Cultural7 DaysCultural Bhutan Tour
A relaxed trip through Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, full of temples, crafts and everyday life in western Bhutan.
Easy — light walking, one longer walk up to a monasteryMarch – May, September – November
Trekking · 5 – 14 Days
Trekking Adventures
Supported Himalayan treks, from easy valley trails to high-camp routes, with a full crew and real comfort.
The trip
About this trip
Trekking in Bhutan is truly wild: high passes, yak pastures, ruined monasteries and hardly any other walkers. Our treks come with a full support team: cook, crew, pack animals and a safety plan.
We match the route honestly to your fitness and experience at altitude, not to a glossy brochure.
Highlights
- Routes from easy day walks to high-camp expeditions
- Full trekking crew, cook and camp comfort
- Yak herder camps and remote temples
- Careful altitude pacing and safety planning
- Duration
- 5 – 14 Days
- Style
- Trekking
- Difficulty
- Moderate to hard, depending on the route
- Best season
- March – May, September – November
Price depends on the season, room type and group size, and includes the government fee set for all visitors. We send you a written price for your dates.
Day by day
Day by day
This is a guide only. We can change, add or remove any day.
Day 01
Arrival & Trek Briefing
ParoHotel, Paro
- Welcome
- Kit check and route briefing
Day 02
Getting Used to the Altitude
ParoHotel, Paro
- Walk up the valley
- Time to adjust to the altitude
Day 03
Trek Begins
TrailheadSupported camp
- First day on the trail with your crew
- Setting up camp
Day 04
High Trail Day
Alpine ridgeSupported camp
- Crossing a mountain pass
- Prayer flag ridge
- Camp
Day 05
Descent & Return
ParoHotel, Paro
- Walk down to the trailhead
- Hot stone bath
Accommodation
- Hotels before and after the trek
- Full-service supported camps on the trail
- Longer routes available on request
Inclusions
- Private licensed English-speaking Bhutanese guide
- Private vehicle with an experienced driver, every day
- Rooms as listed in the day-by-day plan
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day
- All monument and museum entrance fees
- Bhutan visa and Sustainable Development Fee, all handled for you
- Bottled water, tea and coffee on the road
- Trekking crew, cook and pack animals
Exclusions
- International flights to and from Bhutan
- Travel insurance (required)
- Personal spending, laundry and drinks
- Spa treatments and extra activities
- Tips for your guide and driver
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Sustainability
Our camps carry everything in and out with them, and trekking crews come from the communities along each route.
Important information
- Trek routes reach high altitude. We will talk through your fitness and any health matters before confirming a route.
- Tiger's Nest and other high walks mean a steady climb. We build in slow, easy pacing so you can adjust to the altitude.
- Festival and trek dates follow the Bhutanese lunar calendar and change each year. We check the exact dates before you book.
- This day-by-day plan is a starting point. We can change it around your interests, pace and travel dates.
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Questions
Before you send a message
Is this day-by-day plan fixed?
No. Every trip we publish is just a starting point. We can change the days, stays and pace to match your interests.
What kind of rooms are included?
Each trip lists its usual standard. You can ask to upgrade to one of Bhutan's top luxury lodges, if space allows.
How big is the group?
Trips are private by default: your own guide, driver and vehicle, travelling only with your own group.
What happens after I send a message?
A Beetle Travels team member will ask about your dates and preferences, then send a written day-by-day plan and price.
Get in touch
Ask about Trekking Adventures
Share your dates and preferences and a Beetle Travels team member will reply with a written plan made for you.
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