(Scenic Bhutan Tour).
The majestic Punakha dzong.
6 days Bhutan tour itinerary
The 6 days Bhutan tour itinerary will let you explore across three main districts of western Bhutan. These includes sightseeing and visit to major sites like the Tiger’s nest monastery in Paro, one of the most beautiful places to visit in Bhutan. In Thimphu, visit to the tallest statue of Buddha in the world. The route passes through beautiful Dochula pass (3140 m) on the way to Punakha. While in Punakha, visit to the magnificent Punakha dzong and hike to the imperial Khamsum Yulley monastery and many more.
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Rinpung dzong.
Highlights of the trip:
- Magnificent dzongs (forts), ancients temples & monasteries.
- Scenic landscapes.
- Museums and government institutions.
- Visit to the pristine villages and farmhouse.
- Meet local people.
Sketch itinerary:
- Day 1. Arrive Paro – Thimphu sightseeing | 54 km | Drive: 1 hour | Altitude 2334 m.
- Day 2. Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.
- Day 3. Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing | 76 km | Drive: 3 hours | Altitude: 1242 m.
- Day 4. Punakha – Wangdue Phodrang – Paro sightseeing | 151 km | Drive: 4 hours | Altitude: 2200 m.
- Day 5. Paro sightseeing – Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery (Taktsang) | 7 km | Hike: 4 hours.
- Day 6. Paro – Departure (End of 6 days Bhutan tour).
6 days Bhutan tour cost:
The 6 days Bhutan tour cost is given below and is inclusive of sustainable development fee (SDF) of US $ 100 per person per night and Bhutan visa fee US $ 40 per person.
Entrance fees for monuments and festivals visits to be paid separately.
- Solo travel: US $ 1740 per person.
- 2 Persons: US $ 1390 per person.
- 3 Persons or more: US $ 1365 per person.
Nature of trip: Private and guided trip to Bhutan.
Detail itinerary for 6 days Bhutan tour.
Day 1. Arrive Paro – Thimphu sightseeing (54 km, 1 hour drive):
Your guide and driver will meet you at Paro airport and drive to Thimphu. A short stop to view Tamchog monastery. Then visit memorial chorten and tallest statue of Buddha (51.5 m).
In the afternoon, visit to Changangkha lhakhang, Takin preserve center and Dupthop nunnery.
In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 2. Thimphu sightseeing:
In the morning, visit to national postal museum, craft bazaar, textile museum, school of 13 arts and crafts (Painting school).
After lunch, visit Simply Bhutan museum.
Afternoon – witness the archery match at Changlimithang stadium.
In the evening, visit Tashichho dzong, the royal secretariat.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 3. Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing (76 Km, 2 hour drive):
In the morning, drive to the beautiful Punakha valley.
Punakha is the ancient capital of Bhutan. On the way, visit the beautiful Dochu La Pass (3140 m). Then visit Chimi lhakhang built in 1499 to honor of Drukpa Kuenley. This temple is also called the Temple of Fertility. Drukpa Kuenley is also called the divine madman of Bhutan for his unorthodox way of teaching Buddhism.
In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Punakha dzong built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
In the evening, hike to the beautiful Khamsum Yulley monastery.
Then walk across the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan (160 meters) built across Pho chu river. It is the longest of its kind in Bhutan.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 4. Punakha – Wangdue Phodrang – Paro sightseeing (151 km, 4 hour drive):
In the morning, drive to Paro via Wangdue Phodrang and take a view of the dzong.
Afternoon – Visit Ta dzong (national museum of Bhutan), Rinpung dzong and Bhutanese farmhouse.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 5. Paro sightseeing – Hike to the Tiger’s nest Monastery:
In the morning, drive to Satsam chorten and 2 hour hike till the Tiger’s nest monastery (Taktsang).
Afternoon – visit to Drugyel dzong (The fortress of the victorious Bhutanese). Then visit Kichu lhakhang, one of the oldest monasteries of Bhutan built in 659 AD by Srongtsen Gampo.
Evening – free to stroll in the town.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 6. Paro – Departure (End of 6 Days Bhutan Tour Itinerary).
After breakfast, drive to the Paro international airport and farewell (End of 6 days Bhutan tour itinerary).
Included / Excluded in the cost
Included / Excluded in the cost
Tour Cost Includes:
- All meals [breakfast / lunch / dinner and evening tea].
- Accommodation [twin / double sharing basis]. Single room supplement is extra.
- All transportation within the country including airport transfers.
- Sustainable development fee.
- Bhutan visa fee.
- English speaking local guide.
- Sightseeing.
- Bottled water during the tour.
Tour Cost Excludes:
- Drukair / Bhutan Airlines fares.
- Entrance fees for museums and monuments.
- 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.
6 days Bhutan tour itinerary - FAQs.
Yes, you can visit the Tiger’s nest monastery (Taktsang) in Paro valley with 5 night / 6 days Bhutan tour package.
You can visit Paro, Thimphu and Punakha valley with 5 nights / 6 days Bhutan tour package.
The highlights of 5 nights / 6 days Bhutan tour itinerary are visit to Rinpung dzong, Kichu lhakhang and national museum in Paro.
While in Thimphu, you can visit Tashichho dzong, the tallest statue of Buddha (51.5 m), memorial stupa and beautiful Dochula pass.
In Punakha, you can visit the magnificent Punakha dzong, Chimi lhakhang (Temple of fertility), the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan across Pho chu river (160 m) and the imperial Khamsum Yulley monastery.
6 days Bhutan tour covers 3 main beautiful valleys of western Bhutan which are Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. Some of the iconic monuments like the Tiger’s nest monastery, Punakha dzong, tallest statue of Buddha in the world and scenic landscape like Dochula pass (3140 m) are covered in this trip itinerary.
Yes, you can visit the majestic Khamsum Yulley monastery in the upper Punakha valley if you book 6 days Bhutan tour.
No, the riding pony is not included in the 6 days Bhutan tour cost.