhutan’s Third King, it is a peaceful Buddhist stupa where locals gather daily for prayers and spiritual practices. The white stupa, golden spire, and beautiful paintings reflect Bhutanese devotion and culture, making it a must-visit sacred site in the capital.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Thimphu Sightseeing
6 stops
5
Simply Bhutan Museum
Simply Bhutan: living museum in Thimphu that showcases Bhutan’s traditional lifestyle, culture, and heritage. Visitors can experience Bhutanese architecture, dress in traditional attire, taste local food, try archery, and enjoy cultural performances. It’s a great place to learn about Bhutan’s history and experience authentic Bhutanese traditions in one spot.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
Tashichho Dzong (Viewpoint) : a stunning panoramic view of the city with the majestic Tashichho Dzong as its centerpiece. From here, visitors can admire the dzong’s impressive traditional Bhutanese architecture, golden roofs, and surrounding pine forests, making it a perfect spot for photography and soaking in Thimphu’s serene landscape.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
7
Motithang Takin Preserve
Takin Zoo:The preserve is home to the Takin — Bhutan’s national animal — along with a few deer species like sambar and barking deer.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
Changangkha Lhakhang
Changangkha Lhakhang: 19th-century Bhutanese farmhouse showcasing traditional rural life. With authentic architecture, household artifacts, farming tools, and kitchen gardens, it offers a vivid glimpse into Bhutanese culture. Opened under royal patronage, the museum preserves and shares the country’s folk heritage for visitors to experience and learn.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Simtokha Dzong
Simtokha Dzong:is the oldest surviving fortress in Bhutan, built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1629. It is historically significant as the first structure to combine administrative and monastic functions. The dzong serves as a center for learning and is renowned for its rich artistic murals and unique 12-sided utse.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan
Textile Museum: preserves and showcases Bhutan’s rich textile heritage. Visitors can explore antique fabrics, royal and ceremonial garments, weaving techniques, and live demonstrations of traditional Bhutanese craftsmanship.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
THIMPHU TO PHOBJIKHA VALLEY (Approx: 135KM/4.15Hrs)
4 stops
11
Pele La
• PELE -LA- PASS: is a high mountain pass in Bhutan, situated around 3,420 meters, serving as a key gateway between Western (Wangdue Phodrang) and Central Bhutan, offering panoramic Himalayan views, prayer flags, and a significant chorten, marking a crucial junction on the east-west highway towards Trongsa and Bumthang.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
12
Gangtey Monastery
• Gangtey Monastery (Gangtey Goemba): significant Nyingmapa Buddhist monastery in Bhutan's scenic Phobjikha Valley, founded in 1613 by Pema Thinley, a descendant of Pema Lingpa, and serves as the main seat for the Pema Lingpa tradition.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
Black Necked Crane Center
• BLACK-NECKED CRANE INFORMATION CENTRE: educates visitors about the endangered black-necked cranes that winter there, offering telescopes for viewing, displays on local ecology, a small theatre with a documentary, and a chance to see an injured crane named Karma, all while promoting conservation through community involvement and local crafts.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
14
Phobjikha Valley
• Phobjikha Valley (or Gangtey Valley) : a vast, beautiful U-shaped glacial valley in Bhutan, known for its tranquil, picturesque landscape and role as a crucial winter habitat for endangered Black-Necked Cranes migrating from Tibet.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Drive from Phobjikha to Thimphu via Punakha Sightseeing (Approx: 80km/2.30Hrs)
4 stops
15
Chimi Lhakhang Temple
• Chimi Lhakhang: also called the "Fertility Temple," is a famous Buddhist monastery in Punakha, Bhutan. Built in the 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kunley, known as the "Divine Madman," it is revered for blessings related to fertility and family. The temple is surrounded by rice fields and is popular with couples and visitors seeking spiritual guidance and blessings.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
16
Punakha Dzong
• Punakha Dzong and Wooden Bridge over the Mochu River: also known as Pungtang Dechen Phodrang Dzong, is one of Bhutan’s most majestic dzongs, located at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. Built in 1637, it served as the administrative center and winter residence of the central monastic body. The dzong is approached via the historic wooden cantilever bridge, a traditional structure made of interlocking wood without nails. The bridge offers scenic views of the rivers and the dzong, adding to the spiritual and cultural experience of visiting Punakha.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
17
Punakha Suspension Bridge
• Suspension Bridge: one of Bhutan’s longest and most iconic pedestrian bridges. It spans the Pho Chhu River, connecting the two riverbanks with stunning views of the surrounding Himalayan valleys and forests.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
18
Wangdue Dzong
• Wangdue Dzong: a historic fortress-monastery in central Bhutan, overlooking the confluence of the Punatsangchhu and Tang Chhu rivers. Built in 1638 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, it served as a key administrative and religious center. Known for its impressive architecture and strategic location.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Drive from Thimphu to Paro sightseeing
6 stops
19
Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
Bird Eye view: offers a stunning panoramic perspective of the Paro valley, showcasing lush green fields, winding rivers, traditional Bhutanese houses, and the majestic surrounding mountains. From this viewpoint, you can also spot iconic landmarks like Paro Dzong and the Tiger’s Nest Monastery perched on cliffs, giving a sense of the valley’s serene beauty and cultural charm from above.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
20
Drugyel Dzong
DRUGYEL DZONG: is a historic fortress built in 1649 to defend against Tibetan invasions. Though now in ruins, it sits majestically on a hillside, surrounded by pine forests and offering panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mount Jomolhari. The dzong is also known for its cultural significance and annual festivals.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
21
Kyichu Lhakhang
KYCHU LHAKHANG: oldest and most sacred temples. It was built in the 7th century by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo to subdue a local demon and promote Buddhism. The temple features beautiful ancient murals, a golden Buddha statue, and a peaceful courtyard, making it a significant site for prayer, pilgrimage, and cultural heritage in Bhutan.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
22
Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang
Dumtseg Lhakhang: a unique, chorten-shaped temple in Paro, Bhutan, built by Thangtong Gyalpo in the 15th century to subdue a demoness, symbolizing hell, earth, and heaven across its three floors. It houses extraordinary murals depicting Buddhist philosophy, protector deities, and figures like Milarepa, requiring a torch and steep ladders to explore its sacred art.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
23
Bhutan
TA-DZONG: Bhutan's National Museum, is a unique circular watchtower (built 1649) housing an extensive collection of Bhutanese art, artifacts, thangkas, textiles, stamps, and natural history, showcasing the nation's history from ancient times to modern Buddhist culture, offering panoramic views,
1 hour • Admission ticket free
24
Paro District
PARO DZONG: or Rinpung Dzong, is a magnificent fortress-monastery in Bhutan, a stunning example of Bhutanese architecture with towering walls, intricate woodwork, and murals, serving as both a religious center and administrative hub for the Paro district, housing monks and government offices, and guarding the valley with its imposing presence, visible from the airport.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Tiger Nest Hike-Paro Bhutan
1 stop
25
Paro Taktsang
• Tiger Nest: (Paro Taktsang) is Bhutan's most iconic and sacred site. It's a breathtaking Buddhist monastery complex dramatically clinging to a sheer cliff face at about 3,120 meters (10,240 ft) in the Paro Valley. According to legend, Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava)—who brought Buddhism to Bhutan—flew to this spot on the back of a tigress in the 8th century and meditated in a cave. The monastery itself was built in 1692 around that cave. (Hike of about 1.50Hours to 2.50Hours)-Can take hours till halfway and then hike.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Depart from Paro Airport
1 stop
26
Paro District
Departure from Paro Airport
20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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