Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kathmandu
KathmanduOptional Activities
- Explore Thamel area shops and restaurants
- Visit Boudhanath temple
- Visit Swayambunath temple
Landmarks Boudhanath Swayambunath 
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Paro
Kathmandu to Paro- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Bhutanese specialities including ema datshi (chillies and cheese)), Dinner (Traditional Bhutanese specialities including dishes made with cheese)
Included Activities
- Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan)
- Guided walk from Ta Dzong to Zuri Dzong (3km, approximately 2 hours)
- Visit Zuri Dzong
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang temple and offer butter lamps
Landmarks Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan) Zuri Dzong Kyichu Lhakhang Paro Chu River 
- Day 3
Paro to Punakha
Paro to Punakha- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch at Thinleygang terraces), Dinner (Traditional Bhutanese specialities)
Included Activities
- Drive through Black Mountains to Dochu La Pass
- Hike the Divine Madman's trail (5.5km, approximately 2.5-3 hours, 557m ascent)
- Visit Chandana village
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang temple (2km walk, approximately 1 hour)
Landmarks Dochu La Pass Gangkhar Punsum Wolokha nunnery Chandana Chimi Lhakhang Sopsokha 
- Day 4
Punakha
Punakha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Stupa (3km, approximately 2 hours, 240m ascent/descent)
- Visit Punakha Dzong
Landmarks Hebisa Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Stupa Punakha Dzong - Day 5
Punakha to Phobjikha
Punakha to Phobjikha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Longtey to Phobjikha Valley (7km, approximately 3.5 hours, 523m ascent, 406m descent, maximum altitude around 3,700m)
Landmarks Pele Pass Phobjikha Valley Khumbu Gompa - Day 6
Phobjikha
Phobjikha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Gangtey Monastery
- Hike the Gangtey Nature Trail (3km, approximately 1.5 hours, 140m descent)
- Visit a Bhutanese farmhouse and meet local people
- Visit Phobjika Crane Information Centre
Optional Activities
- Afternoon hike from Kingathang village (4km, approximately 1.5 hours, 150m ascent)
Landmarks Gangtey Monastery Phobjikha Valley Phobjika Crane Information Centre Kingathang - Day 7
Phobjikha to Wangdi
Phobjikha to Wangdi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lawala Ridgeline hike (4.5km, approximately 2.5 hours, 530m ascent, altitude just over 3,500m)
Landmarks Lawala Pass Phobjikha Valley - Day 8
Wangdi to Thimphu
Wangdi to Thimphu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Attend Dechenphu Lhakhang festival and watch sacred dances
- Walking tour of Thimphu's bustling streets
Optional Activities
- Short hikes in Thimphu area (specific hikes selected on day depending on festival timings)
Landmarks Dechenphu Lhakhang Thimphu - Day 9
Thimphu to Paro
Thimphu to Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (13km, approximately 5.5 hours, 600m ascent/descent)
- Visit Taktsang Monastery (interior viewing permitted, meditation cave off-limits)
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel or explore Paro town on return
Landmarks Taktsang Monastery Paro Valley 
- Day 10
Paro to Kathmandu
Paro to Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Flight from Paro to Kathmandu with Himalayan views
- Walking tour of Old Kathmandu with local guide
- Visit Durbar Square
Optional Activities
- Visit Bhaktapur (Bhadgaun) - UNESCO World Heritage Site medieval town with temples, palaces, monasteries and artisans
- Visit Swayambunath (Monkey Temple) hilltop temple
Landmarks Durbar Square Asan Bazaar Bhaktapur Swayambunath - Day 11
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
