10 Days Private Tour in Central Bhutan

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive at Paro International Airport
5 stops
1
Paro
Once you arrive at the Paro International Airport, you will be greeted by our English speaking guide and drive to Thimphu, the capital city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge
On the way visit Tamchog Lhakhang, which is located on the ridge with beautiful view. Walk through the bridge with picturesque landscape.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Centenary Farmers Market
The Centenary Farmers Market (Now Kaja Throm) is a vibrant and dynamic space, offering a diverse range of products and experiences.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Tashichho Dzong
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.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Thimphu Sightseeing
5 stops
6
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
7
Pangri Zampa Monastery
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.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Takin Perserve, motithang
Royal Takin Preserve also known as the Mini Zoo by many is a small natural preserve for the Takin - Bhutan’s national animal
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
National Memorial Chorten
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Thimphu to Trongsa
6 stops
11
Buddha Dordenma
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
12
Dochula Pass
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Wangdue Dzong
On the way, we take a view of the Wangdue Phodrang dzong.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Chendebji Chorten
Stop at Chendebji Chorten, a beautiful Nepalese-style stupa built in the 18th century. Located along the Trongsa–Bumthang highway
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
Visit Tashiling Lhakhang. If possible, observe monks learning and practicing traditional Bhutanese arts and crafts, offering a deeper insight into monastic education, culture, and spiritual life.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
visit 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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Trongsa - Bumthang
4 stops
17
Ta Dzong Museum
Overlooking the magnificent Trongsa Dzong, the Ta Dzong is a majestic circular five story tower flanked by two lower towers. With its magnificent design and impressive aesthetic, the Ta Dzong is an awe-striking marvel of traditional Buddhist architecture and a popular tourist attraction. Built by Choeje Minjur Tenpa, the first governor of Trongsa, in 1652, the tower served as a watchtower and protected the Trongsa Dzong, which was the main stronghold of the town during that time, against external threats. Now the building has been serving mainly as a museum since 2008.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
18
Jambay Lhakhang is a 7th-century Buddhist temple located in Bumthang, Bhutan. The temple is one of the oldest and most important religious sites in Bhutan
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
19
Kurje Lhakhang
Kurjey Lhakhang, which translates as 'Temple of the Sacred Body Imprint,' is one of the holiest sites and an important place of pilgrimage
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
20
Tamshing Lhakhang གཏམ་ཞིང་ལྷ་ཁང་།
Tamshing monastery originally known as Tamshing Lhendup Chholing (monastery of good message), is located in Chokhor valley at 5km distance from Jakar town.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Bumthang
4 stops
21
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
22
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
23
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
24
Visit Wangduecholing Palace Museum, the former royal residence of Bhutan’s first two kings. Recently restored, the museum showcases royal memorabilia, traditional artifacts, and exhibits that highlight the early history of the Bhutanese monarchy and the country’s journey toward nationhood.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Bumthang to Gangtey/Phobjikha
3 stops
25
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
26
Black Necked Crane Center
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
27
Gangtey Monastery
The Gangteng Monastery generally known as Gangtey Gonpa or Gangtey Monastery, is an important monastery of Nyingmapa school of Buddhism. It was built in 1613 by the first Peling Gyalsé Rinpoche or Gangteng Tulku, Rigdzin Pema Tinley, who was the grandson of the great Bhutanese “treasure revealer”.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Gangtey - Punakha
3 stops
28
Chimi Lhakhang Temple
Chimi Lhakhang is a temple of 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. It is about a 30-minute hike across the fields where you would find paintings of phalluses on the houses.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
29
Punakha Dzong
The Dzong was built in 1637 and it was named as Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). The Dzong is beautifully located in between the two rivers called Pho (male) and Mo (female) chhu (river). Punakha was the capital of Bhutan till 1955. The establishment of the Wangchuck Dynasty on 17th December, 1907 took place here and the first National Assembly was also held in the Dzong in 1953.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included
30
Punakha Suspension Bridge
Suspension Bridge, which is always adorned with colorful prayer flags, is one of the longest suspension bridges in Bhutan.The bridge offers a spectacular view of the river and valley.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Punakha - Paro
3 stops
31
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
It is 45 minutes hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel chorten with the picturesque view of the rice terraces along the river.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
32
Rinpung Dzong
Visit to Paro Rinpung Dzong
50 minutes • Admission ticket included
33
Paro town
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Paro
2 stops
34
Paro Taktsang
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.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
35
Tshering Farmhouse
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Departure
1 stop
36
Paro
Drive to the airport for departure
20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• 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

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