Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Paro to Thimphu
You'll land at Paro International Airport where your guide meets you. Depending on when you arrive, there's time to check out some local highlights like Kyichu Lhakhang temple, the National Museum, or Rinpung Dzong fortress before the drive to Thimphu takes about 1.5 hours. You'll stop at Tachog Lhakhang on the way. Settle in for dinner and overnight in Thimphu.
- Start point
- Paro, Bhutan (Our guide and driver will be there to pick you up from Paro International Airport, with your placard., 05:00 - 19:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Numinous Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang (if arriving early)
- Visit National Museum (Ta Dzong) (if arriving early)
- Visit Rinpung Dzong (if arriving early)
- Walk to traditional cantilever bridge below Rinpung Dzong (if arriving early)
- Visit Tachog Lhakhang
Landmarks/POIs Kyichu Lhakhang National Museum (Ta Dzong) Rinpung Dzong Tachog Lhakhang 
- Day 2
Thimphu
This day focuses on Thimphu's cultural side. Head to Kuenselphodrang to see one of the world's largest Buddha statues with panoramic views and hiking trails available. Then visit Changangkha Lhakhang temple, Simply Bhutan cultural museum, Royal Takin Preserve, Sangaygang viewpoint, and Zilukha Nunnery. After lunch you'll do a guided walk through the School of Arts & Crafts, Royal Textile Academy, and the Handicraft Market. Finish with a stroll through Centenary Farmers Market. You'll stay another night in Thimphu.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Numinous Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kuenselphodrang and Buddha statue
- Hike to Kuenselphodrang viewpoint
- Visit Changangkha Lhakhang
- Visit Simply Bhutan cultural museum
- Visit Royal Takin Preserve
- Visit Sangaygang viewpoint
- Visit Zilukha Nunnery
- Guided walk at School of Arts & Crafts
- Visit Royal Textile Academy
- Visit Handicraft Market
- Stroll through Centenary Farmers Market
Landmarks/POIs Kuenselphodrang Changangkha Lhakhang Simply Bhutan Royal Takin Preserve Sangaygang Zilukha Nunnery School of Arts & Crafts Royal Textile Academy Handicraft Market Centenary Farmers Market - Day 3
Thimphu to Punakha
Drive to Punakha via Dochu-La Pass at 3,100m elevation with 108 sacred stupas offering Himalayan views on clear days. You'll hoist prayer flags at the pass and see rhododendron forests if traveling in spring. Stop at Royal Botanical Park in Lamperi covering 47 square kilometers. Experience traditional Bhutanese village life and rice fields before reaching Chimmi Lhakhang fertility temple. Explore Lobesa Valley villages on the way to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Punakha.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Four Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive to Dochu-La Pass and view Himalayan peaks
- Hoist prayer flags at Dochu-La Pass
- Visit Royal Botanical Park in Lamperi
- Visit Chimmi Lhakhang
- Explore Lobesa Valley villages
Landmarks/POIs Dochu-La Pass Royal Botanical Park Chimmi Lhakhang Lobesa Valley 
- Day 4
Punakha
Start with Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 at the river confluence and known as the 'Palace of Great Happiness.' Explore the three-story main temple with ornate cypress wood pillars and intricate gold and silver work. Walk to the 2001 suspension bridge spanning the Pho Chu River, connecting Shengana village to the Dzong. This remains one of Bhutan's longest bridges. You'll stay overnight in Punakha.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Four Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Walk to suspension bridge across Pho Chu River
Landmarks/POIs Punakha Dzong Pho Chu River Suspension Bridge - Day 5
Punakha to Paro
Cross Dochu-La Pass again for another chance at Himalayan views depending on weather. Return to Thimphu to visit the National Library housing ancient Bhutanese scriptures from the 8th century, and a handmade paper factory where traditional Daphne bark paper gets crafted for Buddhist texts. Continue toward Paro with a stop at Chuzom to see three different chortens representing Nepali, Tibetan, and Bhutanese styles. Take a leisurely walk through Paro town center. Overnight in Paro.
- Accommodation
- Resort (Khangkhu Resort )
Included Activities
- View Dochu-La Pass and Himalayan peaks
- Visit National Library
- Visit handmade paper factory
- Visit Chuzom confluence and chortens
- Stroll through Paro town center
Landmarks/POIs Dochu-La Pass National Library Chuzom - Day 6
Bumdra Wilderness Trek
Early morning drive to Sang Choekor Buddhist College at 2,800m to start trekking toward Bumdra Monastery at 3,800m. You'll meet ponies and pay respects at the monastery, then trek upward to Chhoe Tse Lhakhang taking 1 to 2 hours. Reach Bumdra Wilderness Camp by afternoon beneath the sacred monastery. Optional hike to a nearby 4,000m peak or explore the monastery if access permits. Hearty dinner under the stars. Overnight at Bumdra Wilderness Camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Hearty dinner under a canopy of stars)
Included Activities
- Trek from Sang Choekor to Chhoe Tse Lhakhang
- Trek to Bumdra Wilderness Camp
- Explore Bumdra Monastery (subject to access)
Optional Activities
- Hike to nearby 4,000m peak from Bumdra camp
Landmarks/POIs Sang Choekor Buddhist College Chhoe Tse Lhakhang Bumdra Monastery Bumdra Wilderness Camp 
- Day 7
Bumdra to Taktsang Monastery to Paro
After breakfast, descend from Bumdra Monastery through rhododendron and pine forests following the monks' ancient trail past meditation sites. Reach Taktsang Monastery at 3,100m perched dramatically on a cliff. A steep descent leads to a cascading waterfall followed by stone steps to the legendary monastery. Stop at a cafeteria midway for lunch with valley views. Head back downhill through forest, then continue by vehicle to historic Drukgyel Dzong fortress built in 1644 with Mount Jomolhari views on clear days. Overnight in Paro.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch (Lunch or refreshments at cafeteria along descent from Taktsang)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Khangkhu Resort )
Included Activities
- Trek from Bumdra to Taktsang Monastery
- Visit Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
- Visit Drukgyel Dzong
Landmarks/POIs Taktsang Monastery Drukgyel Dzong Mount Jomolhari - Day 8
Departure from Paro
After breakfast, your guide and driver say a warm goodbye at Paro International Airport, and you depart with memories of your Bhutan journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)
