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Bhutan’s spiritual heartland — four valleys dense with the kingdom’s oldest temples — reached the way most travellers never make time for.
Bumthang is where Bhutanese Buddhism is at its most concentrated: temples founded in the 7th century, valleys still farmed the way they were generations ago, and a pace of life the western circuit doesn’t quite have. Nine days gives enough time to get there properly, spend three nights exploring its four valleys, and return without a single day feeling rushed.
Jambay Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in the Himalayas
Kurjey Lhakhang and its sacred body-print cave
Trongsa Dzong, ancestral seat of Bhutan’s royal family
The Tang and Ura valleys, rarely visited by other operators
Punakha Dzong and Tiger’s Nest en route
Meet your guide and drive to Thimphu, with a stop at the Buddha Dordenma statue.
Morning in Thimphu, then cross Dochula Pass to Punakha for an afternoon at Punakha Dzong.
A long, scenic drive over the Pele La pass to Trongsa, Bhutan’s central fortress town. Visit Trongsa Dzong in the afternoon.
Continue east over Yotong La pass into the Bumthang valleys, checking in for a three-night stay.
Jakar Dzong, Jambay Lhakhang and Kurjey Lhakhang, three of the most important temples in the country.
A full day exploring Bumthang’s quieter valleys, including Membar Tsho (the Burning Lake) and traditional Ura village.
Retrace the route back over Yotong La and Pele La, overnighting in Punakha or Wangdue.
Drive back to Paro via Dochula Pass, with time for Chimi Lhakhang if the schedule allows.
Climb to Paro Taktsang before your afternoon flight home.
Private guide and driver throughout
Accommodation as specified (Standard tier unless upgraded)
All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
All entry fees, permits and the Sustainable Development Fee
Airport pick-up and drop-off in Paro
International flights to and from Bhutan
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
Tips for your guide and driver (customary, not mandatory)
Tell us your dates and group size — we’ll confirm availability and send a fixed-price proposal.
