10 days
Daily Tour
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Duration: 9Nights/10 Days
Grade: Moderate
Best Season: April–May | September–October
Highest Point: Labatama La – 4,520 m
Altitude: Paro 2,280 m | Thimphu 2,330 m
Arrive at Paro International Airport. After immigration and customs formalities, drive to Thimphu (approx. 1.5 hours). En route, visit Tamchog Lhakhang and enjoy views of the Paro and Thimphu rivers. Evening free to rest and acclimatize.
Overnight: Thimphu (hotel)
Altitude: 2,330 m
A full day exploring Bhutan’s capital, blending spirituality, culture, and local life.
Sightseeing includes:
This day helps with gentle acclimatization before trekking.
Overnight: Thimphu (hotel)
Drive: 45 minutes
Trek Distance: ~6 km
Trek Time: 4–5 hours
Camp Altitude: 3,290 m
Drive to Genekha village, the trek starting point. The trail climbs gradually through terraced fields, blue pine forest, and alpine vegetation. Enjoy expanding views of Thimphu Valley and surrounding ridges.
Overnight: Camp at Gur
Trek Distance: ~8 km
Trek Time: 6–7 hours
Pass: Panke La – 4,350 m
Camp Altitude: 4,300 m
A steady ascent through yak pastures leads to Panke La Pass, offering excellent views of Himalayan peaks on clear days. Descend gently to the stunning Labatama Lake, one of the main highlights of the trek.
Overnight: Camp near Labatama Lake
Walking Distance: 3–5 km (optional walks)
Altitude Range: 4,300–4,400 m
A relaxed day exploring the high-altitude lake plateau. Visit several pristine lakes such as Utsho Tsho, Relitsho, Setsho, and Jagetsho. On clear weather days, enjoy magnificent views of mountain Kanchenjunga, Jomolhari, Jichu Drake, and Masang Gang.
This day is ideal for acclimatization and photography. Overnight: Camp at Labatama Lake
Trek Distance: ~9 km
Trek Time: 6–7 hours
Highest Point: Labatama La – 4,520 m
Camp Altitude: 3,870 m
Climb gradually to Labatama La, the highest point of the trek, with sweeping views of lakes and mountain ranges. A long descent follows through alpine meadows and dwarf rhododendron forests to Chamgang. Overnight: Camp at Chamgang
Trek Distance: ~5 km
Trek Time: 3–4 hours
End Point Altitude: Geynitsang – 2,850 m
Descend through forests of pine, oak, and bamboo, following a scenic river trail. Reach Geynitsang village, where the trek ends. Drive back to Thimphu.
Overnight: Thimphu (hotel)
Following breakfast, drive to Paro (1hr30min). After hot lunch in Paro town, visit:
The hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, locally known as Paro Taktsang, is Bhutan’s most iconic and spiritually significant walk. Clinging dramatically to a sheer cliff face about 900 meters above the Paro Valley, the monastery is believed to be the meditation site of Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) in the 8th century, who arrived here on the back of a tigress. The hike begins from the Taktsang trailhead above Paro town. The forest trail gradually ascends through blue pine, oak, and rhododendron forests, often draped with prayer flags. Along the way, hikers enjoy panoramic views of the Paro Valley and occasional sightings of birds and fluttering prayer banners, adding to the serene atmosphere.
After about 1.5–2 hours, you reach the Taktsang Cafeteria, a popular rest stop offering the first clear and breathtaking view of the monastery perched on the cliff. From here, the trail becomes steeper and more dramatic, descending slightly before climbing again via stone steps carved into the mountainside. The final section includes a narrow path, steps, and a short staircase that leads across a gorge and up to the monastery entrance.
The total hike takes 4–5 hours round trip, depending on pace and rest stops, and is considered moderate in difficulty. While physically rewarding, the journey is also deeply spiritual, with the sound of chanting monks, spinning prayer wheels, and the scent of incense welcoming visitors upon arrival.
At the monastery, visitors can explore sacred temples, meditation caves, and relics associated with Guru Rinpoche, making the hike to Tiger’s Nest not just a physical journey, but a pilgrimage into the heart of Bhutanese spirituality. Overnight in hotel.
Following breakfast, transfer to Paro international airport for your next destination or home. Guide & driver assist with your luggage, bid you farewell and wish you safe journey back home.
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TASHI DELEK!
There are 19 languages spoken in Bhutan, but the national language is Dzongkha. English is used throughout Bhutan’s education system, so it is widely used and understood.
Bhutan is a year-round destination. There are four seasons: summer (June to August), autumn (September to November), winter (December to February) and spring (March to May). But because of the range of altitudes in the country, and the influence of the north Indian monsoons, the climate is incredibly varied.
In the south, the humid, subtropical climate is fairly consistent year-round, with temperatures between 15oC and 30oC. Central Bhutan, with its temperate forests, has a more seasonal climate, with warm summers and cool, dry winters. The northern regions are much colder during winter. Because of the high altitude, mountain peaks are snowy year-round and the lower reaches remain cool in summer.
In summer, the Indian monsoon season runs from late June or July to late September, mostly affecting the southern regions. Most farming activities take place in the summer, when crops thrive in verdant landscapes.
Autumn, from late September or early October to late November, follows the rainy season. It is characterised by bright, sunny days and some early snowfall at higher elevations. It’s the season of feasts and festivals as farmers reap the fruits of their work.
From late November until March, the crisp, clear and sunny winter sets in, with frost throughout much of the country and snowfall common above elevations of 3,000 metres. The winter northeast monsoon brings gale-force winds at the highest altitudes through high mountain passes, giving Bhutan the name Drukyul, which means Land of the Thunder Dragon in Dzongkha (Bhutan’s national language).
Bhutan’s generally dry spring starts in early March and lasts until mid-April. It is a botanist’s delight, with nature in full bloom. Summer weather commences in mid-April with occasional showers and continues to late June.
Visitors of all nationalities, except those from India, require a visa before entering Bhutan. For all visitors, except those from Bangladesh and the Maldives, this visa must be applied for and approved in advance of travel. Visitors from Bangladesh and the Maldives also require a visa, but this can be applied for and approved either in advance of travel or upon arrival in Bhutan.
Visitors from India are able to apply for a permit but are required to hold an Indian passport or an Indian voter ID card. For Indian nationals under the age of 18, a passport or a birth certificate can be used to enter and they must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Nationals from Switzerland and Thailand holding diplomatic or government-official passports are eligible for a visa at their port of entry.
No, there are no restricted nationalities in Bhutan.
The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) is a daily levy paid by visitors to support Bhutan’s development. Since the kingdom first opened its doors in 1974, guests have played a critical role in our country’s growth.
The SDF is collected by the national exchequer and funds are allocated to various projects that create long-term, sustainable opportunities for the Bhutanese people, through free healthcare, education and training, upskilling the tourism and hospitality industry, improved infrastructure, environmental preservation and conservation, cultural preservation programmes and initiatives that support local businesses and economies. The SDF is also a vital means of maintaining the exceptional forest cover and carbon-neutrality for which our small nation is world-renowned and globally critical. The SDF also helps us to ensure that we can continue to offer guests tranquillity and an intimate experience.
The SDF is USD 100 per night for adults from all countries except for India. Children aged between 6 years and who have not yet turned 12 are eligible to pay USD 50 per night. Children who have not yet turned 6 years old do not have to pay any SDF.
The SDF for Indian nationals (showing a valid Indian passport or Voter ID card) is Nu. 1,200 (or the equivalent amount in Indian rupees) per person, per night. Children aged between 6 years and who have not yet turned 12 are eligible to pay Nu./INR 600 per night. Children who have not yet turned 6 years old do not have to pay any SDF.
You may bring cash equivalent to US$10,000 into the country.
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