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Bhutan Tour Package

Bhutan Tour Package

Discover Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Punakha Dzong, and more on this 7-day cultural tour package.

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1,680

Duration

7 Days

Per person · 7–15 travelers

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Duration

7 Days

Max elevation

3180 m

From group price

US$ 1,680

Per person · 7–15 travelers

Amigo traveler rating: 4.9/5 across 548 reviews · Google, Tripadvisor, Amigo website

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Several days of hiking at a moderate level of effort.

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Bhutan Tour Package

Trip overview

Explore Bhutan over seven days, visiting Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. The journey brings together historic dzongs, temples and valley scenery, with a hike to Taktsang Monastery above Paro.
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Amigo Essential
Comfort profile
Active Trek
Accommodation standard
Hotel

In short

A seven-day cultural journey through Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, with dzongs, temples, mountain scenery and the Taktsang Monastery hike.

Route highlights

  • Discover Bhutan’s cultural heritage and valley scenery over seven days.

  • Explore Paro’s Ta Dzong museum and Rinpung Dzong.

  • Visit Thimphu’s temples, memorial chorten and national library.

  • Discover Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang in the Punakha Valley.

Experience the magic of the Bhutan Tour through a carefully crafted itinerary showcasing Bhutan's cultural richness and stunning natural beauty.

Your tour starts in Paro, where a scenic mountain flight treats you to panoramic views of the Himalayas. Explore Ta Dzong Museum and Rimpong Dzong to delve into Bhutan's history and spirituality.

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In Thimphu, Bhutan's capital, discover Changangkha Temple, the National Memorial Chorten, and the National Library's ancient Buddhist texts. On weekends, shop at Thimphu Market amid locals.

Travel to Punakha, the former capital, surrounded by picturesque landscapes. Visit Punakha Dzong, an architectural wonder at the confluence of two rivers, and the fertility blessing Chimi Lhakhang Temple.

End in Paro with an unforgettable hike to the cliffside Taktsang (Tiger Nest) Monastery. Learn about this sacred site's myths and spirituality while enjoying stunning vistas. Also, see historic Drukgyel Dzong and experience Paro Valley's ancient culture and natural beauty.

Our Bhutan tour package maximizes your experience of Bhutan's cultural heritage and scenery. Comfortable Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha hotels provide respite after adventure-filled days.

Discover Bhutan's captivating kingdom on a journey combining culture, nature, and spirituality. Our tailored itinerary highlights Bhutan's vibrant traditions, ancient fortresses, serene monasteries, verdant valleys, and snow-capped peaks for an unforgettable experience.

Day-by-day route outline

7Days outlined

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Altitude & distance by day

Published altitudes and walking distances for each day. Road and flight transfers are listed separately in the daily route data.

Altitude (m)

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Dots mark the altitudes listed in the itinerary, and bars show how far you’ll walk each day. If a day has no altitude listed, we keep the line at the last known height. For a distance range like 8–10 km, we show 9 km.

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Published itinerary measurements. A dash means the measurement is not published.
DayRouteAltitudePublished distance
Day 1Fly to Paro and drive to Thimpu2350m50kmsTransfer
Day 2Drive from Thimpu to Punakha and explore Punakha1300m73kmsTransfer
Day 3Sightseeing in Punakha——
Day 4Drive from Punakha to Phobjikha Valley (Gangteng) and explore the valley2900m79kmsTransfer
Day 5Drive back to Paro—173kmsTransfer
Day 6Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tigers Nest) and explore Paro3,180m—
Day 7Departure——
  1. Day 1

    Fly to Paro and drive to Thimpu

    Day details

    Paro Altitude: 2250m Thimpu Altitude: 2350m Distance: approx. 50kms Time taken: 45 min As per your flight reporting time we will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off to the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. After the airport formalities, you will fly to Bhutan. Welcome to Bhutan. Upon arrival at the Paro International airport, after a very scenic flight, and Visa/Permit formalities, you will be received by our company representative in Bhutan and together you will drive to Thimpu, the capital city of Bhutan. On the way, you will pay a quick visit to Tachogang, also known as Tachog Lakhang, which means 'the Temple of the Hill of the Excellent Horse'. This temple was built by the legendary Thangtong Gyalpo (1385-1464), who is also said to have built the 58 iron chain suspension bridges, 60 wooden bridges, 118 ferries, 111 stupa monuments and countless temples around Tibet and Bhutan. Once in Thimpu, after checking into the hotel and lunch, you will drive to the ruins of Kuensel Phodrang, where amidst the ruins is built the Great Buddha Dordenma (the largest statue of Shakyamuni Buddha in Bhutan celebrating the 60th anniversary of fourth king Jigme Syngye Wangchuck). You can also see a magnificent view of the Thimpu Valley. From here, you will then drive to Takin Sanctuary to see the national animal 'Takin' of Bhutan. After visiting the Takin Sanctuary, you will drive to Sangaygang to enjoy the beautiful view of the Thimpu city. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Thimpu. Meals: Lunch and Dinner

  2. Day 2

    Drive from Thimpu to Punakha and explore Punakha

    Day details

    Punakha Altitude: 1300m Distance: approx. 73kms Time taken: 2 hrs 30 min Breakfast in Thimpu and you will drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan. The road to Punakha is a treat in itself, as it climbs steeply through the forest of pine and cedar and is festooned with hanging lichen higher up near the Dochula pass (3,050m). You will stop for a while at this pass to visit Druk Wangyal Chortens (108 memorial chorten built by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk, the eldest Queen Mother); to enjoy the panoramic views of the snow clad mountain peaks of the Himalayas, which includes Mt. Masanggang (7,194m) and Mt. Gangkar Puensum (7,570m), the highest peak in Bhutan and to enjoy a short tea break. You will then continue down to Punakha. Once in Punakha, you will visit Punakha Dzong (located between the Pho Chuu and Mo Chhu River), the second-oldest and the second-largest dzong in Bhutan and currently the administrative center of Punakha District. After visiting the dzong, you will drive toward the north of Punakha valley and hike for about 50 minutes to see the Khamsuum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten- a temple built to remove negative forces and promote peace, stability and harmony in the world. Taking in the wonderful views of the Mo Chuu River and the mountain peaks of Gasa and beyond and you will hike down to the transportation waiting for you. In the afternoon, you will visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery, a newly built, traditional-styled, nunnery standing 1,550 meter atop the hill. Although, the nunnery is newly built, the site has a long and legendary history. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Punakha. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  3. Day 3

    Sightseeing in Punakha

    Day details

    After breakfast, you will set out to visit the attractions in Punakha. You will start with a trip to Chorten Nebu, which is a little-known treasure, built in the eighteenth century. It houses magnificent statue of Maitreya (the future Buddha) and fine images of great lamas of Drukpa Lineage. You can either choose to drive, or hike to this chorten. If you choose to drive, it's a half-an-hour drive from Punakha Dzong, however, if you choose to hike it's about 2-3 hour walk on a steeply winding uphill trail all the way up to the Chorten Nebu. Here, you will also visit the Chorten Nebu Monastic School that houses poor orphans from the nearby villages and makes provision for them to study both traditional Buddhist scriptures and texts and modern subjects like, Science, English, Mathematics etc. In the afternoon, you will visit Chimi Lakhang, a Buddhist monastery built in the 14th century. Later you will drive to Ritsa Village, which is famous for the unique technique it uses to grow rice. During monsoon, the tour of the vineyard can also be added to the itinerary. The village also has a monastery that grabs the attention of the visitors with its splendid architecture and centuries-old religious tradition. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Punakha. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  4. Day 4

    Drive from Punakha to Phobjikha Valley and explore the valley

    (Gangteng)

    Day details

    Gangtey Altitude: 2900m Distance: approx. 79kms Time taken: 3 hrs Breakfast in Punakha and you will drive to the Phobjikha Valley, a picturesque and quiet valley in Wangdue Phodrang district in Bhutan. This valley is also the winter home of the globally threatened black-necked crane (Grus nigricollis), that migrate from Tibetan Plateau around the last week of October and stay until mid-February, or even March. In Phobjikha, you will visit the Gangteng Monastery (an important monastery of the Nyingmapa school of Buddhism that dates back to 15th century), located atop the hill amidst the Gangteng Village. The view of the valley from the monastery is mesmerizing. Shortly after visiting the monastery, you will start to hike the very famous shortest 'Gangte Nature Trail' that starts from the Gangteng Gompa and heads downhill through flower meadows to Semchubara Village and enters through beautiful forest to the open valley. After passing a chorten and Khewa Lakhang, the trail ends at the local community school. From here, you will drive to the lodge in Gangtey. Dinner and overnight in a lodge in Gangteng. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  5. Day 5

    Drive back to Paro

    Day details

    Distance: approx. 173kms Time taken: 4 hrs After breakfast, you will drive to Paro via Dochula Pass. On the way you will stop to visit places that you missed earlier and stop for lunch in one of the local restaurants. After lunch, you will drive to Gimina village to visit Tara (Dolma) Monastery that was constructed to recreate positive Karma benefiting all sentient beings and bring peace and happiness to Bhutan as well as the world. After visiting the monastery, you will drive for about 20 minutes to begin your short Zuri hike. About 20-minute hike will take you to the view point that presents a very wonderful view of the the Paro Dzong and the river below it. Further 20-minute walk and you will reach the Zuri Dzong. From here you will descend towards the Paro Dzong for about 4 kilometers, cross the cantilever bridge and drive back to the hotel in Paro. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Paro.  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  6. Day 6

    Hike to Taktsang Monastery and explore Paro

    (Tigers Nest)

    Day details

    Tiger's Nest altitude: 3,180m After breakfast, you will drive to Ramthangkha, to start your hike to Taktsang Monastery. About 2 hours hike to take you to the cafeteria and the view point, from where, you can enjoy the stunning view of the monastery, where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress in the 8th century. After a short rest at the cafeteria, about 1.5-2 hours hike will take you to the Tiger's Nest Monastery. You will visit the temple and hike down to the cafeteria for lunch. After lunch, you will further hike down to the trail head where the trail meets the road and drive to visit Kichu Lakhang, built in the 7th century and is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. If you are interested, you can also take archery lesson near the temple. In the evening, you will spend your time strolling the town of Paro. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Paro. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  7. Day 7

    DepartureÂ

    Day details

    After breakfast at the hotel, as per your airport reporting time you will be driven to the airport. Our company representative in Bhutan will help you with the exit formalities and bid farewell to you. You will then fly to Kathmandu or your onward destination. If you are flying back to Kathmandu, our company representative will receive you at the airport and transfer to you to your hotel in Kathmandu.   Meals: Breakfast

What is included in the trip price

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The essentials and support items that are already built into the package.

  • Package includes:

  • Hotel-airport-hotel transfer (private car/jeep/minivan-depending on group size) service in Kathmandu (if you are flying to Bhutan from the Tribhuvan International Airport)

  • Arrival and departure airport transfer service in Bhutan in a private vehicle (car, jeep or minivan, as per the group size)

  • All in-country transport by private vehicle (car, jeep, minivan, depending on group size), as per the itinerary.

  • Accommodation (twin-room) in government-approved A-category hotels offering quality amenities and comfort.Optional upgrades can be arranged at extra cost. Single supplement applicable for single room.

  • Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

  • Service of a licensed, English-speaking Bhutanese guide

  • All applicable activity and entrance fees outlined in the itinerary

  • Bhutan entry visa including assistance with the application process

  • All necessary taxes, including a USD 100 per night Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)

  • All necessary travel permits

What to budget for separately

10items

Items travelers usually pay for separately, depending on style, spending habits, and optional upgrades.

  • Package excludes:

  • Nepal or any other country entry visa

  • Accommodation, meals and transportation (except airport transfers for Bhutan flights) in Nepal. Can be arranged at extra cost.

  • Airfare for Kathmandu-Paro-Kathmandu route. (Flights from Nepal and other international cities can be arranged at an additional cost, subject to availability.)

  • Airport transfer for Bhutan flights in any other city outside Nepal.

  • Personal expenses such as alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, extra meals, snacks, laundry service, Sim Card service, internet/phone call service etc.

  • Cost associated with excess baggage on Bhutan-bound flights

  • Cost of entrance fees and activities (such as rafting, hot stone bath etc) not included in the itinerary

  • Travel insurance that covers trip cancellation and interruption

  • Tips (as an appreciation) to the service providers

Group rates by party size

Per-person rates adjust automatically with your party size. Member discounts apply where available.

2-10 travelers

US$ 2,350

per person

3-6 travelers

US$ 1,790

per person

7-15 travelers

US$ 1,680

per person

Questions travelers usually ask before booking

These route questions cover Bhutan, bhutan tours planning, and the logistics travelers usually want clarified before they commit.

8Answers ready

If you’d like time to see Bhutan’s temples, dzongs and valleys, this seven-day trip takes you through Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. You’ll also hike uphill to Taktsang Monastery. Let us know if you’d like to talk through the walking or pace before booking.

Spring and autumn are popular periods for sightseeing and walking in Bhutan. Conditions vary by altitude and month, and rain, cloud or winter cold can affect roads and views. Tell our team when you want to travel so we can advise on the route and current conditions.

The Bhutan Tour Package is listed as seven days. The route combines Paro, Thimphu and Punakha sightseeing with the Taktsang Monastery hike. Review the day-by-day itinerary and flight arrangements with our team before booking.

Most days combine sightseeing with road travel. The hike to Taktsang involves a sustained uphill walk and descent, so comfortable walking shoes and a reasonable level of fitness are helpful. Discuss any mobility concerns or a preferred pace with the team before booking.

You’ll stay in government-approved A-category hotels on a twin-sharing basis. If you’d prefer your own room or a higher hotel category, we can arrange it at an extra cost.

We provide private airport transfers in Bhutan and a private vehicle for the sightseeing route, with the vehicle sized for your group. If you fly from Kathmandu, transfers between your hotel and the airport there are included too. Airfare to and from Bhutan is extra; we can help arrange it.

Most visitors need a Bhutan visa; Indian nationals need a permit. The listed package includes Bhutan visa assistance, necessary permits and the Sustainable Development Fee. Tell us your nationality and travel dates when you enquire, and we’ll confirm the documents and current requirements for your booking.

Yes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included during the Bhutan tour. Drinks, snacks and extra meals are separate. Let us know about any dietary requirements before you travel.

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