10-Day Central Bhutan Discovery
- Trip length
- 10 days • 9 nights
- Activity level
- Easy
- Group size
- Up to 10
- Departures
- 2026: Nov–Dec · 2027: Jan–May, Sep–Nov
From Nu. 90,000/person
Includes guide, transport, hotels and the daily SDF
Overview
A 10-day journey from Thimphu through Punakha and Bumthang to the crane valley of Phobjikha, finishing in Paro.
A 10-day journey from Thimphu through Punakha and Bumthang to the crane valley of Phobjikha, finishing in Paro. This 10-day journey is led by Bhutanese guides who know the places and the people. Day by day: Arrival, transfer to Thimphu; Thimphu sightseeing; Punakha via Dochula Pass; Punakha to Bumthang via Trongsa; Bumthang temples & farm visit; Back through Trongsa toward Gangtey; and more across 10 days. The full itinerary with each day's details is on this page. This is a cultural journey: you spend your days among dzongs (fortress-monasteries), temples, markets and villages, with time to meet people and watch craftsmen at work, rather than racing between sights. The pace is easy. Distances between stops are covered by private vehicle, and walks are short and gentle, so it suits most ages and fitness levels. Every Droelma Tours & Travels journey is arranged with a licensed Bhutanese guide, a private vehicle and driver where roads allow, and accommodation planned in advance, and we help with your Bhutan visa and permits. Departure dates and group size can be adjusted — send us an enquiry and we will tailor the itinerary to your dates and interests.
Highlights
- Airport pickup
- Weekend market
- National museums
- Memorial Chorten
- Dochula Pass
- Punakha Dzong
Bhutan
Start / end Thimphu to Paro
Day by day
What each day looks like. Timings shift with the weather and the festival calendar — your guide will tell you the night before.
Day1Arrival, transfer to ThimphuThimphu
Arrive in Paro and drive to the capital for your first night.
What you'll do
- Airport pickup
Day2Thimphu sightseeingThimphu
A full day of markets, museums, and the capital's memorial stupa.
What you'll do
- Weekend market
- National museums
- Memorial Chorten
Day3Punakha via Dochula PassPunakha
Stop at Dochula's 108 chortens before descending to Bhutan's former winter capital.
What you'll do
- Dochula Pass
- Punakha Dzong
- Chimi Lhakhang
Day4Punakha to Bumthang via TrongsaBumthang
A scenic mountain crossing with a stop at the ancestral seat of the royal family.
What you'll do
- Trongsa Dzong
- Chendebji Chorten
Day5Bumthang temples & farm visitBumthang
Visit the valley's founding-era temples and sample local cheese at a Swiss-run dairy farm.
What you'll do
- Kurjey Lhakhang
- Jambay Lhakhang
- Tamshing Monastery
- Jakar Dzong
- Swiss Farm
Day6Back through Trongsa toward GangteyWangdue Phodrang
Retrace the mountain road west, stopping at Trongsa's heritage museum.
What you'll do
- Ta Dzong heritage museum
Day7Phobjikha ValleyWangdue Phodrang
A full day in Bhutan's glacial crane valley, with an option to stay in a local farmhouse.
What you'll do
- Phobjikha Valley nature trail
- Gangtey Monastery
Day8Gangtey to ParoParo
Drive the final leg west into Paro Valley for sightseeing.
What you'll do
- Paro town
Day9Tiger's Nest hike & Drukgyal ruinsParo
Bhutan's signature hike, followed by the ruins of a dzong that once guarded against Tibetan invasion.
What you'll do
- Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)
- Drukgyal Dzong ruins
- Kyichu Lhakhang
Day10DepartureParo
Transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward flight.
What you'll do
- Departure transfer
Where you'll stay
We haven't published the property list for this trip yet. Accommodation is included throughout, and we confirm each hotel in writing before you pay anything — ask us and we'll tell you exactly where this itinerary stays.
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What's included
Included in the price
- Licensed guide
- Private vehicle & driver
- Hotel accommodation
- All meals
Not included
- International flights
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- Visa fee
- Personal expenses
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