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Bhutan Heritage Tour : A Journey Through Timeless Traditions

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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
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paro to Thimphu

    Paro to Thimphu
    Start point
    Paro, Bhutan (Paro Airport, Bhutan)
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tashichho Dzong, fortress and monastery
    • Explore National Memorial Chorten
    • Leisurely stroll around Thimphu city
    • Visit local markets
    Landmarks
    Paro International Airport
    Tashichho Dzong
    National Memorial Chorten
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  2. Day 2

    Thimphu

    Thimphu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Buddha Dordenma Statue with panoramic views
    • Explore Folk Heritage Museum
    • Visit National Textile Museum
    • Tour Institute for Zorig Chusum (Painting School)
    Landmarks
    Buddha Dordenma Statue
    Folk Heritage Museum
    National Textile Museum
    Institute for Zorig Chusum
  3. Day 3

    Thimphu to Punakha

    Thimphu to Punakha
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Dochula Pass with panoramic Himalayan views
    • Visit 108 chortens at Dochula Pass
    • Visit Punakha Dzong
    • Explore Chimi Lhakhang fertility temple
    Landmarks
    Dochula Pass
    Punakha Dzong
    Chimi Lhakhang
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  4. Day 4

    Punakha to Phobjikha Valley (Gangtey)

    Punakha to Phobjikha Valley (Gangtey)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gangtey Monastery
    • Nature hike through Phobjikha Valley
    Landmarks
    Phobjikha Valley
    Gangtey Monastery
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  5. Day 5

    Phobjikha Valley to Trongsa

    Phobjikha Valley to Trongsa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Trongsa Dzong, largest fortress in Bhutan
    • Explore Ta Dzong museum
    Landmarks
    Trongsa Dzong
    Ta Dzong
  6. Day 6

    Trongsa to Bumthang

    Trongsa to Bumthang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jakar Dzong (Castle of the White Bird)
    • Explore Kurjey Lhakhang monastery
    Landmarks
    Jakar Dzong
    Kurjey Lhakhang
  7. Day 7

    Bumthang

    Bumthang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tamshing Lhakhang temple
    • Explore Jambay Lhakhang
    • Visit Swiss Farm

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local markets
    • Visit handicraft shops
    Landmarks
    Tamshing Lhakhang
    Jambay Lhakhang
    Swiss Farm
  8. Day 8

    Bumthang to Phobjikha Valley

    Bumthang to Phobjikha Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at points of interest en route to Phobjikha Valley
  9. Day 9

    Phobjikha Valley to Paro

    Phobjikha Valley to Paro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Dochula Pass for panoramic Himalayan views

    Optional Activities

    • Explore charming town of Paro
    • Visit local shops in Paro
    Landmarks
    Dochula Pass
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  10. Day 10

    Paro

    Paro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang)

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute shopping in Paro
    • Additional sightseeing in Paro area
    Landmarks
    Tiger's Nest Monastery
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  11. Day 11

    Paro

    Paro
    End point
    Paro, Bhutan (Paro Airport, Bhutan)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Paro
    Landmarks
    Paro International Airport

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  • Sharon
    Sharon5.0December 2025
    This trip was amazing as was our guide, Wangdi. His knowledge of the history of the dzongs and temples was...
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    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Passage Holidays
    Dear Sharon, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Bhutan Heritage Tour : A Journey Through Timeless Traditions. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Passage Holidays
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  • Paull4.0November 2024
    The tour was wonderfully planned in terms of schedule, with activities that were well organized and included...
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    Reply from: Passage Holidays
    Dear Paull, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Bhutan Heritage Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
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  • David5.0November 2024
    Excellent experience. Guides paly an important role during the trip to explain everything about the culture and...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Passage Holidays
    Dear David, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Bhutan Heritage Tour : A Journey Through Timeless Traditions. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
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  • Mary
    Mary5.0November 2024
    This was the trip of a lifetime, and our guides made it even more special. We have good memories. All the sites we...
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    Traveled in February 2024
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    Dear Mary, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your trip Bhutan Heritage Tour : A Journey Through Timeless Traditions. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
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    Muhammad

    Asked on June 29th, 2026

    What departure dates for this trip in 2026?

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    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten June 2026

      We have tour departures every month. Could you please let us know your preferred travel month or dates? Once we receive your travel dates, we will be happy to provide you with the available departure options.

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    Veronica

    Asked on June 22nd, 2026

    I am considering a trip to Bhutan for approximately two weeks in late October or early November. I understand that international visitors require a visa to enter Bhutan. Could you please confirm whether your company arranges the Bhutan visa as part of the tour package, and if so, what information you would need from me to start the process?

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    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten June 2026

      Yes, our company can arrange the Bhutan visa for you. Please note that, in addition to the visa fee, there is a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of USD 100 per person per day, which is mandatory for visitors to Bhutan. Once you book the tour with us, we will send you all the necessary details and documentation requirements for processing your Bhutan visa.

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    Kevin

    Asked on June 12th, 2026

    What is the additional cost for a Spanish-speaking guide? What is the cost for a single room supplement if I travel alone? Can you arrange international flights from Barcelona?

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    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten June 2026

      A supplement of EUR 700 will apply for a Spanish-speaking guide for the entire trip for solo traveller. The single room supplement for this tour is EUR 2,545 per solo traveler. Yes, we can arrange the international and regional flights for you. The proposed routing would be: Barcelona – New Delhi, New Delhi – Paro, Paro – New Delhi, New Delhi – Barcelona.

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    Kristen

    Asked on May 14th, 2026

    Could you kindly sum up for me the additional charges for this trip i.e.: Visa, SDF and Entry fees as listed in the "Additional Services" for this trip.

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    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten May 2026

      Please note the additional charges as mentioned below:

      SDF Charges: USD 100 per day per person
      Visa Charges: USD 40 per person
      Entrance Fees: USD 50–70 per person

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    Paul

    Asked on April 27th, 2026

    I am a solo traveller and would like to book a tour of Bhutan in December. I am flexible with departure dates from the 10th dec for about 3 weeks. I would prefer to join a tour that has people than travel by myself. Do you already have people booked on any tours in these dates that I could join?

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    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten April 2026

      Yes, currently two travelers have already booked the tour for the dates 12 December to 22 December 2026.

      As you mentioned a duration of three weeks, may I kindly ask if you would like to spend the entire time in Bhutan, or are you interested in combining your trip with other destinations? We also operate tours in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, and would be happy to suggest a customized itinerary.

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    Joy

    Asked on April 8th, 2026

    Are there any additional discounts available to help balance the cost with the SDF fee?

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    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten April 2026

      The SDF is a government-mandated fee, it is non-negotiable, and we are unable to offer any additional discounts on the package at this time.

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    Lee

    Asked on March 30th, 2026

    We are free to go on this tour in anytime from May 12th to the end of August but we want to join a tour ( not a private tour ), can you give me some dates that we can join a group tour?

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    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten March 2026

      Yes have a group for this tour, But the travel date of the group is 27 Apr to 7 May'26 and 14 May to 24 May'26.

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      Lee

      TravelerWritten March 2026

      The 14th May might work. On the Tour radar site they have a 'special' on this trip, if we book and pay for it, is the Bhutan development fee included as stated in the ' question and answer' section and are you still able to help us with the Visa's at US$40 each?

    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten March 2026

      Please note the Bhutan development fee is not Included in the tour price, it will be extra and at the time applying the Bhutan visa it will be paid that time and for this trip it will be USD 1040 /- Per Person including the visa fees. Yes, we can apply the visa in Behalf of you.

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    Robin

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    How much is the SDF charges on this tour? US$ or Australian dollar.

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      What is the recommended tip ( if any ) per person on this tour ?

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      Robin

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      What other fees / charges/ optional extra's may be charged?

    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten January 2026

      SDF charges will be USD 100 /- Per Day per Person.

    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten January 2026

      Its not mandatory.

    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten January 2026

      only the Entrances fees is not included.

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    Deborah

    Asked on January 21st, 2026

    Does this tour, starting 20 September, or others around these days, include any time at the Thimpu Tshechu Festival?

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    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten January 2026

      The Tshechu Festival takes place in the Phobjikha Valley. To enjoy this festival, the tour would need to start on 19 September, and you would need to add one additional day in Gangtey to fully experience the celebrations.

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    Jess

    Asked on January 10th, 2026

    Is the Sustainable Development Fee included in the tour price? Can flights from Germany be added to the booking?

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    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten January 2026

      The SDF (Sustainable Development Fee) is not included in the tour price, it will be payable at the time of visa either you can apply or we can apply. Yes we can book the flight Germany to Paro and Paro to Germany back. All the flights to be from Germany to Delhi to Paro or Germany to Kathmandu and Kathmandu to Paro.

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    • 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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