6 Nights 7 Days Bhutan Tour

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Duration

7 Days

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Difficulty

Group Size

2-100

Transportation

Flight / Private Vehicle

Meals

Accomodation

Bhutan is called Druk Yul by its people. So, it is known as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon”. It is one of the most mysterious place in the world due to subtropical valleys, snowcapped mountain range, ancient architecture and Tibetan influenced Buddhist monuments. Bhutan is the land of dramatic Himalayan scenery, classical Mahayana Buddhism (Tibetan Buddhism) prehistoric culture, beautiful architecture, Dzongs, terrace field, traditional wearing dress and hospitable people.

The daily tariff to Bhutan looks expensive but can get high quality experience and services. The beauty of Bhutan could not compare with money and wealth because one feel life time experience once visit this place. So, tourist should pay 250$ per person to visit Bhutan that includes all package program such as Hotel accommodation, Guide, Transport, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee, Permit of Temples and so on. It is one of the expensive country in the world for travel in the comparison of other countries.

6 Nights 7 Days tour to Bhutan offers the hidden gems of attractive destinations such Paro, Thimpu, Punakha and Gangtey that covers the most important places for holiday travel. The Gangtey is also called Probjikha valley which is one of the beautiful tour destination of Bhutan. We visit Gangtey Gompa Monastery, surrounded by big village and it is inhabited by the families of 140, who look after this monastery. The short adventure hike to Tiger Nest Monastery in Paro, cultural Thimpu sightseeing, scenic drive to Punakha via Dochu La Pass (3,100m) and more interesting places are the main things to do during Bhutan tour.

The tour to Bhutan is very popular for honeymoon couple, family tour and also for adventure holiday. We begin our tour to Bhutan from Kathmandu, Nepal after having 1 hour scenic Himalayan flight to Paro. The trip to Bhutan becomes life time unforgettable due to cultural and historical attractions, unique construction, beautiful Rivers, hills and peaceful environment. Let explore Bhutan with us.

Highlights

Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Bhutan (Paro)
Hike to Tiger Nest Monastery & Visit Gangey Gompa Monastery
Drive through beautiful terrace field, sceneries, Himalayan passes and Rivers
Explore Himalaya from beautiful Dochu La Pass (3,100m) with attractive Chortens
Visit the heritage museum, tradition school and arts, Punakaha National Park, Jigme Dorji National Library
Encounter classical Bhutan culture and architecture.

Itineraries

After completing all Bhutan Visa and documents in Kathmandu, we fly to Paro having spectacular Himalayan scenery. If the weather is clear, we can see the top of the world, Everest (8,848m) and more silver mountain Peaks. We meet our guide in Paro and drive to capital city of Bhutan called Thimphu. The distance from Paro to Thimphu is 55km, takes 1 hour and 15 minute drive by private transport. At first, we drive south part to Pachu River and pass through the villages of Bondey, Shaba and Isuna and cross the bridge. We will see the Tschogang Lhakhang “the temple of the excellent horse” which is a private temple built in 15th century. Later, we reach to Chuzom and the trail follows Wangchu River passing through the villages and reach to Thimphu. After checking hotel, we visit Buddha point Memorable choden Traditional School of arts & crafts and Tashicho Dzong and around Thimphu city today.

After breakfast, we drive to Punakha from Thimphu, along with the National Highway and pass the Dochu La pass having 108 chortens with dramatic Mountain View. Dochu La Pass is one of the most attractive pass in the world located on lush green hillside which tells the story about Bhutan culture, history, bravery and spirituality. If the weather is clear, we can observe amazing Himalayan peaks such as Masaganang (7,200m), Kangphugang (7,170m), Tsendagang (6,960 m), Jejegangphugang (7,158m), and Terigang (7,060 m) from Dochu La Pass. After crossing Dochu La, we drive downhill through rhododendron, hemlock, fir forests and more drive towards rice field along with River banks and reach to Punakha. Punakha is the administrative headquarter of Punakha Dzongkhag district of Central Bhutan. In Punakha, we visit Punakha dzong the second oldest dzong in the Bhutan built in 1637 in middle of the Male and female river by the spritual leader Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, Chime Lhakhang. The Dzong is a six stored structure with a beautiful Himalaya background. It was the seast of Bhutan government unitll 1955 before the capital was transformed to Thumphu. We also visit the longest suspension bridge of Bhutan, spanning over Mo Chu River.

We drive to Gangtey from Punakha today through Wangdue. We make short beautiful sightseeing to explore old Buddhist Monasteries and further more drive to Gangtey. Gangtey is the most beautiful touristic spot in Bhutan. Gangtey is also called Phobjikha Valley with attractive Monastery which is situated at the top of valley, offers spectacular view. It is a wide and glacial valley, surrounded by Mountains that presents the peaceful atmosphere. Gangtey Dzong Monastery is very popular of Nyingmamap sect of Tibetan Buddhism that becomes interesting spot learn Buddhism here.

In the morning, we visit some important places around Gangtey and we drive to capital city of Bhutan called Thimpu. It takes 5 hour drive having total distance of 125 km. We drive through beautiful Dochu La Pass as we already cross before driving to Punakha from where we saw beautiful Himalayan Peaks. We passes through Wagngude, adventure pass of Dochu La, terrace Rice field, Rivers and more green sceneries to Thimphu today.

After breakfast, we make short sightseeing around Thimpu and drive to Paro. Thimpu is the unique city with modern development and ancient buildings. It is the center of Bhutan Government having more official institutions. We visit National Library, Simtokha Dzong and more interesting places and drive to Paro where we landed in the 1st day. In Paro, we make short sightseeing towards National Museum and Paro Dzong. Paro is the historical town having having many holy tour destinations. It is one of the attractive valley of whole Bhutan and it was the most important trade center with Tibet in historical period. Paro valley spreads the Paro Chu and Wang Chu Rivers and Mt. Jomolhari at the north of Tibet border. This beautiful valley is covered with rice fields, Rivers, greeneries, and monasteries.

Today, we make beautiful hike to Tiger Nest Monastery which is the main highlight of whole trip to Bhutan. Without visiting Tiger Nest, your trip to Bhutan becomes incomplete. Tiger Nest Monastery is also known as Taktsang Monastery which is one of the popular and historical tour destination situated 15km north of Paro. It is said that, Guru Rimpoche (Padmasambhava) flew to the site of the monastery on the back of Tiger from Tibet and meditated in the cave in 8th century 3 years, 3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days and 3 hours to get for peace and enlightenment that offers spectacular greenery view of Paro valley. It is situated in the rocky zone over 900 meters above Paro valley. During our hike, we cross through many pine trees with handing Buddhist praying flags. We can also visit kyichu temple during our hike to Tiger Nest Monastery. After completing adventure mission, trek down to Paro.

Our staff help your departure to Paro Airport for your respective destination. Hopefully, we will wait your recommendation and suggestion and also review about your tour to Bhutan. We can wait for your next adventure journey to Bhutan. See you again and good bye.