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10 Days Bhutan Tour: 9 Nights 10 Days Itineraries to Bhutan
10 days Bhutan tours allow you to discover the hidden Himalayan kingdom in great depth, covering all the highlights of Bhutan from the west to the central regions. The sightseeing of western Bhutan landmarks like Tashichho Dzong, Punakha Dzong, Paro Rinpung Dzong, Tiger’s Nest Monastery, etc., is essential. The tours also take you to Trongsa and Bumthang to explore the cultural and religious heartland of Bhutan. Adding some short trekking or easy hiking is an excellent chance to discover the breathtaking mountain scenery of Bhutan.
Here some recommended 9 nights 10 days itineraries to Bhutan are prepared for your reference. Also check the details of the highlighted destinations from west to central Bhutan before you settle down your tour plan. And we offer some extra tips for planning a 10 days tour in Bhutan as well.
How to make the most of your 10 days Bhutan tour? What is the best 10 days itineraries to Bhutan?
To help you make clear how to spend your 10 days stays in Bhutan, here we offer some of the highly recommended packages for Bhutan tour in 10 days. Check the detailed itinerary planning and travel advises.
Paro (1N) - Punakha (1N) - Trongsa - Bumthang (2N) - Phobjikha Valley - Wangdue (1N) - Thimphu (2N)– Paro (2N)
This 10-day classic Bhutan Himalaya tour will take you to the mysterious Himalaya Kingdom, to take in its fascinating landscapes from rolling Himalaya mountains to verdant valleys, and admire the brilliant cultural wonders across the western and central regions of the country.
Recommended 10 Days Bhutan Tour Itineraries
We prepare some of the best 10 days Bhutan itineraries here for your reference. You can choose one to start your in-depth exploration of Bhutan from the west to the central regions.
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10 Days Bhutan Tour with Highlights from the West to EastVIEW DETAILSTravel Route: Paro - Thimphu [1N] – Punakha [1N] - Trongsa [1N] - Bumthang [2N] – Gangtey [1N] – Paro [3N]
The tour package of 10 days in Bhutan allows you to discover the hidden kingdom of Himalaya in great depth, covering all the highlights from the west to the central regions in Bhutan.
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10 Days Bhutan Leisure Sightseeing and Trekking TourVIEW DETAILSTravel Route: Paro - Thimphu [3N] – Punakha [2N] – Gangtey [1N] – Paro [1N] – Bumdrak [1N] – Paro [1N]
This 10 days Bhutan leisure tour offers a lot of trekking and hiking chances for adventurous walkers. You will experience the popular two days Paro-Bumdrak trek to witness the stunning landscapes along the trail.
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10 Days West Bhutan Sightseeing Tour with Bumdrak TrekVIEW DETAILSTravel Route: Paro - Thimphu [2N] – Gangtey [1N] – Punakha [2N] – Haa Valley [1N] – Paro [1N] – Bumdrak [1N] – Paro [1N]
Adventurous trekking challenge, rich Buddhism culture, and stunning landscapes are covered in this 10 days west Bhutan adventure and sightseeing tour.
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10 Days In-depth Bhutan Luxury TourVIEW DETAILSTravel Route: Paro (1N) - Punakha (1N) - Trongsa - Bumthang (2N) - Phobjikha Valley - Wangdue (1N) - Thimphu (2N)– Paro (2N)
Taking an in-depth travel to Bhutan with luxury hotels, you will fully enjoy the charming Kingdom of Bhutan that hidden in the Himalaya for centuries to explore why it is the happiest country in the world.
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10 Days Amazing Bhutan Honeymoon TourVIEW DETAILSTravel Route: Paro – Thimphu (2N) – Punhakha (1N) – Trongsa (1N) – Bumthang (2N) – Gangtey (1N) – Paro (2N)
Our 10 days Bhutan honeymoon tour will take you to explore the amazing kingdom of Bhutan. Form the west to the central area, you will fully explore the essential parts of the happiest kingdom in the world with natural sightseeing, culture experience and religious exploration.
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10 Days Classic Bhutan Himalaya Tour including Airfare from BangkokVIEW DETAILSTravel Route: Paro (1N) - Punakha (1N) - Trongsa - Bumthang (2N) - Phobjikha Valley - Wangdue (1N) - Thimphu (2N)– Paro (2N)
This Bhutan Himalaya tour from Thailand covering the flight ticket from Bangkok to Paro and a 10-day classic trip to explore the best of the Himalaya Kingdom.
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10 Days Bhutan Himalaya Tour with Airfare from SingaporeVIEW DETAILSTravel Route: Singapore – Paro – Thimphu (2N) – Punhakha (1N) – Trongsa (1N) – Bumthang (2N) – Gangtey (1N) – Paro (2N)
Traveling to Bhutan from Singapore with our 10 Days Panoramic Bhutan tour package, you will not only explore the best of west Bhutan but also extend your journey to central Bumthang to have a better understanding of this mysterious Himalaya Kingdom.
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10 Days Bumthang Ura Yakchoe Festival TourVIEW DETAILSTravel Route: Paro - Thimphu (2N) - Punakha (1N) - Trongsa (1N) - Bumthang (2N) - Ura Valley - Wangdue (1N) - Paro (1N) - Taktshang Goemba - Paro (1N)
During this 10-day Bhutan tour, you will experience this special festival together with welcoming locals, and explore numerous splendid landmarks of Bhutan in its popular destinations.
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10 Days Haa Summer Festival TourVIEW DETAILSTravel Route: Paro (2N) – Thimphu (2N) – Punakha (1N) – Thimphu (1N) – Haa (2N) – Paro (1N)
Celebrated in the picturesque Haa valley in west Bhutan, the Haa Summer Festival is a grand gathering that provides insights into the lives and traditions of Bhutan’s nomadic herders.
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10 Days Domkhar Festival TourVIEW DETAILSTravel Route: Paro – Thimphu (2N) – Punakha (1N) – Bumthang (3N) – Gangtey (1N) – Paro (2N)
This 9 nights and 10 days Domkhar Festival tour will take you go deep to the centural Bhutan with 3-day festival experience to learn more about the mysterious Bhutan Kingdom.
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10 Days Bhutan Rhododendron Festival TourVIEW DETAILSTravel Route: Paro (2N) – Thimphu (2N) – Punakha (1N) – Gangtey (1N) – Paro (2N)
This 9 nights 10 days tour brings you to a unique experience of the Rhododendron Festival, which is a 3-day event held every year at Lamperi Botanical Garden.
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10 Days Nalakhar Festival TourVIEW DETAILSTravel Route: Paro – Thimphu (2N) – Punakha (1N) – Bumthang (3N) – Gangtey (1N) – Paro (2N)
This 9 nights 10 days Bhutan festeival tour brings you to a unique experience of the Nalakhar Festival, which is a 3-day event held every year in December.
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10 Days Samtengang Winter TrekVIEW DETAILSTravel Route: Paro - Thimphu (2N) - Punakha (1N) - Limukha (1N) - Chungsakha (1N) - Samtengang (1N) - Gangtey (1N) - Paro (2N)
The Samtengang Trek is a one of the easier winner treks in Bhutan with altitude ranging between 1100m to 1900m. It is perfect for beginners and can be completed within 4 days.
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10 Days Bumthang Owl TrekVIEW DETAILSTravel Route: Paro - Thimphu (1N) - Punakha (1N) - Bumthang (4N) - Gangtey (1N) - Paro (2N)
The Bumthang Owl Trek brings you a classic tour through the fabulous scenery in Bumthang, with attitude ranging from 2500m to nearly 4000m.
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10 Days Jomolhari Loop Trek TourVIEW DETAILSTravel Route: Paro (1N) - Gunitsawa Village (1N) - Sharna Zampa (1N) - Thangthangkha (1N) - Jangothang (2N) - Soi Yaktsa (1N) - Thombu Shong (1N) - Paro (1N)
The Jomolhari Loop Trek in Bhutan is a superb tour that brings you to the stunning scenery of Mt. Jomolhari and Mt. Jichu Drake, with attitude ranging from 2500m to nearly 5000m.
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10 Days Bhutan Tour with Highlights from the West to EastParo - Thimphu [1N] – Punakha [1N] - Trongsa [1N] - Bumthang [2N] – Gangtey [1N] – Paro [3N]
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10 Days Bhutan Leisure Sightseeing and Trekking TourParo - Thimphu [3N] – Punakha [2N] – Gangtey [1N] – Paro [1N] – Bumdrak [1N] – Paro [1N]
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10 Days West Bhutan Sightseeing Tour with Bumdrak TrekParo - Thimphu [2N] – Gangtey [1N] – Punakha [2N] – Haa Valley [1N] – Paro [1N] – Bumdrak [1N] – Paro [1N]
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10 Days In-depth Bhutan Luxury TourParo (1N) - Punakha (1N) - Trongsa - Bumthang (2N) - Phobjikha Valley - Wangdue (1N) - Thimphu (2N)– Paro (2N)
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10 Days Amazing Bhutan Honeymoon TourParo – Thimphu (2N) – Punhakha (1N) – Trongsa (1N) – Bumthang (2N) – Gangtey (1N) – Paro (2N)
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10 Days Classic Bhutan Himalaya Tour including Airfare from BangkokParo (1N) - Punakha (1N) - Trongsa - Bumthang (2N) - Phobjikha Valley - Wangdue (1N) - Thimphu (2N)– Paro (2N)
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10 Days Bhutan Himalaya Tour with Airfare from SingaporeSingapore – Paro – Thimphu (2N) – Punhakha (1N) – Trongsa (1N) – Bumthang (2N) – Gangtey (1N) – Paro (2N)
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10 Days Bumthang Ura Yakchoe Festival TourParo - Thimphu (2N) - Punakha (1N) - Trongsa (1N) - Bumthang (2N) - Ura Valley - Wangdue (1N) - Paro (1N) - Taktshang Goemba - Paro (1N)
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10 Days Haa Summer Festival TourParo (2N) – Thimphu (2N) – Punakha (1N) – Thimphu (1N) – Haa (2N) – Paro (1N)
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10 Days Domkhar Festival TourParo – Thimphu (2N) – Punakha (1N) – Bumthang (3N) – Gangtey (1N) – Paro (2N)
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10 Days Bhutan Rhododendron Festival TourParo (2N) – Thimphu (2N) – Punakha (1N) – Gangtey (1N) – Paro (2N)
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10 Days Nalakhar Festival TourParo – Thimphu (2N) – Punakha (1N) – Bumthang (3N) – Gangtey (1N) – Paro (2N)
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10 Days Samtengang Winter TrekParo - Thimphu (2N) - Punakha (1N) - Limukha (1N) - Chungsakha (1N) - Samtengang (1N) - Gangtey (1N) - Paro (2N)
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10 Days Bumthang Owl TrekParo - Thimphu (1N) - Punakha (1N) - Bumthang (4N) - Gangtey (1N) - Paro (2N)
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10 Days Jomolhari Loop Trek TourParo (1N) - Gunitsawa Village (1N) - Sharna Zampa (1N) - Thangthangkha (1N) - Jangothang (2N) - Soi Yaktsa (1N) - Thombu Shong (1N) - Paro (1N)
Top Places to Visit in Bhutan in 10 Days
10 days Bhutan tour itineraries enable you to travel from the most visited western destinations of Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, to the cultural and religious center of Bumthang. Also, 10-day tours allow you to explore the amazing natural landscapes of Bhutan by trekking.
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Paro Valley: Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Paro Rinpung Dzong, and Ta Dzong
Paro is always the first station for all tours in Bhutan since the only international airport is located here. It is a historic town scattered with many ancient buildings and sacred sites.
The highlight for all Paro tours is the hike to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery, which takes 5 to 6 hours in total. Besides, there are many other historical dzongs and monasteries, such as Paro Dzong, Ta Dzong, and Shimocho Lhaknag. Paro is also a good place to experience a homestay in Bhutan.
Suggested Travel Length: at least 2 Days
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Thimphu Valley: Tashichho Dzong, Memorial Chorten, and Weekend Market
As the capital and largest city of Bhutan, Thimphu is one of the most-visited destinations in the west of Bhutan. Many landmarks of Bhutan like museum and library can be found here.
The trip to Tashichho Dzong will lead you to have a overview of Bhutan. Memorial Chorten is the most visible religious structure in Thimphu. Stroll to the Weekend Market to experience the daily life of Bhutanese and you can combine a visit here with some souvenir shopping in the nearby Handicrafts Market.
Suggested Travel Length: at least 1 Days
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Punakha: Dochula Pass, Punakha Dzong, and Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Punakha is not afforded to miss if you are dissatisfied with a glimpse of Bhutan. It is about 72km away from Thimphu and it takes about 3 hours to drive.
The first highlight you will meet is the 108 Chortens at Dochula Pass, at 3340 meters above the sea level. At the confluence of Pho Chhu and Mo Chuu, the most beautiful Punakha Dzong is located. You can also visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten that sits on the ridge above Punakha valley, with an amazing view of the countryside below.
Suggested Travel Length: at least 1 Days
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Gangtey: Phobjikha Valley, Gangtey Monastery and Black-Necked Cranes
On the west side of the Black Mountains, the wide Phobjikha Valley, also known as Gangtey Valley, lies. It takes nearly 3 hours to drive from Punakha to Gangtey, with a distance of 80km.
The Phobjikha Valley is popular for its breathtaking scenic, unique culture, and the endangered winter visitors, Black-necked cranes from Tibetan Plateau. You can pay a visit to the Black-Necked Crane Information Center. The impressive Gangtey Monastery is what you must add to the itinerary as well.
Suggested Travel Length: at least 1 Days
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Bumthang: Jakar Dzong, Jambay Lhakhang, and Kurjey Lhakhang.
Bumthang is the religious and cultural heartland of Bhutan. There are some of the oldest Buddhist temples and shrines.
The first historical heritage you will visit is Jakar Dzong, widely accepted as a wonderful piece of architectural art all over the country. Jambay Lhakhang is a temple built by the King Songtsen Gampo of Tibet in 659 AD. Not far from Jambay Lhakhang sits the Kurjey Lhakhang. It houses the imprint of Guru Rimpoche who meditated in a cave where the monastery was built.
Suggested Travel Length: at least 1 Days
Tips for Planning a 10 Days Tour in Bhutan
1. Optional Activities to Expect in the Day Tour
There are many optional activities if you want to modify your scheduled activities in the tour itinerary or add new activities.
Archery is the national sport of Bhutan. There are many archery contests held. You can watch the archery contest or try your own hand at archery in Thimphu or Paro.
Bhutanese Cultural Show is a window to witness their traditions and culture inherited over the centuries, which are represented through their dazzling dances and attractive performances.
Bhutan is a Buddhist country and Buddhism has permeated almost every aspect of the life of Bhutanese. You can listen to a Buddhism Talk by a recognized monk if you are interested.
Believe it or not, meditation is a popular tourist activity in Bhutan. Many visitors travel to Bhutan’s tranquil monastery to seek their peace of mind. You can experience a half-day meditation in a monastery if you want.
For more add-on activities, please feel free to consult your tour operator or contact us.
2. Arrange Short Hikes for your Days in Bhutan
Hiking is a wise option to discover Bhutan’s unspoiled natural landscapes. There are some short hikes that you can fit into your 10 days Bhutan tour schedule.
After the sightseeing in Thimphu, you can take a short hike to Tango Monastery or Phajoding Monastery. Tango Monastery is located at the north of Thimphu city. During 1-hour uphill hiking, you walk through forests of dense oak and pine tree, with beautiful rhododendrons along the way. Or take an around 3-hour hike to Phajoding Monastery, where you can get a bird view of the entire Thimphu valley. The trail winds through forests of oak and juniper.
In Punakha, you can arrange a hike to Khamsum Yuelling Monastery or Chime Lhakhang. Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Lhakhang sits on a ridge above Punakha Valley, where you can have a stunning view. To get up there, you pass through large tracts of rice fields, which might impress you. Or hike to Chime Lhakhang, the famous for fertility blessing among childless Bhutanese couples.
Gangtey is one of the most fascinating destinations for nature lovers. You can take 1.5 hours to hike the “Gangte Nature Trail” through the enchanting countryside of Phobjikha valley.
3. Other Interesting Activities to Experience
In Bhutan, you can expect more than cultural sightseeing and mountain trekking. There are many other interesting activities to experience.
Rafting and kayaking are popular adventurous activities in Bhutan. You can go rafting and kayaking in the rivers of Pho Chhu, Mo Chhu, Wang Chhu, Sunkosh, Puna Tsang Chhu, Mangde Chhu, Kuri Chhu and Dangme Chhu.
Countless valleys and mountains make Bhutan an ideal place to go mountain biking. There are various paved and moderately paved mountain roads available. You can try the sport in Paro valley or Phobjikha valley.
Traditional tshechus are held in almost every month of the year, which are good chance to experience Bhutan’s strong religious culture. Paro Tshechu, Thimphu Tshechu and Jambay Lhakhang Tshechu are the three most popular ones.
To experience a simple life as the Bhutanese, a farm home-stay is worth trying. You will eat and sleep together, and learn how to live the life of the typical rural Bhutanese people, very different from western ways of life.
What to pack for a 10 days tour in Bhutan?
For visitors traveling to Bhutan for 10 days, the essentials you pack should include warm shirts for evening and morning, full sleeve T-shirts for visiting temples and dzongs, warm jackets/sweaters for evening and morning and light Jacket during the day for your upper body. And for your lower body, pack pants (warm & light) and hiking pants if you are taking hikes/walks during your trip. As for footwear, you can pack a bathroom slipper, a sneaker, a hiking/walking shoe and good quality stockings that can absorb sweat and keep your feet warm.
Due to Bhutan's high altitude, you need a sun hat, sun cream, sunglass, lip balm and moisturizer to protect your skin.
Some travel accessories like an international adapter, headlight, toothbrush, hand sanitizer and insects repellent can be helpful.
There are also some optional field gear that you might need, including camera and its memory card, spare battery and charger, knee support, personal towel and baggage tags.
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