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14 Days Journey in the Kingdom of Bhutan 2025

Immerse yourself in the deep-rooted spiritual and cultural traditions of the last remaining Vajrayana Buddhist country in the world.

Highlights

  • 14 day Tour, Departs on Day 15 (*SDF for 14 days)
  • Visit to 6 major cities in Bhutan: Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha, Trongsa, Bumthang, Phobjikha
  • Second Largest Seated Buddha Statue in the World-The Buddha Dordenma- Thimphu
  • Hike the legendary Tiger’s Nest in Paro (pictured), a 3.5 hour hike to a cliffside monastery
  • Short nature walks to temples, make offerings and light butter lamps for loved ones
  • Soak in the Medicinal Hot Stone Bath
  • Private Retreat to practice meditation and yoga
  • Learn about Gross National Happiness, known as GNH
  • Option, Thangka Painting with master artist, and White Water Rafting in Punakha

Basic 14 Day Itinerary

  • Day 1 Arrive Paro International Airport, visit to Milarepa Temple-blessing water, overnight in Thimphu
  • Day 2 Thimphu, Buddha Dordenma, Thimphu Nye (secret place) of Guru Rinpoche and Yeshe Tshogyal, Pangri Zampa (Astrology College)
  • Day 3 Thimphu hike to Tango-Cheri
  • Day 4 Punakha Drive to Dochula Pass, Punakha Dzong
  • Day 5 Punakha-hike Chimi Lhakhang, Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Temple.  
  • Day 6 Phobjikha Wilderness Center-hike a nature trail, Gangtey Monastery, meditation in temple
  • Day 7 Bumthang, Trongsa Tower Museum, Bumthang Kurjey Lhakhang (Kurjey Drupchu medicinal water)Jambay Lhakhang,
  • Day 8 Bumthang Burning Lake at Membartso,
  • Day 9 Bumthang Tharpaling Monastery, Guru Rinpoche cave and nature hike
  • Day 10 Bumthang Orgyen Choling Day visit, Tang Valley
  • Day 11 25 min Domestic Flight to Paro, Dilgo Khyentse Memorial House
  • Day 12 Hike to Paro Tiger’s Nest, Paro Taktshang, farmhouse dinner, practice archery and soak in the medicinal hot stone baths
  • Day 13 Retreat to Lama G’s Village in Nephu, self-arising 1000 arm Chenrezig-Avolkiteshvara
  • Day 14 Retreat day 2 – Paro Nye, Dzongdraka Goemba to see past Buddha’s relics,
  • Day 15 Depart for Kathmandu, Delhi or Bangkok

What’s included in the Tour Cost ?

Hotel Accommodations
Airport Transfer
Your guides and driver
All Transportation
Museum Fees
Processing your Visa
3 meals a day and non-alcoholic beverages
Airline bookings into/out of Bhutan

2025 Costs for All Inclusive Tour-14 days

  • Tour Cost for 14 days, departs on day 15 : $3,550 USD per person, paid to Cypress Himalaya via Wire Transfer
  • In addition, the *SDF is $1,400 (14 days) per person, we pay this for you to The Royal Government of Bhutan-Immigration
  • Visa Fee is $40
  • Round Trip flights Kathmandu approx, ($460), Delhi ($570), Bangkok ($920)
  • Domestic Flight from Bumthang to Paro ($202)
*What is the Sustainable Development Fee? (SDF) Tourists will pay a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) directly to the Royal Government of Bhutan. The royalty provides free education and healthcare for the citizens of Bhutan. It protects and nurtures the conservation of the environment, promotion of culture, enhancement infrastructure and improved facilities for tourists in Bhutan. The SDF is to secure sustainable and responsible tourism as “High value, Low volume”
Membartsho Bumthang
Dochula Pass, 10,301 ft.
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Temple, Punakha
Buddha Dordenam
View from River Valley
Lama G’s Village Stupa

Visa Details, E-tickets

  • We will process your Visa through Immigration
  • Your E-ticket and your Visa will be emailed to you to you one month before travel time
  • You will be responsible for obtaining a Visa for any other countries you will be transiting on your way into Bhutan
TO CONFIRM YOUR REGISTRATION: Send us your photo page of your passport, scanned as a JPEG, valid for 6 months of travel before expiration. Email to: Cypresshimalaya@gmail.com.

Accommodations

  • Rooms are Standard Deluxe, King/Queen Size
  • We only use exclusive resorts and hotels
  • There are hair dyers, hot water boilers and wifi in all the rooms
  • You can bring your own adapters, most hotels are already retrofitted for your I-phones.(We’ll send a Bhutan Checklist for this tour with details on what to bring)

Food/Meal Options

Let us know your preferences, food allergies/sensitivities

  • Breakfast will be a choice of continental, breads, pancakes, eggs, coffee and teas.
  •  Lunch and dinners consist of freshly cooked organic vegetables, a meat dish and either Bhutanese red rice or white rice, and a noodle dish.  
  • Veg and Non Veg options at each meal, sometimes influenced by the cuisine of India, Nepal, chefs will try to incorporate traditional dishes of Bhutan. 
  • Bhutan is almost 100 percent organic, we will visit some incredible market places in Paro and Thimphu if time permits.
  • Red Rice is by far the most popular exported grain
  • The main dish for the Bhutanese is a chili cheese dish called Ema Datshi, and also momo’s which are a dumpling influenced from Tibet and Nepal.
  • Beef, chicken and pork are the most popular meats, there is no butchery in Bhutan, it’s imported from India. 

Bhutan Checklist-What to bring to Bhutan

Bhutan-Checklist-Download

Helpful links and Resources about Bhutan

Our Cancellation Policy

Cancellation must be approved by us in an email–The refund wire transfer charges are covered by the receiving beneficiary. Updated August 2024

a) If notification of your tour cancellation is received within 45 days prior to arrival in Bhutan, 25% of your Bhutan tour cost shall be deducted as cancellation charges.

b) If notification of your tour cancellation is received within 30 days before your arrival in Bhutan, 50% of your Bhutan tour cost shall be deducted as cancellation charges.

c) If notification of your tour cancellation is received from 29 -0 days before your arrival in Bhutan, there is no cash refund for the tour cancellation, however change date is permitted. Admin fee applied.

Druk Air Baggage Allowance

https://www.drukair.com.bt/Travel-Information/Baggage/Baggage-Allowance

There’s a precious and unique authenticity built into culture and traditions in Bhutan. From the historical architecture to the deeply woven spirituality. We will do our best to make your trip to Bhutan, an unforgettable one.-Cypress Himalaya