Itinerary
- Day 1
Paro
You'll arrive at Paro International Airport where your guide meets you. After checking out the bird's eye view point above the airport for those panoramic views, head to your hotel to settle in and adjust to the altitude. You'll get to wear traditional Bhutanese dress and receive a bottle of red rice wine as part of your welcome experience.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shomo Chuki Resort)
Included Activities
- Panoramic view from Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
- Bhutan National Dress Experience (Gho for Men & Kira for Women)
- Complimentary Bhutan Red Rice Wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) and Bhutan National Museum (Ta Dzong) - self-pay for tickets (open 9 AM to 5 PM weekdays, 10 AM to 4 PM weekends)
- Explore Paro's Local Market or Main Street
- Bhutan's National Sport - Archery (self-pay for experience)
Landmarks Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point Paro International Airport Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong) Bhutan National Museum (Ta Dzong) 
- Day 2
Paro
This is a full hiking day to Tiger's Nest Monastery, which takes about 5-6 hours round trip covering 10 km total. The monastery sits on a cliff 900 meters above the Paro valley and was built back in 1692. You'll climb up to around 3,150 meters elevation. After finishing the hike, you'll head to Kyichu Lhakhang, one of 108 temples from the 7th century, to see the 8-year-old Shakyamuni Buddha statue housed there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shomo Chuki Resort)
Included Activities
- Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery (Taktsang Goemba) - approximately 5-6 hours round trip
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang (Thousand-armed and Thousand-eyed Avalokiteshvara temple)
Optional Activities
- Horse riding to Tiger's Nest Monastery (self-pay) - ascends partway, then requires 1.5 hours additional hiking; descending must be done on foot
- Bhutan Traditional Hot Stone Bath (1 hour)
- Lighting Butter Lamps for blessings at Kyichu Lhakhang
Landmarks Tiger's Nest Monastery (Taktsang Goemba, Takhtsang Lakhang, Paro Taktshang) Kyichu Lhakhang - Day 3
Paro to Thimphu
Early morning drive to Thimphu (72 km, takes about 2.5 hours) and you'll cross Tamchog Lhakhang Iron Bridge along the way. In the capital, you'll see Buddha Dordenma, a massive statue at Buddha Point, then walk through the National Memorial Chorten dedicated to the Third King. Stop by the Royal Takin Preserve where you can see Bhutan's national animal. Before dinner, you'll explore Tashichho Dzong and later eat at the Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional meal at Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Gochukha Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive via Tamchog Lhakhang Iron Bridge (view Tachog Lhakhang from outside)
- Visit Buddha Dordenma Statue (Kuenselphodrang, Buddha Point)
- Visit National Memorial Chorten
- Visit Motithang Royal Takin Preserve (Takin Zoo, Takin Sanctuary)
- Visit Tashichho Dzong (Thimphu Dzong)
- Dinner at Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant
Optional Activities
- Folk Heritage Museum - window into Bhutan's rural past, established by the Queen Mother
- Simply Bhutan Museum - explore more about Bhutan culture
- Bhutan Stamp Printing - print stamp with self-portrait at Bhutan Post Office (Weekdays: 9 AM - 5 PM; Saturdays: 9 AM - 1 PM; Closed Sundays)
Landmarks Tamchog Lhakhang Iron Bridge Buddha Dordenma Statue (Kuenselphodrang, Buddha Point) National Memorial Chorten Motithang Royal Takin Preserve (Takin Zoo, Takin Sanctuary) Tashichho Dzong (Thimphu Dzong) Folk Heritage Museum 
- Day 4
Thimphu to Punakha
You'll drive to Punakha (74 km, approximately 2.5 hours) passing through Dochula Pass with its 108 chortens built to honor soldiers. From there, head to Chimi Lhakhang, the Fertility Temple surrounded by rice fields where couples come to pray for children. Later, walk around Punakha Dzong, situated where two rivers meet and considered one of Bhutan's most beautiful fortresses. It's also the winter home of the Chief Abbot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Lobesa)
Included Activities
- Visit Dochula Pass (108 memorial chortens - Druk Wangyal Chortens)
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple, Chime Lhakhang)
- Visit Punakha Dzong
Landmarks Dochula Pass Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple, Chime Lhakhang) Punakha Dzong 
- Day 5
Punakha to Paro
Start with a morning hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, crossing a suspension bridge and then walking for 45 minutes to reach the stupa with great views of Punakha Valley and Punakha Dzong below. Next, visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendup Lhakhang Nunnery where about 120 nuns live and study, with views of both Punakha Valley and Wangduephodrang Valley. By afternoon, drive back to Paro (110 km, about 3.5 hours) for your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shomo Chuki Resort)
Included Activities
- Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten (approximately 45 minutes after suspension bridge crossing)
- Visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery
Landmarks Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery - Day 6
Paro
Your guide will meet you at the hotel this morning and drive you to Paro International Airport (50 km, about 1.5 hours). This marks the end of your Bhutan trip. Hopefully you've collected some great memories and experiences during your time here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extension opportunities to explore other Bhutanese destinations such as Haa, Gangtey, and Bumthang
Landmarks Paro International Airport
