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Bhutan Heritage Tour : A Journey Through Timeless Traditions

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In-depth Cultural
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

    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

    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
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  3. Day 3

    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)

    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

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    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

    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

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    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
  10. Day 10

    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

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

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Paro
    Landmarks
    Paro International Airport
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  • Bhutan Heritage Tour : A Journey Through Timeless Traditions reviewer 1
    December 28th, 2025
    5.0
    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
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    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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    November 21st, 2024
    4.0
    The tour was wonderfully planned in terms of schedule, with activities that were well organized and included...
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    Traveled in September 2024
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    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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    November 20th, 2024
    5.0
    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
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    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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  • Bhutan Heritage Tour : A Journey Through Timeless Traditions reviewer 4
    November 15th, 2024
    5.0
    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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    Robin

    Asked on January 23rd, 2026

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

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      Robin

      TravelerWritten January 2026

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

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      Robin

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      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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    Linda

    Asked on January 6th, 2026

    Do you have tours that include the Paro festival and Uri Valley?

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    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten January 2026

      Paro is included in the tour. 3 Star hotels are included in the tour price and Visa & SDF charges are not included in the tour price.

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      Linda

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      I have an relatively open calendar for the trip and I may be able to join a group at different dates. Do you have groups already programmed?

    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten January 2026

      Yes, we have some booking from 20 Mar to 30 Mar'26. If you are ok, then we can update the dates in your booking page.

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    Pam

    Asked on January 2nd, 2026

    Want to go during the festival in September

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    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten January 2026

      Festivals in September 2026 in Bhutan:

      Thimphu Drubchen – 17 September 2026

      Wangdue Tshechu – 19 to 21 September 2026

      Haa Tshechu / Haa Summer Festival – 19 to 21 September 2026

      Thimphu Tshechu – 21 to 23 September 2026

      Tamshing Phala Chhoepa (Tamshing Tshechu) – 21 to 23 September 2026

      Gangtey Tshechu – 24 to 26 September 2026

      Thangbi Mewang (Thangbi Mani / Thangbi Lhakhang Festival) – 26 to 27 September 2026

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    Juan

    Asked on December 28th, 2025

    Is there an option to share with another single traveller? Or do I have to pay for the single supplement as a solo?

    Single supplement
    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten December 2025

      We are not offer to share the room with other traveller.

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    Joseph

    Asked on November 17th, 2025

    Are the visa fees included in the tour price for Bhutan? What additional fees should I expect?

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    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten November 2025

      The tour price is USD 1,725 per person. Additional charges are USD 40 + USD 1,000 SDF per person, which are separate from the visa fees.

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    Ryan

    Asked on July 15th, 2025

    is in this price the bhutan tax already included? Are the tours guaranteed if I book one of the dates? and is it possible to stay longer in Bhutan without a tour, for example, to stay after or before the tour a couple of days in Paro?

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    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten July 2025

      Bhutan Taxes (SDF charges) is not Included in the tour price. All the date are 100% guaranteed departure either there is 1 person or more. You can stay longer after the Trip in Paro. SDF charges in Bhutan is USD 100 /- Per Day per Person.

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      Ryan

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      Since the entrance for the sights are not included, can you let me know how much the prices are roughly at this tour?

    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten July 2025

      Entrance is included in the tour price.

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      Ryan

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      At the tigers nest: are we hiking to the mostary or only to the viewpoint? At some reviews (on other platforms I read that after 1h at the view point is stop and you only have the view

    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten July 2025

      If you want we can take you the tiger's nest Monastery. As some time traveller to have the view as the hike is little tuff. But some travller do this.

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      Ryan

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      So there is time to hike up, the question is if Im fit enough to hike up, right? Last question before booking, I checked the flights from nepal to Bhutan. All flights are very early in the morning, is it in the plan to be so early at the airport or can you schedule other flights?

    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten July 2025

      Yes if you are fit and comfortable you can go upto the monastery. Yes, the flight from Nepal and back to Nepal is morning time.

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    Elena

    Asked on May 7th, 2025

    Can you please advise if it is possible to book the trip, but the traveller would like to book his own accommodation? If yes, can you please provide the quote for the trip without accommodation?

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    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten May 2025

      USD 1425 /- is for Transport, guides and sightseeing tour. Hotels, Visa and SDF charges are not included in this price.

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      Elena

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      Regarding the SDF charge, is this USD $100 per person, per night? Could you advise to whom Remi needs to pay this fee? Will he pay you and then you will pay the government? Or will he have to pay this fee upon arrival in Bhutan? Or does this need to be paid when the visa will be processed?

    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten May 2025

      If we or he is applying the visa for Bhutan along with that need to pay the SDF charges.

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    Philip

    Asked on April 29th, 2025

    How much is the single person room supplement for this tour? Is the SDF included? How much extra would it be if I came one day before the tour and stayed an extra day after it finished?

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    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten April 2025

      The price for this tour will be USD 2,945 /- Per Solo Traveler. The SDF charges will be USD 100 Per Day which is not included in the tour price. If you are coming one day earlier the price will change and the SDF charges also change.

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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.
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    • 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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