Bhutan Deep Dive — Culture, Nature & Farm Life
Destination: Paro → The Happiness Farm → Dobji Dzong → Thimphu → Punakha → Paro → Tiger’s Nest
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Welcome to Bhutan
At Drukyul Holidays, guest safety is our top priority, and we ensure peace of mind with meticulously maintained vehicles. Our team of seasoned, courteous guides — backed by over two decades of experience across Bhutan — crafts seamless, enriching journeys, complemented by high-quality meals designed to elevate your trip. As a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award recipient and one of Bhutan’s top-rated tour operators, we are committed to outstanding value: with Drukyul Holidays, excellence isn’t just a promise, it’s a guarantee.
Tour Highlights
This tour is especially for travellers who enjoy:
- Exploring unforgettable historic architecture — ancient fortresses, sacred monasteries and beautifully crafted bridges.
- Spectacular mountain views and breathtaking landscapes throughout Bhutan’s pristine countryside.
- Authentic cultural encounters with local communities and traditional Bhutanese rituals, including farm life at The Happiness Farm.
- Visiting iconic monasteries and dzongs, including the sacred Tiger’s Nest.
- Hiking through remote valleys, forests and villages, with optional river rafting and scenic walks.
- Immersing yourself in Bhutan’s unique culture — deeply rooted in Buddhism and the philosophy of Gross National Happiness.
- Farm-to-table meals made from locally sourced organic ingredients.
- Capturing Bhutan’s landscapes, wildflowers, and snow-capped mountains.
DAY 1- Arrival in Paro
Your Bhutan experience opens with the dramatic flight into Paro valley.
- Met at Paro Airport with a traditional khadar welcome.
- Light Paro sightseeing en route as time allows.
- Transfer to The Happiness Farm.
DAY 2- Dobji Dzong & Farm Day
A full day of Bhutanese culture — fortress history, sacred waters, archery and a hands-on cooking class.
- Visit historical Dobji Dzong — the prototype for Bhutanese fortresses.
- Learn the story of its many lives — religious site, penlop residence, central jail, today a monastic school.
- Hike to the sacred ‘drupchu’ — a holy spring with reputed healing properties.
- Picnic lunch in the pine forest.
- Try archery — Bhutan’s national sport — at The Happiness Farm.
- Bhutanese cooking class before dinner — try ema datshi.
- Quiet farm evening under the stars.
DAY 3- Discover Thimphu
A full day in Bhutan’s small, walkable capital.
- Visit the iconic Buddha Dordenma overlooking the city.
- Visit Takin Preserve — home of Bhutan’s national animal.
- Visit Simtokha Dzong — the first fortress in Bhutan, built in 1629 by Zhabdrung.
- Visit the Centenary Farmers’ Market.
DAY 4- Thimphu → Punakha
Cross the spectacular Dochula Pass and descend into the warm Punakha valley
- Depart early for Dochula Pass — 108 chortens and panoramic Himalayan views.
- Visit the majestic Punakha Dzong — Bhutan’s most photographed fortress.
DAY 5- Punakha Exploration
A full day of valley adventure — bridges, hikes and river time.
- Walk Bhutan’s longest suspension bridge.
- Hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten.
- Afternoon white-water rafting on the Pho Chhu.
DAY 6- Punakha → Paro
Return to Paro with farm time at the other end.
- Drive back to Paro with a lunch stop in Thimphu.
- Optional Thimphu shopping.
- Farm tour at The Happiness Farm.
- Gentle nature hike around the farm.
DAY 7- Excursion to Tiger's Nest
The iconic Tiger’s Nest — one of the most sacred sites in the Himalayas.
- Early breakfast and drive to the Tiger’s Nest trailhead.
- Forested hike to Taktsang Monastery (4–5 hours round trip, with lunch).
- Optional horse ride to the midway café.
- Optional Paro town shopping in the afternoon.
- Farewell dinner at The Happiness Farm.
DAY 8- Departure
Tashi Delek — safe travels onward.
- Leisurely breakfast at the farm.
- Transfer to Paro International Airport.
- Farewell from your guide.
Documents Required
- Digital copy of your identity document
- Passport — for all nationalities.
- Voter ID — for Indian nationals travelling without a passport.
- Birth certificate — for Indian nationals under 18 without a passport.
Passport requirements:
- Valid for at least six months from the intended date of departure from Bhutan.
- Submitted in JPEG or PNG format.
- Passport-size photograph
- Not older than six months.
- Colour copy, portrait style, eyes open, forehead & ears clearly visible.
- White background, no border.
Cancellation Policy
More than 45 days before tour start – Free of charge
30–45 days before tour start – 15% of tour rate
21–30 days before tour start – 25% of tour rate
7–21 days before tour start – 35% of tour rate
After arrival in Bhutan – 100% of tour rate
