Incredible Bhutan Family Package 9 Days & 8 Nights

Your Bhutan itinerary for 9 days takes you to the lovely expanses

As soon as you reach Bagdogra airport (IXB), you will be received and escorted to Phuentsholing. Once you reach, check-in to the hotel and relax. Later, visit Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang - a small temple representing the heaven of Guru Rinpoche. There are statues of eight manifestations of Guru Rinpoche and paintings on Buddha’s life on the ground floor. The next floor contains eight Bodhisattavas and statues of Avalokiteshvara and Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The top floor has the statue of Amitabha. This Lhakhang was built in 1990s by Dahso Aku Tongmi a great musician who composed Bhutan’s national anthem. After a pleasurable day, return to the hotel for a restful sleep.

Distance from Bagdogra airport to Phuentsholing: 172 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 4 hours, 20 minutes (approx.)

Your Bhutan family package for 9 days takes you to Thimpu

Greet the morning at early hours today and savor breakfast before checking out from the hotel. Complete immigration formalities and thereafter get transferred to Thimpu and check-in to the hotel. Relax and get ready for a walk in the Coronation Park. Built on the banks of river Wangchu, the Centenary and Coronation Park was created to commemorate a century of monarchical rule in Bhutan. Strewn with canopies of lush greenery, it is home to at least sixty different varieties of flowers which lend color and charm to it. Besides boasting a diverse landscape, the main attraction of the Park is undoubtedly the giant statue of the Walking Buddha. Return to the hotel for a restful sleep.

Your 8 nights, 9 days Bhutan tour package with family introduces to captivating city attractions

Begin the day with a delectable breakfast and set out for a city tour. Visit National Library, King's Memorial Chorten, Takin Preserve Motithang, Folk Heritage Museum, Jungshi Paper Factory, and Buddha Point. In the evening, you can explore government handicrafts emporium and local crafts bazaar to get a glimpse of Bhutan's traditional arts. You can shop for hand-woven textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and woodcarvings, jewelry, and various other interesting items made from local materials. After a pleasurable day, come back to the hotel for a sound sleep.

Visit Punakha today according to your Bhutan travel itinerary

Arise to a hearty breakfast and checkout from the hotel. Now, you will be transferred to Punakha as planned by this 8 nights 9 days Bhutan tour. As you move to the next city, attractions welcome you en route. First is Simtokha Dzhong, also known as Sangak Zabdhon Phodrang is a small dzong. It was built in 1629 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, who unified Bhutan. It is the first of its kind built in Bhutan. Next attraction on the way is Dochula Pass - a mountain pass where 108 memorial chortens or stupas known as "Druk Wangyal Chortens" have been built by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk, the eldest Queen Mother. Apart from the chortens there is a monastery called the Druk Wangyal Lhakhang. Once you reach Punakha, check-in to the hotel and relax. Later, you can go shopping at Punakha market. Return to hotel for a relaxing sleep.

Distance from Thimpu to Punakha: 72 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 3 hours (approx.)

This Bhutan trip itinerary takes you to amazing attractions of Punakha

Relish a lovable breakfast and get ready to visit the hotspots of the city. First up is Punakha Dzong - the most beautiful dzong in the country, especially in spring when the lilac-coloured jacaranda trees bring a lush sensuality to the dzong's characteristically towering whitewashed walls. This dzong was the second to be built in Bhutan. Next attraction to be visited as per this 9 days Bhutan family tour is Chimi Lhakhang, known as the Fertility Temple, is a Buddhist monastery, frequented by childless couples and others alike for blessings. It was built in the 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kunley who was popularly known as the ‘Divine Madman’. After the day has fascinated you, come back to the hotel for a relaxing sleep.

Breathtaking attractions beckon you as you enjoy this 8 nights, 9 days Bhutan family tour

Treat your taste buds to a scrumptious breakfast and checkout from the hotel. Now, you will be transferred to Paro. On arrival, check-in to the hotel and freshen up. Now, you will be visiting several attractions of the town. Rinpung Dzong, Ta Dzong, Ugyen Pelri Palace, Kyichu Lhakhang, Drukgyel Dzong, and Airport view point are the attractions that will keep you intrigued throughout the day. Once the day has treated you to amazing sightseeing places, come back to the hotel and slip into your cozy bed for the night.

Distance from Punakha to Paro: 127 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 3 hours, 20 minutes (approx.)

Your 8 Nights, 9 days best of Bhutan tour takes you to Tiger’s Nest

Greet the morning with a wholesome morning meal and set off to hike to Taktshang Monastery, fondly known as Tiger’s Nest, which is one of the most famous Bhutanese monasteries and the temple complex as well the most sacred place. It is perched in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan. Locals believe that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery and hence it is called ‘Tiger’s Nest’. You will come back to the hotel by the evening, and enjoy remaining time at leisure. When the night falls, sleep peacefully at the hotel.

Explore the lesser known attractions today as per this Bhutan family itinerary for 9 days

Savor a sumptuous breakfast and checkout from the hotel as you will be transferred to Phuentsholing, while exploring the nature’s marvels on the way. Haa Valley is an unmissable place on the way. Between Paro and Haa Valley lies Chele La Pass where you would want to halt to drink in beautiful view of the highest peaks of the country - Jichu Drake and Mount Jumolhari. On a clear day, Mount Kunchenjunga is clearly visible from here adding to the charm of your 9 days in Bhutan. After enjoying eth beauty here, proceed to Haa Valley - one of the most picturesque places in the Kingdom that is among the most isolated and least populous districts. The valley is also unparalleled in Bhutan in terms of the diversity of the folk culture, legends and shamanistic rituals. The valley is also a paradise for nature lovers and travelling there is a very rewarding experience.

The Haa valley was opened for the first time to foreign tourists in 2002. It is culturally rich valley and some of famous sites in this region are 7th century Lhakhang Karpo (White temple) and Lhakhang Nagpo (Black temple) at the foothills of a venerated three brotherly mountains known as Meri Puensum. The grand annual Haa Tshechu is also performed here at Lhakhang Karpo on the 8th-10th day of the 8th Bhutanese month.

After enjoying the mesmeric attractions here, descend to the town of Haa and continue to Phuentsholing. On arrival, check-in to the hotel and enjoy walking around Main Street and market area in the evening. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Distance from Paro to Phuentsholing: 160 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 4 hours, 10 minutes (approx.)

Farewell Bhutan!

Savor one more breakfast and checkout from the hotel. Now, get transferred to Baghdogra airport (IXB). From here, board your flight back home with amazing memories.