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10 Days Private Tour in Central Bhutan

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Highlights

In this tour you will explore central Bhutan which is rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. Immerse yourself in the unique culture, try Bhutanese cuisine, and enjoy the serene landscapes. Bhutan is a country with a strong emphasis on Gross National Happiness, so take the time to connect with the locals and experience the joyous atmosphere! also visit most highlighted places like Tiger's Nest Monastery.

Itinerary

Arrive at Paro International Airport

  • Paro

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Once you arrive at the Paro International Airport, you will be greeted by our English speaking guide and drive to Thimphu, the capital city.

  • Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    On the way visit Tamchog Lhakhang, which is located on the ridge with beautiful view. Walk through the bridge with picturesque landscape.

  • Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    The National Memorial was built in 1974 by Her Majesty Ashi Phuntsho in the memorial of the third King. The national Memorial Chorten is located in the center of the capital city, and the interior of the Chorten has a large number of paintings of Tantric deities, in explicit sexual poses that sometimes can be a little disconcerting to visitors.

  • Thimphu Handicrafts Market

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Authentic Craft Bazaar; This is the craft market located at the center of Thimphu. Here you can get authentic Bhutanese arts and crafts handmade locally.

  • Thimphu

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Walk around Thimphu downtown and visit archery ground to see the archery match
  • Accommodations
    Tashiyeodling/Thimphu Tower 3-star or similar standard hotel
    Food And Drinks
    Lunch
    Dinner
Thimphu Sightseeing

  • Buddha Dordenma

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang The Kuensel Phodrang or the Buddha is situated on top of a hill overlooking the city of Thimphu where you can enjoy a great view of the Thimphu Valley on both sides. It can be accessed by road and is about 15 minutes away from the city’s center

  • Motithang Takin Preserve

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Motithang Takin Preserve The Motithang Takin Preserve also known as the Mini Zoo by many is a small natural preserve for the Takin - Bhutan’s national animal. This is a rare animal of the goat antelope family and a particular species is only found in Bhutan. The preserve is a forested preserve that mimics the Takin’s natural habitat, in addition to the Takin there are a few musk deer and barking deer that live inside the preserve.

  • National Folk Heritage Museum

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    The museum houses a rich collection of equipment, tools, household objects and artefacts from rural households, all of which offer a glimpse of the traditional Bhutanese lifestyle. Apart from showcasing these objects, the museum is also involved in organising regular demonstrations of rural traditions, skills, customs and habits of the local people. Educational programs for children are also held in the museum.

  • National Institute for Zorig Chusum

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    National Institute for Zorig Chusum or the School of Arts and Crafts is an Institute where students undertake a six-year course on the 13 traditional arts & crafts.

  • Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    The original Thimphu Dzong (the Dho-Ngyen Dzong) is said to have been constructed in 1216 by Lama Gyalwa Lhanangpa. And later the Dzong was conquered by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, who found the Dzong to be too small and expanded it to what is now known as theTashichho dzong is also called the "fortress of glorious religion." It was erected in 1641 and was subsequently rebuilt by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the 1960s. Now it houses the secretariat building, the throne room and the office of the King and central monk body.
  • Accommodations
    Tashiyeodling/Thimphu Tower or similar standard
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Thimphu to Trongsa

  • Dochula Pass

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Dochu-La Pass The Dochu La Pass located at an altitude of 3150 meter above sea level is probably the best known mountain pass in Bhutan. On a clear day it offers an incredible view of Himalayan peaks. Another striking feature at the pass is the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens.

  • Wangdue Dzong

    Admission Ticket Free
    We will drive by Wangdue Dzong

  • Tongsa Dzong

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Trongsa Dzong, the largest dzong situated on a spur, a wild rocky area, with the scenic backdrop of the Mountains provides a strategic location to control Bhutan for centuries and it was the seat of the Wangchuck dynasty who effectively ruled over much of eastern and central Bhutan.
  • Accommodations
    Yangkhil Resort 3-star or similar standard
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Trongsa - Bumthang

  • Ta Dzong Museum

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Overlooking the magnificent Trongsa Dzong, the Ta Dzong is a majestic circular five story tower flanked by two lower towers. With its magnificent design and impressive aesthetic, the Ta Dzong is an awe-striking marvel of traditional Buddhist architecture and a popular tourist attraction. Built by Choeje Minjur Tenpa, the first governor of Trongsa, in 1652, the tower served as a watchtower and protected the Trongsa Dzong, which was the main stronghold of the town during that time, against external threats. Now the building has been serving mainly as a museum since 2008.

  • Jamphel Lhakhang བྱམས་་པ་ལྷ་ཁང་།

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Jambay Lhakhang is a 7th-century Buddhist temple located in Bumthang, Bhutan. The temple is one of the oldest and most important religious sites in Bhutan

  • Kurje Lhakhang

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Kurjey Lhakhang, which translates as 'Temple of the Sacred Body Imprint,' is one of the holiest sites and an important place of pilgrimage

  • Tamshing Lhakhang གཏམ་ཞིང་ལྷ་ཁང་།

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Tamshing monastery originally known as Tamshing Lhendup Chholing (monastery of good message), is located in Chokhor valley at 5km distance from Jakar town.
  • Accommodations
    Jakar Village Lodge 3 star hotel
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Bumthanhg

  • Kungzandra Monastery

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Kunzangdrak is a Buddhist sacred site in the Tang Valley of central Bhutan. It lies at an altitude of 3,350 metres (10,990 feet) in the hollow of a cliff. Best way to enjoy the place is to take hike through the villages and see beautiful view of the village.

  • Burning Lake

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    The Burning Lake is a 30-minute drive from Chamkhar Town, located along the road to Ura or the Tang village in central Bhutan's Tang Valley.
  • Accommodations
    Jakar Village Lodge or similar standard
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Bumthang to Gangtey/Phobjikha

  • Phobji Nature Trail

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    The hike takes about 1hr 30 minutes through the pine forest and small bamboo plants. You can see the Phobjikha valley so beautifully from this hike. It is one of the best hiking places for the Nature lovers. During the winter months, we can see the endangered species of birds – Black Neck Cranes.

  • Black Necked Crane Center

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    The Royal Society for Protection of Nature, also known as The Crane Centre, displays material on the cranes and their environment, as well as guiding conservation awareness operations on this threatened bird.

  • Gangtey Monastery

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    The Gangteng Monastery generally known as Gangtey Gonpa or Gangtey Monastery, is an important monastery of Nyingmapa school of Buddhism. It was built in 1613 by the first Peling Gyalsé Rinpoche or Gangteng Tulku, Rigdzin Pema Tinley, who was the grandson of the great Bhutanese “treasure revealer”.
  • Accommodations
    Dewachen Resort or similar standard
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Gangtey - Punakha

  • Chimi Lhakhang Temple

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Chimi Lhakhang is a temple of Drukpa Kuenley, who is known as the Divine Madman for his eccentric behaviors. He is also considered a symbol of fertility and many childless couples go to his temple for blessing. It is about a 30-minute hike across the fields where you would find paintings of phalluses on the houses.

  • Punakha Dzong

    50 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    The Dzong was built in 1637 and it was named as Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). The Dzong is beautifully located in between the two rivers called Pho (male) and Mo (female) chhu (river). Punakha was the capital of Bhutan till 1955. The establishment of the Wangchuck Dynasty on 17th December, 1907 took place here and the first National Assembly was also held in the Dzong in 1953.

  • Punakha Suspension Bridge

    50 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Suspension Bridge, which is always adorned with colorful prayer flags, is one of the longest suspension bridges in Bhutan.The bridge offers a spectacular view of the river and valley.
  • Accommodations
    Drubchu Resort or similar
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Punakha - Paro

  • Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    It is 45 minutes hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel chorten with the picturesque view of the rice terraces along the river.

  • Rinpung Dzong

    50 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Visit to Paro Rinpung Dzong
  • Accommodations
    Metta Resort or similar
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Paro

  • Paro Taktsang

    5 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    The wooden structure built amazingly, stands bravely on a cliff. It is said that the great Guru Rinpoche flew here on the back of a tigress and set up this monastery when he brought the teachings of the Buddhist Dharma to Bhutan in the 8th Century. The monastery was built in 1692 by Gyalse Tenzin Rabgaye who is said to be one of the reincarnations of Guru Rinpoche. From the road, the hike toward Taktshang follows an uphill route and takes approximately 2-3 hours at an average walking pace on a clear, sunny day.
  • Accommodations
    Metta or similar
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Departure

  • Paro

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Drive to the airport for departure
  • Food And Drinks
    Breakfast

What's included

INCLUDED

All Meals
Monument Fees (Dzongs & Temples) and Museum Fees
A minimum of 3 star accommodation certified by the Department of Tourism
Lunch (9)
Dinner (9)
Breakfast (9)
A licensed Bhutanese tour guide for the extent of your stay.
Bottle of water in the car
All transport (transfer & sightseeing)
Travel Insurance

NOT INCLUDED

Air Transport/Flight
Personal Expenses such as Laundry, Tips, etc.
Drinks & beverages
Visa Fees
Sustainable Development Fee

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Location

Address
Paro, Bhutan

Provider

OMSHA Travel - Travel Guide to Bhutan

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