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Sample Tours

7 Days / 6 Nights (Furthest: Punakha)

  • Quick route: Paro → Thimphu → Dochula → Punakha → Paro

Enjoy an easy-paced journey with meaningful hikes, key cultural highlights, a visit to Taktsang toward the end, and relaxing touches like a traditional hot-stone bath. Custom naming options are available.

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10 Days / 9 Nights (Furthest: Phobjikha / Gangtey)

  • Quick route: Paro → Thimphu → Dochula → Punakha → Phobjikha → Paro

This 10-day itinerary extends your journey to Phobjikha’s serene Crane Valley and includes a farm-to-table farmstay for a deeper rural experience. The pacing is smooth, with the Phobjikha nature trail scheduled for the day after arrival.

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14 Days / 13 Nights (Furthest: Bumthang / Tang Valley)

  • Quick route: Paro → Thimphu → Dochula → Punakha → Phobjikha → Pelela/Longtey → Bumthang → Trongsa → Paro

This itinerary offers deep cultural immersion combined with the scenic Pelela–Longtey high-valley hike en route from Phobjikha to Bumthang. Hiking in Bumthang is minimal, limited to the Pema Choling to Mebartsho trail.

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INCLUDES

NOT INCLUDES

Pick-up & drop-off (airport/hotel)

Flights

Accommodation in 3-star tourist-standard hotels

Personal travel insurance (guests purchase separately)

Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Personal expenses (laundry, alcohol, etc.)

Drinking water

Tips for guide, driver, hotel staff, restaurants

All activities listed in the itinerary

Dedicated vehicle with professional driver

English-speaking licensed guide

All sightseeing & entrance fees

Sustainable Development Fee (USD 100 per person per night)

Bhutan visa fee (USD 40)

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Design your journey your way with tailor-made itineraries crafted around your interests, travel style, and pace.

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Every itinerary includes airport pick-up in Paro with a traditional khadar welcome, a brief stop at Tachog Lhakhang’s iron bridge, and transfer to your Thimphu hotel. The first day is arrival-only, and the final day is dedicated to departure. Guests are required to arrange their own travel and medical insurance.

Day 1 — Arrival: Paro → Thimphu
  • Drive: ~50–65 km / 1–1.5 hours (Paro 2,235 m → Thimphu 2,320 m).
  • Activity: Arrival pickup, khadar welcome, short stop at Tachog Lhakhang / historic iron bridge. Hotel check-in and rest. Light evening walk optional.
    Why this day is restful: Long flights and customs — we keep Day 1 light so guests sleep and acclimatise.
Day 2 — Thimphu
  • Morning hike: Wangditse or Tango/Cheri (choose based on group fitness). Short to moderate; first activity of the day to help acclimatise.
  • Afternoon: National Memorial Chorten (option to light butter lamps — note: on extremely auspicious days private lamp slots may be fully booked), Tashichho Dzong (outside viewing), Buddha Dordenma / Kuenselphodrang for sunset valley views. Optional naming at Changangkha Lhakhang (names commonly given: Tandin, Sonam — family name chosen by guests).
Day 3 — Thimphu → Dochula → Punakha
  • Drive: ~75–90 km / 2–3 hours. Dochula Pass elevation ~3,100 m.
  • First activity: short viewpoint walk at Dochula (see 108 chortens and Himalayan panorama on clear days).
  • Continue to Punakha (valley ~1,200–1,300 m). Evening rest; short village walk if energy allows.
Day 4 — Punakha
  • Morning hike: Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten (through rice terraces; seasonal farming scenes).
  • Afternoon: Punakha Dzong (river confluence), optional walk across the long suspension bridge.

    Optional add-on: River rafting in Punakha — ideal after the Khamsum hike for guests who want light adventure (season- & water-level dependent).
Day 4 — Punakha
  • Morning hike: Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten (through rice terraces; seasonal farming scenes).
  • Afternoon: Punakha Dzong (river confluence), optional walk across the long suspension bridge.

    Optional add-on: River rafting in Punakha — ideal after the Khamsum hike for guests who want light adventure (season- & water-level dependent).
Day 5 — Punakha → Paro
  • Drive: ~120–150 km / ~3–4 hours with stops.
  • First activity: gentle riverside or village walk in morning to stretch. Transfer to Paro. Evening: Ta Dzong (National Museum) or local market.
Day 6 — Paro
  • Early morning: Taktsang Hike (first activity). Elevation at monastery ~3,100 m. Allow ~4–6 hours round trip depending on pace; viewpoint/cafeteria is the first major stop. Taktsang is central to Bhutanese spiritual life — a pilgrimage site associated with Guru Padmasambhava.
  • Late afternoon: restorative hot-stone bath in a farmhouse (artemisia infusion). Optional archery or traditional darts at the farmhouse.
Day 7 — Departure only
  • Transfer to Paro Airport. No activities. Tashi Delek.
Includes
  • Pick-up & drop-off (airport/hotel)
  • Accommodation in 3-star tourist-standard hotels
  • Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Drinking water
  • All activities listed in the itinerary
  • Dedicated vehicle with professional driver
  • English-speaking licensed guide
  • All sightseeing & entrance fees
  • Sustainable Development Fee (USD 100 per person per night)
  • Bhutan visa fee (USD 40)
Not Includes
  • Flights
  • Personal travel insurance (guests purchase separately)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, alcohol, etc.)
  • Tips for guide, driver, hotel staff, restaurants

Every itinerary includes airport pick-up in Paro with a traditional khadar welcome, a brief stop at Tachog Lhakhang’s iron bridge, and transfer to your Thimphu hotel. The first day is arrival-only, and the final day is dedicated to departure. Guests are required to arrange their own travel and medical insurance.

Day 1 — Arrival: Paro → Thimphu (Day 1 arrival only)
  • Pickup with khadar, Tachog/iron bridge stop, hotel check-in. Rest.
Day 2 — Thimphu (Hike first)
  • Morning: Wangditse / Tango / Cheri hike (first activity).
  • Afternoon: Memorial Chorten (butter-lamp option), Changangkha naming option, Takin Preserve, Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Dordenma)
Day 3 — Thimphu → Dochula → Punakha
  • First activity: viewpoint at Dochula and walk; continue to Punakha. Afternoon: short visit to Chimi Lhakhang (fertility temple) — naming option here too (popular choices include Kinley or Chimi). If a mother wishes the tradition, she may carry the large wooden phallus and circle the temple three times as part of the fertility rite.
Day 4 — Punakha (Hike first)
  • Morning: Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten hike (first activity).
  • Afternoon: Punakha Dzong, suspension bridge and optional rafting (seasonal).
Day 5 — Punakha → Phobjikha (Gangtey) — arrival day (no big hike)
  • Drive: ~78 km / ~2.5–3.5 hours. Elevation Phobjikha ~2,865–3,000 m depending on valley spot.
  • Afternoon: settle into Gangtey lodge, short village walk; rest. (Important: the main nature trail is next morning — not on arrival.)
Day 6 — Phobjikha (Hike first) — Gangtey nature trail & Crane Centre
  • Morning: Gangtey nature trail (first activity) — gentle, scenic meadow walk around Gangtey Goenpa; in winter look for black-necked cranes.
  • Afternoon: Black-Necked Crane Centre and local monastery visit. (Annual Crane Festival is typically 11 Nov and cranes arrive late Oct–Mar.)
Day 7 — Phobjikha farm-to-table & cultural afternoon
  • Morning: short farm walk first (first activity), then farm-to-table lunch at a farmhouse — meet the family, see vegetable beds and learn local cooking. Afternoon: optional archery session at the farmstay or free time.
Day 8 — Phobjikha → Paro via scenic route
  • Drive: allow 4–6 hours with photo stops. Evening in Paro: museum or rest.
Day 9 — Paro (Hike first): Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) & hot-stone bath
  • Early: Taktsang hike (first activity). Afternoon hot-stone bath and farmhouse activities (archery/darts).
Day 10 — Departure only
  • Transfer to Paro Airport. No activities.
Includes
  • Airport transfer: pick-up at Paro and drop-off at Paro airport
  • Accommodation: tourist-standard 3-star hotels (or equivalent) — upgrade options available on request
  • Full-board meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner (local restaurants / farmhouse lunches as listed)
  • Drinking water during travel days
  • Activities listed in the chosen itinerary (unless marked optional)
  • Dedicated vehicle with driver (private)
  • English-speaking guide
  • All sightseeing and monument entrance fees where required
  • Sustainable Development Fee: USD 100 per person per night (payable by guest)
  • Bhutan visa fee: USD 40 per person (payable by guest)
  • Pick-up & drop-off (airport/hotel)
  • Accommodation in 3-star tourist-standard hotels
  • Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Drinking water
  • All activities listed in the itinerary
  • Dedicated vehicle with professional driver
  • English-speaking licensed guide
  • All sightseeing & entrance fees
  • Sustainable Development Fee (USD 100 per person per night)
  • Bhutan visa fee (USD 40)
Not Includes
  • International flights (airfares)
  • Travel/medical insurance (guests must buy their own)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, alcoholic drinks, phone calls, etc.)
  • Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff and restaurants
  • Activities explicitly listed as OPTIONAL (bookable in advance)
  • Flights
  • Personal travel insurance (guests purchase separately)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, alcohol, etc.)
  • Tips for guide, driver, hotel staff, restaurants

Every itinerary includes airport pick-up in Paro with a traditional khadar welcome, a brief stop at Tachog Lhakhang’s iron bridge, and transfer to your Thimphu hotel. The first day is arrival-only, and the final day is dedicated to departure. Guests are required to arrange their own travel and medical insurance.

Day 1 — Arrival: Paro → Thimphu (Day 1 arrival only)
  • Pickup with khadar, Tachog/iron bridge stop, hotel check-in. Rest.
Day 2 — Thimphu (Hike first)
  • Morning: Wangditse/Tango/Cheri hike (first activity). Afternoon: Memorial Chorten (butter-lamp option), Changangkha naming option, Takin preserve, Kuenselphodrang.
Day 3 — Thimphu → Dochula → Punakha
  • First activity: short Dochula viewpoint walk (3,100 m) and photo stop. Drive to Punakha.
Day 4 — Punakha (Hike first)
  • Morning: Khamsum Yulley Namgyal (first activity). Afternoon: Punakha Dzong and optional rafting after Khamsum hike.
Day 5 — Punakha → Phobjikha (arrival day)
  • Drive ~2.5–3.5 hrs. Rest on arrival, short village stroll. (Main nature trail is next day.)
Day 6 — Phobjikha (Hike first)
  • Gangtey nature trail (crane season Oct–Mar) and Crane Centre. Evening farmstay/archery.
Day 7 — Phobjikha → Pelela → Longtey → Bumthang (hike included)
  • First activity: Pelela → Longtey high-valley hike (moderate/demanding depending on season). This is the special cross-over hike on your requested route; in late autumn/winter guests may encounter yak herds.
  • Drive onward to Bumthang (Jakar). Allow for a long travel day with photo & rest stops; total driving time varies (Phobjikha → Pelela → Bumthang sections combined ~6–8 hours across stops).
Day 8 — Bumthang: Pema Choling nunnery → Mebartsho (Burning Lake) (Hike first)
  • Morning first activity: walk from Pema Choling nunnery to Mebartsho (Burning Lake) — easy, sacred trail with rich Pema Lingpa stories. Afternoon: local farmhouse lunch, visit to nunnery, rest. This is the only hike scheduled in Bumthang as requested.
Day 9 — Bumthang: Tamshing & Jambay / Kurjey (temple visits)
  • Morning: Tamshing Monastery (Pema Lingpa’s temple — on Bhutan’s UNESCO tentative list for its murals & ritual objects).
  • Afternoon: Kurjey Lhakhang (Guru Rinpoche imprint) and Jambay Lhakhang.
Day 10 — Bumthang: Local producers & craft day
  • Visit the Swiss-style cheese workshop, Red Panda Brewery, local textile shops and mask makers. Afternoon free.
Day 11 — Bumthang → Trongsa → Punakha (or direct toward Paro depending on routing)
  • Stop at Trongsa Dzong and Ta Dzong museum if travelling west via Trongsa. Scenic drives and stops; rest evening in Punakha or Trongsa depending on routing.
Day 12 — Return toward Paro; rest day or light sightseeing in Thimphu if timing allows
Day 13 — Paro (Hike first): Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) & hot-stone bath
  • Early hike (first activity), late afternoon hot-stone bath.
Day 14 — Departure only
  • Transfer to Paro Airport. No activities.
Includes
  • Airport transfer: pick-up at Paro and drop-off at Paro airport
  • Accommodation: tourist-standard 3-star hotels (or equivalent) — upgrade options available on request
  • Full-board meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner (local restaurants / farmhouse lunches as listed)
  • Drinking water during travel days
  • Activities listed in the chosen itinerary (unless marked optional)
  • Dedicated vehicle with driver (private)
  • English-speaking guide
  • All sightseeing and monument entrance fees where required
  • Sustainable Development Fee: USD 100 per person per night (payable by guest)
  • Bhutan visa fee: USD 40 per person (payable by guest)
  • Pick-up & drop-off (airport/hotel)
  • Accommodation in 3-star tourist-standard hotels
  • Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Drinking water
  • All activities listed in the itinerary
  • Dedicated vehicle with professional driver
  • English-speaking licensed guide
  • All sightseeing & entrance fees
  • Sustainable Development Fee (USD 100 per person per night)
  • Bhutan visa fee (USD 40)
Not Includes
  • International flights (airfares)
  • Travel/medical insurance (guests must buy their own)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, alcoholic drinks, phone calls, etc.)
  • Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff and restaurants
  • Activities explicitly listed as OPTIONAL (bookable in advance)
  • Flights
  • Personal travel insurance (guests purchase separately)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, alcohol, etc.)
  • Tips for guide, driver, hotel staff, restaurants