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7 days Bhutan tour itinerary / package.

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The 7 days Bhutan tour itinerary/package is a short tour and will take you to the most beautiful valleys of Gangtey and Phobjikha. This valley borders the Black mountain national park to the west. The Phobjikha valley is the roosting ground for the rare black necked cranes in winter. You can visit Gangtey Gompa monastery founded in 1613 by the first Peling Gyalsé Rinpoche. This is the only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan. The highlights are visit to Pele la pass (3351 m) and highlights of Paro, Thimphu and Punakha.

7 days Bhutan tour itinerary – Sketch:

  • Day 1. Arrive Paro – Thimphu sightseeing | Alt. 2334 m | 56 Km | Drive: 1 hour.
  • Day 2. Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.
  • Day 3. Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing | Altitude: 1242 m | 76 Km | Drive: 2 1/2 hours.
  • Day 4. Punakha – Wangdue Phodrang – Gangtey | Altitude | 3000 m | 75 km | Drive: 2 hours.
  • Day 5. Gangtey – Paro sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m | 143 Km | Drive: 4 hours.
  • Day 6. Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery | 7 Km | Hike: 4 hours.
  • Day 7. Paro – Departure (End of 7 days Bhutan tour itinerary).

7 days Bhutan tour cost:

The 7 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 traveler: US $ 2080.00
  • 2 pax: US $ 1720.00 per person on twin / double sharing basis.
  • 3 or more pax: US $ 1600.00 per person on twin / double sharing basis.

Arrival & departure location:

Paro International Airport, Bhutan.

Reporting time:

3 hours before flight 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 airport transfers.
  • Sustainable development fee (SDF).
  • Bhutan visa fee.
  • English speaking local guide.
  • Sightseeing.
  • Bottled water.

Tour Cost Excludes:

  • Drukair fares.
  • Entry fees for museums / monuments and festival visits.
  • Cost for any services not mentioned in the “Cost include head”.
  • Travel insurance premiums.
  • Payments for service provided on a personal basis.
  • 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.

7 days Bhutan tour itinerary - Detailed:

Day 1.Arrival at Paro – Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m | 56 Km | Drive: 1 hour.

Arrive Paro International airport (Flight to Bhutan). Your guide and driver will meet you and drive to Thimphu. On the way, view Tamchog monastery built in the 15th century by a wonder working monk, Thang Tong Gyalpo, .

Afternoon, visit to:

  • National postal museum where you can make personalized stamps.
  • Craft bazaar where you can buy Bhutanese handicraft items.

In the evening, visit to:

  • Tashichho dzong which houses the seat of central monastic body and office of His Majesty the King. The grand Thimphu tshechu festival is held at the courtyard of this dzong in the month of September.
  • Free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 2.Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.

Morning sightseeing includes:

  • Dupthop nunnery, one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan.
  • Sangaygang view point – We walk across the field of prayer flags.
  • Changangkha lhakhang.
  • Takin preserve center.
  • National memorial chorten (1974) built in honor of Late His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
  • Tallest statue of sitting Buddha (Buddha Dordenma) in the world (51.5 m).

Afternoon – Visit folk heritage museum. Then visit the school of 13 arts and crafts of Bhutan (Zorig Chusum).

In the evening, witness the archery match at Changlimithang stadium.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 3.Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing | Altitude: 1242 m | 76 Km | Drive: 2 1/2 hours.

Morning – Drive to Punakha valley:

After lunch, visit to Punakha dzong built in the 17th century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.

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

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 4.Punakha – Wangdue Phodrang – Gangtey | Altitude: 3000 m | 75 Km | Drive: 2 hours.

Morning – Hike to the beautiful Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Choling monastery at Yabisa village.

Then drive to the beautiful Gangtey valley. On the way, a short stop to view the majestic Wangdue Phodrang dzong built in the 17th century on the command of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.

While in Gangtey, visit Gangtey Gompa monastery, an important Nyingmapa monastery built in the 17th century.

Later in the evening, visit to the black necked Crane information center.

Explore the beautiful Phobjikha valley.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 5.Gangtey – Paro sightseeing | Altitude: 2200 m | 178 Km | Drive: 5 hours.

Morning – Drive to Paro. We occasionally stop on the way to take photos. Lunch will be served on the way.

Afternoon – Visit to:

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

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 6.Paro sightseeing - Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery (Taktsang) | Hike: 4 hours.

Morning – Drive to Paro Satsam chorten. Then hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery (Paro Taktsang).

NB: You can hang prayer flags near the Tiger’s nest monastery and offer prayers inside the monastery.

Afternoon sightseeing includes:

In the evening, free to stroll in the town.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 7.Paro – Departure (End of 7 days Bhutan tour itinerary / package).

After breakfast, drive to the Paro airport and farewell (End of 7 days Bhutan tour itinerary / package).

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  • Rinpung Dzong CT4.
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  • Kyichu Lhakhang CT4.
  • Tamchog Lhakhang CT4.
  • Memorial Chorten CT4.
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  • Tashichho Dzong CT4.
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  • Gangtey Gompa CT4.
  • Punakha Dzong CT4.
  • Khamsum Yulley CT4.
  • Longest Suspension Bridge.
  • Wangdue Phodrang Dzong CT4.
  • Phobjikha Valley.

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FAQs - 7 days Bhutan tour itinerary / package:

1.How much is the single supplement for 7 days Bhutan tour itinerary ?

The single supplement charge for 7 days Bhutan tour itinerary / package is already included in the cost. As such, you need not pay supplement charge.

2.When is the best time to visit Bhutan ?

The best time to visit Bhutan 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 Trek, Druk Path or Bumdra during this time.

Almost 60 % of the total tourist arrival in Bhutan is during Autumn season. Most festivals in central Bhutan like Jakar Tshechu, Jambay Lhakhang Drup etc. take place from September till December. This is also the most preferred time for trekking in Bhutan.

3.Can I trek to the Tiger's nest monastery (Taktsang) if I book 7 days Bhutan tour ?

Yes, you can trek to the Tiger’s nest monastery if you book 7 days Bhutan tour. As per the itinerary, you will do this trek on the 6th day of your trip.

4.How do I get Bhutan visa for 7 days Bhutan tour ?

The procedure to get Bhutan visa for 7 days Bhutan tour is simple. It is processed by local Bhutanese tour operator such as Yak Holidays International (us). Once you finalize the trip, you have to make full payment to your local tour operator in Bhutan. The local tour operator / travel agency will submit the visa applications on your behalf to the Department of Tourism, Bhutan which will endorse the applications after verifying the receipt of the payment. It normally takes a week to process the visa. The Department of Immigration, Thimphu will issue e-Bhutan Visa which will be e-mailed to you by your local tour operator. You are now set to travel to Bhutan and you have to carry this document when you board the Drukair/Bhutan Airlines flight. Please be informed that no embassies or consulates broad will issue Bhutan visa.

What are the documents / details required to process Bhutan visa ?

  1. You have to send a scanned copy of the photo page of your passport to your tour operator in Bhutan. The validity of the passport should be minimum of 6 months from the date of travel.
  2. Half photo / headshot.
  3. Residential address.
  4. Phone number.
  5. Occupation details.

5.Which is the best place for homestay if I book 7 days Bhutan tour itinerary / package ?

If you book 7 days Bhutan tour itinerary / package, the most recommended places for homestays are either Punakha or Paro valley. These places have good homestay and you get the authentic Bhutanese experience.

6. Where can I meditate in Bhutan and do you arrange it ?

If you book 7 days Bhutan tour itinerary / package, then the most recommended place for meditation is at Cheri monastery in Thimphu valley. Yes, we will arrange it for you.

7.Are tourists allowed to stay overnight in a monastery ? If yes, where and can you arrange it ?

Yes, tourists are allowed to stay overnight only in Phajoding monastery. We can incorporate it in your 7 days Bhutan tour itinerary / package. This monastery is 8 km away from Thimphu valley and it takes 3 hours walk uphill.

8. Which festivals can I witness if I book 7 days Bhutan tour ?

If you book 7 days Bhutan tour during the Spring months, then you can witness the festival in Paro, Punakha and Talo. If you book the trip in Autumn, then you can witness the festival in Thimphu, Chukha and Gangtey / Phobjikha valley. Please contact us for the festival dates.

9.Can I see black-necked cranes. If yes, when and where ?

Yes, you can see black-necked cranes in Phobjikha / Gangtey valley if you book 7 days Bhutan trip. These rare cranes normally fly from Tibet to these valleys after the end of October.

10.Do you provide Bhutanese costumes to wear during one of the festivals ?

Yes, we will provide you Bhutanese costumes to wear during one of the festivals and it will be free of charge.

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