Kingdom of Happiness
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Kingdom of Happiness

Complete Western & Central Bhutan

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$3,200 /pax (~$320/day)

10 Days / 9 Nights 2–10 pax Paro · Thimphu · Punakha · Wangdue · Gangtey · Trongsa March–May, September–November

Tour Overview

The most comprehensive Bhutan journey available — spanning both western and central Bhutan over 10 immersive days. Traverse dramatic mountain passes, descend into lush subtropical valleys, and discover the rarely visited Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral fortress-home of Bhutan's royal Wangchuck dynasty.

This is the tour for travellers who want to understand Bhutan in all its dimensions — from the iconic Tiger's Nest to the remote highland valleys of central Bhutan that few visitors ever reach. Every day reveals a deeper layer of this extraordinary kingdom.

Highlights

  • Complete western & central Bhutan circuit across 10 days
  • Trongsa Dzong — ancestral home of Bhutan's royal Wangchuck dynasty
  • Phobjikha glacial valley and Black-Necked Crane sanctuary
  • Gangtey Monastery perched above a pristine glacial valley
  • Traditional Bhutanese farmhouse homestay
  • Taa Dzong Royal Heritage Museum in Trongsa
  • Bumthang — Bhutan's spiritual heartland

Places You'll Visit

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Paro

Gateway to Bhutan at 2,200m. Home to Tiger's Nest Monastery, Rinpung Dzong, and picturesque rice-paddy valleys lined with traditional farmhouses. Paro International Airport is one of the world's most dramatic landings.

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Thimphu

Bhutan's vibrant capital — a city without a single traffic light. Home to the 169-ft gilded Buddha Dordenma statue, Tashichho Dzong (the Royal seat of government), and the country's finest cultural museums.

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Punakha

Bhutan's warm subtropical former capital. The spectacular 6-storey Punakha Dzong stands at the confluence of two sacred rivers and was the site of the 2011 Royal Wedding. Purple jacaranda trees bloom here in February.

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Wangdue

One of Bhutan's oldest and most historically significant districts. Dramatic mountain scenery surrounds the ancient Wangdue Dzong, perched on a ridge above the Pho Chhu river.

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Gangtey

The pristine Phobjikha glacial valley — one of Bhutan's most breathtaking landscapes and the winter sanctuary of the endangered Black-Necked Crane. The 17th-century Gangtey Monastery crowns the valley rim.

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Trongsa

Ancestral home of Bhutan's royal Wangchuck dynasty. Trongsa Dzong (built 1644) commands the only route between eastern and western Bhutan from a sheer gorge cliff. The Taa Dzong Royal Heritage Museum holds 500-year-old royal artefacts.

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Best tour guide in whole bhutan and he will arrange for your all needs taxis hotels and guide all will be taken care of

Being Indian · 🇮🇳 India

Just want to say missing Bhutan and missing our guide Kuenzang wangchuk. Must must visit bhutan

Divyesh Patel · 🇮🇳 India

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Quick Facts

Duration10 Days / 9 Nights
Group Size2–10 pax
DifficultyEasy
Best SeasonMarch–May, September–November
LocationsParo, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdue, Gangtey, Trongsa

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