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Bhutan Thimphu Festival - 12 days

12 days
Start and end in Paro
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paro to Thimphu

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Memorial Chorten
    • Walk along Thimphu main street and market
    Landmarks
    Memorial Chorten
    Paro International Airport
  2. Day 2

    Thimphu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner with a local family)

    Included Activities

    • Attend Thimphu Tshechu festival at Tendrel Thang
    • Visit Trashichhoedzong fortress
    Landmarks
    Trashichhoedzong
  3. Day 3

    Thimphu to Gangtey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dochula Pass
    • Hike part of Trans Bhutan Trail (Divine Madman Trail)
    • Visit Thinleygang Lhakhang
    Landmarks
    Dochula Pass
    Thinleygang Lhakhang
    Phobjikha Valley
    Black Mountain National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Gangtey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gangtey Gompa
    • Explore village and traditional crafts
    • Experience Suja (salted butter tea) making at a local farmhouse
    Landmarks
    Gangtey Gompa
  5. Day 5

    Gangtey to Bumthang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Trongsa Dzong
    • Visit Ta Dzong museum
    Landmarks
    Pele-la Pass
    Trongsa Dzong
    Ta Dzong
    Yutong-la Pass
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Bumthang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kurje Lhakhang
    • Visit Jambey Lhakhang
    • Visit Tamshing Lhakhang
    • Visit Jakar Dzong
    • Village walk browsing local handicrafts
    • Hike to Lhodrak Kharchhu Monastery
    Landmarks
    Kurje Lhakhang
    Jambey Lhakhang
    Tamshing Lhakhang
    Jakar Dzong
    Lhodrak Kharchhu Monastery
  7. Day 7

    Bumthang to Punakha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kurje Lhakhang
    • Visit Jambey Lhakhang
    • Visit Tamshing Lhakhang
    • Visit Jakar Dzong
    • Village walk browsing local handicrafts
    • Hike to Lhodrak Kharchhu Monastery
    Landmarks
    Kurje Lhakhang
    Jambey Lhakhang
    Tamshing Lhakhang
    Jakar Dzong
    Lhodrak Kharchhu Monastery
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Punakha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch by the river), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chhorten
    • Visit Punakha Dzong
    • Visit traditional farmhouse
    Landmarks
    Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chhorten
    Punakha Dzong
    Mo Chhu River
    Pho Chhu River
  9. Day 9

    Punakha to Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum)
    • Visit Rinpung Dzong
    Landmarks
    Ta Dzong
    Rinpung Dzong
  10. Day 10

    Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Taktshang Cafeteria), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Taktshang Monastery
    • Visit Kyichu Lhakhang
    Landmarks
    Taktshang Monastery
    Kyichu Lhakhang
  11. Day 11

    Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Participate in Tshewang ceremony
    • Visit Chelela Pass
    • Hike to Kila Goemba
    • Try on traditional Bhutanese dress
    • Explore Ka Ja Throm market
    Landmarks
    Chelela Pass
    Kila Goemba
    Ka Ja Throm market
  12. Day 12

    Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Paro International Airport
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  • Carl
    October 18th, 2018
    Brilliant tour - Bhutan is truly magical and this tour exceeded my expectations
  • Luz
    April 26th, 2026
    Excellent hotels, and a very experienced Ang great guide.
  • Hugh
    April 26th, 2026
    The guide explained in 2 languages, English and German. It was boring later to listen to.

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