7 Nights Bhutan Private Tour - Daily Departures

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Paro (2250m) and transfer to Thimphu (2350m)
8 stops
1
Paro District
Arrive Paro & meet at the airport then transfer to Paro for lunch. Visit Paro Ringpung Dzong in Paro then drive to Thimphu. Proceed with sightseeing in Thimphu visiting King’s Memorial Chorten, Buddha’s point, Centenary farmer’s market, handicraft market etc.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
Paro airport is the only international airport in Bhutan.
Admission ticket free
3
Rinpung Dzong
Paro Rinpung dzong is the center of attraction in Paro.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Thimphu
Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
King's Memorial Chorten is one of the sightseeing attractions of Thimphu.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Thimphu’s Weekend Market
Weekend market is where the local farmers sell their rest and organic produces.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Thimphu Handicrafts Market
Handicraft market is closer to the weekend market where one can find many collectible items for gifts etc.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Buddha Dordenma
Buddha's point is the largest statue of Lord Buddha atop hill overlooking the beautiful Thimphu Valley.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Thimphu to Punakha (1310m)
4 stops
9
Thimphu District
After breakfast, drive to Punakha crossing over Dochula pass (3050m) which commands great views of the eastern mountains. Getting closer to Punakha, take a short hike to Chimi Lhakhang 'the fertility temple' dedicated to Drukpa Kunley. Further, driving will soon reach the Punakha Valley.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Dochula Pass
Dochula pass is en-route Thimphu to Punakha and commands spectacular Himalayan panorama of the eastern mountains in a clear day.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Chimi Lhakhang Temple
Chimi Lhakhang is the temple dedicated to Drukpa Kunley.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Punakha
Punakha is the old capital of Bhutan.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Punakha-Gangtey (2320m)
5 stops
13
After breakfast, drive to Gangtey After Wangdue, the road climbs up and finally to the beautiful Phobijikha Valley and eventually to Gangtey.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Wangdue is en-route Punakha to Gangtey.
Admission ticket free
15
Wangdue Dzong
Wangdue and Wangdue Dzong is en-route Thimphu to Gangtey.
Admission ticket free
16
Phobjikha Valley
Phobijikha Valley is one of the most beautiful valleys in Bhutan.
Admission ticket free
17
Gangtey
Gangtey is a beautiful village in Bhutan.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Gangtey-Trongsa (2200m)
4 stops
18
Gangtey
Visit Gangtey Dzong at the center of Gangtey Village then drive towards Trongsa which is a small highway town. Trongsa has the enormous fortress-monastery Trongsa Dzong.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
19
Gangtey Monastery
Gangtey Monastery is located at the center of Gangtey village.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
Chendebji Chorten is en-route Gangtey to Trongsa and chorten resembles Swayambhunath 'Monkey Temple' of Nepal.
Admission ticket free
21
Trongsa is a small town along Gangtey to Bumthang highway.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Trongsa-Thimphu (2350m)
3 stops
22
Trongsa District
After breakfast, trace the same route back to Thimphu passing over Dochula pass and once more chance to witness eastern mountains. Upon arrival in Thimphu, check-in hotel.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
23
Dochula Pass
Dochula pass is en-route Thimphu to Punakha and commands a spectacular Himalayan panorama of the eastern mountains on a clear day.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
24
Thimphu District
Thimphu is also known as the city with no traffic lights.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Thimphu – Haa Valley (3050m) – Paro (2250m)
4 stops
25
Thimphu District
Drive to Paro from Thimphu en-route visiting the Haa Valley which requires crossing over Chele la pass then to Haa. Finally, drive to Paro town.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
26
Chele La
Chele la pass commands good Himalayan views and the valley below.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
27
Haa Valley
Haa is a beautiful valley located closer to Paro town.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
28
Paro
Paro is the entry and exit point of Bhutan if you are flying in/out of Bhutan.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Paro – Hike to Taktsang Monastery
3 stops
29
Paro District
In the morning, drive to the base of Taktsang Monastery outskirts of Paro town then begin the hike up to the monastery. After two hour’s hike will reach the cafeteria from where a beautiful view of the monastery can be seen. Then further hike up to reach the monastery, explore around and head downwards to the road point. Drive to Paro en-route visit Kychi Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples of Bhutan.
1 day • Admission ticket free
30
Paro Taktsang
Takstang monastery is the main highlight of any Bhutan tour. The monastery is perched in a vertical hillside defying all engineering logic where it's believed that Guru Padma Sambhava came on a back of a flying tigress from Tibet in the 8th century and meditated here, thus the name 'Tiger's Monastery'
6 hours • Admission ticket included
31
Kyichu Lhakhang
Kyichu Lhakhang is the oldest temple in Bhutan.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Paro-Depart
1 stop
32
Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
After breakfast, drive to the Paro International Airport for your onward flight to your next destination & bidding farewell to the land of the thunder dragon.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

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