Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Paro to Thimphu
You'll arrive in Paro and clear immigration, where your guide and driver will be waiting. The drive to Thimphu takes you through countryside with traditional Bhutanese architecture scattered along the way. Before heading to your hotel, you'll stop at Tachog Lhakhang, a sacred temple in the Paro Valley. Once you reach Thimphu and check in, there's time to see the large Buddha statue at Kuenselphodrang or the Simply Bhutan Museum if you're not too tired from travel.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tachog Lhakhang (Temple of the Excellent Horse)
Optional Activities
- Visit Buddha Point / Kuenselphodrang and see the 51.5-meter gilded bronze Buddha statue
- Explore Simply Bhutan Museum
Landmarks/POIs Tachog Lhakhang Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Point) Chuzom Simply Bhutan Museum - Day 2
Sangaygang Hike in Thimphu
After breakfast, you'll head to Sangaygang where the hike begins near the BBS tower with colorful prayer flags. The trail goes through oak, blue pine, and rhododendron forests as it climbs, giving you views of Thimphu city below. You'll pass farmhouses and apple orchards on the way down. The return journey includes stops at the Royal Takin Preserve, Zulikha Nunnery, 13 Arts School, and Royal Textile Academy, so you'll see quite a bit in one day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sangaygang hike from BBS tower with prayer flags
- Visit Royal Takin Preserve
- Visit Zulikha Nunnery
- Visit 13 Arts School
- Visit Royal Textile Academy
Landmarks/POIs Sangaygang Tashicho Dzong Buddha Dordenma Royal Takin Preserve Zulikha Nunnery 13 Arts School Royal Textile Academy - Day 3
Geynekha to Gur Village Trek
Starting from Geynekha village, you'll walk through terraced fields and conifer forests filled with alpine plants and bird sounds. After crossing a river, there's a two-hour climb up to a rock platform with valley views. From there, it's another two hours of trekking to reach Gur village at 3,290m/10,793ft. You'll camp here for the night, surrounded by wildflowers and the mountain air.
- Meals
- Dinner (Hearty dinner under the stars)
Included Activities
- Trek from Geynekha village through terraced fields and conifer forests
- Climb to rock platform with valley views
- Trek to Gur village (3,290m)
Landmarks/POIs Geynekha Gur - Day 4
Gur to Utsho Tsho Trek
The trek follows ridges through wild mountain vegetation. You'll reach a mountain pass with a cairn that offers views of Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan peaks. After that, you'll descend past yak herder camps through Labatama Valley to Utsho Tsho lake at 4,300m/14,108ft, where golden trout live in clear water.
- Meals
- Dinner (Delicious dinner under the stars)
Included Activities
- Mountain pass trek with panoramic Himalayan views
- Trek through Labatama Valley
- Arrive at Utsho Tsho lake (4,300m)
Landmarks/POIs Utsho Tsho Labatama Valley Kanchenjunga - Day 5
Explore Lakes in Labatama Valley
You'll spend the day at one of four nearby lakes: Relitsho, Hentsho, Setsho, or Jagetsho. Each has trout and your guide will share local stories and legends about the area. Lunch happens by the lake with time to take in the surroundings. You'll head back to camp in the late afternoon to rest before dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delightful lakeside lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Lake exploration (Relitsho, Hentsho, Setsho, or Jagetsho)
- Guided storytelling about lake legends
Landmarks/POIs Relitsho Hentsho Setsho Jagetsho - Day 6
Dalatsho Trail Himalayan Trek
This day involves trekking up the western side of Dalatsho, gaining 269m and losing 520m to reach a camp at 4,000m/13,123ft. You'll continue to a saddle at 4,520m/14,829ft with Himalayan views including Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga. If you want to go higher, there's an optional peak at 4,720m/15,486ft. From there, you'll descend past yak herder huts through the Docha Chu river valley to finish at Pankha camp.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Dalatsho western flank
- Reach saddle at 4,520m with Himalayan panorama
Optional Activities
- Optional climb to nearby peak at 4,720m for ultimate Himalayan vista
Landmarks/POIs Dalatsho Mount Everest Kanchenjunga Jomolhari Jitchu Drake Docha Chu Pankha - Day 7
Chamgang Trek to Paro
You'll start early and cross several mountain passes where you might see the rare Blue Poppy (blooms June-July) and mountain birds. After the final ridge, you'll descend to the main Junction Pass and walk through small ridges before a steep downhill into Chamgang village. Then it's about 1 hour 20 minutes by vehicle to Paro, where you'll check in, freshen up, and visit Kyichu Lhakhang temple and the Paro town area.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across multiple mountain passes
- Descend to Chamgang village
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang temple
Optional Activities
- Leisure stroll through Paro town streets
Landmarks/POIs Chamgang Kyichu Lhakhang - Day 8
Taktsang Monastery (Tigers Nest) Hike in Paro
You'll hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tigers Nest), which sits 3,000 feet above the Paro valley. This monastery is central to Bhutanese Buddhism and marks where Guru Rinpoche meditated and hid treasures. The hike itself is considered spiritually meaningful in Buddhist tradition. After reaching the monastery, you'll head down and have dinner at a local farmhouse, enjoying traditional Bhutanese food.
- Meals
- Dinner (Warm traditional dinner at a local farmhouse)
Included Activities
- Sacred pilgrimage hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tigers Nest)
Landmarks/POIs Taktsang Monastery - Day 9
Departure from Paro
After having breakfast, your guide and driver will take you to Paro Airport for your departure. They'll see you off as you head to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
