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Bhutan Gross National Happiness Tours

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 13+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paro to Thimphu

    Start point
    Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport, 07:00 - 05:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Numinous Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Khadar scarf greeting
    • Visit Tachogang Lhakhang temple
    • Explore Thimphu city streets and local markets
    • Visit Tashicho Dzong (open after 5 PM on working days)
    Landmarks
    Paro International Airport
    Tachogang Lhakhang
    Tashicho Dzong
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  2. Day 2

    Thimphu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Numinous Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) with Buddha Dordenma Statue
    • Explore Simply Bhutan interactive museum
    • Visit Changangkha Lhakhang temple
    • Visit Royal Takin Preserve
    • Visit Institute of Zorig Chusum (School of Arts and Crafts)
    • Explore Royal Textile Academy
    • Browse Centenary Farmers Market
    Landmarks
    Buddha Dordenma Statue (Buddha Point/Kuensel Phodrang)
    Changangkha Lhakhang
    Royal Takin Preserve
    Institute of Zorig Chusum
    Royal Textile Academy
    Centenary Farmers Market
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  3. Day 3

    Thimphu to Punakha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Four Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Drive via Dochula Pass with Himalayan views
    • Visit Royal Botanical Park (Lamperi)
    • Hike to Chimi Lhakhang (fertility temple)
    • Visit Punakha Dzong
    • Cross Punakha Suspension Bridge
    Landmarks
    Dochula Pass
    Royal Botanical Park
    Chimi Lhakhang
    Punakha Dzong
    Punakha Suspension Bridge
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  4. Day 4

    Punakha to Trongsa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Yangkhil Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Chendebji Chorten visit
    • Trongsa Dzong fortress visit
    • Ta Dzong (Royal Heritage Museum)
    Landmarks
    Chendebji Chorten
    Trongsa Dzong
    Ta Dzong (Royal Heritage Museum)
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  5. Day 5

    Trongsa to Bumthang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Valley Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Cross Yutong La Pass (3,460m)
    • Visit Yathra Weaving Center
    • Explore Jakar Dzong (White Bird Fortress)
    • Stroll through Chamkhar town

    Optional Activities

    • Sample local pancakes and noodles in Chamkhar town
    Landmarks
    Yutong La Pass
    Yathra Weaving Center
    Jakar Dzong
  6. Day 6

    Bumthang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Valley Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jambay Lhakhang temple
    • Visit Kurjey Lhakhang
    • Visit Kharchu Dratsang monastery
    • Visit Tamzhing Lhakhang
    • Visit Swiss Cheese Farm & Red Panda Brewery
    Landmarks
    Jambay Lhakhang
    Kurjey Lhakhang
    Kharchu Dratsang
    Tamzhing Lhakhang
    Swiss Cheese Farm & Red Panda Brewery
  7. Day 7

    Bumthang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Valley Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ura village
    • Visit sacred Burning Lake
    • Cross Shertang La Pass (3,573m)
    • Enjoy tea in a traditional home
    Landmarks
    Ura village
    Burning Lake
    Shertang La Pass
  8. Day 8

    Bumthang to Phobjikha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farmhouse dinner)
    Accommodation
    Resort (Phobjikha Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Yutongla, Trongsa, Chendebji, and Pelela passes
    • Visit Gangtey Gompa
    • Visit Crane Center
    • Farmhouse dinner with local experience
    Landmarks
    Gangtey Gompa
    Crane Center
    Phobjikha Valley
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  9. Day 9

    Phobjikha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Phobjikha Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Gangtey Nature Trail trek

    Optional Activities

    • Homestay accommodation for cultural immersion
    Landmarks
    Gangtey Nature Trail
  10. Day 10

    Phobjikha to Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Khangkhu Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Drive via Pelela, Wangdue, Dochula, and Chuzom with Himalayan views
    • Visit Paro Dzong
    • Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum)
    • Traditional archery and darts activity in Gho and Kira
    • Explore Paro town handicraft shops and restaurants
    Landmarks
    Paro Dzong
    Ta Dzong (National Museum)
  11. Day 11

    Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Khangkhu Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) hike
    • Visit Kyichu Lhakhang (optional)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kyichu Lhakhang temple
    Landmarks
    Taktsang Monastery
    Kyichu Lhakhang
  12. Day 12

    Paro to Haa Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Khangkhu Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Haa Valley
    • Visit Dzongdrakha Monastery
    • Visit Chele La Pass (3,988m)
    • Explore Haa Valley villages
    • Visit Haa Dzong, Lhakhang Karpo, and Lhakhang Nagpo

    Optional Activities

    • Mountain bike downhill from Chele La Pass to Paro Valley (36-48 km)
    • Hike to Kila Gompa Nunnery
    Landmarks
    Dzongdrakha Monastery
    Chele La Pass
    Mt. Jomolhari
    Haa Dzong
    Lhakhang Karpo
    Lhakhang Nagpo
    Kila Gompa Nunnery
  13. Day 13

    Paro

    End point
    Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport, 07:00 - 05:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Paro International Airport

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