Discover Bhutan — 10 Days
The complete Bhutan journey: western valleys, the spiritual heartland of Bumthang, Phobjikha's black-necked cranes, and Tiger's Nest.
Ten days across three distinct regions of Bhutan. Begin in bustling Thimphu and riverside Punakha, then venture deep into the sacred Bumthang valley with its ancient temples. Cross the Phobjikha plateau — winter home of the endangered black-necked cranes — before ending with the Tiger's Nest hike in Paro.
Highlights
- Bumthang's ancient Kurjey and Jambay Lhakhang temples
- Phobjikha Valley — black-necked crane winter habitat
- Trongsa Dzong, ancestral seat of the Bhutanese monarchy
- Tiger's Nest Monastery hike
- Dochula Pass with 108 chortens and Himalayan views
Sample day-by-day itinerary
Your guide may adjust this based on conditions and your preferences.
1 Arrival in Paro — Thimphu
Arrive at Paro International Airport and drive to Thimphu. Visit the Motithang Takin Preserve and Buddha Dordenma viewpoint.
2 Thimphu Sightseeing
Centenary Farmers' Market, National Folk Heritage Museum, National Textile Museum, National Memorial Chorten, Jungshi Paper Factory, Simtokha Dzong and Tashichho Dzong.
3 Thimphu to Punakha
Cross Dochula Pass (3,100m) with 108 chortens and Himalayan panorama. Visit Punakha Dzong and hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten above the Mo Chhu river.
4 Punakha to Bumthang
Drive east through the Black Mountains. Stop at Trongsa Dzong — the ancestral fortress of the royal family — and Chendebji Chorten. Arrive Bumthang by evening.
5 Bumthang — Spiritual Heartland
Kurjey Lhakhang (containing a body-print of Guru Rinpoche), Jambay Lhakhang (7th century), Tamshing Goemba with ancient murals, Jakar Dzong and the Swiss Farm.
6 Trongsa Heritage
Visit the Taa Dzong royal heritage museum in Trongsa, then drive toward Gangtey.
7 Phobjikha Valley
Arrive in the wide glacial bowl of Phobjikha. Visit Gangtey Goemba (17th century) and the Black-Necked Crane Information Centre. Cranes winter here November to March.
8 Phobjikha to Paro
Drive back west to Paro. Visit Paro Dzong and the Ta Dzong National Museum.
9 Tiger's Nest & Ancient Paro
Hike to Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest). Afternoon: Drukgyal Dzong ruins and Kyichu Lhakhang.
10 Departure from Paro
Morning at leisure before departure flight.
Choose your package
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Private guide, 3-star hotels, all meals
$2,750
per person, all-inclusive
- 9 nights 3-star hotel
- All meals
- Private English-speaking guide
- All entry fees and permits
- Airport transfers
- Traditional costume
Upgraded 4-star hotels throughout
$3,900
per person, all-inclusive
- 9 nights 4-star hotel
- All meals
- Private guide and vehicle
- All entry fees
- Airport transfers
- Traditional costume
Luxury lodges including Uma and Amankora properties
$5,200
per person, all-inclusive
- 9 nights luxury lodge
- All meals
- Expert private guide
- All entry fees
- Spa treatments
- Airport transfers
- Traditional costume and gifts
Included
Only the items listed in your chosen package, including the SDF when shown.
Usually not included
International flights, travel insurance, visa application fee, tips, alcohol, and personal expenses unless listed.
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