Itinerary
- Day 1
Paro
- Start point
- Paro, Bhutan (Pick up at Paro International Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit National Museum of Bhutan housed in Paro Ta Dzong (1649)
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang (7th-century temple)
Optional Activities
- Watch traditional archery competition - national sport of Bhutan
Landmarks Paro Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan) Kyichu Lhakhang 
- Day 2
Paro - Haa Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple, 7th-century)
Optional Activities
- Stop at Chelela mountain pass for Himalayan views
Landmarks Chelela Pass Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) 
- Day 3
Haa Valley - Thimphu
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Meet local people in village of Katsho
- Visit Katsho Gonpa temple overlooking Haa Valley
- Visit weaving center to see traditional Bhutanese textile production
Optional Activities
- 1.5-hour hike from Chelela Pass to Kila Gonpa nunnery
Landmarks Katsho Gonpa Chelela Pass Kila Gonpa 
- Day 4
Thimphu
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at Folk Heritage Restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Buddha Statue overlook on hill above Thimphu Valley
- Visit Changangkha Lhakhang (13th-century)
- Visit Royal Takin Preserve
- Visit National Institute for Zorig Chusum (13 traditional arts and crafts)
- Traditional lunch at Folk Heritage Restaurant
- Visit Bhutan Postal Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit Craft Bazaar on main Thimphu street
- Print stamps with your own photo and mail postcards at postal museum
Landmarks Buddha Statue (Thimphu) Changangkha Lhakhang Royal Takin Preserve National Institute for Zorig Chusum Bhutan Postal Museum - Day 5
Thimphu - Phobjikha Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit National Memorial Chorten
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang (15th-century 'Temple of Fertility')
Optional Activities
- Stop at Dochula Pass for panoramic mountain views (weather permitting)
Landmarks National Memorial Chorten Dochula Pass Chimi Lhakhang - Day 6
Phobjikha Valley - Punakha Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Unique and exotic local cuisines home-cooked by local community in village of Nobgang)
Included Activities
- Visit Gangtey Monastery
- Meet monks and offer prayers
- Gangtey Nature Hike through pristine valley (approximately 5km, 2.5-3 hours)
- Visit Punakha Dzong (17th-century)
- Walk across Bhutan's longest suspension bridge over Phochu river
- Dinner with local community in Nobgang village
Landmarks Gangtey Monastery Punakha Dzong Phochu River Suspension Bridge 
- Day 7
Punakha Valley - Paro
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Khamsum Yuellay Namgyel Chorten (round trip approximately 2-2.5 hours)
- Visit Simtokha Dzong (1629)
Landmarks Khamsum Yuellay Namgyel Chorten Dochula Pass Simtokha Dzong 
- Day 8
Paro
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) - round trip 4-5 hours
Optional Activities
- One-way horse riding up to Taktsang Viewpoint Cafeteria (midpoint) - approximately USD 20
- Visit Tshering Farmhouse for authentic home-cooked local cuisine
- Participate in learning to prepare Bhutanese dishes (if no other guests)
- Traditional hot stone bath experience - approximately USD 20 per person
Landmarks Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) 
- Day 9
Paro - Departure
- End point
- Paro, Bhutan (Drop off at Paro International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
