Itinerary
- Day 1
Paro to Punakha Valley
- Start point
- Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Paro International Airport to Punakha Valley
- Stop at Dochula Pass (3150m)
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility)
- Explore nearby village
- Visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendup Nunnery (if time permits)
Landmarks Dochula Pass Chimi Lhakhang Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendup Nunnery 
- Day 2
Punakha to Trongsa
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten
- Visit Punakha Dzong (17th century)
- Walk to Bhutan's longest suspension bridge
- Transfer to Trongsa via Pelela Pass
Landmarks Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten Punakha Dzong Bhutan's Longest Suspension Bridge Pelela Pass - Day 3
Trongsa to Bumthang Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Trongsa Dzong (17th century)
- Visit Royal Heritage Museum
- Stop at Chumey Village and Yathra Weaving Center
- Visit Swiss Cheese and Wine Factory
- Visit Tamzhing Lhakhang (1501)
Optional Activities
- Visit Trongsa Dzong (noted as optional, same as other fortresses)
Landmarks Trongsa Dzong Royal Heritage Museum Yotongla Pass Chumey Village Yathra Weaving Center Swiss Cheese and Wine Factory Tamzhing Lhakhang - Day 4
Bumthang Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked local Bumthang cuisine at village farmhouse), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mebar Tso (Burning Lake)
- Visit Tang village and walk through rural settlements
- Home-cooked local cuisine lunch at village farmhouse
- Visit Kurjey Lhakhang
Optional Activities
- Visit Jambay Lhakhang (7th century)
Landmarks Mebar Tso Tang village Kurjey Lhakhang Jambay Lhakhang - Day 5
Bumthang to Phobjikha Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Phobjikha Valley
- Gangtey Nature Hike (5km, approximately 3 hours)
Optional Activities
- Traditional hot stone bath ($15)
Landmarks Phobjikha Valley Gangtey - Day 6
Phobjikha Valley - Zasa (Trek Day 1)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phobjikha Valley to Zasa campsite
Landmarks Tabiting village Tsele La Juge Kangkha Chhu valley Gogona Zasa - Day 7
Zasa to Chorten Karpo (Trek Day 2)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Zasa to Chorten Karpo campsite
Landmarks Shobe La Khothokha village Chorten Karpo - Day 8
Chorten Karpo to Thimphu (Trek Day 3)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chorten Karpo to Tikke Zampa
- Transfer from Tikke Zampa to Thimphu
- Stop at Dochula Pass for coffee break
- Leisure time exploring Thimphu streets
Landmarks Tikke Zampa Dochula Pass Thimphu 

- Day 9
Thimphu
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Buddha Dordhenma Statue
- Visit Institute of Traditional Arts & Crafts
- Visit National Library & Archives of Bhutan
Optional Activities
- Visit Centenary Farmers' Market
- Watch archery at Changlimithang Archery Range
Landmarks Buddha Dordhenma Statue Institute of Traditional Arts & Crafts National Library & Archives of Bhutan Centenary Farmers' Market Changlimithang Archery Range - Day 10
Thimphu to Paro
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit National Museum of Bhutan
- Visit 7th-century Kyichu Lhakhang
- Transfer to Paro
- Visit Sangchen Chokhor Buddhist College
Landmarks National Museum of Bhutan Rinpung Dzong Kyichu Lhakhang Sangchen Chokhor Buddhist College - Day 11
Paro - Paro Taktsang
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Taktsang cafeteria), Dinner (Home-cooked local cuisine at farmhouse)
Included Activities
- Hike to Paro Taktsang (4-5 hours roundtrip)
- Visit farmhouse for home-cooked local cuisine
Optional Activities
- One-way horse riding to Taktsang Viewpoint Cafeteria (approximately USD $20)
- Traditional hot stone bath (US $15 per person)
Landmarks Paro Taktsang Taktsang Viewpoint Cafeteria - Day 12
Paro - Departure
- End point
- Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Paro International Airport
Landmarks Paro International Airport

















