- Druk Yul , Bhutan
Journey to Druk Yul
- Best Season Mar-May / Sep-Nov
Duration
1 Days
Group Size
Max 12
Difficulty
Challenging
Starts From
$4790
Highlights
- Explore Bhutan’s western, central, and eastern regions
- Sacred Dzongs, monasteries, and Tiger’s Nest Monastery
- Scenic valleys, rivers, and Himalayan views
- Deep cultural immersion and village experiences
Overview
Journey to Druk Yul is Bhutan’s ultimate tour, combining western, central, and eastern regions for a complete Himalayan and cultural experience. Travelers witness Bhutan’s diversity, from sacred monasteries and Dzongs to remote villages and unspoiled valleys.
This extended tour is perfect for those wanting more than the standard cultural highlights. It includes Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Bumthang, and eastern valleys, offering a mix of adventure, spirituality, and cultural immersion. Travelers also enjoy Himalayan views, tranquil rivers, and traditional festivals if the timing is right.
Journey to Druk Yul is designed for curious travelers seeking a holistic understanding of Bhutan, its people, heritage, and breathtaking landscapes.
Itinerary
Day 1: Fly from Kathmandu to Paro – Drive to Thimphu
Arrival and brief city sightseeing.
Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing
Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong, Folk Heritage Museum.
Day 3: Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass
Visit Punakha Dzong and suspension bridge.
Day 4: Punakha to Paro
Explore local valleys en route.
Day 5: Paro Sightseeing
Tiger’s Nest Monastery hike.
Day 6: Paro to Bumthang (Flight or Drive)
Arrival and light valley exploration.
Day 7–8: Bumthang Cultural Tour
Visit monasteries, local villages, and apple orchards.
Day 9: Bumthang to Eastern Bhutan (Mongar/Trashi Yangtse)
Drive through scenic highlands and remote valleys.
Day 10: Eastern Bhutan Exploration
Visit local monasteries and cultural heritage sites.
Day 11: Return to Paro
Drive or fly back to Paro.
Day 12: Departure
Transfer to Paro International Airport for flight back to Kathmandu.