7 nights 8 days Western Bhutan Tour 2024-2026

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Start and end in Paro

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Operator: Bhutan Travel Gate
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
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
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Paro to Thimphu
Start point
Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kuensel Phodrang and tallest Buddha statue
- Explore Craft Bazaar - Bhutanese arts and crafts
- Visit Tashichhoe Dzong fortress
Landmarks
Kuensel Phodrang
Craft Bazaar
Tashichhoe Dzong
Day 2
Thimphu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Takin Preserve - national animal
- Explore Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre
- Visit Institute for Zorig Chusum (Arts & Crafts School)
- Visit Royal Textile Museum
- Watch traditional and modern archery - national sport of Bhutan
Optional Activities
- Visit Weekend Market (Saturday and Sunday only)
Landmarks
Takin Preserve
Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre
Institute for Zorig Chusum
Royal Textile Museum
Weekend Market
Day 3
Thimphu to Punakha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Metsina village), Dinner
Included Activities
- Pass through Dochula Pass with Himalayan views
- View 108 chortens at Dochula
- Visit Druk Wangyal Lhakhang monastery
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang (fertility shrine)
- Explore Punakha Dzong fortress
- Walk through Rinchengang and Lobesa villages
Landmarks
Dochula Pass
108 Chortens
Druk Wangyal Lhakhang
Chimi Lhakhang
Punakha Dzong
Day 4
Punakha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
- Trek to Limbukha village with suspension bridge crossing
Landmarks
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Limbukha
Day 5
Punakha to Phobjikha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nature trail hike through Phobjikha valley
- Visit Black Necked Crane Information Centre
Landmarks
Gangtey Goemba
Phobjikha Valley
Black Necked Crane Information Centre
Day 6
Phobjikha to Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tamchog Lhakhang and iron chain suspension bridge
- View Paro International Airport
- Visit National Museum in Ta Dzong
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll through Paro town and local handicraft stores
Landmarks
Tamchog Lhakhang
Paro International Airport
National Museum
Day 7
Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at View Point Cafeteria), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
- Visit Drukgyel Dzong fortress
Landmarks
Taktsang Monastery
Drukgyel Dzong
Day 8
Paro
End point
Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Paro International Airport

Landmarks
Kuensel Phodrang
Craft Bazaar
Tashichhoe Dzong

Landmarks
Takin Preserve
Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre
Institute for Zorig Chusum
Royal Textile Museum
Weekend Market

Landmarks
Dochula Pass
108 Chortens
Druk Wangyal Lhakhang
Chimi Lhakhang
Punakha Dzong

Landmarks
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Limbukha

Landmarks
Gangtey Goemba
Phobjikha Valley
Black Necked Crane Information Centre

Landmarks
Tamchog Lhakhang
Paro International Airport
National Museum

Landmarks
Taktsang Monastery
Drukgyel Dzong

Landmarks
Paro International Airport

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Flights
Insurance
Additional Services

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Age Range

5 to 80 years old

Response rate

25%

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5.0

Anonymous
October 21st, 2019
5
Bhutan Travel Gate made me feel like I was home away from home in the Kingdom of Bhutan! It was a dream come true to...
Bhutan Travel Gate made me feel like I was home away from home in the Kingdom of Bhutan! It was a dream come true to see the festival in Thimphu with an knowledgable and kind guide and expert driver - Both of whom became like family to me by the end of the trip. The selected hotels were pretty good ... I would even say it was amazing in Paro (with an awesome view of the Paro fortress)! All the hotel staff on tour were lovely and helpful and you'll always have more food on the table than you can possibly eat. If you have any special requests, Bhutan Travel Gate will do everything in their power to make sure they can accommodate you. Not too long prior to my departure, I reached out to Suraj to ask for an itinerary change. Although it was festival season, he was able to pull some strings and make the necessary changes for me. Thank you so much Suraj for your outstanding professionalism and thank you to all who were involved in making my holiday so special. Highly recommended from a very experienced traveller - You will not regret booking with them. :)Show more

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Bhutan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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Payment information
- For any tour departing before May 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Bhutan Travel Gate. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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7 nights 8 days Western Bhutan Tour 2024-2026

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Itinerary

Paro to Thimphu

Included Activities

Thimphu

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Thimphu to Punakha

Included Activities

Punakha

Included Activities

Punakha to Phobjikha

Included Activities

Phobjikha to Paro

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Paro

Included Activities

Paro

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Included Activities

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Optional Activities

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