(The Shangri-la’s Delight).
The imperial Khamsum Yulley monastery.
7 Days Bhutan Tour Itinerary
The 7 days Bhutan tour itinerary is one of the best selling Bhutan tours and covers complete western Bhutan. The highlights include visit to the beautiful Gangtey / Phobjikha valley and imperial Khamsum Yulley monastery in Punakha. Also an opportunity to visit Chimi lhakhang, the divine madman’s temple in Wangdue Phodrang and the Tiger’s nest monastery in Paro.
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Highlights of the tour:
- Ancient temples, monasteries & dzongs (Forts).
- Museums and government institutions.
- Meet local people.
- Scenic landscapes.
- Archery matches.
- Visit to pristine villages and farmhouse.
Sketch Itinerary:
- Day 1. Arrive Paro – Thimphu sightseeing | 54 km | Drive: 1 hour drive | Altitude: 2334 m.
- Day 2. Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.
- Day 3. Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing | 76 km | Drive: 2 hours | Altitude: 1242 m.
- Day 4. Punakha – Wangdue Phodrang – Gangtey sightseeing | 75 km | Drive: 2 hours | Altitude: 3000 m.
- Day 5. Gangtey – Paro sightseeing | 185 km | Drive: 5 hours | Altitude: 2200 m.
- Day 6. Paro sightseeing – Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery | 7 km | Hike: 4 hours.
- Day 7. Paro – Departure (End of 7 days Bhutan tour).
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 and Bhutan visa fee US $ 40 per person.
Entrance fees for monuments and festivals visits to be paid separately.
- Solo travel: US $ 2080.
- 2 person in a group: US $ 1720 per person.
- 3 or more people in a group: US $ 1600 per person.
Nature of trip: Private and guided travel to Bhutan.
Detail Itinerary for 7 Days Bhutan Tour
Day 1. Arrive Paro – Thimphu sightseeing (54 km, 1 hour drive):
Your guide and driver will meet you at the Paro airport and drive to Thimphu. A short stop to view Tamchog monastery built in the 15th century by Thang Tong Gyalpo.
Afternoon – visit to memorial chorten, tallest statue of Buddha, Changangkha lhakhang, Takin preserve center and Sangaygang view point.
In the evening, visit Dupthop lhakhang and free to stroll in the town.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 2. Thimphu sightseeing:
In the Morning, visit to National Postal Museum, Craft Bazaar, Textile Museum and School of 13 Arts and Crafts.
Lunch at Simply Bhutan museum restaurant.
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 hours drive):
In the morning, drive to the beautiful Punakha valley.
Punakha is the ancient capital of Bhutan. On the way, visit the beautiful Dochula pass (3140 m). Then visit Chimi lhakhang built in 1499 to honor Drukpa Kuenley or “The divine madman”. The temple is also popularly called “The temple of fertility”.
Afternoon – Visit Punakha dzong built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. It is the winter residence of Je Khenpo and the monk Body.
Then hike to the beautiful Khamsum Yulley monastery.
In the evening, walk across the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan (160 meters).
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 4. Punakha – Wangdue Phodrang – Gangtey sightseeing (75 km, 2 hours drive):
In the Morning, drive to Gangtey.
A short stop on the way to view Wangdue Phodrang dzong. The upper part of the valley is called Gangtey and lower part is called Phobjikha. This cup shaped glacial valley is considered the most beautiful in Himalayas. It is the roosting ground of the rare black necked cranes in winter.
While in Gangtey, visit Gangtey Gompa monastery built in 1613 by Gyaltse Pema Thinley. This monastery also hosts the annual Gangtey festival and the crane information center.
Evening – explore Phobjikha valley (3000 m).
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 5. Gangtey – Paro sightseeing (185 km, 5 hours drive):
In the morning, drive to Paro.
We occasionally stop on the way to take pictures.
Afternoon, visit the Ta dzong (national museum of Bhutan) and Rinpung dzong.
In the evening, visit to a Bhutanese farm house.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 6. 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 (Paro Taktsang).
Afternoon – visit Drugyel dzong, the defense fort built in 1649 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Then visit Kichu lhakhang, one of the oldest monasteries in Bhutan built in 659 AD by Srongtsen Gampo.
In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 7. Paro – Departure (End of 7 Days Bhutan tour Itinerary):
After breakfast, drive to the airport and farewell (End of 7 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 (SDF).
- Bhutan visa fee.
- English speaking local guide.
- Sightseeing.
- Bottled water.
Tour Cost Excludes:
- Entrance fees for museums and monuments.
- Drukair/Bhutan Airlines fares.
- 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.
The Iconic Tiger’s nest monastery.
The beautiful Dochula pass (3140 m).
6 nights / 7 days Bhutan tour itinerary - FAQs.
You can visit Paro, Thimphu (The capital city), Punakha valley, Wangdue Phodrang, Gangtey and the beautiful Phobjikha valley. If your flight arrival in Bhutan is early, you can also visit the panoramic Chelila pass (3988 m) on the way to Haa valley.
The best time for this 7 days Bhutan tour package is from mid March to end of April and mid of October to the end of November as the weather will be good, clear sky and also there are many festivals during this time.
Yes, you can visit the Tiger’s nest monastery in Paro valley if you book this 7 days Bhutan tour itinerary.
Yes, we highly recommend 7 days Bhutan Tour itinerary as you can visit the beautiful Phobjikha/Gangtey valley bordering the Black mountain national park. The major sightseeing monuments and places under western Bhutan like the Tiger’s nest monastery, Punakha dzong, tallest statue of Buddha, Chimi lhakhang (Temple of fertility) and many more are covered by this itinerary.
Yes, you can see the rare black-necked cranes at the beautiful Phobjikha valley in winter if you book 7 days Bhutan tour. These cranes fly to Bhutan in the end of October and fly back to Tibet by mid April.
No, riding pony is not included in the 7 days Bhutan tour cost mentioned above.