Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Entry
Phuentsholing
Group Size
2 – 10
Accommodation
3★ & Above
Best Season
Mar–May · Sep–Nov
Immersive · Cultural Journey
The complete Bhutan cultural crossing — Thimphu, Punakha, Phobjikha, Bumthang's spiritual heartland and Paro — the most comprehensive journey through the kingdom.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
01Arrival
Phuentsholing → Thimphu
- Entry & immigration formalities
- Drive to Thimphu — approx. 5–6 hours
- Evening at leisure & town walk
02Thimphu
Thimphu Sightseeing
- Buddha Dordenma (Buddha Point)
- Motithang Takin Preserve
- Memorial Chorten & Simply Bhutan Museum
- Sangaygang Viewpoint
03Drive
Thimphu → Punakha
- Drive via Dochula Pass (3,100m)
- Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)
- Punakha Dzong & Suspension Bridge
04Valley
Punakha → Phobjikha Valley
- Gangtey Monastery & Black-Necked Crane Information Centre
- Evening Nature Walk on Gangtey Nature Trail
- Glacial valley views at dusk
05Drive
Phobjikha → Bumthang Valley
- Scenic drive through central Bhutan — approx. 5–6 hours
- En route scenic stops & views of the Black Mountains
- Evening rest on arrival in the spiritual heartland
06Bumthang
Bumthang Sightseeing
- Kurjey Lhakhang — one of Bhutan's most sacred sites
- Jambay Lhakhang & Tamshing Lhakhang
- Wangdicholing Palace Museum
- Swiss Cheese Factory (optional)
07Drive
Bumthang → Punakha
- Long scenic drive back through central Bhutan
- Relaxing evening & optional riverside walk in Punakha
08Drive
Punakha → Paro
- Rinpung Dzong & National Museum (Ta Dzong)
- Paro town exploration
09Hike
Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang)
- Moderate hike — 4–6 hours round trip to Paro Taktsang (3,120m)
- Monastery clinging to the cliffside above the valley
- Optional hot stone bath on return
10Departure
Paro → Phuentsholing
- Drive back to Phuentsholing (approx. 4.5–5.5 hours)
- Tour ends at Phuentsholing border
What's Included
Included
✓All meals — breakfast & dinner daily
✓Twin-sharing accommodation — 3★ certified & above
✓Licensed & certified English-speaking guide
✓All ground transport & transfers
✓Visa & SDF documentation handled
✓In-country medical cover
Not Included
✕Gratuities — tipping to guide & driver (recommended) — read our tipping guide
✕International flights
✕Travel & medical evacuation insurance
✕Monument & dzong entry fees
✕Personal expenses & shopping
✕Optional activities (hot stone bath, etc.)
Route: Phuentsholing → Thimphu → Punakha → Phobjikha → Bumthang → Punakha → Paro → Phuentsholing · Entry: Phuentsholing land border · Best season: March–May & September–November
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