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
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Thimphu
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Punakha
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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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