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Tour
Glorious Bhutan: 7 Days in Western Bhutan
Availability
All Year
Duration
Best Time to Visit
Any Time of the Year
- Learn more about Bhutan’s culture and history through its various museums and temples.
- Explore varied landscapes of Western Bhutan through short day hikes around Thimphu Valley, Punakha and Haa Valley.
- Explore a wide variety of Bhutanese flora and fauna through day hikes around bio-diversity hotspots of Western Bhutan.
- Visit monasteries and nunneries to get a glimpse of the life of the Buddhist monks and nuns.
- Spend time with locals in their homes and learn about Bhutanese customs and daily life.
- Visit less frequented, remote Haa Valley and learn about pre-Buddhist animistic rituals still observed in the region.
Day 1
Paro – Thimphu | The Beating Heart of the Country
Arrive in Paro and drive to Thimphu. En route, visit Tamchog Lhakhang, a temple dedicated to 14th – century saint and engineer Thangtong Gyalpo. In Thimphu, visit Memorial Chorten, a stupa built in the memory of the 3rd king Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. This Chorten is richly decorated with bright murals, intricate mandalas and statues of Buddhist deities. If your trip coincides with the weekend then visit Thimphu’s famous Weekend Market. End your day with a visit to majestic Tashichhoedzong, the highlight of Thimphu Valley. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 2
Thimphu – Punakha/Wandue | A Glimpse of Bhutanese Culture
Hike to Tango Gompa, a beautiful monastery located on a hilltop that offers majestic views of Thimphu Valley. Afterwards, drive to Motithang Takin Preserve, to see Takin, the oddball national animal of Bhutan. Visit the major museums of Thimphu – Postal Museum, National Textile Museum, Simply Bhutan Museum and National Institute of Zorig Chusum. Visit Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory and learn about the ancient art of Dezo process of (papermaking). Later, visit Authentic Crafts Bazaar where you can find a wide variety of traditional hand-made Bhutanese handicrafts. Afterwards, drive to Punakha via Dochu La. Overnight in Punakha.
Day 3
Punakha | The Fertile Valley
Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, a beautiful temple near Yabesa Village in Punakha Valley. The trail to the temple offers grand views of the rivers and terraced fields. Visit majestic Punakha Dzong, the emblem of Bhutanese architecture. Afterwards, take a walk to the longest suspension bridge of the country located behind the fortress and enjoy the gorgeous views of the valley. Visit Chimi Lhakhang (The Temple of Divine Madman), a monastery built in honour of an eccentric lama, Drukpa Kunley. Later drive to Talo Village, walk through the forest of Himalayan Cedar and enjoy the views of snow-covered peaks of northern Bhutan. On your way back, visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery. Overnight in Punakha.
Day 4
Punakha – Dochu La – Paro | Pristine Landscape
Drive to Paro via Dochu La. This mountain pass is a commemorative site where 108 chortens and a temple are built in the memory of martyred Bhutanese soldiers. From Dochu La, hike to Lungchutse Gompa through a beautiful rhododendron forest. Throughout the hike, you get spectacular views of the Himalayas and adjoining valleys. Continue to Paro after the hike. Overnight in Paro.
Day 5
Tiger’s Nest | Sacred Sites and Breathtaking Vistas
Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Afterwards, visit the National Museum that showcases valuable historical and cultural artefacts of the country. Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temples in Bhutan. Later, visit a farmhouse in the valley and spend the afternoon observing the local life. End your day with a game of archery and dress up in traditional Bhutanese attire. Overnight in Paro.
Day 6
Haa Valley | The Mystical Land
Haa Valley is also known as “the hidden valley” because it wasn’t the part of old trade routes and, therefore, remained cut-off from the world for a very long time.
Start your day with a visit to Kila Gompa, the oldest nunnery in Bhutan. The building, wedged between the cliffs near Chele La, serves as the residence to 100 nuns. Upon reaching Chele La, take a short hike to a hilltop to enjoy the scenery and explore the local flora. Continue to Haa and visit the town and surrounding villages and learn about the life and customs of this remote valley. Overnight in Paro.
Day 7
Farewell
Drive to Paro Airport to fly home.
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With exception of tourists from India, Bangladesh and Maldives, all foreign nationals are required to obtain a visa prior to travelling to Bhutan. The current fees for a visa are USD 40. Once you confirm your trip, send us a scan of your passport at least 2 weeks prior to the planned date of arrival. Visa is issued by Tourism Council of Bhutan once full payment of your vacation has been received. We will send you the copy of your visa via email which you will have to produce at the airport along with your valid passport on arrival. Citizens of India, Bangladesh and Maldives can obtain route permit upon arrival at the port of entry; however, they are required to carry their passports or a state issued valid Voter’s Card.
Read more about the visa process.
In order to safeguard the cultural ethos and environment of the country, Royal Government of Bhutan regulates the volume of travellers through the policy of “high value low impact” tourism. This ensures that a limited number of tourists visit the kingdom and receive best service. As a part of the policy, the government has fixed a Daily Minimum Package for all travellers visiting Bhutan. The tariff for this trek is as follows:
USD 250 per person per night. This cost includes:
- Three Star Accommodation
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Transport for Local Transfers
- Camping Equipment and Porter Services for Treks
- Taxes and Charges
- USD 65 as Sustainable Development Fees
- Entry Fees for all Tourist Sites
- USD 40 for visa fees
A surcharge of USD 40 per person per night for tourists travelling alone or in a pair.
Trekking Supplements Charge of USD 40 per person per day for the duration of the trek.
Read more to learn about the tariffs and discounts.
You can enter Bhutan by road or fly here directly from one of these destinations:
- Bagdogra
- Bangkok
- Dhaka
- Gaya
- Guwahati
- Kathmandu
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Singapore
Click here to learn more.
Financial transactions are carried out in Ngultrum(Nu), the official currency of Bhutan. Certain shops and hotels in main urban centres accept USD or Euro but balance amount (if any) will be returned in local currency.
All establishments accept Indian Currency(Rupee) in the denomination of Rs. 100 and below.
Travellers’ cheques are accepted only at banks. Most establishments accept Credit/Debit Cards.
We strongly advise you to carry some cash and exchange money at only at banks. Our guides will help you throughout the process.
- Learn more about Bhutan’s culture and history through its various museums and temples.
- Explore varied landscapes of Western Bhutan through short day hikes around Thimphu Valley, Punakha and Haa Valley.
- Explore a wide variety of Bhutanese flora and fauna through day hikes around bio-diversity hotspots of Western Bhutan.
- Visit monasteries and nunneries to get a glimpse of the life of the Buddhist monks and nuns.
- Spend time with locals in their homes and learn about Bhutanese customs and daily life.
- Visit less frequented, remote Haa Valley and learn about pre-Buddhist animistic rituals still observed in the region.
Day 1
Paro – Thimphu | The Beating Heart of the Country
Arrive in Paro and drive to Thimphu. En route, visit Tamchog Lhakhang, a temple dedicated to 14th – century saint and engineer Thangtong Gyalpo. In Thimphu, visit Memorial Chorten, a stupa built in the memory of the 3rd king Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. This Chorten is richly decorated with bright murals, intricate mandalas and statues of Buddhist deities. If your trip coincides with the weekend then visit Thimphu’s famous Weekend Market. End your day with a visit to majestic Tashichhoedzong, the highlight of Thimphu Valley. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 2
Thimphu – Punakha/Wandue | A Glimpse of Bhutanese Culture
Hike to Tango Gompa, a beautiful monastery located on a hilltop that offers majestic views of Thimphu Valley. Afterwards, drive to Motithang Takin Preserve, to see Takin, the oddball national animal of Bhutan. Visit the major museums of Thimphu – Postal Museum, National Textile Museum, Simply Bhutan Museum and National Institute of Zorig Chusum. Visit Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory and learn about the ancient art of Dezo process of (papermaking). Later, visit Authentic Crafts Bazaar where you can find a wide variety of traditional hand-made Bhutanese handicrafts. Afterwards, drive to Punakha via Dochu La. Overnight in Punakha.
Day 3
Punakha | The Fertile Valley
Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, a beautiful temple near Yabesa Village in Punakha Valley. The trail to the temple offers grand views of the rivers and terraced fields. Visit majestic Punakha Dzong, the emblem of Bhutanese architecture. Afterwards, take a walk to the longest suspension bridge of the country located behind the fortress and enjoy the gorgeous views of the valley. Visit Chimi Lhakhang (The Temple of Divine Madman), a monastery built in honour of an eccentric lama, Drukpa Kunley. Later drive to Talo Village, walk through the forest of Himalayan Cedar and enjoy the views of snow-covered peaks of northern Bhutan. On your way back, visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery. Overnight in Punakha.
Day 4
Punakha – Dochu La – Paro | Pristine Landscape
Drive to Paro via Dochu La. This mountain pass is a commemorative site where 108 chortens and a temple are built in the memory of martyred Bhutanese soldiers. From Dochu La, hike to Lungchutse Gompa through a beautiful rhododendron forest. Throughout the hike, you get spectacular views of the Himalayas and adjoining valleys. Continue to Paro after the hike. Overnight in Paro.
Day 5
Tiger’s Nest | Sacred Sites and Breathtaking Vistas
Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Afterwards, visit the National Museum that showcases valuable historical and cultural artefacts of the country. Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temples in Bhutan. Later, visit a farmhouse in the valley and spend the afternoon observing the local life. End your day with a game of archery and dress up in traditional Bhutanese attire. Overnight in Paro.
Day 6
Haa Valley | The Mystical Land
Haa Valley is also known as “the hidden valley” because it wasn’t the part of old trade routes and, therefore, remained cut-off from the world for a very long time.
Start your day with a visit to Kila Gompa, the oldest nunnery in Bhutan. The building, wedged between the cliffs near Chele La, serves as the residence to 100 nuns. Upon reaching Chele La, take a short hike to a hilltop to enjoy the scenery and explore the local flora. Continue to Haa and visit the town and surrounding villages and learn about the life and customs of this remote valley. Overnight in Paro.
Day 7
Farewell
Drive to Paro Airport to fly home.
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Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum.
With exception of tourists from India, Bangladesh and Maldives, all foreign nationals are required to obtain a visa prior to travelling to Bhutan. The current fees for a visa are USD 40. Once you confirm your trip, send us a scan of your passport at least 2 weeks prior to the planned date of arrival. Visa is issued by Tourism Council of Bhutan once full payment of your vacation has been received. We will send you the copy of your visa via email which you will have to produce at the airport along with your valid passport on arrival. Citizens of India, Bangladesh and Maldives can obtain route permit upon arrival at the port of entry; however, they are required to carry their passports or a state issued valid Voter’s Card.
Read more about the visa process.
In order to safeguard the cultural ethos and environment of the country, Royal Government of Bhutan regulates the volume of travellers through the policy of “high value low impact” tourism. This ensures that a limited number of tourists visit the kingdom and receive best service. As a part of the policy, the government has fixed a Daily Minimum Package for all travellers visiting Bhutan. The tariff for this trek is as follows:
USD 250 per person per night. This cost includes:
- Three Star Accommodation
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Transport for Local Transfers
- Camping Equipment and Porter Services for Treks
- Taxes and Charges
- USD 65 as Sustainable Development Fees
- Entry Fees for all Tourist Sites
- USD 40 for visa fees
A surcharge of USD 40 per person per night for tourists travelling alone or in a pair.
Trekking Supplements Charge of USD 40 per person per day for the duration of the trek.
Read more to learn about the tariffs and discounts.
You can enter Bhutan by road or fly here directly from one of these destinations:
- Bagdogra
- Bangkok
- Dhaka
- Gaya
- Guwahati
- Kathmandu
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Singapore
Click here to learn more.
Financial transactions are carried out in Ngultrum(Nu), the official currency of Bhutan. Certain shops and hotels in main urban centres accept USD or Euro but balance amount (if any) will be returned in local currency.
All establishments accept Indian Currency(Rupee) in the denomination of Rs. 100 and below.
Travellers’ cheques are accepted only at banks. Most establishments accept Credit/Debit Cards.
We strongly advise you to carry some cash and exchange money at only at banks. Our guides will help you throughout the process.
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