Soul of Bhutan Tour | 8 Day Himalayan Experience
Paro - Thimphu - Gangtey - Punakha
Overview
Discover the magic of Bhutan with this 8-day immersive Himalayan journey, covering its most iconic destinations—Thimphu, Gangtey, Punakha, and Paro.
Top Stops on This Journey
Popular destinations you'll explore across this 8-day itinerary
Paro
Paro is a historic town in Bhutan known for its sacred sites, traditional architecture, and as the gateway to the iconic Tiger's Nest monastery.
Why you'll love it
- Paro Taktsang
- Rinpung Dzong
- National Museum of Bhutan
Thimphu
Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan, serving as the nation's political and economic center nestled in the Wang Chhu river valley.
Why you'll love it
- Buddha Dordenma
- Tashichho Dzong
- National Memorial Chorten
Punakha
Punakha is a scenic valley in central Bhutan, historically serving as the capital and recognized for its majestic fortress located at a river confluence.
Why you'll love it
- Punakha Dzong
- Chimi Lhakhang
- Punakha Suspension Bridge
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive Paro – Transfer to Thimphu
Arrive at Paro, stop at Chuzom confluence, view Tschogang Lhakhang. Evening in Thimphu exploring Main Street and Local Crafts Bazaar.
- Scenic Himalayan flight arrival
- Chuzom convergence point
- Local Crafts Bazaar
Thimphu Full Day Sightseeing
National Library, Institute for Zorig Chusum, Textile Museum, Simply Bhutan Museum, Pangri Zampa, Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten, Trashichhoedzong.
- National Library
- Traditional Arts School
- Buddha Dordenma
- Trashichhoedzong
Thimphu to Gangtey
Dochula Pass, Wangdue Phodrang, Gangtey Village and Gangtey Goempa monastery.
- Dochula Pass
- Phobjikha Valley
- Gangtey Goempa
Gangtey to Punakha
Gangtey Nature Trail (5.5 km). Visit Punakha Dzong at the confluence of two rivers.
- Gangtey Nature Trail
- Punakha Dzong
Punakha Sightseeing
Morning hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten. Afternoon Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery.
- Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten
- Nunnery meditation center
Punakha to Paro
Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility). Drive to Paro via Simtokha Dzong. Visit Ta Dzong and Rinpung Dzong.
- Temple of Fertility
- Simtokha Dzong
- National Museum
- Rinpung Dzong
Paro – Excursion to Tiger's Nest Monastery
Taktshang Monastery hike (5 hours round trip). Evening visit to Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest temples.
- Tiger's Nest Monastery hike
- Kyichu Lhakhang
Departure from Paro
After breakfast, transfer to Paro International Airport.
- Final morning in Paro
- Airport transfer
What's Included
- All accommodation in 3-4 star hotels
- Daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- English-speaking tour guide
- All entrance fees as per itinerary
- Meals as specified
Not Included
- International flights
- Bhutan visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Starting from
AUD $3,295
per person
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