Immerse yourself in the deep-rooted spiritual and cultural traditions of the last remaining Vajrayana Buddhist country in the world.In a world full of noise and pressure, the Himalayas offers a sacred pause_a place where devotion, simplicity, and inner truth come into alignment. This journey is more than travel; it’s a quiet return to the essence of life. In the stillness of its mountains, the magic of its temples and the warmth of its traditions, you will find the space to reconnect to yourself. A healing bridge between your inner world and the greater whole, where transformation happens not through force, but through presence. Come walk a path where silence speaks, and the sacred guides every step. Thank you for joining us!-

  • 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
  • Nature hikes to temples, make offerings and light butter lamps for loved ones
  • Soak in the Medicinal Hot Stone Bath
  • Visit to 7th Century Temples in Bumthang
  • Learn about Gross National Happiness, known as GNH
  • Option, Thangka Painting with master artist, and White Water Rafting in Punakha

14 Day Itinerary

  • Day 1 Arrive to Paro International Airport, visit to Milarepa Temple-blessing water, overnight in Thimphu
  • Day 2 Thimphu, Buddha Dordenma, Pangri Zampa (Astrology College)
  • Day 3 Thimphu hike to Tango-Cheri, Textile Museum
  • Day 4 Punakha Drive to Dochula Pass, homestay archery
  • 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 , 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 All-inclusive 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

  • Tour Cost for 14 days, departs on day 15 : $3,850 USD per person, paid to Cypress Himalaya via Wire Transfer
  • In addition, the *SDF is 1,200 nu (local currency) for Regional and SAARC countires, and $1,400 USD for all other passport holders (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)
*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

  • Tour Cost is for shared room. Private room is an extra charge (14 days is $500 USD) 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– to Cypresshimalaya@gmail.com, the refund wire transfer charges are covered by the receiving beneficiary. SDF can be returned at any time. Airlines will give refund with charged deducted based on notice. Updated August 2024

Cypress Himalaya reserves the right to deduct the following charges for refund, plus an admin fee

a) If notification of your tour cancellation is received within 45 days prior to 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