The Spiritual Heartland Tour
Valleys, Hikes and Village Life
NOTE: You can book a domestic flight and shorten the tour to 15 days.
Wonderful tour that takes you to the spiritual heart of Bhutan and covers most of the highlights in West and Central Bhutan. The valleys of Bumthang offer beautiful hikes and great encounters with local families.
DAY 1: Arrival at Paro & Drive to Thimphu
Approx. 1 hr drive and light sightseeing
DAY 2: Thimphu
Thimphu sightseeing
DAY 3: From Thimphu to Punakha
Approx.3 hrs drive to Punakha
DAY 4: From Punakha to Trongsa
Approx. 6 hs drive to Trongsa, sightseeing on the way
DAY 5: From Trongsa to Bumthang, Chumey
Trongsa Dzong and Tadzong and approx. 3 hs to Chumey
DAY 6: Hike to Choekhor valley
Hike to Choekhor valley via Tharpaling, full day
DAY 7: Stay at Choekhor
Valley sightseeing, walking
DAY 8: Hike to Tang Valley
Hike and sightseeing
DAY 9: Stay at Tang Valley
Explore Tang valley
DAY 10: Hike or Drive from Tang to Ura
Full day hike, or drive approx. 2 hs to Ura
DAY 11: Stay at Ura
Explore Ura valley
DAY 12: From Ura to Chumey
Full day hike or approx. 1hr drive to Chumey
DAY 13: From Chumey to Phobjikha
Approx. 5-6 hs drive to Phobjikha valley
DAY 14: Phobjikha
Valley Hike
DAY 15: From Phobjikha to Paro
Approx. 6-7 hs drive to Paro
DAY 16: Paro Taktsang
Hike to Taktsang and later Kyichu lhakhang and Paro town
DAY 17: Departure