Journey Bhutan Tours
Highlights of Journey Bhutan Tours
- Tiger's Nest (Taktsang Monastery) Trek: A breathtaking hike to one of Bhutan's most iconic landmarks.
- Cultural Immersion: Explore ancient dzongs and traditional villages.
- Scenic Beauty: Marvel at the stunning vistas of the Himalayas and lush valleys.
- Authentic Cuisine: Savor the flavors of traditional Bhutanese dishes.
- Spiritual Exploration: Visit sacred temples and monasteries to experience Bhutan's Buddhist culture.
This 15 Days offers a compact yet comprehensive journey into the magic of Bhutan, leaving you with unforgettable memories and a deep appreciation for this enchanting Himalayan kingdom.
Tour Program
Arrival at Paro, Transfer to Thimphu
Morning
The flight into Bhutan takes you close to the great Himalayas, offering dazzling scenic views of some world’s highest glacial peaks. As you enter Paro valley, you will sweep past forested hills with the silvery Pa Chu (Paro river) meandering down the valley below. Paro Dzong (fortress) and Ta Dzong (watchtower) on the hills above the town will be a fine sight.
Paro Airport
One of the world dangerious and unique Airport
Paro Ta-Dzong Museum
Perched on top of a hill overlooking Paro Valley, the museum boasts a wide collection of treasures and artifacts reflecting Bhutan's mythical history.
Afternoon
We then transfer to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, passing through hills and some astounding countryside for 5 to 6 hrs.
Check-in at hotel, overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Today's Highlights
- Arrival in beautiful Paro Valley
- Visit to Paro Ta-Dzong
- First taste of authentic Bhutanese cuisine
Thimphu Sightseeing
Morning
Drive to visit Kuensel Phodrang to visit the Buddha Statue, 169ft, symbolizing indestructibility and one of the most religious monuments built in recent times. The view of Thimphu valley from the Kuenselphodrang is spectacular. We then visit the National Memorial Chorten: Built in honor of third King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Elderly devotees flock throughout the day to circumambulate and turn the prayer wheels. Visit CSI market, a marketplace where you get all products made in Bhutan.
Buddha Dordenma
One of the largest Buddha statues in the world, the Buddha Dordenma is a majestic statue that overlooks the Thimphu Valley. It is a significant religious and cultural symbol, representing peace, happiness, and prosperity.
National Memorial Chorten
Built in memory of the third King of Bhutan, the National Memorial Chorten is a prominent landmark in Thimphu. It is a sacred site for prayer and meditation, attracting both locals and visitors alike
CSI market
a marketplace where you get all products made in Bhutan
Afternoon
Drive to visit Takin Enclosure to see the National Animal of Bhutan. Visit the Art and Craft Institute, a vocational training Institute for students learning some of the 13 arts, preserving and producing skilled man power. After that Lunch at one of the local restaurant in Thimphu. Afternoon we visit the Royal Textile Museum “living art of Bhutan” which houses old Bhutanese Textiles and artifacts from the various regions and tribes of Bhutan. Take a short trip Tashicho Dzong, the fortress of glorious religion,” seat of the national government and the central monk body.
Royal Takin Preserve
The reason for declaring takin as a national animal of Bhutan on 25 November 2005 (Budorcas taxicolor) is attributed to a legend of the animal's creation in Bhutan in the 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kunley
National Institute for Zorig Chusum
A Vocational Training Institute for students learning some of the 13 arts
Royal Textile Academy
This museum introduces our history of our traditional costumes and jewellery from our forefathers.
Tashichho Dzong
also known as Thimphu Dzong, is a Buddhist monastery and fortress located in Thimphu, Bhutan.
Today's Highlights
- Explore Thimphu
- Visit to some important places
- Spiritual experience at this sacred site
Thimphu to Punakha
Morning
Today, you will travel from the capital to Panukha to visit historical sites and spiritual sanctuaries. Your journey includes a visit to a unique monument constructed over the years to appreciate the arts and architecture of Bhutan. On your way, visit Dochula Pass- The 108 Chortens were built by the present Queen Mother of Bhutan, Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck to commemorate Bhutan's victory over Indian militants and to liberate the souls of the souls lost.
Dochula Pass
Dochula Pass is one of the most breathtaking and memorable spots in all of Bhutan.
Afternoon
Exlpore Punakha Dzong-Built in 1637, the dzong continues to be the winter home for the clergy, headed by Chief Abbott, the Je Khenpo. It is a stunning example of Bhutanese architecture, sitting at the fork of two rivers, portraying the image of a medieval city from a distance. Also visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, the newly built stupa. later evening check in at hotel.
Punakha Dzong
Absolutely stunning! Punakha Dzong is a masterpiece of Bhutanese architecture, set at the meeting point of two rivers.
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chörten
This is a nice hilltop temple near Punakha.
Today's Highlights
- Visit Dochula Pass on the way to Punakha
- Spectacular views of Punakha Valley
- Spiritual experience at this sacred site
Punakha to Gangtey Valley
Morning
After breakfast, take a journey to Gangtey through Wangduephodrang. Tour the magnificent Wangdue Dzong and explore the town’s local market. Passing through dense forest of Oak and rhododendron trees lies Gangtey(Phobjikha).
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
PThis was dzong was very impressive looking. It is on the ridge of a large hill located at the confluence of two rivers.
Afternoon
Go for a stroll around beautiful Gangtey village and pay a visit to Gangtey Gompa that is believed to be the only Nyingmapa monastery. Spend a night at camp or guest house.
Gangtey Monastery
The Gangtey Monastery is located on a hill ridge overlooking the vast and beautiful Phobjikha valley.
Today's Highlights
- Visit Gangtey Valley
- Spectacular views of Phobjikha Valley
- Black Nacked Crane Bird
Gangtey to Trongsa
Morning
In the morning, explore the Phobjikha Valley, famous for its black cranes on your vacation to Bhutan. These cranes migrated here from the Central Asian plateau, fleeing the harsh winter.
Phobjikha Valley
Gangtey Valley is a beautiful and picturesque destination.
Afternoon
After lunch, drive across the 3,300-meter-high Pelela Pass to Trongsa and visit the market in the evening.
Arrive at Trongsa late afternoon and check into the lodge for the night.
Trongsa District
Strategically and historically significant district is the cultural border of western and central-eastern Bhutan.
Today's Highlights
- Visit Gangtey on the way to Trongsa
- Spectacular views of Trongsa Valley
- Spiritual experience at this sacred site
Trongsa to Bumthang
Morning
Visit Trongsa Dzong. Built in 1648 it was the seat of power over central and eastern Bhutan. Both the first and second Kings of Bhutan ruled the country from this ancient seat. All four Kings were invested as Trongsa Penlop (‘governor’) prior to ascending the throne, and the present Crown Prince now holds the post. The Dzong is a massive structure with many levels, sloping down the contours of the ridge on which it is built.
Trongsa Dzong
Trongsa Dzong is one of Bhutan’s most majestic and historically significant fortresses. Nestled on a ridge overlooking deep valleys, it offers breathtaking views and a rich spiritual atmosphere.
Afternoon
Then drive to Bumthang, 68 km from Trongsa, a journey of about 3 hours, over the Yutong-la pass (3,400m/ 11,155 ft). The road winds steeply up to the pass, 28 km from Trongsa, then runs down through coniferous forest into a wide, open cultivated valley known as the Chumey valley. On arrival in Bumthang, check in at your lodge. Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.
Bumthang Valley
Bumthang, dubbed as "Historical Heart of Bhutan" consists of four valleys, Chummey, Choskor, Tang and Ura.
Today's Highlights
- Explore Trongsa to Bumthang atmosphare
- Spectacular views of Bumthang Valley
- Spiritual experience at this sacred site
Bumthang- Sightseeing
Morning
Bumthang is the general name given to combination of four valleys – Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ura with altitude varying from 2,600m to 4,000m. It is home to many of prominent Buddhist temples and monasteries. Visit to Kurje Lhakhang, where the saint Padmasambhava subdued a local demon and left his body imprint on a rock., the Jambey Lhakhang (7th century temple), Tamshing Lhakhang (housing some of the oldest wall paintings in Bhutan) and Jakar Dzong (administrative center of the region).
Kurje Lhakhang
There are three tamples at Kurjey Lhakhang. On the rock face where Guru Rinpoche meditated in the eighth century, the one on the right was constructed in 1652.
Jambey Lhakhang
The Tibeten King Srongtsen Gampo constructed this temple in the seventh century.
Jakar Dzong
Actually implies the castle of the white bird, constructed in 1549 bt the Tibetan Lama Nagi Wangchuk.
Afternoon
Stroll in the village, visit the little handicrafts shop at the entrance to the town, and perhaps take refreshments at a local restaurant. Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.
Today's Highlights
- Spectacular views of Bumthang Valley
- Spiritual experience at this sacred site
Bumthang to Mongar
Morning
The journey continues to the east, over rugged terrain. The journey to enjoy the magnificent scenery takes about 7 hours. Drive through the village of Ura in Bumthang before climbing the Thrumshingla Pass (4,000 meters), the highest road in the kingdom.
Afternoon
Go to Sengor to see the waterfalls along the way. The descent to 700 m ends on the bridge on Kurichu. Climb the pine forest, cornfields and eastern villages again to reach the city of Mongar. Visit Mongar Dzong, this is a very new building that still retains the old architectural traditions. Check into the hotel in Mongar.
Mongar Dzong
Mongar is district in eastern-central Bhutan. Although it has fast growing economy for tourist it's basically place to go through while travelling from West to East (or opposite) and to visit Lhuntse district to the north.
Today's Highlights
- Spectacular views of Bumthang to Mongar
- Spiritual experience at this sacred site
Mongar to Tashigang
Morning
This journey of 96km takes 3 hours crossing Korila Pass, is characterized by a beautiful chorten and a stone wall passing through a lush forest full of ferns. Then, the road goes down quickly, entering corn fields and banana trees to reach the famous zigzag of Yadi (new settlement). Follow the Gamri River that leads to Dametsi. This is a place where a temple alighted on top of the steep hill founded by ChetenZangmo is considered as a most important monastery in eastern part.
Afternoon
A famous Naga chham originated from this region. About 30 km further lies Trashigang, the largest and most populous district in the country and serves as the administrative center for the region. A part of the dzong is a space for the Drukpa Monastery community. Spent a night at a hotel in Trashigang.
Trashigang Dzong
Known as the “Fortress of the Auspicious Hill” the magnificent Trashigang Monastery sits on the edge of a ridge overlooking the Drangme chu / River and surrounding valleys.
Today's Highlights
- Spectacular views of Mongar to Tashigang
- Spiritual experience at this sacred site
Tashigang to Trashiyangtse-Sightseeing
Morning
Go for a quick tour to Trashiyangtse to see the Gom Kora temple set on a small alluvial plateau overlooking the river. Guru Rinpoche subdued a demon in this very place. Then arrive at Dosum Village, where you can see busy women weaving traditional Bhutanese products and witness a chain bridge of the 15th century.
Gom Kora
The name Gom Kora is a corrupted form of Gomphu Kora. Gomphu meaning ‘a sacred meditation cave of Guru Rinpoche’ and Kora meaning ‘Circumambulation’.
Afternoon
Visit Trashiyangtse Dzong at an altitude of 1850 meters. Trashiyangtse used to be an important center because it is located on one of the sculpture routes from the west to central Bhutan. The art school and the famous Chorten Cora are both new and nearby. Return to Trashigang in the evening. Overnight in a hotel in Tashigang.
Trashiyangtse dzong
Known as the “Fortress of the Auspicious Hill” the magnificent Trashigang Monastery sits on the edge of a ridge overlooking the Drangme chu / River and surrounding valleys.
Today's Highlights
- Spectacular views of Tashigang and day excursion to Trashiyangtse
- Spiritual experience at this sacred site
Tashigang to Bumthang (Return)
Morning
After the morning meal, proceed back to Bumthang and lunch will be served on the way. Overnight at the hotel in Bumthang.
Afternoon
Then drive to Bumthang, 68 km from Trongsa, a journey of about 3 hours, over the Yutong-la pass (3,400m/ 11,155 ft). The road winds steeply up to the pass, 28 km from Trongsa, then runs down through coniferous forest into a wide, open cultivated valley known as the Chumey valley. On arrival in Bumthang, check in at your lodge. Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.
Bumthang Valley
Bumthang, dubbed as "Historical Heart of Bhutan" consists of four valleys, Chummey, Choskor, Tang and Ura.
Today's Highlights
- Explore Tashigang to Bumthang atmosphare
- Spectacular views of Bumthang Valley
- Spiritual experience at this sacred site
Bumthang to Punakha
Morning
After strolling through Bumthang market, start the journey to Punakha where lunch would be served on the way at the one of the famous restaurants in Trongsa town. Short break at Wangduephodrang for tea and snacks, and then continue the journey to Punakha. Stay there for a night.
Today's Highlights
- Explore Bumthang atmosphare
- Spectacular views of Bumthang Valley to Punakha
- Spiritual experience at this sacred site
Punakha to Paro
Morning
Enjoy a leisure time in Punakha in the morning. After lunch, drive to Paro and spend a night there.
Today's Highlights
- Spectacular views of Punakha Valley to Paro
- Spiritual experience at this sacred site
Paro - Hike to Tiger's Nest (Taktsang)
Morning
After breakfast, embark on a morning drive from your hotel to the base of the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery (Taktsang), one of Bhutan's most revered and breathtaking sites.
Tiger's Nest Monastery
This sacred monastery clings to a cliff 900 meters above the Paro valley. According to legend, Guru Rinpoche flew here on the back of a tigress in the 8th century.
Begin your hike to Tiger's Nest, a challenging yet rewarding trek that takes you through pine forests and along rocky paths. Along the way, marvel at panoramic views of the Paro valley below and the surrounding Himalayan mountains.
Afternoon
Experience the spiritual ambiance of Tiger's Nest as you explore its ancient temples and sacred shrines. Enjoy a packed lunch amidst the natural beauty surrounding Tiger's Nest, replenishing your energy for the descent.
Descend back to the base of Tiger's Nest, taking in the serene atmosphere and natural beauty of the surroundings. Return to Paro town by late afternoon, feeling accomplished and spiritually enriched.
Indulge in a delicious dinner at a local restaurant in Paro, savoring the flavors of Bhutanese cuisine. Return to your hotel in Paro for a well-deserved rest, reflecting on the day's memorable experiences.
Today's Highlights
- The unforgettable hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery
- Spectacular views of Paro Valley
- Spiritual experience at this sacred site
Paro - Departure
Morning
Paro Airport
One of the world dangerious and unique Airport
Drive to the airport for your flight to your onward destination. We bid farewell and wish ourselves in the hope to meet again.
We hope you cherish this special trip in your life and nourish yourself with all the positive energy accumulated through the journey.
Trip Memories
- Cultural immersion in Bhutan's unique heritage
- The breathtaking Tiger's Nest experience
- West-Central Regions
- Lasting memories of Bhutan's natural beauty
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What's Included
- Accommodation on twin sharing/single room basis
- Breakfast & dinner at the hotel, lunch at local restaurants
- All transfers, transportation, and sightseeing as per itinerary
- English-speaking guide
- Governmental royalty and taxes
- Entrance fees
- 2 water bottles per person per day
What's Not Included
- Luxury hotel upgrades
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Telephone and internet
- Emergency evacuation
- Tips and gratuities
- Extra activities
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- Visa approval letter issued (typically within 5 working days)
- Pay visa fee upon arrival in Bhutan (US$40)
- Visa stamped in passport at port of entry
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