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Bhutan Tour Package 8 Day

$ 1,825.00 – $ 2,550.00

Begin a captivating journey through the mystical Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, where every corner unveils a new facet of its beauty. Our meticulously crafted private tour spans all major tourist destinations, immersing you in the allure of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gantey & Phobjika Valley, and Bumthang with Ura Valley. As you delve into the heart of Bhutan, you’ll witness the preservation of age-old traditions, the vibrancy of its culture, and the richness of its heritage through captivating rituals and customs.

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Explore the Bhutan beauty on our 8-day tour package, Visit the top tourist spots from Paro to Bumthang. Enjoy great landscapes, from lush valleys to grand Himalayan peaks, throughout your journey.

Our Best of Bhutan tour ideally blends a cultural mix, a holy trip, and the wonders of nature. Thus, making sure a rich and also catchy experience for you.

Start your 8-day trip in Thimphu. It is the lively capital famous for its busy markets, traditional buildings, and rich culture. Visit the impressive Punakha Dzong, a fort where two rivers meet, to see Bhutanese history as well as its design. Stay overnight in the beautiful Phobjika Valley. It is famous for its natural beauty and cultural importance. It’s a protected area and also a winter refuge for at risk black necked cranes.

Experience a 2 night stay in Bumthang and then go on a scenic hike to Ura Valley. You will see typical Bhutanese settlements and also interact with the local community.

In Paro, explore sacred sites like Kyichu Lhakhang, Paro Dzong, and Rinpung Dzong, diving into Bhutan’s rich Buddhist heritage. Engage with the cultural wealth of these places and marvel at the iconic Takshang, or “Tiger’s Nest“. This tiger nest means the Bhutanese faith. The trek to this famous site is both challenging and worth it. This trek gives a glimpse into the beauty and essence of Bhutan’s cultural heritage.

Is everything built in the 8-day Bhutan tour?

Yes, our 7-night and 8-day Bhutan tour package aims to give you a complete experience. We include all your meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner), offering a lovely edible journey. You’ll begin your day with breakfast at the hotel, and have lunch at Tourist Restaurants during the tour. And then finally end with dinner back at the hotel. This in built dining experience enhances your overall tour moment.

We make your journey smooth by providing private airport transfers in Paro using a private vehicle. Explore Bhutan’s highlights with tours led using the same private vehicle, with an English speaking Bhutanese guide. This also ensures a smooth as well as lovely journey throughout your visit.

We ideally arrange private transfers between Paro, Thimphu, Gangtey, Bumthang, and Punakha. Our Best of Bhutan tour package includes monument entrance fees, Bhutanese Government Royalty fees (SDF Fee), road permits, as well as government taxes.

The tour package does not include Bhutan airfare, personal expenses, or tips. Immerse yourself in Bhutan’s cultural and also natural wonders with this complete tour.

How do I get a Bhutan visa?

Don’t worry about the visa process. Your Best of Bhutan tour includes the visa fee. We will handle your Bhutan visa arrangements. We will issue e-visas for Bhutan, and getting a tourist visa is a must when booking the tour package. We’ll guide you through the process once you confirm your service, providing all the necessary details closer to your travel date.

To initiate the Bhutan visa application, provide the following documents:

  • Copy of passport
  • A photo of yourself
  • Details of your Travel Insurance

 

Does Bhutan require a visa to travel?

Yes, you need to get a tourist visa for Bhutan before the tour starts. Bhutan focuses on sustainable tourism, and also quality over quantity. For more info, you can visit the Bhutan immigration site.

How to get to Bhutan?

Flights from Kathmandu, Delhi, Bangkok, and Singapore connect to Bhutan. For detailed information on flights and availability, please reach out to us. Alternatively, you can enter by road from North East India, letting for a route that combines Nepal, Sikkim, and Bhutan.

Best season to travel in Bhutan

The best times to visit Bhutan are in spring (March to May) and autumn (October to November). Winter, although colder, suits those comfortable with chilly weather. Summer, with its monsoon rains, can be challenging for travelers.

Other tour options

Besides the Bhutan tour package, we have other tour options and they are:

 

On the other hand, please check our trek equipment list. This list will certainly be a guide for you if you plan to trek in Nepal. Similarly, you can check our AMC (Acute Mountain Sickness) which can be a good guide for you to learn more about getting ill at high heights in Nepal. Also, if you want to do a Peak climb in Nepal then please check the climbing equipment list that is a must while going on the Peak climb. Likewise, we suggest you check the updated TIMS card rule as there have been some new changes in Nepal.

How can I get a Nepal Visa?

You can get Nepal visas upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. To make the process faster and avoid long lines, fill out the Online Nepal Visa form a week before you arrive. Bringing a printed copy with the proof number helps you get through Immigration faster. Make sure you have enough cash for the visa fee when you arrive, as the cost depends on how long you’re staying and how often you’re entering. Also, we suggest you check our tourist visa in Nepal as there have been some major changes.

Booking is Open for 2024 / 2025

Are you planning to do a trek or tour in 2024? If so, then in our Best Deals part, you can find the ideal information on the best price for the trek cost. Furthermore, book plans as soon as possible.

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Group size

Double/Twin Share, Single Occupancy Basis

Itinerary

 

Day 1: Arrival in Paro and Thimphu Sightseeing Tour

Arrive in Paro by Druk Air flight from Kathmandu, Delhi, or Bangkok, offering breathtaking views of mountains and landscapes. Our representative will meet you, and after visa formalities, transfer to Thimphu (54 k.m, 1 & 1/2 hrs.). En route, explore the 600-year-old Iron Bridge, Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge. Check-in at the hotel, and after lunch, embark on a Thimphu sightseeing tour covering the Buddha Statue (Great Buddha Dordenma), Tashicho Dzong, and National Memorial Chorten. In the evening, take a stroll around Thimphu town.

Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Thimphu

Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing and Drive to Gangtey

In the morning, visit the Painting school, National library, Royal Goldsmith Workshop, and Handicraft centers. Drive for 3 hours to Wangduephodrang, crossing Dochula pass at 3100 meters. Enjoy views of the eastern Himalayan ranges, including Mt. Gangar Punsum. Continue to Gangtey Gompa Valley, home to the rare Black Necked Cranes. Explore the glacier valley and return to the resort.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Gangtey

Day 3: Drive to Bumthang

Drive almost 6 hours, crossing passes over 3000 meters, with magnificent views of the Himalayas. Visit Trongsa Dzong on the way and continue to Bumthang, exploring the Chume weaving center. Bumthang, at an altitude of 2600m, is known for its spiritual charm and woolen material (yathra). Sightseeing includes Jakar Dzong, Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey Monastery, Tamshing, and Kunchosum Monastery.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Bumthang

Day 4: Ura Valley Excursion with Hike

Embark on an excursion with a 2-hour hike to Ura village and visit the new Ura monastery. Explore the Mebartso (burning lake) and take an evening walk to the Swiss farm, experiencing traditional Bhutanese life.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Bumthang

Day 5: Drive to Punakha with Chimi Lakhang Hike

Drive to Punakha, stopping at Metshina Village for a 20-minute walk through rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang, a fertility temple dedicated to the Divine Madman.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Punakha

Day 6: Punakha Sightseeing and Drive to Paro

Visit Punakha Dzong, the old capital of Bhutan, built between two rivers. Drive back to Paro, visiting Drugyel Dzong, Ta-Dzong (National museum), Rinpung Dzong, and crossing the traditional bridge into Paro Town.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Paro

Day 7: Takshang Monastery (Tiger Nest) Hike

Morning hike to Takshang Monastery, known as “Tiger Nest,” a 3/4-hour uphill trek through pine forests. The monastery clings to a granite cliff, and legend has it that Padmasambhava meditated here in the 7th century. On return, visit Kichu Lakhang.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Paro

Day 8: Departure Transfer

Transfer to Paro airport for the onward flight.

 

Include / Exclude

 

Services Include

  • 7 Nights/8 Days Bhutan tour covering Paro, Thimphu, Gangtey, Punakha & Bumthang
  • All meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) during the Bhutan tour. Breakfast & Dinner will be at the Hotel & Lunch will be at the Tourist Restaurant during sightseeing & transfers
  • Necessary airport transfers in Paro using a private vehicle
  • Sightseeing tours as per the tour itinerary using a private vehicle
  • An English-speaking Bhutanese guide for sightseeing & transfers throughout the tour itinerary
  • Paro/Thimphu/Gangtey/Bumthang/Punakha/Paro private surface transfer
  • Monument entrance fees as applicable
  • Bhutanese Government Royalty fee as applicable (New SDF fee US$ 200 per person per night)
  • Road permits as applicable
  • Government taxes as applicable

 

Services exclude

  • Bhutan airfare, Personal expenses, and Gratitude (recommended).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

Q1. How do I apply for a Bhutan visa?

We will apply and obtain a Bhutan visa on your behalf. Bhutan issue e-visa.

Q2. What are the documents required for a Bhutan visa?

We need the following documents for the Bhutan visa application

– Copy of passport

– Your emergency contact details (home address and contact details)

– Passport size photo (digital copy)

– Travel Insurance copy

Q3. How do I get to Bhutan?

The country has one international airport located in Paro. Flights operated by Drukair and Bhutan Airlines arrive and depart from destinations including Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, Bagdogra, Bodhgaya, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Guwahati and Singapore. Private jets or charters can fly into Bhutan after obtaining the relevant approvals.

There are also domestic airports in Yonphula in eastern Bhutan, Bumthang in central Bhutan, and Gelephu in south-central Bhutan.

Q4. What is the local currency in Bhutan?

Bhutan’s unit currency is called Ngultrum, symbolized as Nu, with the currency code BTN. It holds an equivalent value to the Indian rupee, and interestingly, Indian currency is accepted as legal tender in Bhutan, except for the recently introduced 500 and 1000 rupee notes. However, the Bhutanese currency cannot be used in India. Ngultrum serves as the recognized local currency in Bhutan and is used for all national and international economic transactions.

Q5. What is the best time to visit Bhutan?

The weather in Bhutan experiences significant variations depending on the elevation. The spring season, from March to May, is often considered the best time to visit. Despite occasional rainfall, this period brings vibrant wildflowers and the delightful melodies of birds in the valleys. It offers a fantastic opportunity for serene hikes in Bhutan’s remote locations. Another excellent time to visit is during autumn, from October to December. Similar to spring, these months are less rainy, providing clear skies and fresh air, making it ideal for hiking along Bhutan’s tranquil trails. In higher elevations, autumn may bring occasional snowfalls, adding to the picturesque scenery. However, the winter months of December and January boast a photographer’s dream with thick blankets of snow, but the temperatures can be colder. On the other hand, the monsoon season, from June to August, is characterized by heavy rainfall, making it less suitable for travel in Bhutan and best avoided.

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