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  • About $96/day across 7 days
  • We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
  • Cheaper per day than 4 of 4 similar trips we compared
  • 5.0 from 1 traveller reviews

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Length7 days
RouteThimphu → Paro
Group sizeMax 30
Ages18–35s
Nights6 nights
Runs24 months/yr
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

Bhutan is a small Himalayan kingdom of forts, monasteries and quiet valleys, and this week gives you a proper look at its spiritual and cultural core without rushing.

You'll spend your days exploring centuries-old temples and fortresses, walking trails up to viewpoints where the mountains and valleys open out below you, and taking in a country that genuinely builds its national outlook around happiness rather than growth.

It's a private, fully guided trip with a relaxed pace, so there's room to actually take things in — chat with locals, sit with the scenery, and let the culture sink in rather than ticking off sights.

What you'll do

  • Explore old forts, monasteries and temples
  • Hike up to viewpoints over snow-capped mountains and green valleys
  • Meet locals and learn about Bhutanese traditions and daily life
  • Take in Bhutan's spiritual sites and their calm, unhurried atmosphere
Good to know
  • Private and fully guided throughout, so the pace can flex to suit your group
  • Relaxing style rather than a packed itinerary — good if you want time to absorb things
  • Suitable for families as well as couples or friends travelling together

Day by day

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

ParoThimphuPhobjikha ValleyPunakhaParo
Route map for Bhutan: 7 Days Journey to the Heart of Buddhism
  1. Arrival - Paro to Thimphu — Paro

    You'll be met at Paro airport and driven to Thimphu. Stop at the 14th-century Iron Bridge built by Thangthong Gyalbo, check into your hotel, then wander the Authentic Craft Bazaar and Tashichhodzong, the capital fortress. Sleep in Thimphu, the world's only capital without traffic signals.

  2. Start with the towering Buddha Dordenma statue, then head to Simply Bhutan museum to see traditional clothing, rice wine distillation, and folk songs. Visit the Thangtong Dewachen Nunnery, Takin Preserve Centre, and Sangaygang viewpoint, plus the Handmade Paper Mill and School of Arts and Crafts. Evening stroll through town.

  3. Drive to Phobjikha Valley via Dochula Pass at 3100m, stopping to walk around 108 stupas and take in Himalayan views. Reach Gangtey Monastery and walk through the village to Khewa Lhakhang. Stay overnight in this serene valley, home to endangered black-necked cranes.

  4. Phobjikha to Punakha — Phobjikha Valley

    Travel to Punakha and visit Chimi Lhakhang, the fertility temple, noting the unique artwork on local houses. Explore Punakha Dzong, Bhutan's most beautiful fortress, and cross the 250m Punakha Suspension Bridge, the longest in the country.

  5. Return to Paro and explore the National Museum's collections. Visit the 17th-century Paro Dzong, walk the oldest wooden bridge, and see Kitchu Lhakhang, Bhutan's oldest temple. Stroll old Paro town, try on traditional dress, and stop at the airport viewpoint.

  6. Choose between hiking to the clifftop Tiger's Nest Monastery followed by a traditional hot stone bath, or taking a scenic day trip to Chelela Pass for views of Mt. Jomolhari and diverse flora and fauna. Evening is free.

  7. Transfer to Paro airport for your departure flight, ending your Bhutan journey.

What's included

Your package price covers your accommodation, some meals, all in-trip transport and a trip leader. You arrange flights separately — we show live fares and can point you to cover.

  • Accommodation: Included
  • Meals: Some meals included
  • Transport: All included
  • Guide: Trip leader included
  • Insurance: Included
What's extra
  • Flights: Budget separately (we show live fares)

How travellers rate it

5.0from 1 real reviews
Operator5.0
Price history

We started tracking this trip on 29 Jul — the chart appears once a few days of real history build up. Every point is a price we recorded ourselves.

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How it compares

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Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and availability come from our own daily tracking.

Getting there

Thimphu· one-way, arrive 31 Jul 26

One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.

Hotels in Thimphu

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Hostels in Thimphu for the night before your tour · 31 Jul1 Aug

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Common questions

How long is Bhutan: 7 Days Journey to the Heart of Buddhism?

It's a 7-day trip. It starts in Thimphu and finishes in Paro.

How much does Bhutan: 7 Days Journey to the Heart of Buddhism cost?

The land price starts from $672 per person for the 7-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What's included in the price?

The price covers transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.

What's not included?

international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.

How big is the group?

Groups are capped at around 30 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.

When does Bhutan: 7 Days Journey to the Heart of Buddhism run?

It runs across roughly 24 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.

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