Bhutan
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Duration 7 Nights / 8 Days |
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Group Size 12 |
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Tour Type Backpacking Adventures |
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Trip Cost On Request |
Embark on a spiritual and cultural journey through Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon. This 7N/8D itinerary covers the highlights of Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Phobjikha, and Paro – blending history, spirituality, and nature. Stay in handpicked hotels, explore monasteries, witness breathtaking landscapes, and experience Bhutan’s unique way of life.
Explore Thimphu, the only capital city without traffic lights.
Visit the majestic Buddha Viewpoint and Folk Heritage Museum
Experience the mystical Gangtey Monastery & Phobjikha Valley.
Trek to the iconic Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest Temple).
Discover Paro Dzong & National Museum.
Scenic drives through valleys, waterfalls, and mountain passes.
Authentic Bhutanese culture, food, and handicrafts shopping.
Drive from Bagdogra/NJP to Phuentsholing, After arriving in Phuentsholing, complete the check the Immigration formalities. Check into the hotel and relax. Phuentsholing- Phuentsholing is the border point for any goods and services entry/exit into Bhutan. Phuentsholing lies opposite the Indian town of Jaigon and cross-border trade has resulted in a thriving local economy. Overnight in Phuentsholing, altitude 300m
Meals - Dinner
Stay - Phuentsholing
After breakfast, begin your journey to Thimphu. The crowded atmosphere of Phuentsholing fades within half an hour as the drive uphill opens into refreshing landscapes. Enjoy the scenic transition from broadleaf forests to alpine zones, dotted with villages, waterfalls, hills, and mountains. Roadside stops offer tea/coffee breaks, restrooms, and photo opportunities at picturesque spots. En route, halt at Chuzom, where the rivers Thimphu and Paro meet. This tri-junction highway features a welcoming portrait of Bhutan’s King and Queen. Upon reaching Thimphu, if time permits, explore the city on foot—an experience filled with joy, modernity, and culture. The capital is also known as the world’s only city without traffic lights. Great for shopping, Thimphu offers imported garments, souvenirs, and unique local handicrafts. Overnight stay in Thimphu, altitude 2400m.
Meals - Breakfast and Dinner
Stay - Thimphu
himphu, Bhutan’s bustling capital, is the hub of commerce, religion, and government. Despite being the country’s most modern city with restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, and shopping centers, it still preserves its cultural identity and is famously known as the only city without traffic lights. Key attractions include the Buddha Viewpoint, home to the world’s largest sitting Buddha overlooking the valley; the Folk Heritage Museum, offering insights into Bhutanese life; and Sangaygang Viewpoint, with panoramic views of the city. Visit the Takin Zoo, dedicated to Bhutan’s national animal with its unique legend, and the Weaving Centre, where artisans showcase the intricate traditional art of weaving.
Meals - Breakfast and Dinner
Stay - Thimphu
After your breakfast start your tour to Gangtey Monastery (75km). Enjoy your drive through dense rhododendron & oak forest. Gangtey Monastery belongs to Nyingmapa sect of Buddhisn. It is situated in a pristine & beautiful valley in Western Bhutan. The monastery is named after Gangtey Village. Just a few kilometer away from Gangtey Monastery there is Phobjikha Valley. It is a bowl shaped glacial valley with an area of approx 163 sq.Km & lies approx 3000 meter above sea lavel. The valley is rich in biodiversity. Phobjikha Valley is winter home to black-necked cranes & many other endangered spices of the world. Drive back to Punakha/Wangdu for your overnight stay.
Meals - Breakfast and Dinner
Stay - Punakha/Wangdu
After breakfast, drive back to Paro with a stop at Tachogang Lhakhang, where you can cross the Paro River or enjoy scenic views. Visit the Paro Airport Viewpoint, offering the best panorama of the entire airport. Explore Ta Dzong (National Museum), originally a 1649 watchtower later converted into a museum showcasing priceless historical collections. Next, see the 17th-century Paro Dzong – Fortress on a Heap of Jewels, one of Bhutan’s finest architectural marvels. Its massive buttressed walls dominate the valley and house the district’s administrative offices. Later, stroll through Paro town, known for its handicraft shops, Bhutan-made products, garments, groceries, and small restaurants.
Meals - Breakfast and Dinner
Stay - Paro
This picturesque region in the kingdom is covered in fertile rice fields and has a beautiful, crystalline river meandering down the valley. Paro has more of historical sites, high-end tourist resort and many souvenir shops for shopping including world famous Takstang. Taktsang Monastery (Tiger Nest Temple): is Bhutan’s most iconic landmark and religious Buddhist site in the world. The name Taktsang translates to “The Tiger’s Nest”. The temple is one of the holiest sites in Bhutan which clings impossibly to a sheer cliff face 900 meters above the valley. Although good trekkers can make it to the top in two hours, most of the guests take whole day to complete the hike.
Meals - Breakfast and Dinner
Stay - Paro
After the breakfast, drive back to Phuentsholing. Phuentsholing is also good for buying inexpensive Bhutanese souvenirs and agro products for your relatives back home. Prepare yourself to exit from Bhutan. Roadside Stops: Leg stretch break for having tea/coffee, using restroom and taking photographs at scenic places like waterfalls, landscapes, and villages. Kharbandi/ Rinchending Gompa (based on your interest)- Monastery is built by Royal Grandmother in 1967. It is located on a picturesque hill overlooking the whole Phuentsholing town and beyond Torsa River far into distant till the sight disappears into a mountain. The site serves as an idle place to take photos with the town and the mountains acting as a perfect background. Overnight in Phuentsholing
Meals - Breakfast and Dinner
Stay - Phuentsholing
After breakfast, drive from Phuentsholing to Bagdogra/NJP for your onward journey. Enjoy the scenic landscapes one last time as you bid farewell to the Land of Happiness. Carry along beautiful memories of Bhutan’s monasteries, valleys, and warm hospitality. End of the tour with TravMories.
Meals - Breakfast
Stay - NA
Accommodation in good hotels
Meal Plan: MAP (Breakfast & Dinner)
Private Non-AC Tempo Traveller for transfers & sightseeing
Government-certified Bhutanese guide
Toll, parking & driver allowance
All sightseeing & transfers as per itinerary
24×7 TravMories assistance
Meals not mentioned in inclusions
SDF Charges of ₹1200 per day per person (unless specified that SDF charges are included)
Entry fees, safari, adventure activities
Airfare/train fare to Bagdogra/NJP
Personal expenses (laundry, tips, shopping, beverages)
Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Carry valid passport/voter ID for Bhutan entry.
Warm clothes (November is cold in Bhutan).
Comfortable shoes for Taktsang trek.
Personal medicines & essentials.
Local currency/NPR/INR in cash (ATMs limited).
50% advance at the time of booking.
Balance payment 15 days before departure.
Confirmation subject to hotel & transport availability.
30+ days before travel: 20% cancellation charge
15–30 days before travel: 40% cancellation charge
7–15 days before travel: 60% cancellation charge
Less than 7 days: No refund
Hotel star ratings in Bhutan differ from international standards.
Rooms subject to availability; alternate hotels may be provided.
AC vehicles not operational in hilly areas.
Itinerary may be adjusted based on weather/road conditions.
TravMories holds the right to modify services in unavoidable circumstances.
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