12 Days Bhutan Tour Package

Trip Information
  • Trip Duration 12 Days
  • Trip Grade Moderate
  • Destination Bhutan
  • Start/End Kathmandu/Kathmandu
  • Trip Type tour
  • Accommodation 3 Star Hotel
  • Transport Private Vehicle
  • Best Season Whole Year

12 Days Bhutan Tour Package

These 12 days Bhutan Cultural Tour Package is suitable for the tourists who are interested and aspire to explore Buddhist lifestyle, their tradition and culture, spirituals and the nature beauty of Bhutan. You will explore the origin and history of Bhutan in this tour.

This Bhutan tour package offers you glorious opportunity to see wonderful scenic views of the world’s highest glacial peaks and the hills filled with lush greenery. The tour will take you to the valleys of Paro, sightseeing in Thimphu, insights of highest mountain peak of  Bhutan towards way to Trongsa, Chumey Valley in Bumthang, Gangtey village & Phobjikha valley and Wangduephodrang Dzong & Punakha Dzong in Punakha. After arrival in Paro, you will visit Paro Dzong and Ta Dzong situated above the town. You will also visit Rinpung Dzong having fine walls with monuments of Buddhist lifestyle and Kyichu Lhakhang which is one of the 108 temples built in Himalayas. Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan is the amazing integration of tradition and modernity. The whole day sightseeing to Thimphu includes National Library, , National Memorial Chorten, Institute for Zorig Chusum (Commonly known as Painting school), Textile and Folk Heritage Museum, Handicrafts Emporium and Trashichhoedzong. When you go towards Trongsa you will see the glorious eye catching views of mountain peaks if the skies are clear, these peaks are Tsendagang, Masagang, Terigang, Jejegangphugang, Kangphugang , Zongphugang and Gangkar puensum (highest mountain peak in Bhutan). Bumthang is popular for these four valleys viz. Chumey valley, Choekhor valley, Tang valley and Ura valley and thereafter explore Gangtey Village & Phobjikha Valley. Thereafter, you will Visit Wangduephodrang Dzong at the intersection of Punakha chu river & Tang chu river and Punakha Dzong in Punakha. Drive back to Paro.

Thus, Join us and explore whole Bhutan making beautiful moments simultaneously.

Major Highlights

  • Sightseeing to Paro Dzong and Ta Dzong in Paro.
  •  Visit to Rinpung Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang in Paro.
  • Sightseeing to National Library, Institute for Zorig Chusum, National Memorial Chorten, Handicrafts Emporium, Textile and Folk Heritage Museum and Trashichhoedzong at Thimphu .
  • Visit to Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ura valleys in Bumthang and visit to Gangtey Village and Phobjikha Valley.
  • Visit to Wangduephodrang Dzong and Punakha Dzong in Punakha.
Itinerary
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After arriving & visa formalities and collection of baggage, you will be welcomed by our tour representative who will be your tour guide during your entire trip in Bhutan.

you can choose to visit any or all of the following places: -

Tachogang Lhakhang

Tachogang Lhakhang is located in Paro district, on the way to Thimphu. It was founded by Thangthong Gyelpo after he experienced a vision of Guru Rinpoche, Amitabha, and Avalokiteshvara near the site. The caretakers today are said to be descendants of Thangtong Gyelpo. Inside the temple, one can see the master’s relics, including his walking stick.

National Memorial Chorten

The National Memorial was built in memorial of Bhutan's third king, H.M. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck who is also known as the "father of modern Bhutan." He wanted to erect a monument carrying the message of world peace and prosperity. However, he was unable to give shape to his idea in his lifetime due to the pressures of the state and other regal responsibilities. After his untimely demise in 1972, the Royal Family and Cabinet resolved to fulfill his wishes and erect a memorial that would perpetuate his memory and also serve as a monument to eternal peace, harmony, and tranquility. Leisure time in the evening

Overnight in Thimphu

    Buddha Point

    Thimphu sightseeing in the morning. After breakfast, proceed sightseeing. Buddha View Point: Another place from where you can get a good overview of the Thimphu valley is Buddha Point (KuenselPhodrang).

    Bhutan Post Office

    The Postal Service in Bhutan was first launched on 10th October 1962 with the opening of a post office in Phuentsholing. In the same year, post offices were also opened in Paro and Thimphu.

    Traditional paper-making factory

    You can pay your obeisance and offer prayers to the Buddha statue, the largest in the country and then walk around and take a glimpse of the valley and then visit the traditional paper-making factory. Afternoon Relax and walk around the Thimphu town by yourself to enjoy the city.

    Tashichho Dzong

    The Tashichho Dzong is a Buddhist monastery cum fortress at the northern edge of Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan. The Dzong was built on the western bank of the river Wang Chu and has historically served at the seat of the DrukDesi or the Dharma Raja of Bhutan’s government. After the kings assumed power in 1907 this post was combined with that of the king and Thimphu severed as the summer capital of the kingdom before becoming the full-time capital of Bhutan.

    Simtokha Dzong

    Simtokha Dzong also known as Sangak Zabdhon Phodrang is a small dzong. It was built in 1629 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, who unified Bhutan. It is the first of its kind built in Bhutan.

    Overnight in Thimphu

      The Tango Monastery Buddhist monastery and Cheri Monastery

      Thimphu sightseeing in the morning. After breakfast, proceed sightseeing to Tango and Cheri – the Buddhist Monasteries – the hike for the day. The Tango Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located 14 kilometers to the north of the capital city of Thimphu in Bhutan, near Cheri Mountain. After visiting Tango Monastery, you can Visit Cheri Monastery as well. Later in the evening return to the hotel and rest. 

      Overnight in Thimphu

      • Day tour time:2 hours

      after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Phobjikha valley where you enjoy the views of the immense and remote Phobjikha valley and the black mountain ranges. In Phobjikha the villagers continue to live a traditional Bhutanese rural lifestyle. This is the site where black-necked cranes visit in their hundreds in November each year after spending the summer in Tibet. As a result, no electricity is run to the valley to avoid disturbing their habitat. evening leisure time for you

      • Day tour time:3 hours

      After breakfast check out from the hotel and you can have a pleasurable walk (around 2 hours) that gives a nice feeling for Phobjikha valley. It is the most beautiful and shortest of the existing nature trails in Bhutan. From the small hilltop overlooking Gangtey Goemba, head downhill through flower meadows to Semchubara village and from here through beautiful forests and into the open valley. After passing a Chorten and Khewa Lhakhang, the trail ends at the local community school; this involves a 30-minute walk up to the start of town. The Nature Trail can be combined with a visit to Gangtey Goemba and the local school. Gangtey Goemba is a 16th-century monastery situated picturesquely at the hilltop at the edge of Gangtey village, making it the landmark structure of Phobjikha valley.

      • Day tour time:3 hours

      After morning breakfast, we will drive towards Bumthang and visit Jakar Dzong.

      The Jakar Dzong is situated above the Jakar village in the Chamkhar valley of Bumthang. The Dzong was originally a site of a monastery that was being constructed at the time of Lama NgagiWanchuck’s visit to Bhutan. According to legend during the construction of the Dzong, a white bird emerged from the structure and perched itself on the site. In Bhutanese culture, a white bird is considered to be auspicious.

      Jambay Lhakhang.

      JambayLhakhang was built by King SrongsenGampo of Tibet in 659 AD. The temple was blessed by Guru Rimpoche during his visit to Bumthang.

      KurjeyLhakhang

      The KurjeyLhakhang is a monastery located in the Bumthang Valley of Bhutan. The KurjeyLakahng Temple Complex is a 30-minute hike from the JambayLhakhang temple. According to legend Sendhu Raja, the King of Bumthang was very ill and invited Guru Rinpoche the founder of Buddhism in Bhutan to give him a cure for his ailment.

      JambayLhakhang

      Namkhenyingpogoemba: NamkheNyingpoGoemba is located on a hill just east of the town of Jakar, the administrative center of the Bumthang district. The monastery was established in 1970 and is home to about 300 monks who are learning about NyingmaBuddhism.

      Overnight in a hotel in Bumthang

      • Day tour time:4.1/2 hours

      Excursion to Tang Valley

      Early Morning after Breakfast, you will visit TANG VALLEY and Burning Lake. The Tang Valley is the most isolated and remote of the 4 valleys that make up the district of Bumthang. The valley is located about10 kilometers away from Jakar along the east-west road towards the town of Ura.

      Tang Valley: After traveling a few kilometers we will turn off onto a gravel road that continues a further 7 kilometers along to view the KunzangdrakGoemba monastery, which was established in 1488 by Trenton Pema Lingpa

      Burning Lake

      The Burning Lake or the Membartsho is a deep-water pool in a gorge of the Tangchu River. The Burning Lake is located about 15 minutes off the road that goes towards the Tang Valley of Bumthang. The place enjoys a very special spiritual significance for the people of Bhutan. One of the most striking features of the location is the huge number of colorful prayer flags that hang everywhere along the river gorge. As you trek down to the pool be warned that it is considered sacrilegious to enter the water body due to its holiness.

      Thangbi Lakhang

      Since there is no motor able road to this temple the only way to get there is by foot, the temple can be reached by completing a two hour walk up the picturesque Choker Valley of Bumthang. The temple was established in 1470 by Shamar Rinpoche (the red hat Karmapa).

      The Ugyen Cholling

      Palace is located east of the district headquarters Jakar in the remote Tang Valley. The palace can be reached after completing a 20-mile journey east of which 13 miles are along an unpaved gravel road up to the village of Kezum, from where the place is about an hour’s hike away. The UgyenCholling Palace was built in the 17th century AD by Deb TsokeyDorji, a noble man from the lineage of Buddhist saint DDorji Lingpa

      In evening you will go and visit the National Handicrafts Emporium

      The National Handcrafts Emporium is a state-run Handicrafts showroom in 4 different cities of Bhutan. The emporium is run by the National Woman’s Association of Bhutan as a Non-Government

      Overnight in a hotel in Bumthang

      • Day tour time:3 hours

      Punakha dzong

      The PunakhaDzong or the PungtangDechenPhortangDzong is located at the confluence of the Mo Chhu and the Po Chhu River, combine to form the Puna Tsang Chu which in turn is a tributary of the mighty Brahmaputra River. The Dzhong was constructed by ZhabdrungNgawangNamgyalWangchuck in 1638.

      Chimi Lhakhang

      We will drive to Chimmi Lhakhang to start with. The Chimi Lhakang or the Chimel Lhakang is a Bhuddhist monastery located in the Punakha District of Bhutan. The monastery stands on a small hill close to the village of Lobesa and was constructed in 1499 by Ngawang Choegyel, the 14thDrukpaheirarch.

      Overnight in a hotel in Punakha

        After breakfast we will visit the following places:

        The Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup nunnery was built as a Buddhist college for nuns that is located on a hilltop in Punakha Valley.

        The feeling at the nunnery is that of serene peace which can be attributed to the prime location on this hilltop with beautiful landscaping all around. One very distinct structure at the nunnery is the large, white-colored Stupa that is very similar in design to that of several other Stupas in Nepal.

        Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chörten

        Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chörten — chörten in the Punakha District, Bhutan. This chörten was built in 2004 by HM The Queen Mother, Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck, in Nyizergang — about a thirty-minute walk uphill from the footbridge in Yepaisa Village.

        Overnight in hotel In Punakha

        • Day tour time:7 hours

        After breakfast in the Punakha hotel, we will drive back to Paro on the way we will visit Simtokha Dzong one of the oldest Dzong in Bhutan. Lunch in Paro. After lunch, you can visit Ta Dzong (‘the watch tower’) now housing the National Museum. Built on top of the hill above Rinpung Dzong, it was originally used to defend Rinpung Dzong and the Paro valley during times of war. Its unusual circular construction resembles a conch shell and it now contains a magnificent collection of Bhutanese artifacts – costumes, religious paintings, arms, textiles, and a fascinating collection of Bhutan stamps.

        Overnight in Paro

        • Day tour time:3 hours

        Take a day’s walk to the ‘Tiger's Nest, the sacred Taktsang monastery which climbs to the rock face 900 meters above the valley floor. Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown to the site riding on a tigress. He subsequently meditated here for three months. It is one of Bhutan’s most holy sites and draws pilgrims not only from Bhutan but also from neighboring Buddhist countries. You can have lunch at the Taktsang cafeteria from where you get a spectacular view of the monastery.

        Overnight in Paro

          Today, our tour guide will transfer you to Paro International Airport and fly to Kathmandu or your onward destination. Tour service end.

          Note: Paro International Airport connects to the international airports of Nepal (Kathmandu; KTM), India (Delhi, Bagdogra, Kolkotta, Gaya, Guwahati), Bangladesh (Dhaka), Thailand (Bangkok), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Singapore (SIN).

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            What's Included
            • Necessary Bhutan travel permits
            • Bhutan Visa fee
            • Bhutan Government Royalty fee ($ 65 per person / per day)
            • All airport pickups and drops Service
            • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & dinner) with Tea
            • Government approved A and B category are equivalent to 3 star standard hotels /lodge on twin/ Single room basis
            • Transportation in comfortable private vehicle
            • English speaking Bhutanese guide and Driver
            • All entrance and permit fees for visits to monuments and museums as per the itinerary
            • All government taxes, vat, and service charge
            What's not Included

            Flight Ticket if required (Kathmandu – Paro - Kathmandu ) US$: 480 Per Person (Subject to changeable ) 
            Additional cost due to natural calamity and unforeseen circumstance.
            Any kind of Insurance.
            Personal expenses such as drink, tips & etc.

            All Inclusive PriceUS $3000US $3500
            We offer group price
              
            1 - 1 PaxUS $3500
            2 - 2 PaxUS $3200
            3 - 15 PaxUS $3000
            Total Price:US $3500
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