Cultural Bhutan 7 Days - 6 Nights Tour

Package Overview

Best Season - Sep–Nov (Tshechus), Mar–May; winter for clear skies
Trip Grade - Easy to Moderate
Altitude Range - 1,200 m – 3,100 m
Transport - Private vehicle; licensed guide

Practical Tips
Festival dates vary by lunar calendar; we’ll align Day 2 or Day 3 to a Tshechu when requested.
Cold nights in Gangtey—pack thermal layers in Oct–Mar.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Paro Arrival • Welcome to Bhutan

  Anytime – Airport pickup; check in; orientation walk in Paro bazaar.
  18:30 – Welcome dinner with cultural briefing.
  Meals: D | Overnight: Paro – Heritage hotel

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 2 : Paro Heritage Day

  08:30 – National Museum (Ta Dzong).
  10:00 – Rinpung Dzong & cantilever bridge.
  12:30 – Lunch in town.
  14:30 – Kyichu Lhakhang (7th century temple).
  16:00 – Try archery at local range (intro session).
  Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Paro

  • Themes Museums, Sightseeing
• Day 3 : Thimphu Capital Culture

  08:30 – Drive to Thimphu (1.5 hrs).
  10:30 – Buddha Dordenma & city panorama.
  12:30 – Lunch.
  14:00 – Folk Heritage Museum & Royal Textile Academy.
  16:00 – Takin Preserve; stroll Clock Tower Square.
  Drive: Paro–Thimphu 65 km / 1.5 hrs | Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Thimphu

  • Themes Museums
• Day 4 : Thimphu ➜ Punakha via Dochula

  08:00 – Dochula Pass photo stop.
  11:00 – Punakha Dzong guided visit.
  15:00 – Suspension bridge walk; local farmhouse visit.
  Drive: Thimphu–Punakha 77 km / 2.5–3 hrs | Altitude: Dochula 3,100 m; Punakha 1,200 m | Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Punakha

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 5 : Punakha ➜ Gangtey (Phobjikha Valley)

  08:30 – Scenic drive to Gangtey.
  12:00 – Check in & lunch.
  14:00 – Gangtey Monastery; nature trail walk.
  16:30 – Black necked crane information centre (seasonal sightings Nov–Feb).
  Drive: Punakha–Gangtey ~80 km / 2.5–3 hrs | Altitude: Gangtey ~2,900 m | Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Gangtey

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 6 : Gangtey ➜ Paro

  08:00 – Leisure morning; optional short hike.
  10:00 – Depart for Paro with lunch en route.
  16:00 – Arrive Paro; evening cultural show.
  Drive: Gangtey–Paro ~6.5–7 hrs | Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Paro

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 7 : Tiger’s Nest Hike & Departure

  07:30 – Hike to Taktsang Monastery (4–5 hrs round trip).
  13:30 – Late lunch; transfer to airport.
  Altitude: ~3,120 m at viewpoint | Meals: B, L | Overnight: —

  • Themes Sightseeing

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Accommodation, meals, permits, entries, transport, guide

Exclusions

• International flights; insurance; personal expenses; SDF per regulations

Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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