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Honeymoon Tour in Bhutan.

Bhutan is a perfect honeymoon tour/trip destination with a peaceful environment and abundant romantic hot spots that are just a perfect combination. Seemingly carved out of a fairytale, Bhutan is nestled on the mighty peaks of the eastern Himalayas. With bounty of natural beauty, Bhutan is the ultimate honeymoon destination for couples seeking an exotic cultural experience.

Chimi lhakhang, a medieval temple of fertility and child birth is perched on a hill of a beautiful Punakha valley. This temple has stood for centuries as a testament for love and romance for both locals and foreigners alike.

We at Yak Holidays makes it possible for our guests to experience everything beautiful Bhutan has got to offer. We wish you a blissful honeymoon in Bhutan.

The Statue of Buddha, main highlight of honeymoon tour in Bhutan.

The tallest statue of sitting Buddha (Dordenma).

Honeymoon trip in Bhutan – Trip highlights.

There are many things to do and explore during your honeymoon tour in Bhutan. Some of them are listed below:
  • Chimi lhakhang – Also called the Temple of fertility.
  • Ancient Buddhist temples, monasteries & Dzongs.
  • Visit to a Bhutanese village and farm house.
  • Most scenic landscapes.
  • Meet local people.
  • Witness archery matches.
  • Panoramic mountain flight.
  • Witness the colorful festivals.
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Bhutan Honeymoon Tour Itinerary (Sketch):

Below is the sample Bhutan honeymoon tour itinerary. We can customize the itinerary as per your requirements.

  • Day 01. Arrive Paro and sightseeing | Altitude: 2200 m.
  • Day 02. Paro – Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery (Taktsang) – Thimphu | 54 km | Drive: 1 hour | Hike: 4 hours | Altitude:  2334 m.
  • Day 03. Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.
  • Day 04. Thimphu sightseeing – Punakha | 76 km | Drive: 2 hours | Altitude: 1242 m.
  • Day 05. Punakha sightseeing | Altitude: 1242 m.
  • Day 06. Punakha – Wangdue Phodrang – Gangtey | 75 km | Drive: 2 hours | Altitude: 3000 m.
  • Day 07. Gangtey – Trongsa sightseeing – Bumthang | 185 km | Drive: 5 hours | Altitude: 2600 m.
  • Day 08. Bumthang sightseeing | Altitude: 2600 m.
  • Day 09. Bumthang – Paro sightseeing | By Mountain flight | 25 minutes | Altitude: 2200 m.
  • Day 10. Paro – Departure (End of honeymoon tour in Bhutan).

Note: This is just a sample itinerary. We will be happy to customize the itinerary as per your needs.

The Dochula pass (3140 m), highlight of Bhutan honeymoon tour itinerary for 10 days

The Beautiful Dochula Pass.

Tour Cost for Honeymoon in Bhutan:

The 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.

The Bhutan travel cost given below is based on government approved ” Clean & Certified” 3 star hotels. We charge extra premiums for 4 star and 5 star hotels.

  • 2 Persons: US $ 5120 per couple.

Nature of trip: Private and guided travel to Bhutan.

Bhutan honeymoon tour cost covers a must-visit site, the temple of fertility, Chimi Lhakhang

Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of fertility).

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Honeymoon in Bhutan - Detailed Itinerary.

Your guide will receive you at the airport and drive to the Hotel.

Afternoon – visit to Ta Dzong (The national museum of Bhutan). This unique building is conch shaped and the wall is 2.5 m thick. Then visit Rinpung Dzong built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. It is the finest illustration of Bhutanese architecture and craftsmanship you’ll see. So impressive it is that even scenes of 1995 film, Little Buddha were filmed here.

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

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

In the Morning, drive to Satsam Chorten and hike up to the Paro Taktsang monastery which is give-or-take a two-hour ascent. One of the best highlights of honeymoon tour in Bhutan.

Afternoon – visit to Kichu Monastery built in 659 AD by the Tibetan King, Srongtsen Gampo. Then visit Drugyal Dzong built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.

A short stop to view Tamchog monastery built in the 15th century by Thang Tong Gyalpo.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

In the morning, visit postal museum where you can print your pictures on the official Bhutanese stamps.

Then visit the textile museum and the school of 13 arts and crafts.

Lunch at Simply Bhutan where you can enjoy typical Bhutanese dishes, local wine and folk dances.

Afternoon – visit tallest statue of Buddha (169 feet), memorial chorten and craft bazaar.

In the evening, visit Tashichho Dzong which houses the throne room and offices of His Majesty the King.

Then free to stroll in the town.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

In the Morning, visit Changangkha temple perched on a hilltop just above the valley, constantly buzzes with pilgrim activity.
Visit Takin Preserve center. The Bhutanese believe that Takin was created in the 15th century by Drukpa Kuenley. Then visit Sangaygang view point and Dupthop nunnery. After lunch, drive to Punakha. On the way, visit the beautiful Dochu La Pass (Altitude 3140 m). Then hike to Chimi Lhakhang, one of the highlights of honeymoon in Bhutan. Of all the religious figures of Bhutan, perhaps no one is as popular as Drukpa Kuenley. Chimi Lhakhang popularly called The Temple of Fertility was built in his honor. He is also known as The Divine Madman for his unorthodox ways of teaching Buddhism. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

In the morning, walk the across the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan (160 meters) across Pho Chu river. You can enjoy great views of Punakha valley and the Dzong below.

Then visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. It is believed that Shabdrung asked Zowo Palep, the architect to sleep at Dzongchu (Near the Dzong). It was from here that he was taken to paradise in his dream and showed the design of the dzong. In keeping with the tradition, not a single nail was used for the construction of this Dzong.

Punakha is  the ancient capital of Bhutan until the rule of the second King of Bhutan.

Afternoon – hike to the beautiful Khamsung Yulley monastery built by Her Majesty the Queen Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

In the Morning, drive to Gangtey and Phobjikha valley.  This valley is the roosting ground for the rare black necked cranes in winter.

On the way, view Wangdue Phodrang Dzong built in 1638 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. This Dzong was destroyed by fire in 2012 and the repair was completed in 2022.

Visit Gangtey Gompa Monastery built in 1613 by Tenzin Legpai Dhendup.  It is considered to be the largest Nyingmapa school in western Bhutan.

Then visit the crane information center.

In the evening, explore the beautiful Phobjikha valley (Altitude 3000 m).

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

In the morning, drive to Bumthang, considered the “Switzerland of Bhutan”. This valley is the spiritual and cultural heartland of Bhutan.

Visit Trongsa Dzong, the largest fortress in Bhutan built in 1543 by Nagi Wangchuk. The first two Kings of Bhutan ruled the country from this ancient seat. The ancient rulers of Bhutan controlled the trade between eastern and western Bhutan from here.

Then visit Ta Dzong, an ancient watch tower which is now converted to the royal heritage museum.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

In the morning, visit to Tamshing lhakhang, Kurjey monastery,  Kenchosum monastery and the Jakar Dzong (The Castle of White Bird).

In the afternoon, drive to the “Burning Lake”. Then visit Jambay lhakhang built in the year 659 AD by King Srongtsen Gampo of Tibet . In winter, a spectacular festival is held here to honor Guru Rinpoche and the highlight in the “Naked Dance”.

Finally visit Chakhar lhakhang, the palace of Sindhu Raja built in the 8th century. It was on the invitation of Sindhu Raja that Guru Rinpoche came to Bhutan in the 8th century.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

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

Your guide will receive you at the airport and drive to the hotel.

In the afternoon, day tour to the scenic Cheli la pass (3988 m) with great views. The pass boasts of the highest motorable road in Bhutan and divides Paro and Haa valley. You can also hike to the sky burial site and enjoy the view of the mountains including Mt. Jomolhari.

On the way back, visit to Kila Gompa nunnery perched on a cliff at 3500 m. This nunnery houses around 70 -80 nuns and is a retreat center.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

After breakfast, drive to the airport and farewell (End of Bhutan Honeymoon tour itinerary).

FAQs - Honeymoon Tour in Bhutan:

Bhutan as a top tourist destination has all the ingredients of a perfect honeymoon destination.
    1. The country has an unforgettable and whimsical background for any honeymooners with its scented pine forest, majestic snow capped mountains and hills dotted with ancient temples and fluttering prayer flags and undiluted Buddhist culture. The places are peaceful, tranquil, isolated and ideal for solitude, meditation and self discovery.
    2. Bhutan champions environmental conservation and is rated one of the Top 10 global hotspots. It is perhaps the only carbon-negative country in the world. The air is clean, crisp and pollution free.
    3. It is home to rare flora and fauna and many endangered bird species like the rare black-necked cranes and white-bellied heron.  A perfect haven for nature lovers and honeymoon trip in Bhutan.
    4. Some of the best international chains of hotels like Aman Kora, Pemako, Six Senses and COMO Group and others operate in this tiny Himalayan kingdom. That means you have wide selection of choices for your stay from a simple homestay with a Bhutanese family to a luxurious 5 star accommodation during your Bhutan honeymoon trip.
  • You can also witness centuries old Buddhist festivals called Tshechus. On most of these festivals they display a huge Throngdroel (large scroll/ Thanka) on the last day of the ceremony. The Buddhist believe that the mere sight of the Thanka/Throngdroel will cleanse their sins.
  1. ..And many more..

Yes, you can visit the Tiger’s nest monastery (Taktsang) in Paro valley if you book 7 days Bhutan honeymoon trip. In fact, this monument is the highlight of honeymoon in Bhutan.

Yes, you can seek the blessings of the monk at Chimi lhakhang during your Bhutan honeymoon trip. Our guide will advise you during your visit to this temple.

Yes, you can wear Bhutanese costumes during your Bhutan honeymoon trip and we will arrange the dresses for you.

The best locations and monuments to visit during honeymoon in Bhutan are:

  • Iconic Tiger’s nest monastery, probably the most photographed monument in Bhutan.
  • The scenic Chelila pass (3988 m) which separates Paro from Haa valley. The evening sunset over the Himalayan ranges bordering Haa valley is a very romantic setting.
  • Hike from Kuensel Phodrang park to Sangaygang view point and a short walk above the Telecom tower.
  • Buddha Dordenma Statue.
  • The panoramic Dochula pass (3140 m).
  • Chimi lhakhang, also referred to as “The Temple of Fertility” is highly recommended for Bhutan honeymoon trip.
  • Visit to the magnificent Punakha Dzong which is located between two rivers.
  • Hike to the imperial Khamsum Yulley monastery.
  • Walk across the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan.
  • Exploring the beautiful Phobjikha valley.
These are just some of the recommended locations and monuments to visit during your honeymoon in Bhutan.

Yes, all trips including honeymoon trip in Bhutan have to be led by a licensed Bhutanese tour guide. This is mandatory as per the regulation of the Department of Tourism, Bhutan.

Most of the Bhutan honeymoon couples prefer Bumdra trek in Paro valley which is for 2 days.
You can enjoy the most beautiful and scenic views of Himalayas from your hiking trail and the camp site. The highest point on this trek is 4000 m.
The Bhutan honeymoon trip cost depends on the numbers of days you would like to spend in Bhutan and the category of hotels you choose for your stay. Please contact us for the price.
The most recommended things to do during your honeymoon trip in Bhutan are:
  • Visit to the Tiger’s nest monastery and Chimi lhakhang, the temple of fertility.
  • 1 night stay at one of the Bhutanese farm houses in Paro, Punakha, Haa valley or Gangtey and learn how to cook Bhutanese dishes.
  • Short beautiful and romantic hikes like Khamsum Yulley or above Sangaygang view point or at Chelila pass.
  • Practice archery or dart.
  • Romantic candle-lit dinner in one of the isolated resorts or hotels.

The highly recommended duration for honeymoon trip in Bhutan is 7 – 10 days.

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