8 Days Journey to Druk Yul Trekking Tour Bhutan
Trip Overview
Immerse in the traditional Bhutanese culture and discover the major town of Bhutan. With this 5-day Drukyul tour, you will be sightseeing Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, and Wangdiphodrang. Acquaint yourself with the culture and lifestyle of this peaceful country and create special memories for a lifetime. Discover numerous Dzongs or monasteries with this trek and get mesmerized by their architectural magnificence. The Trek begins with a sightseeing tour of the capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu. You will witness the world’s largest statue of Buddha, Buddha Dordenma statue along with the King’s Memorial Chorten. This country will make you smile at every turn with fluttering prayer flags, friendly people, delectable cuisine, and the breathtaking views of the mountain. Explore the beautiful Bumthang valley and visit the traditional farmhouses in Punakha. This trek also gives you a chance to explore the most popular Taktsang monastery or the Tiger’s nest. This excellent and non-strenuous tour will make your Bhutan holiday unforgettable.
Highlights:
- Embark upon a scenic flight over the Himalayan range
- Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Thimphu valley and visit the National Library, Traditional Medicine Institute, KuenselPodrang, Buddha Dordenma statue and King’s memorial chorten
- Visit the famous Taschichho Dzong, Trongsa Dzong, Punakha Dzong and Taktsang monastery
- Explore the traditional Handicrafts emporium and Bhutanese markets
- Drive to the mesmeric Dochula pass
- Witness the snow clad Masagang, Tsendagang, Kangphugang, and Gangkar Puensum
- Discover the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive Paro and Check-in at hotel
Enjoy a spectacular flight over the Himalayas and reach Airport. Our representative will receive all the guests and begin the 2-hour drive to Thimpu. We will visit Tamoche Lhakhang on the way and check into the hotel at Thimphu.
- Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing
The guests will be served early breakfast as we have numerous places to visit on the sightseeing tour. First, we will visit the National Library, followed by The Traditional Medicine Institute and the Painting School. After this, we will visit a Mask maker workshop and a Textile & Folk Heritage Museum. The guests will now be served with lunch, and after that, we will head towards Kuensel Podrang to see the world’s largest Buddha statue, Buddha Dordenma Statue. Witness the Kings Memorial Chorten and prayer wheels on way back. Upon reaching Thimphu, we will visit the Handicrafts Emporium and explore local markets of fine traditional arts.
- Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha to Trongsa
After an early breakfast, we will drive to Dochula pass where you can witness the snow-clad Masagang, Tsendagang, Terigang, Kangphugang, and many more. We will continue the drive to Wangduephodrang valley and stop there for lunch. We will now proceed to Pelela pass and witness the area covered by prayer flags and dwarf bamboo. Arrive Trongsa, and spend the night in a lodge.
- Day 4 : Trongsa to Bumthang
Today we will trek to the Trongsa Dzong and visit Ta Dzong (watchtower). After this, we will drive to Bumthang and check into a lodge. We will have lunch and visit Kurje Lhakhang, Jambey Lhakhang, Tamshing Monastery and Swiss farmhouse.
- Day 5: Bumthang to Trongsa to Punakha
After enjoying breakfast we will explore the beautiful valley of Bumthang and proceed towards Trongsa for traditional lunch. Visit Wangduephodrang Dzong on the way and spend the night at a hotel in Punakha.
- Day 6: Punakha to Paro
Visit Punakha Dzong in the morning after breakfast and proceed to Paro. We will visit a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse and get an insight into the ethos of local people. Stay the night in a hotel in Paro.
- Day 7: Paro to Paro Taktsang
Today we will drive north of Paro Valley after breakfast, and explore the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong and the fortress. Excursion to the Taktsang Monastery will take approximately 5 hours and we will leave for Paro by evening. We will visit Kichu Lhakhang on the way, followed by an overnight stay in a hotel.
- Day 8: Departure
The guest can enjoy their breakfast and our representative will drop everyone to the airport for departures.
Included
- Visa for Bhutan
- Accommodation in tents/3 star hotel
- Three meals a day during the trek
- Internal Transportation
- Camping equipment
- Porters and Mules for carrying extra baggage
- All Permits, government taxes etc.
- Professional Trekking Guide with fluency in English
- First Aid kit
- Qualified High Altitude Field Staff
Excluded
- Airfare
- Travel and Medical Insurance
- Accommodation outside Bhutan
- Added expense that may arise due to unforeseen events like transportation delays, roadblocks, landslides, etc.
- Personal expenses
Good to Know
There’s no specific time to visit Bhutan since the country can be visited any time of the year. Apart from Indian, Bangladeshi and Maldivian nationals, people from any other country require a visa to enter Bhutan.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive Paro and Check-in at hotel
Enjoy a spectacular flight over the Himalayas and reach Airport. Our representative will receive all the guests and begin the 2-hour drive to Thimpu. We will visit Tamoche Lhakhang on the way and check into the hotel at Thimphu.
- Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing
The guests will be served early breakfast as we have numerous places to visit on the sightseeing tour. First, we will visit the National Library, followed by The Traditional Medicine Institute and the Painting School. After this, we will visit a Mask maker workshop and a Textile & Folk Heritage Museum. The guests will now be served with lunch, and after that, we will head towards Kuensel Podrang to see the world’s largest Buddha statue, Buddha Dordenma Statue. Witness the Kings Memorial Chorten and prayer wheels on way back. Upon reaching Thimphu, we will visit the Handicrafts Emporium and explore local markets of fine traditional arts.
- Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha to Trongsa
After an early breakfast, we will drive to Dochula pass where you can witness the snow-clad Masagang, Tsendagang, Terigang, Kangphugang, and many more. We will continue the drive to Wangduephodrang valley and stop there for lunch. We will now proceed to Pelela pass and witness the area covered by prayer flags and dwarf bamboo. Arrive Trongsa, and spend the night in a lodge.
- Day 4 : Trongsa to Bumthang
Today we will trek to the Trongsa Dzong and visit Ta Dzong (watchtower). After this, we will drive to Bumthang and check into a lodge. We will have lunch and visit Kurje Lhakhang, Jambey Lhakhang, Tamshing Monastery and Swiss farmhouse.
- Day 5: Bumthang to Trongsa to Punakha
After enjoying breakfast we will explore the beautiful valley of Bumthang and proceed towards Trongsa for traditional lunch. Visit Wangduephodrang Dzong on the way and spend the night at a hotel in Punakha.
- Day 6: Punakha to Paro
Visit Punakha Dzong in the morning after breakfast and proceed to Paro. We will visit a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse and get an insight into the ethos of local people. Stay the night in a hotel in Paro.
- Day 7: Paro to Paro Taktsang
Today we will drive north of Paro Valley after breakfast, and explore the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong and the fortress. Excursion to the Taktsang Monastery will take approximately 5 hours and we will leave for Paro by evening. We will visit Kichu Lhakhang on the way, followed by an overnight stay in a hotel.
- Day 8: Departure
The guest can enjoy their breakfast and our representative will drop everyone to the airport for departures.
Included
- Visa for Bhutan
- Accommodation in tents/3 star hotel
- Three meals a day during the trek
- Internal Transportation
- Camping equipment
- Porters and Mules for carrying extra baggage
- All Permits, government taxes etc.
- Professional Trekking Guide with fluency in English
- First Aid kit
- Qualified High Altitude Field Staff
Excluded
- Airfare
- Travel and Medical Insurance
- Accommodation outside Bhutan
- Added expense that may arise due to unforeseen events like transportation delays, roadblocks, landslides, etc.
- Personal expenses
Good to Know
There’s no specific time to visit Bhutan since the country can be visited any time of the year. Apart from Indian, Bangladeshi and Maldivian nationals, people from any other country require a visa to enter Bhutan.