7-Day All-Inclusive & Fully Customisable Bhutan Essential Travel Plan

If you're looking for scenic views of Thimphu city, your guide will take you on a drive about 15 minutes to Sangaygang, where the Bhutan Broadcasting Tower is located.

During the trip, you might even spot the national animal of Bhutan, the Takin. Thereafter, we will continue our journey to Dechen Phodrang, where you can witness a long procession of monks travelling between the state monastic school and the dzong. For those looking for a unique experience, head to Simply Bhutan, a living museum and photo studio that promotes and showcases Bhutanese tradition and cultural diversity.

Lastly, don't miss Simtokha Dzong, the first dzong built in 1627, where you can admire over 300 finely worked slate carvings behind the prayer wheels in the courtyard.

On the third day, we will travel to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan until 1955. The journey includes a stop at the Dochula Pass, home to the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of the Himalayas.

During the trip, you’ll have the chance to visit the Druk Wangyal Lhakhang temple, built to commemorate 100 years of monarchy and His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the fourth king, and leader of the raid that removed the Indian rebels.

We’ll then head to Punakha Dzong, an architectural masterpiece and administrative seat of the region, located at the junction of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers. Lastly, we get to walk on the Pho Chhu Suspension Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan, with spectacular views of the valley and Punakha Dzong.

On the fourth day, we will head to the Khamsum Yuley Temple, a stunning temple built by the Queen Mother of the 5th King to bring universal peace in this world. The temple is adorned with spiritual artworks on its inner walls, as well as paintings of Buddhist teachers and tutelary deities.

There's also an opportunity to have a picnic along the riverside and visit a Bhutanese family at their home, where you can experience the famous Bhutanese hospitality and share dinner over conversations.

The beautiful Paro Valley is home to many of Bhutan's old monasteries and temples, as well as the country's only airport. Here, you can explore the seventh-century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest in Bhutan and one of the 108 temples built by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo. Next to the temple is a house that was turned into a museum dedicated to the late Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. One can come across photographs and other artifacts belonging to Rinpoche.

Dumtse Lhakhang was built in 1433 by the iron bridge builder Thangton Gyalpo, according to legend, to subdue a demoness and so was chained firmly to the ground. Its three floors represent hell, earth and heaven. To enter Dumtse Lhakhang, you will require a special permit.

On the sixth day, we will be making the hike up to one of the key highlights in Bhutan - Tiger's Nest aka Taktsang Monastery.

The Taktsang Monastery is a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and temple complex located on the cliff side of Paro Valley in Bhutan. According to legends, it is believed that Guru Rinpoche flew to this location from Tibet on the back of a tigress and meditated in one of the caves. The monastery is a dramatic and artistically built monument and a popular hiking destination that offers visitors a spiritual and physically challenging experience. The uphill climb ascends more than two thousand feet from the valley floor, and the journey there fills visitors with spiritual bliss.

On the last day of the trip, we will bid a fond farewell to this beautiful Himalayan country. We hope by now you would have made some friends and also kept many photos and beautiful memories of Bhutan! And we look forward to seeing you again in this beautiful land of endless Enchantments.

Tashi Delek!