Classic Bhutan Round Trip

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11 Days

Nature trip

1 Destination

Bhutan’s Tibetan heritage

Group trips Bhutan – Hiking and culture

We also offer all of our tours as private tours – at your best time and with your desired program.
Contact us – we will be happy to help you.

Our Bhutan culture tour takes you to the most interesting areas of this traditional Himalayan kingdom. Nestled between the former kingdom of Sikkim, northeast India and Tibet, it is perhaps the most fascinating country in the Himalayas.

Discover with us this unique Himalayan country where the government is focusing on the concept of “Gross National Happiness” instead of just economic development.

Its rich Tibetan Buddhist cultural heritage, spectacular mountain scenery and vast, untouched forests and natural landscapes will inspire you. You will feel as if you have been transported to another world – to another age. Our tour is peppered with original, optional hikes, walks, farm visits and encounters with locals. Our network of local contacts allows you to experience this fascinating Himalayan state up close and without the stress of traveling.

You will gain deep and unique insights, visit Bhutan’s unique monastery fortresses, walk through authentic cultural landscapes and observe the original cultivation of livestock and land. All this in a sparsely populated, traditional and environmentally conscious country with vast, untouched forests rich in orchids, magnolias and rhododendrons and surrounded by snow-capped Himalayan giants in the north. You will spend the nights in selected hotels that reflect Bhutan’s culture, on request also partly as a houseguest in a homestay or in first class 5-star luxury resorts. Benefit from our personal and cultivated relationships with local drivers, tour guides, authorities, craftsmen, monks, nuns, healers and farmers.

Tour Highlights

Bhutan’s Tibetan heritage: monastery fortresses, temples, monastic life
Unique natural landscapes, fertile valleys, vast forests with enormously rich biodiversity
Traditional farms & the wooden houses/chalets typical of Bhutan
View of Mt. Chomolhari, 7,314 m.a.s.l.
Colorful markets
Bhutan’s capital city Thimpu
Bhutan’s weavers
The lovely valleys of Bumthang and Phobjikha
Optional hikes through idyllic, cultural landscapes

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Best Time Good Time Off Season

October to May with temperatures between approx. 15°C and 25°C
Spring (March to May) rhododendron in bloom, possibly not so clear mountain views
Autumn (October to November) usually clear mountain views
Winter (December to January) various festivals

Day Wise Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Bhutan from Bangkok, Delhi or Kolkota by flight.
Option: from travel module Sikkim, Darjeeling or Kalimpong by land via the border town of Phuntsholing: (+ 1 additional day)

Day 2

Tiger Nest

Tiger nest visit and sightseeing in and around Paro

Day 3

Paro – Thimpu

Paro – Thimpu with sightseeing

Day 4

Thimpu city tour

Thimpu with sightseeing according to your interests

Day 5

Thimpu – Punakha

Thimpu – Punakha tour

Day 6

Punakha – Gangtey

Punakha – Gangtey, 3,000 m

Day 7

Gangtey – Trongsa – Bumthang

Gangtey – Trongsa – Bumthang / Jakar, 2,600 – 4,000 m

Day 8

Bumthang

Bumthang Tour

Day 9

Bumthang

Bumthang – Wangdue

Day 10

Wangdue – Thimpu – Paro

Day 11

Paro

Paro – return flight to Bangkok, Delhi or Kolkota. Option: onward journey by land (+ 1 additional day) to the border town of Phuntsholing, India, then continue with travel module Darjeeling, Kalimpong or Sikkim.

Additional options

Extend your Bhutan tour with additional days in Paro, Gangtey, Thimpu or Bumthang or shorten it as you wish
Cross Bhutan and continue your tour via the Indian state of Assam (Bhutan Crossing)
Include a trek of your choice in the company of a professional, local guide. There are easy to very challenging treks to choose from.
Choose hotel upgrades and enjoy the benefits of beautiful & aesthetic 5-star hotels in Paro, Thimpu, Bumthang and Gangtey.
Include a mask dance festival – we will inform you about festivals in your time slot

Tour Route Map

The journey is led by an experienced English-speaking local guide who provides cultural insights, assists communication with local communities, and ensures smooth coordination throughout the tour.

Easy to moderate hikes (1–6 hours optional).
Good hiking shoes recommended.
Participants carry personal daypacks.
Overland travel stages of 1–5 hours.
Flexibility and openness to local conditions required.

Comfortable guesthouses or mid-range hotels in major towns such as Delhi, Rumtek and Gangtok. Simpler guesthouses are used in remote regions, offering authentic local experiences.

Homestays provide cultural immersion rather than luxury comfort. Facilities are simple, meals are home-cooked, and travelers gain insight into authentic local lifestyles.

Vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals are available. Hiking days usually include packed lunches. Drinks are not included except breakfast beverages. Boiled water or tea may be available during hikes for an additional cost.

Services Included

International & domestic flights (economy class)
All transfers and overland transport
Hotels and homestay accommodation
Meals during the tour
Sightseeing entrance fees
Sikkim permits
English-speaking guide
Emergency support equipment
Visa assistance

Services Not Included

Personal drinks and beverages
Lunch & dinner in Delhi
Restaurant drinks
Personal expenses

Classic Bhutan Round Trip | Cultural Tour of Paro, Thimphu & Bumthang

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