7 Nights 8 Days Bhutan Tour is the best way to explore Bhutan cultural heritages and discover its landscape with several hikes. We begin our tour with a drive to Thimphu and while there, we visit Changangkha Lhakhang (temple) and the National Memorial Chorten. We also travel to several Bhutanese townships like Punakha, Phobjikha and Bumthang and visit rich cultural landmarks. You will also have an opportunity to visiting the farmhouse and interact with the locals and experience the rural Bhutanese life.
Our 8 Days Bhutan Tour covers western and central Bhutan. You can visit Spectacular Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) that clings on a rock face, Tashichho Dzong the Secretariat, 108 stupas at Dochula pass with the beautiful Himalayan Range at the backdrop.
Bhutan is traditionally, linguistically and so very naturally a country very rich in its culture and geography for an artificial world that seems to be losing its originality; on our Bumthang tour, it’s an enjoyable variety of magnetism and experience every day while on our sojourns.
As your flight nears Bhutan, you can enjoy amazing views of the Himalayas including the sacred Chomolhari and Jichu Drake peaks. At the airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Adventure Club Trek who will take you to your hotel in Thimphu for a good night's sleep. However, if your flight arrives early and you want to visit a few places in Thimphu then it can be arranged too.
Overnight at hotel. Dinner Included
We visit Changangkha Lhakhang (temple) and the National Memorial Chorten in Thimphu before driving to Punakha. If there is time, we also visit the Folk Heritage Museum. After lunch, we begin our drive to Punakha. On the way, we visit Chimi Lhakhang, a fertility temple dedicated to the Divine Madman or Lama Drukpa Kuenley. After reaching Punakha, we also visit Punakha Dzong which was built between 1637-1638 and is the second oldest and the second largest dzong in Bhutan.
Overnight at hotel. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
After breakfast, we drive to Bumthang. On the way, we visit Gangtey one of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan, which lies in the mountains, east of Wangduephodrang. After crossing over the pass, you soon come to the great monastery of Gangtey, established in the 17th century. The village of Phobjikha lies in a few kilometers down from the monastery, on the valley floor. This quiet, remote valley is the chosen winter home of rare black-necked cranes, who migrate here annually from the Tibetan plateau. Many visitors refer to this place as heaven on Earth. We have lunch in the café(Chendebji Café) on the road to Bumthang. After lunch, we carry on with our drive. We pass through Trongsa town and slowly climb up towards the Yotongla pass, the highest pass in your journey. After the pass, we descend for Bumthang through the pine forest.
Overnight at hotel. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Bumthang has an individuality that charms its visitors and separates it from other regions. People often refer to it as the Swiss of Bhutan. It is also one of the most religious places in Bhutan. Comprised of four valleys, here tales of Guru Padmasambhava still linger in most nooks and corners. Visit Bjakar Dzong, Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, and Tamshing lhakhang, If time permits drive towards East to visit the Member Tsho (lake).
Overnight at hotel. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
We drive back to Punakha. On the way back we visit the Trongsa Dzong, built in the year 1648. This Dzong holds great historical importance. It is customary for all the kings of Bhutan to be invested as Trongsa Penlop (governor) prior to ascending the throne. You will be thrilled by the massiveness of the Dzong that literally covers a hilltop. After the dzong in Trongsa, we continue our drive to Punakha with a stop for lunch at Chendebji café.
Overnight at hotel. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Drive back to Paro and start today's tour with Paro Dzong, perhaps the finest example of Bhutanese architecture as well as a local religious administrative center. Later, visit Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower housing the National Museum, with abundant culture relics. After that, go to Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan and end at a local farmhouse, where you can chat with local people, see how they live and maybe taste some homemade wine.
Overnight at hotel. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
After breakfast, we hike for 4 to 5 hours to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan's most famous monastery situated at 3,180 meters. Guru Rinpoche (spiritual master) is said to have flown on the back of a tigress to meditate in a cave where the Taktsang Monastery now stands. Lunch will be served in the Cafeteria Restaurant, located about halfway up the mountain. After having explored the monastery, we hike down to the valley floor
Overnight at hotel. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Today concludes your 7 nights 8 days Bhutan Tour. Bid farewell to your guide and other tour mates. A representative from Adventure Club Trek for Bhutan will drop you off at the airport according to your flight schedule.
Breakfast Included
Tour Departure Note. This tour can be undertaken round the year for any independent travelers according to their chosen traveling dates as private departures. Should you wish the tour can be easily customized as per your interest. Contact us with your requirements.
Bhutan Travel FAQS
Every season has its own charm. But, the most popular time to visit Bhutan is autumn and spring seasons which fall on the month from September -November, and March-May respectively. The weather is warmer and skies are clearer on this season and many of the dramatic festivals fall on this period.
Bhutan Visa is essential for every foreigner who is planning to enter Bhutan. The visa has to be processed by local tour operators, such as our company Adventure Club Trek. No foreign mission or embassy abroad grants a tourist visa. For the visa, a passport is required which must be valid for at least 6 months after you leave Bhutan. The Druk Air allows boarding only if it has got your visa clearance from the Bhutan Government.
Visa confirmation letter: We will organize your visa for Bhutan prior to the start of your trip. For the visa procedure, you have to send us two passport size color photographs and a color copy of your passport.
Itinerary: Please take a copy of your tour itinerary with you.
There are a number of airports where you can fly into Bhutan from. At present two carriers operate to Bhutan, Drukair and Bhutan Airlines.
By Air the Entry Points are:
Bangkok to Paro.
Dhaka to Paro.
Katmandu to Paro.
Kolkata to Paro.
Delhi to Paro.
Singapore to Paro.
By Land, the Entry Points are:
Also, there are three land border crossings in which you can travel into the kingdom overland. All crossings are along the Indian border only - Phuentsholing, Gelephu and Samdrup Jongkhar.
Bagdogra to Phuntsholing.
Bagdogra to Gelephu.
Guwahati to Samdrup Jongkhar.
Note: Exit can also be done through the same Entry Points.
Sure. We can arrange a private tour. We also organize private tours as per the demand. We have been flexible as per the wish of our customer and will be in the coming days also.
The visa fee for foreign travelers is US$ 40. The fee can be paid in advance to your tour operator or travel agent. For Indian Passport (or VIC) holders, Bangladeshi nationals and people from the Maldives, there is no cost incurred.
Tap water is not considered safe for drinking and also ice cubes should be avoided. Mineral water is easily available throughout the country (but make sure that seal is not broken). At the same time, it is better to go with a trusted brand rather than picking the local brands.
The altitude in Bhutan is higher than many people are habituated to. Although many people might not have any problem adjusting, altitude sickness may be a problem for a few ones. If visitors do some simple preparations before leaving for Bhutan, most of the symptoms of altitude sickness can be avoided. Being healthy and in good shape, before you arrive in Bhutan will help greatly. It is also recommended that you talk to your local doctor about AMS and medicines in case of an emergency.
Credit cards are not accepted in Bhutan generally. But, there is some handicraft shop that accepts credit cards while purchasing goods.
ATM facility has recently been opened in Bhutan, but it is available for the local people only for the time being.
The most unique feature of Bhutanese cuisine is its sharp taste. Chillis are an important ingredient of nearly every plate and are considered so essential that most Bhutanese people would not enjoy a meal that was not spicy. Rice forms the main body of most Bhutanese meals. It comes with one or two side dishes consisting of meat or vegetables. Beef, Pork, and Chicken are the meats that are taken most frequently. A wide range of western and Indian cuisine is also accessible in many of the restaurants across the country.
Hotels in Bhutan are approved and classified by the government as grade A, B, and C. These government approved hotels are equivalent to 3-4 star hotels located throughout the globe. Western Bhutan (Thimpu, Paro, Wangdue and Punakha)has the best hotels but as you head to eastern and central regions, the quality decreases a little bit. All the hotels/lodges/guest houses in western Bhutan have pretty good electrical heating systems. While the hotels in the central and eastern part of Bhutan have wood-stoves for heating.
240 volts AC – Flat round 2-pin plugs are most common and a universal adapter is an important travel item. Power cuts are quite frequent in central and eastern Bhutan while western Bhutan has a stable power supply.
Bhutan's main and only Internet Service Provider (ISP) is Druknet, owned by Bhutan Telecom. It provides a dial-up service, at a reasonable cost. There are several internet cafes and communication centers in the Thimphu and other various parts of the country. Tourists only need to find a place they are most comfortable with to use the facilities to keep in touch with home. E-mail and Internet services are also offered by hotels.
The sale of tobacco products is banned throughout the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. However, smoking in Bhutan is not banned but acting without an import receipt issued by the Department of Revenue and Customs is banned. Therefore, if you wish to smoke in Bhutan you can carry cigarettes up to 200 pieces with you but duty has to be paid for them and also can smoke only on private zones like room or residence. It is recommended to smoke only on claimed zone otherwise it will be considered a crime if you smoke on prohibited areas like public places and offices and may even have to go jail for 3months also.
Bhutanese currency is known as the Ngultrum. Most currencies are exchanged by banks here. The most commonly accepted currencies are Ngultrum, US dollars, and Indian rupees. However Indian notes in 500 and 1000 denominations are not acceptable. Most handicraft shops accept the US dollar. You can even exchange currencies in some local shops. They give you a better exchange rate than the banks.