
Embark on a 9 Days journey that provides the perfect opportunity to immerse in the unique culture of Bhutan and connect with the spiritual practices at the land of the thunder dragon. This journey takes you through the rich natural surroundings, home to many species of flora and fauna. Capture the beauty of the kingdom with this immersive tour.
Day Hiking
- Tiger’s Nest/Taktsang Monastery- Hanging onto a precarious almost vertical mountain cliff, it’s a spectacular sight in terms of location, setting and history and is one of the holiest sites in the Buddhist arena.
- Be the first few to discover the recently opened Trans Bhutan trail, by walking through ancient routes.
(Thimphu: Walk to the village of Debsi – 3km/2 miles, 1½ hours walking)
- Take an enchanting hike to the ancient Zuri Dzong.
- Hike through the picturesque natural splendor of the glacial Phobjikha valley.
Thimphu Festival
The four day Thimphu Festival consists of 25 sacred mask dances conducted in full vigour and twenty four traditional Folk songs. From the second day through the fourth day is a Government holiday where people come together and share time with family and friends and participate in the Thimphu Festival. It consists of dances like fire dance, Dance of Four Groups of Garudas, Stick Dance, the drum dance of Dorji Lingpa, Dance of Lord of Death, Dance of Dramitse and many other colorful and unique dances.
Bhutan Homestay Experience
Located in picturesque village of Talo, Punakha, Leki Wangmo homestay offers beautiful views of Punakha valley. They have a beautiful Kitchen garden outside the house, from where Mrs. Leki will pick up fresh organic vegetables and cook for you.
From here you can stroll to nearby village (Laptshakha / Nobgang ) or go on a short hikes. The place is blessed with variance of birds. The rooms are well equipped with attached bathroom. If you want to enjoy the quaint ambiance of village life , this is the right Bhutan homestay for you. Your host Ms. Leki Wangmo is a warm and you wouldn’t leave disappointed.
Bumdra 1N Camp
Bumdra is a legendary location with ancient tales of one hundred, thousand angels descending at the location and leaving footprints on the rocks 800 years ago. It is located at an altitude of 3800 meters above sea level (12,500 feet above sea level). The hike may require some level of fitness as it can be challenging to some others. The first day trek is mostly uphill.
Some yaks or horses will be there to carry all of your luggage except for your personal backpack. Your guide will be with you at all times and will ensure your safety, security and interests throughout.
https://www.bhutaninbound.com/blog/2021/05/19/bumdra-trek-in-bhutan/
Duration: 2 days (Day 1: Paro- Bumdra Monastery; Day 2: Bumdra -Taktsang-Paro)
Distance: Starting point- Bumdra: 7 Kms (4-5 Hours); Bumdra - Taktsang- Paro: 7 Kms (3-4 hours)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Package Details :
Duration : 8 Nights 9 Days
Destination Covered : Thimphu, Punakha, Paro and Phobjikha .
Read Customer Reviews
5.0 / 3 Reviews
Sharon
Singapore
Thanks to our tour operator Thinley of Bhutan Best Inbound Tours and our guide Lhab Tshering and driver Kin Zung. Thinley attended to all our requirements and customized the itinerary to suit our needs for a relaxing trip for my parents. We all had a great time!
Swati
India
We were mesmerized by Bhutan's pristine beauty and had such a memorable time there. Thanks to our tour operator Thinley of Bhutan Best Inbound Tours and our guide Namgay Wangchuk and driver Kado.
Thinley personally attended to all our requirements and customized the itinerary as per our needs making for a relaxing trip with unique experiences especially for my parents. He was ultra quick in his responses.
Our Guide Namgay made us fully familiar of the socio- cultural - historical facts of Bhutan and the various sites that we visited through his excellent knowledge on the subject. He took care of our smallest needs to make us relaxed n comfortable and the trip enjoyable without any worry or any anxiety. Everything was managed by him effectively n efficiently!
Kado found to be a highly skilled driver making us fearless n worry-free in winding roads n hilly terrains with narrow passes thro his efficient maneuvering of the vehicle.
Namgay and Kado both were well-behaved and we spent fun time listening to bollywood songs, happily chatting on long journeys.
Natalie
USA
A perfect way to get back in touch with nature and humanity
A two-week, cultural tour of Bhutan is the most immersive and laid back way to experience this country. The itinerary was varied and interesting, but also quite reasonable. My personal highlights were the monastery and village homestays, market visits, and temple hikes. I also recommend the fast food (Momos and Pani Puri), and meditation visiting temples.
Jo Ann
Malaysia
Beautiful Bhutan and Beautiful People
5 stars is not enough, I’m giving them 6 stars.
Thinley was very responsive in our chat group when we were planning our trip. We live in a different time zone, sometimes we’d get responses past his working hours and I wonder if he sleeps.
Throughout the planning stage Thinley was very accommodating to what we want and don’t want to do and modified the itinerary for us. I like that they were very flexible, even during the course of the tour we were constantly asked when and what we want to eat, what we want to do when we had extra time, how long we want to stay in a place, etc. We were able to take our time and were not rushed.
We cannot praise our guide Tandin Wangchuk and our driver Phub Tshering enough. What a wonderful team! I’d give them 10 stars if I could. They were very courteous, polite, friendly and most importantly they’re very knowledgeable about their country. We have learned so much. They were also very patient with us. On some of the hikes we did when I had to stop and take a breather, Tandin never once rushed me to hurry up. He gave me all the time I needed. He also kept offering to carry our bags. The roads in Bhutan are not easy to maneuver as they are very winding on the mountainside. Lucky for us Phub is a very experienced driver, we felt safe in his hands that we were able to take naps while he drove.
All-in-all it was an amazing trip, it was so personalised to our needs. The hotels we stayed at were great, the food were delicious. Best thing about Bhutan aside from being beautiful, is the people💗
Priya
USA
Remarkable culture, beautiful nature, welcoming people and great service
My girlfriends and I had an outstanding experience with Bhutan Best Inbound Tour. Among the tour options that we considered, this was the most well-suited to our tastes, well-reviewed, certified by the Bhutanese government and fairly priced. Thinley, our tour coordinator, was highly responsive from the very early planning stages and flexible with the itinerary. He made it a point to greet us in person in Thimphu. Our guide Lhab was truly incredible: he was friendly, patient and so informative. We genuinely felt like we had made a new friend. We also had wonderful drivers (Geym, Pema) througout. We had great exposure to Bhutanese food and culture, saw numerous stunning temples and monasteries, as well as engaged in more adventurous activities like rafting, hiking and camping. Of note, following a last-minute request, Thinley and Lhab arranged for a poignant commemoration of a couple of recently departed loved ones of members of our travel group; I will cherish those memories and their kindness forever. A couple of us were so moved that we decided to extend our trip, and Thinley and Lhab facilitated this with great courtesy and helpfulness. Overall, this ranks among the favorite trips for everyone in our well-travelled group. I highly recommend using Bhutan Best Inbound Tour for travel to Bhutan and can't wait to return to this stunning, peaceful country someday.
Highlights
Tour Highlights
Explore the western regions of Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, and Phobjikha
- Hike to the spectacular Tiger's Nest Monastery
- Take an invigorating walk to Tachog Lhakhang on the way to Thimphu
- Stroll through the bustling little city of Thimphu
- Enjoy the view of the Himalayan ranges at Dochula pass
- Walk to the temple of fertility through the traditional village of Sopsokha
- Enjoy the intricate pattern of Punakha Dzong
- Explore the Gangtey Nature Trail Hike
Cultural Experience
- Visit the beautiful village of Talo & the famous phallus village & check out the village life
- Traditional farmhouse experience
- Meet the local people
- Learn the myth of divine madman
- Participate in 108 Butter lamp offering
- Traditional hot stone bath
- Try your skills in a local game of archery
Monastic Experience
- You can participate in Morning Prayer from 5:30 AM to 6:15Am
- We can have an evening meditation class from 5:30pm to 6:30pm on Shamatha meditation, loving and kindness or Vipassana.
- You can also participate in evening prayer from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
The other Things we can do are:
- Hoist Prayer flags
- Smoke Offering/Wine offering/ Butter Lamp Offering
- Attending Dharma talk- Private Meeting with the abbot (Khenpo) of Shedra
- Attend Dharma Talk
- Eat dinner with monks
- Spiritual cleansing bestows by lama.
Day Hiking
- Tiger’s Nest/Taktsang Monastery- Hanging onto a precarious almost vertical mountain cliff, it’s a spectacular sight in terms of location, setting and history and is one of the holiest sites in the Buddhist arena.
- Be the first few to discover the recently opened Trans Bhutan trail, by walking through ancient routes.
(Thimphu: Walk to the village of Debsi – 3km/2 miles, 1½ hours walking)
- Take an enchanting hike to the ancient Zuri Dzong.
- Hike through the picturesque natural splendor of the glacial Phobjikha valley.
Thimphu Festival
The four day Thimphu Festival consists of 25 sacred mask dances conducted in full vigour and twenty four traditional Folk songs. From the second day through the fourth day is a Government holiday where people come together and share time with family and friends and participate in the Thimphu Festival. It consists of dances like fire dance, Dance of Four Groups of Garudas, Stick Dance, the drum dance of Dorji Lingpa, Dance of Lord of Death, Dance of Dramitse and many other colorful and unique dances.
Bhutan Homestay Experience
Located in picturesque village of Talo, Punakha, Leki Wangmo homestay offers beautiful views of Punakha valley. They have a beautiful Kitchen garden outside the house, from where Mrs. Leki will pick up fresh organic vegetables and cook for you.
From here you can stroll to nearby village (Laptshakha / Nobgang ) or go on a short hikes. The place is blessed with variance of birds. The rooms are well equipped with attached bathroom. If you want to enjoy the quaint ambiance of village life , this is the right Bhutan homestay for you. Your host Ms. Leki Wangmo is a warm and you wouldn’t leave disappointed.
Bumdra 1N Camp
Bumdra is a legendary location with ancient tales of one hundred, thousand angels descending at the location and leaving footprints on the rocks 800 years ago. It is located at an altitude of 3800 meters above sea level (12,500 feet above sea level). The hike may require some level of fitness as it can be challenging to some others. The first day trek is mostly uphill.
Some yaks or horses will be there to carry all of your luggage except for your personal backpack. Your guide will be with you at all times and will ensure your safety, security and interests throughout.
https://www.bhutaninbound.com/blog/2021/05/19/bumdra-trek-in-bhutan/
Duration: 2 days (Day 1: Paro- Bumdra Monastery; Day 2: Bumdra -Taktsang-Paro)
Distance: Starting point- Bumdra: 7 Kms (4-5 Hours); Bumdra - Taktsang- Paro: 7 Kms (3-4 hours)
Difficulty level: Moderate