Itinerary
- Day 1
Paro to Thimphu
You'll arrive in Paro and connect with your guide, then drive to Thimphu for hotel check-in. The afternoon takes you to the National Memorial Chorten, followed by the Takin Preserve where you'll see Bhutan's rare national animal up close. From there, head to Tashichhoe Dzong, the historic fortress, and finish at the Craft Bazaar to see local artisans at work with traditional Bhutanese pieces.
- Start point
- Paro, Bhutan (Paro Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit National Memorial Chorten
- Visit Takin Preserve
- Visit Tashichhoe Dzong
- Visit Craft Bazaar
Landmarks National Memorial Chorten Takin Preserve Tashichhoe Dzong Craft Bazaar 
- Day 2
Thimphu
Start early at Kuensel Phodrang to see the tallest Buddha statue in Bhutan with views sweeping across Thimphu Valley. Next, the Institute for Zorig Chusum lets you watch students learning traditional arts and crafts firsthand. The Folk Heritage Museum comes next, housed in a restored 19th-century farmhouse showing how rural Bhutanese lived. Changangkha Lhakhang temple sits on a ridge and offers good views, then wrap up at the Weekend Market where you'll find locals shopping and selling everything from vegetables to textiles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kuensel Phodrang and tallest Buddha statue
- Visit Institute for Zorig Chusum (Arts & Crafts School)
- Visit Folk Heritage Museum (Phelchey Toenkhyim)
- Visit Changangkha Lhakhang
- Visit Weekend Market
Landmarks Kuensel Phodrang Institute for Zorig Chusum Folk Heritage Museum (Phelchey Toenkhyim) Changangkha Lhakhang Weekend Market - Day 3
Thimphu to Gangtey / Phobjikha Valley
Drive up to Dochula Pass at 3,088m/10,131ft where 108 chortens stand in rows with panoramic mountain views. On clear days you might spot Gangkar Puensum, Bhutan's highest peak. Next, visit Rinchengang Village in Wangduephodrang, then drive through oak and rhododendron forests heading to Gangtey Valley. Gangtey Goemba monastery sits perched on a hilltop overlooking the valley, and you'll finish at the Black Necked Crane Information Centre at Phobjikha where seasonal birds gather.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Dochula Pass and Druk Wangyal Chortens
- Visit Rinchengang Village
- Visit Gangtey Goempa
- Visit Black Necked Crane Information Centre
Landmarks Dochula Pass Druk Wangyal Chortens Rinchengang Village Gangtey Goempa Black Necked Crane Information Centre - Day 4
Gangtey / Phobjikha Valley to Bumthang
Head to the festival venue area. Visit Mebartsho (The Burning Lake), a sacred pilgrimage site where locals float butter lamps and make wishes at a narrow gorge formed by the Tang River. Rock carvings of Pema Lingpa and his two sons mark this spiritual location. Later, check out the Swiss Farm and Red Panda Beer Factory, a family-run operation making Swiss cheeses, honey, cider, wine, and local draft beer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mebartsho (The Burning Lake)
- Visit Swiss Farm and Red Panda Beer Factory
Optional Activities
- Beer and cheese tasting at Swiss Farm
Landmarks Mebartsho (The Burning Lake) Swiss Farm and Red Panda Beer Factory - Day 5
Bumthang
Drive to the festival venue area and visit Mebartsho (The Burning Lake), a sacred pilgrimage site where devotees float butter lamps and make wishes in a narrow gorge formed by the Tang River. Rock carvings of Pema Lingpa and his two sons are carved into the rock face here. Afterward, visit the Swiss Farm and Red Panda Beer Factory, a family operation producing Swiss cheeses, honey, cider, wine, and local draft beer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mebartsho (The Burning Lake)
- Visit Swiss Farm and Red Panda Beer Factory
Optional Activities
- Beer and cheese tasting at Swiss Farm
Landmarks Mebartsho (The Burning Lake) Swiss Farm and Red Panda Beer Factory - Day 6
Bumthang to Punakha
Drive to Punakha and settle into your hotel. Visit Chhimi Lhakhang, the Divine Madman's Monastery, which is known for its fertility shrine and unique history. Then explore Punakha Dzong, an island fortress built in 1637 sitting between two rivers. The woodwork inside is exceptional, and it functions as both the religious and administrative center for the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chhimi Lhakhang (Divine Madman's Monastery)
- Visit Punakha Dzong
Optional Activities
- Receive special fertility blessing at Chhimi Lhakhang
Landmarks Chhimi Lhakhang Punakha Dzong - Day 7
Punakha
Take a short hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgel Chorten, built to remove negative forces and promote peace with commanding views of the upper Punakha Valley. After lunch, hike to Limbukha village crossing a 200m suspension bridge with views of Punakha Dzong and the rivers below. You'll explore the farm homes scattered through the village and learn about Limbukha's famous red rice and quiet traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten hike
- Limbukha village walk and suspension bridge
Landmarks Khamsum Yuelley Namgel Chorten Limbukha - Day 8
Punakha to Paro
Drive to Paro and check in at your hotel. After lunch, visit Rinpung Dzong built in 1646, entering through Nemi Zam, a traditional covered bridge. Explore Ta Dzong, a former 17th-century watch tower that now houses the National Museum with art collections, religious paintings, relics, and Bhutan's stamps. Spend the evening walking around Paro town and getting your bearings in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Rinpung Dzong
- Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum)
- Evening leisure walk around Paro town
Landmarks Rinpung Dzong Ta Dzong (National Museum) 
- Day 9
Paro
Hike to Taktshang Lhakhang (Tiger's Nest), the famous monastery perched 900m above the Paro valley. Legend says Guru Rinpoche arrived here on a tigress to meditate at this sacred site, and though fire damaged it in 1998, it's been fully restored. Lunch happens at Tiger's Nest Cafe partway through the day. After coming back down, visit a traditional Bhutanese farm house to see how people live and understand the local architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Tiger's Nest Cafe), Dinner
Included Activities
- Taktshang Lhakhang (Tiger's Nest) hike
- Visit farm house (traditional village house)
Landmarks Taktshang Lhakhang (Tiger's Nest) - Day 10
Departure from Paro
After breakfast, your guide will take you to Paro airport for your departure flight onward to your next destination.
- End point
- Paro, Bhutan (Paro Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
