Itinerary
- Day 1
Paro to Thimphu
Your guide picks you up at Paro airport for the drive to Thimphu, which takes around 1.5 hours. You'll stop at Tamchog Lhakhang Iron Bridge along the way to grab some photos. Once you arrive in Thimphu, the afternoon is set aside for exploring the city. You'll visit the National Memorial Chorten, check out the Buddha Dordenma Statue, and then head to Thimphu Dzong, a Buddhist monastery and fortress.
- Start point
- Paro, Bhutan (Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Thimphu Deluxe or similar)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Paro
- Visit Tamchog Lhakhang Iron Bridge
- Thimphu city tour including National Memorial Chorten
- Visit Buddha Dordenma Statue
- Visit Thimphu Dzong (Tashichho Dzong)
Landmarks Tamchog Lhakhang Iron Bridge National Memorial Chorten Buddha Dordenma Statue Thimphu Dzong (Tashichho Dzong) 
- Day 2
Thimphu
Start the morning with a 1.5 hour hike up to Tango Monastery, which is the most important religious school in Bhutan. The walk takes you through beautiful scenery. After lunch, you'll visit the Thirteen Traditional Arts and Crafts School and the Folk Heritage Museum. The afternoon also includes time at Motithang Takin Preserve to see Bhutan's national animal, and you'll finish the day at the Traditional Paper Making Factory.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Thimphu Deluxe or similar)
Included Activities
- Hike to Tango Monastery (approximately 1.5 hours)
- Visit Thirteen Traditional Arts and Crafts School
- Visit Folk Heritage Museum
- Visit Motithang Takin Preserve
- Visit Traditional Paper Making Factory
Landmarks Tango Monastery Thirteen Traditional Arts and Crafts School Folk Heritage Museum Motithang Takin Preserve Traditional Paper Making Factory - Day 3
Thimphu to Punakha
After breakfast, you're heading to Punakha with a coffee break planned at Dochula Pass. On clear days, you can see views of the Himalayan mountains from there, and the 108 stupas are worth taking time to admire. From there, you'll hike for about 1.5 hours to reach Chimmi Lhakang. The route continues to Punakha Dzong, which sits at the confluence of two rivers. The Suspension Bridge nearby is also worth a quick visit.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Meri Puensum Resort Punakha or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Dochula Pass with coffee break
- View 108 stupas at Dochula Pass
- Hike to Chimmi Lhakang (approximately 1.5 hours)
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Visit Suspension Bridge near Punakha Dzong
Landmarks Dochula Pass Chimmi Lhakang Punakha Dzong 
- Day 4
Punakha to Gangtey
You're driving to Gangtey, also called Phobjikha valley, a glacial valley where black-necked cranes come to roost during winter months as they migrate from Tibet. On the drive there, you'll stop at Rinchengang village, which is well-known for its masonry work. After about 2 hours of driving, you'll arrive and visit Gangtey Monastery, where you can see beautiful murals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Dewachen Phobjikha or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Rinchengang village
- Visit Gangtey Monastery
Landmarks Rinchengang village Gangtey Monastery Phobjikha Valley - Day 5
Gangtey to Trongsa
Start with a 45-minute hike on the Gangtey Nature Trail around the crane roosting habitat to see the natural landscape. You'll stop at the crane information center and visit Gangtey primary school to meet with local children and teachers. Then you're looking at a scenic 5 to 6 hour drive to Trongsa, crossing Pele La Pass and making a brief stop at Chenbdji Chorten.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yangkhil Resort Trongsa or similar)
Included Activities
- Hike across Gangtey Nature Trail (approximately 45 minutes)
- Visit crane information center
- Visit Gangtey primary school
- Cross Pele La Pass
- Stop at Chenbdji Chorten
Landmarks Gangtey Nature Trail Pele La Pass Chenbdji Chorten - Day 6
Trongsa to Bumthang
The morning involves visiting Trongsa Dzong and its museum. Then you'll travel to Bumthang, which is about a 4 hour drive from there. Along the way, stop to see weaving centers and shops where you can watch artisans working with sheep wool to create textiles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ugyenling Bumthang or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Trongsa Dzong
- Visit Trongsa Dzong museum
- Visit weaving centers
- Visit textile shops
Landmarks Trongsa Dzong - Day 7
Bumthang
You have the full day to explore Bumthang valley. The itinerary includes visits to Kurje Lhakhang, Jambey Lhakang, Tamshing Lhakhang, and Jakar Dzong, which is the administrative center. You'll walk through the village to meet people and check out handicraft shops. In the afternoon, there's a short hike up to Lhodrak Kharchhu Monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ugyenling Bumthang or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Kurje Lhakhang
- Visit Jambey Lhakang
- Visit Tamshing Lhakhang
- Visit Jakar Dzong
- Village stroll and interaction with local people
- Visit local handicraft shop
- Short hike to Lhodrak Kharchhu Monastery
Landmarks Kurje Lhakhang Jambey Lhakang Tamshing Lhakhang Jakar Dzong Lhodrak Kharchhu Monastery - Day 8
Bumthang to Paro
After breakfast, you're heading to the airport for a flight to Paro. Once you land, a pickup will take you to your hotel for check-in. After a short rest, you'll visit Ta Dzong, an old watchtower that now houses the National Museum, then move on to Paro Dzong, which is also called Rinphung Dzong.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tenzinling Resort Paro or similar)
Included Activities
- Flight from Bumthang to Paro
- Hotel check-in
- Visit Ta Dzong and National Museum
- Visit Paro Dzong (Rinphung Dzong)
Landmarks Ta Dzong and National Museum Paro Dzong (Rinphung Dzong) - Day 9
Paro
Following breakfast, you'll hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest), the holiest Buddhist monastery in Bhutan. It's perched on a cliff about 900 meters above Paro Valley with beautiful landscape views. In the afternoon, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest religious fortresses with two temples inside. Later, head to Aum Chencho Farm House where you can dress in traditional Bhutanese clothing and learn about local culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tenzinling Resort Paro or similar)
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) monastery
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang
- Visit Aum Chencho Farm House
- Dress in Bhutanese traditional clothing and cultural experience
Landmarks Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery Paro Valley Kyichu Lhakhang Aum Chencho Farm House - Day 10
Departure from Paro
After breakfast, you'll head to the airport to catch your departure flight. End of tour.
- End point
- Paro, Bhutan (Airport See-off, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
