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Bhutan itinerary 11 days

The Bhutan itinerary 11 days is one of the best tours in Bhutan with a combination of western and central Bhutan passing through the beautiful Gangtey / Phobjikha valley. The main highlight of the trip is visit to the iconic Tiger’s nest monastery (Paro Taktsang). Meet local people, visit the beautiful Bhutanese farm house, ancient temples, monasteries and dzongs and enjoy the scenic landscapes. Besides you get an opportunity to witness the archery matches and many more.

Bhutan itinerary 11 days – Sketch.

  • Day 1. Arrive Paro – Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m | 54 Km | Drive: 1 hour.
  • Day 2. Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.
  • Day 3. Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing | Altitude: 1242 m | 76 Km | Drive: 3 hours.
  • Day 4. Punakha – Gangtey sightseeing | Altitude: 3000 m | 75 Km | Drive: 2 hours.
  • Day 5. Gangtey – Trongsa – Bumthang | Altitude: 2600 m | 185 Km | Drive: 5 hours.
  • Day 6. Bumthang sightseeing | Altitude: 2600 m.
  • Day 7. Excursion to Ogen Choling palace museum | 41 Km | Drive: 1 hour 40 minutes.
  • Day 8. Bumthang – Paro sightseeing | By flight – 25 minutes | Altitude: 2280 m.
  • Day 9. Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery (Taktsang) | 7 Km | Hike: 2 hours.
  • Day 10. Paro – Haa valley sightseeing – Paro | 62 Km | Drive: 2 hours (One way).
  • Day 11. Paro – Departure.

11 days Bhutan tour cost:

The 11 days Bhutan tour cost given below is inclusive of sustainable development fee (SDF) of US $ 100 per person per night stay in Bhutan and Bhutan visa fee.

  • Solo travel: US $ 3440.00
  • 2 pax: US $ 2740.00 per person on twin / double sharing basis.
  • 3 or more pax: US $ 2640.00 per person on twin / double sharing basis.

Arrival & departure location:

Paro International Airport, Bhutan.

Reporting time:

3 hours before flight departure time.

Tour Cost Includes:

  • All meals [Breakfast / lunch / dinner and evening tea / coffee].
  • Accommodation [twin / double sharing basis]. Single room supplement is extra.
  • All transportation within the country including Paro airport transfers.
  • Sustainable development fee (SDF).
  • Bhutan visa fee.
  • English speaking local guide.
  • Sightseeing.
  • Bottled water during the tour.

Tour Cost Excludes:

  • Entrance fees for museums and monuments.
  • Drukair / Bhutan airlines fares.
  • Travel insurance premiums.
  • Payments for service provided on a personal basis.
  • Cost for any services not mentioned in the “Cost include head”.
  • Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, soft drinks, camera charges, incidentals, portage, bellboy charges, tips or any other services.

Bhutan itinerary 11 days - Detailed:

Day 01.Arrive Paro – Thimphu sightseeing | Alt. 2334 m | 54 Km | Drive: 1 hour.

Your guide and driver will receive you at the Paro International Airport and drive to Thimphu. A short stop on the way to view Tamchog monastery built in 1420 by Thang Tong Gyalpo. He is also popularly known as “the iron bridge builder”.

Then visit Tashichho dzong, seat of the national government and the head quarter of central monastic body. The annual Thimphu festival is held here in early autumn.

In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 02.Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.

In the morning, visit to:

  • National memorial chorten built in honor of third king of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck and for the world peace.
  • Tallest statue of sitting Buddha in the world at Kuensel Phodrang park (51.5 m).
  • The school of 13 arts and crafts (Zorig Chusum) or the painting school.
  • Folk heritage museum.

After lunch, visit to:

  • National postal museum.
  • Dupthop lhakhang, one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan.
  • Changangkha lhakhang, the oldest temple in Thimphu valley.
  • Sangaygang view point.
  • Takin preserve center (The national animal of Bhutan).

In the evening, visit to the craft bazaar and free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 03.Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing | Alt. 2334 m | 76 Km | Drive: 2 hours.

Morning – Drive to Punakha and visit:

After lunch, visit the majestic Punakha dzong built in the 17th century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. This dzong also serves as the winter residence of Je Khenpo, the chief abbot of Bhutan. The dzong hosts the annual Punakha festival in early spring.

In the evening, enjoy the walk across the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan (160 m), built across Pho chu river.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 04.Punakha – Gangtey sightseeing | Altitude: 3000 m | 75 Km | Drive: 2 hours.

In the morning, hike to the imperial Khamsum Yulley monastery built by Her Majesty the Queen Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck.

Then drive to Gangtey. NOTE: Upper part of the valley is called Gangtey and lower part is called Phobjikha.

On the way, visit Wangdue Phodrang dzong built in 1638 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.

While in Gangtey, visit Gangtey Gompa monastery built in the 17th century by Tenzin Legpai Dhendup. Then visit black-necked crane information centre.

In the evening, explore Phobjikha valley, the roosting ground of the rare black-necked cranes in winter.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 05.Gangtey – Trongsa – Bumthang | Altitude: 2600 m | 185 Km | Drive: 5 hours.

In the morning, drive to Bumthang.

On the way, visit the Trongsa dzong built in 1644 by Chogyal Minjur Tempa.

Afternoon – Visit the Ta dzong which has been converted to the royal heritage museum.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 06.Bumthang sightseeing | Highlight of 11 days Bhutan itinerary | Alt. 2600 m.

The sightseeing in Bumthang is the main highlight of 11 days Bhutan itinerary.

In the morning, visit to:

  • Jakar dzong, literally means “The castle of white bird”, built in 1667 by Nagi Wangchuk.
  • Jambay lhakhang built in 659 AD by the king Srongtsen Gampo of Tibet. In November, one of the most spectacular festivals, “Jambay lhakhang Drup” is staged here.
  • Kurjey lhakhang where you can see the body print of Guru Rinpoche on a rock.
  • Tamshing lhakhang established in 1501 by Terton Pema Lingpa.

After lunch, visit to Mebar Tsho which literally means, “The burning lake”. The Terton Pema Lingpa discovered the treasures hidden in the 14th century by Guru Rinpoche.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 07.Bumthang – Ogen Choling palace museum | 40 Km | Drive: 1 hour 40 minutes.

In the morning, explore Tang valley and visit to:

After lunch, drive back to Bumthang valley and visit cheese factory and Kencho Sum lhakhang.

Then free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 08.Bumthang – Paro sightseeing | By flight – 25 minutes | Altitude: 2280 m.

In the morning, drive to Badbalathang airport and fly to Paro.

After lunch, visit to:

In the evening, visit to a typical Bhutanese farm house.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 09.Paro – Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery (Taktsang) | 7 Km | Hike: 2 hours.

Morning – Drive to Satsam chorten and hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery (2 hour walk – one way).

After lunch, visit to:

In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 10.Paro – Haa valley sightseeing – Paro | 62 Km | Drive: 2 hours.

Morning – Drive to the Haa valley via Cheli La pass (3820 m). Enjoy the panoramic view of the Himalayas including Mt. Jomolhari.

While in Haa valley, visit Chorten Nagpo and Karpo which were built in 659 AD by the King Srongtsen Gampo of Tibet.

Then visit Haa dzong.

After lunch, drive back to Paro. On the way, back visit to the Kila Gompa nunnery, one of the oldest nunnery in Paro.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 11.Paro – Departure (End of Bhutan itinerary 11 days).

After breakfast, drive to the Paro airport and farewell (End of Bhutan itinerary 11 days).

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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs):

1.When is the best time for 11 days Bhutan tour?

The best time for 11 days Bhutan tour is March, April, May (Spring) & September, October and November (Autumn).

Travel to Bhutan in Spring season – Some of the most popular festivals like Punakha Tshechu, Paro Tshechu in western Bhutan and Ura Festival in Bumthang in western Bhutan take place. The weather will be perfect with crisp air, clear blue sky with snow on the mountain tops and valleys look beautiful with wild flowers blooming. Most tourists also prefer to do short treks like Dagala trekDruk path or Bumdra during this time.

More than 60 % of the total tourist arrival in Bhutan is during autumn season. Most festivals in central Bhutan like Jakar tshechuJambay Lhakhang Drup etc. take place from September till December. This is also the most preferred time for trekking in Bhutan.

2.Can I visit the Tiger's nest monastery if I book 11 days Bhutan tour?

Yes, you can visit the beautiful Tiger’s nest monastery in Paro valley on the 10th day of the program if you book 11 days Bhutan tour. 

3.Where can I visit during the Bhutan Itinerary 11 days?

Bhutan itinerary 11 days covers major sightseeing places and monuments in western and central Bhutan including visit to Gangtey and Phobjikha valley. The hike to the Tiger’s mest monastery (Paro Taktsang) is the highlight of the trip.

4.What is the Bhutan cancellation policy for Bhutan itinerary 11 days?

Bhutan tour program booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject to cancellations charges as follows:

  • Before 30 days of start of the program: No charges.
  • Within 21 days: 10 % of the rate.
  • Within 14 days: 20 % of the rate.
  • Less than 7 days or without notice: 50 % of the rate.
  • After arrival in Bhutan: 100 % of the rate.

5.Is it possible to visit Haa valley if I book 11 days Bhutan tour ?

Yes, you can visit the beautiful Haa valley if you book 11 days Bhutan tour.

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