Bhutan All-Inclusive Tour: Culture, Adventure & Tiger’s Nest Hike

Day 1: Arrival in Paro (2250m) and transfer to Thimphu (2350m) and sightseeing

1. Aura Trails - Bhutan Travel & Adventure
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   With years of experience in crafting unforgettable journeys, Aura Trails Bhutan offers expertly guided tours led by knowledgeable and friendly local guides. We carefully handpick quality accommodations and provide comfortable, luxury transportation to ensure a smooth and enjoyable travel experience. From personalized service to authentic cultural insights, we are committed to making your Bhutan journey truly special.
2. Thimphu
   12h
   Stay overnight in Thimphu

Day 2: Thimphu sightseeing to Punakha (1310m)

1. Thimphu District
   4h
   After breakfast visit National Memorial Chorten Institute of Traditional Medicine, Folk heritage Museum, Textile Museum, Takin Zoo and Buddha Point. Later drive towards Punakha for about 1 and half hour passing across Dochula Pass (3,050m). Overnight at Hotel.
2. Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
   30m · Admission ticket included
   The Memorial Stupa, Thimphu, also known as the Thimphu Chorten, is a stupa (Dzongkha chöten, cheten) in Thimphu, Bhutan, located on Doeboom Lam in the southern-central part of the city near the main roundabout and Indian military hospital. The stupa, built in 1974 to honor the third Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1928–1972), is a prominent landmark in the city with its golden spires and bells. In 2008, it underwent extensive renovation. It is popularly known as "the most visible religious landmark in Bhutan". It was consecrated by Dudjom Jigdral Yeshe Dorje.
3. Thimphu’s Weekend Market
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Visit weekend market, if the tour is in weekend.
4. Dochula Pass
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Stop at Dochula Pass on the way from Thimphu to Punakha
5. Buddha Dordenma
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Visit Buddha Point
6. Motithang Takin Preserve
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Visit Takin Preserve
7. Centenary Farmers Market
   30m
   Centenary Farmers Market in Thimphu is best for local fresh farm products.
8. National Folk Heritage Museum
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Folk Heritage Museum highlights the culture and traditions of Bhutan.
9. Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Tashichoe Dzong is a Buddhist monastery and fortress in Thimphu.
10. Chimi Lhakhang Temple
    30m
    Chimi Lhakhang is the temple dedicated to Drukpa Kunley and also known as the 'fertility temple'.

Day 3: Punakha sightseeing and travel to Gangtey (2320m)

1. Punakha
   12h
   After breakfast visit Punakha Dzong, visit to Punakha Suspension Bridge and drive to Gangtey via Wangdue. Drive up a winding mountain road through oak and rhododendron forest, over a high pass down into the Phobjikha Valley. Phobjikha is one of Bhutan’s few glacial valleys, and chosen winter home of black-necked cranes, migrating from the Tibetan plateau. Visit Gangtey Monastery. Later, drive for an hour through the jungle before emerging to the valley floor. Overnight at Hotel.
2. Punakha Dzong
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungthang Dewa chhenbi Phodrang (meaning "the palace of great happiness or bliss", is the administrative centre of Punakha District in Punakha, Bhutan. Constructed by Ngawang Namgyal, 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche, in 1637–38, it is the second oldest and second largest dzong in Bhutan and one of its most majestic structures. The dzong houses the sacred relics of the southern Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, including the Rangjung Kharsapani and the sacred remains of Ngawang Namgyal and the tertön Pema Lingpa.
3. Punakha Suspension Bridge
   15m · Admission ticket included
   A short hike to Punakha Suspension Bridge.
4. Wangdue
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   Drive to Gangtey via Wangdue
5. Gangtey
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   A scenic drive to Gangtey valley
6. Phobjikha Valley
   12h
   A beautiful valley also known as winter home of black-necked cranes.
7. Gangtey Monastery
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Short visit to Gangtey Monastery

Day 4: Gangtey sightseeing and travel to Trongsa(2200m)

1. Trongsa
   12h
   Drive to the Pele la Pass and enter the traditional eastern region. Then the road gradually drops passing through Kgebji village, Sephu village, Chendebji village followed by large Chendebji Chorten. Now the road passes through farms, villages and reaches the Trongsa Dzong. Visit Trongsa Dzong which is the largest and most impressive Dzong in Bhutan built in 1644 by the Shabdrung. Overnight at Hotel.
2. Trongsa District
   30m
   Visit Trongsa Dzong
3. Tongsa Dzong
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Trongsa Dzong is the largest dzong fortress in Bhutan

Day 5: Trongsa sightseeing and travel to Wangdue (1310m)

1. Wangdue Phodrang District
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   Early in the morning after breakfast, drive for about 6 hours re-tracing the same route back to Trongsa. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6: Wangdue to Haa Valley(3050m) and return to Paro (2250m)

1. Haa Valley
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, drive over Chele La Pass (3899m) and then continue the drive towards Haa. Visit Wangchuckli Dzong, Lhakhang Nakpo (Black temple), and Lhakhang Karpo in Haa. Afterwards, drive back to Paro. Overnight at Hotel.
2. Chele La Pass
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Drive to Haa Valley via Chele La Pass
3. Haa District
   2h
   A visit to Haa Valley.

Day 7: Paro – Hike to Taktsang Monastery, and sightseeing

1. Paro Taktsang
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Early in the morning after breakfast drive towards the base camp of Taktsang and then commence the hike up to the Taktsang Monastery-Tiger’s Nest. Afterwards, hike back to the road point then drive to Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Bhutan. Also visit Rinpung Dzong. Later drive back to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
2. 30m · Admission ticket included
   Visit Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Bhutan
3. Paro Taktsang
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Tasktsang Monastery also knonw as 'Tiger's Nest' is the prime attraction of Bhutan.
4. Paro Taktsang
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Hike to Paro Taktsang monastery.

Day 8: After breakfast, drive to airport and fly to your onward journey

1. Paro
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   Your 7 Nights Bhutan Tour end today, after breakfast, drive towards the Paro international airport, board the flight and bid farewell to remote and legendary Dragon Kingdom.

Pickup details

We will pick you up from Paro Airport, Bhutan upon your arrival, based on the flight details you provide. If your flight time or route changes, please inform us immediately to ensure a smooth and hassle-free pickup.

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• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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• How to Get to Bhutan: Traveling to Bhutan is easy and hassle-free with direct flights operated by Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines. These airlines connect Bhutan with several major cities across Asia and the Middle East. You can fly directly to Paro International Airport from cities such as Kathmandu, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, and Dhaka. Whether you’re coming from South Asia or Southeast Asia, these convenient connections make your journey to the Land of the Thunder Dragon smooth and comfortable.
• Visiting Bhutan can be more expensive than other destinations because the country follows a “High Value, Low Impact” tourism policy. This ensures sustainable travel, preservation of culture and environment, and quality experiences for visitors. Costs include mandatory daily tariffs, accommodation, transportation, guides, and entrance fees, all designed to provide a safe, authentic, and enriching journey while supporting local communities.
• Most hotels in Bhutan offer free Wi-Fi for your stay, allowing you to stay connected with family, friends, or work. However, internet access may be limited during tours. To stay connected on the go, you can easily purchase a local SIM card with data at Paro Airport at an affordable price, ensuring you have coverage whenever you need it.