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By Kingdom Tour & Trek
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Price is AU$1,884 per adult
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Overview

  • Your tour offers more than sightseeing — it is an authentic journey into the heart of Bhutan, combining stunning landscapes, rich culture, ancient traditions, and meaningful local experiences. As a local tour operator, we provide personalised service, experienced guides, and carefully designed itineraries to help you discover the true essence of Bhutan.

    What makes your experience unique is the chance to connect with local communities, explore historic Dzongs, sacred monasteries, traditional villages, and peaceful valleys while learning about Bhutanese history, Buddhism, and daily life.

    We focus on comfort, flexibility, and authentic experiences, allowing you to enjoy your journey at a relaxed pace. With local expertise, safe transport, and genuine Bhutanese hospitality, we create unforgettable memories beyond a typical tour. Explore the beauty, culture, and hidden treasures of Bhutan with us.

    Find the Bhutan with us. Enjoy Bhutan with us. Take Bhutan and Enjoy.

Activity location

  • Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge
    • Paro-Thimphu Highway
    • 12001, Paro, Bhutan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Paro International Airport
    • 12001, Paro, Paro, Bhutan

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Bhutan-Phobjikha Valley Tour 7 Days and 6 Nights

  • Activity duration is 7 days7d
    7d
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$1,884.33 x 1 AdultAU$1,884.33
Total
Price is AU$1,884.33

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Government Fees
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Paro Airport (Receive by Driver and Drive to Thimphu) -(50KM/1Hrs)-Will do sighteeing if time available

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight stay at Thimphu: Minimum of 3-star Hotel

Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Tachog Lhakhang : Tachog Lhakhang (Temple of the Hill of the Excellent Horse) is a small 15th-century temple. It was built by the legendary Tibetan saint Thangtong Gyalpo, who also constructed the famous iron suspension bridge beside it. located on Thimphu-Paro Highway way.

Chuzom river confluence

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket included
Chuzomsa: The bridge spans the meeting point of two rivers: Wang Chhu (flowing from Thimphu) and Paro Chhu — at their confluence. From the bridge you can clearly see both rivers merging and flowing onward as a single waterway.

Buddha Dordenma

  • 1h
Buddha Dordenma: Buddha Dordenma is a giant golden statue of Lord Buddha located on a hill overlooking Thimphu. Standing over 51 metres tall, it houses more than 100,000 smaller Buddha statues inside. Built to spread peace and prosperity, it is one of Bhutan’s most iconic landmarks and offers stunning views of the Thimphu valley.

Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
National Memorial Chorten: Built in 1974 in memory of Bhutan’s Third King, it is a peaceful Buddhist stupa where locals gather daily for prayers and spiritual practices. The white stupa, golden spire, and beautiful paintings reflect Bhutanese devotion and culture, making it a must-visit sacred site in the capital.

Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing

  • 6 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight saty at Thimphu-minimum 3star Hotel

Simply Bhutan Museum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Simply Bhutan: living museum in Thimphu that showcases Bhutan’s traditional lifestyle, culture, and heritage. Visitors can experience Bhutanese architecture, dress in traditional attire, taste local food, try archery, and enjoy cultural performances. It’s a great place to learn about Bhutan’s history and experience authentic Bhutanese traditions in one spot.

Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Tashichho Dzong (Viewpoint) : a stunning panoramic view of the city with the majestic Tashichho Dzong as its centrepiece. From here, visitors can admire the dzong’s impressive traditional Bhutanese architecture, golden roofs, and surrounding pine forests, making it a perfect spot for photography and soaking in Thimphu’s serene landscape.

Motithang Takin Preserve

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Takin Zoo:The preserve is home to the Takin — Bhutan’s national animal — along with a few deer species like sambar and barking deer.

Changangkha Lhakhang

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Changangkha Lhakhang: 19th-century Bhutanese farmhouse showcasing traditional rural life. With authentic architecture, household artefacts, farming tools, and kitchen gardens, it offers a vivid glimpse into Bhutanese culture. Opened under royal patronage, the museum preserves and shares the country’s folk heritage for visitors to experience and learn.

Simtokha Dzong

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Simtokha Dzong:is the oldest surviving fortress in Bhutan, built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1629. It is historically significant as the first structure to combine administrative and monastic functions. The dzong serves as a centre for learning and is renowned for its rich artistic murals and unique 12-sided utse.

Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Textile Museum: preserves and showcases Bhutan’s rich textile heritage. Visitors can explore antique fabrics, royal and ceremonial garments, weaving techniques, and live demonstrations of traditional Bhutanese craftsmanship.

Day 3: THIMPHU TO PHOBJIKHA VALLEY (Approx: 135KM/4.15Hrs)

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight saty at Phobjikha-minimum 3star Hotel

Pele La

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
• PELE -LA- PASS: is a high mountain pass in Bhutan, situated around 3,420 metres, serving as a key gateway between Western (Wangdue Phodrang) and Central Bhutan, offering panoramic Himalayan views, prayer flags, and a significant chorten, marking a crucial junction on the east-west highway towards Trongsa and Bumthang.

Gangtey Monastery

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
• Gangtey Monastery (Gangtey Goemba): significant Nyingmapa Buddhist monastery in Bhutan's scenic Phobjikha Valley, founded in 1613 by Pema Thinley, a descendant of Pema Lingpa, and serves as the main seat for the Pema Lingpa tradition.

Black Necked Crane Center

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
• BLACK-NECKED CRANE INFORMATION CENTRE: educates visitors about the endangered black-necked cranes that winter there, offering telescopes for viewing, displays on local ecology, a small theatre with a documentary, and a chance to see an injured crane named Karma, all while promoting conservation through community involvement and local crafts.

Phobjikha Valley

  • 1h
• Phobjikha Valley (or Gangtey Valley) : a vast, beautiful U-shaped glacial valley in Bhutan, known for its tranquil, picturesque landscape and role as a crucial winter habitat for endangered Black-Necked Cranes migrating from Tibet.

Day 4: Drive from Phobjikha to Thimphu via Punakha Sightseeing (Approx: 80km/2.30Hrs)

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight stay at Thimphu: Minimum of 3-star Hotel

Chimi Lhakhang Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
• Chimi Lhakhang: also called the "Fertility Temple," is a famous Buddhist monastery in Punakha, Bhutan. Built in the 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kunley, known as the "Divine Madman," it is revered for blessings related to fertility and family. The temple is surrounded by rice fields and is popular with couples and visitors seeking spiritual guidance and blessings.

Punakha Dzong

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
• Punakha Dzong and Wooden Bridge over the Mochu River: also known as Pungtang Dechen Phodrang Dzong, is one of Bhutan’s most majestic dzongs, located at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. Built in 1637, it served as the administrative centre and winter residence of the central monastic body. The dzong is approached via the historic wooden cantilever bridge, a traditional structure made of interlocking wood without nails. The bridge offers scenic views of the rivers and the dzong, adding to the spiritual and cultural experience of visiting Punakha.

Punakha Suspension Bridge

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
• Suspension Bridge: one of Bhutan’s longest and most iconic pedestrian bridges. It spans the Pho Chhu River, connecting the two riverbanks with stunning views of the surrounding Himalayan valleys and forests.

Wangdue Dzong

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
• Wangdue Dzong: a historic fortress-monastery in central Bhutan, overlooking the confluence of the Punatsangchhu and Tang Chhu rivers. Built in 1638 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, it served as a key administrative and religious centre. Known for its impressive architecture and strategic location.

Day 5: Drive from Thimphu to Paro sightseeing

  • 6 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Over night stay at Paro-Min. of 3star Hotel

Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Bird Eye view: offers a stunning panoramic perspective of the Paro valley, showcasing lush green fields, winding rivers, traditional Bhutanese houses, and the majestic surrounding mountains. From this viewpoint, you can also spot iconic landmarks like Paro Dzong and the Tiger’s Nest Monastery perched on cliffs, giving a sense of the valley’s serene beauty and cultural charm from above.

Drugyel Dzong

  • 30m
DRUGYEL DZONG: is a historic fortress built in 1649 to defend against Tibetan invasions. Though now in ruins, it sits majestically on a hillside, surrounded by pine forests and offering panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mount Jomolhari. The dzong is also known for its cultural significance and annual festivals.

Kyichu Lhakhang

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
KYCHU LHAKHANG: oldest and most sacred temples. It was built in the 7th century by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo to subdue a local demon and promote Buddhism. The temple features beautiful ancient murals, a golden Buddha statue, and a peaceful courtyard, making it a significant site for prayer, pilgrimage, and cultural heritage in Bhutan.

Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Dumtseg Lhakhang: a unique, chorten-shaped temple in Paro, Bhutan, built by Thangtong Gyalpo in the 15th century to subdue a demoness, symbolising hell, earth, and heaven across its three floors. It houses extraordinary murals depicting Buddhist philosophy, protector deities, and figures like Milarepa, requiring a torch and steep ladders to explore its sacred art.

Bhutan

  • 1h
TA-DZONG: Bhutan's National Museum, is a unique circular watchtower (built 1649) housing an extensive collection of Bhutanese art, artefacts, thangkas, textiles, stamps, and natural history, showcasing the nation's history from ancient times to modern Buddhist culture, offering panoramic views,

Paro District

  • 1h
PARO DZONG: or Rinpung Dzong, is a magnificent fortress-monastery in Bhutan, a stunning example of Bhutanese architecture with towering walls, intricate woodwork, and murals, serving as both a religious centre and administrative hub for the Paro district, housing monks and government offices, and guarding the valley with its imposing presence, visible from the airport.

Day 6: Tiger Nest Hike-Paro Bhutan

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Over night stay at Paro-Min. of 3star Hotel

Paro Taktsang

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
• Tiger Nest: (Paro Taktsang) is Bhutan's most iconic and sacred site. It's a breathtaking Buddhist monastery complex dramatically clinging to a sheer cliff face at about 3,120 metres (10,240 ft) in the Paro Valley. According to legend, Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava)—who brought Buddhism to Bhutan—flew to this spot on the back of a tigress in the 8th century and meditated in a cave. The monastery itself was built in 1692 around that cave. (Hike of about 1.50Hours to 2.50Hours)-Can take hours till halfway and then hike.

Day 7: Depart from Paro Airport

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Nill

Paro District

  • 20m
Departure from Paro Airport

Location

Activity location

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    Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge
    • Paro-Thimphu Highway
    • 12001, Paro, Bhutan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Paro International Airport
    • 12001, Paro, Paro, Bhutan

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