Itinerary
- Day 1
Paro to Thimphu
Your DrukAir flight brings you into Bhutan and a guide meets you at the airport. From there, you'll drive to Thimphu and get settled at your hotel. In the afternoon, head to Kuensel Phodrang to see the tallest Buddha statue with sweeping views across Thimphu Valley. Then you'll check out Craft Bazaar to look through traditional Bhutanese handicrafts before finishing at Takin Preserve to see the country's national animal up close.
- Start point
- Paro, Bhutan (Paro Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
Included Activities
- Visit Kuensel Phodrang and tallest Buddha statue with Thimphu Valley views
- Craft Bazaar - explore traditional Bhutanese arts and crafts
- Takin Preserve - see the national animal of Bhutan
Landmarks Kuensel Phodrang Craft Bazaar Takin Preserve - Day 2
Thimphu
After breakfast, you'll spend the day exploring Thimphu's cultural side. Start at Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre to watch traditional hand-woven textiles being made, then go to the Royal Textile Museum to see antique pieces. Next, you'll visit the Institute for Zorig Chusum where students learn the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. Later in the day, wander through the Weekend Market to connect with locals, catch traditional archery tournaments at the national sports venue, and wrap up at Tashichhoe Dzong, the fortress that houses government offices and the king's residence.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre - traditional hand-woven Bhutanese textiles
- Royal Textile Museum - antique textile artifacts and collections
- Institute for Zorig Chusum - observe students learning 13 traditional arts and crafts
- Weekend Market - local market and village interaction
- Watch traditional and modern archery - national sport of Bhutan
- Tashichhoe Dzong - fortress with secretariat, throne room, and king's office
Landmarks Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre Royal Textile Museum Institute for Zorig Chusum Weekend Market Tashichhoe Dzong - Day 3
Thimphu to Punakha
After breakfast, you'll travel toward Punakha, crossing Dochula Pass at 3,140m/10,300ft where Himalayan views stretch out in every direction. You'll pass by 108 chortens built by the Queen Mother, then stop at Druk Wangyal Lhakhang monastery to see murals depicting important royal events. Grab lunch in Metsina village, then visit Chhimi Lhakhang, the fertility shrine monastery. Before evening, you'll explore Punakha Dzong from 1637 with its exceptional woodwork, and take a walk through Rinchengang and Lobesa villages to meet locals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Metsina village), Dinner
Included Activities
- Dochula Pass - panoramic Himalayan mountain views
- 108 chortens - built by Queen Mother of Bhutan
- Druk Wangyal Lhakhang monastery - murals depicting royal events
- Chhimi Lhakhang - Devine Madman's Monastery with fertility shrine and blessings
- Punakha Dzong - 1637 fortress with exceptional woodwork
- Rinchengang and Lobesa villages - walk and local interaction
Landmarks Dochula Pass Druk Wangyal Lhakhang Chhimi Lhakhang Punakha Dzong 
- Day 4
Punakha
After breakfast, you'll hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgel Chorten where views open up across the Mo Chhu and toward Gasa peaks. Following lunch, you'll cross a 200-meter suspension bridge and hike through Dompala hills to reach Limbukha village, known for growing Bhutan's red rice. The 2.5-hour climb takes you through chirpine forests with great views of the Dzong and surrounding rivers as you go.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Khamsum Yuelley Namgel Chorten Hike - views of Mo Chhu, Gasa peaks, and upper Punakha Valley
- Limbukha village - suspension bridge walk and hike with views of Dzong and rivers
Landmarks Khamsum Yuelley Namgel Chorten Limbukha - Day 5
Punakha to Paro
After breakfast, you'll head to Paro. Along the way, you'll cross the famous iron chain suspension bridge to visit Tamchog Lhakhang monastery from the 13th century, built by Tibetan saint Thangthong Gyalpo. You'll stop at a viewpoint to see Paro International Airport, Bhutan's only international gateway. Once you check into your hotel, you'll visit Paro Dzong for the festival and spend time walking through town browsing local handicraft stores.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tamchog Lhakhang - 13th century monastery with iron chain suspension bridge
- Paro Airport bird's eye view
- Paro Dzong visit
- Paro town stroll and local handicraft stores
Landmarks Tamchog Lhakhang Paro International Airport Paro Dzong 
- Day 6
Paro
After breakfast, you'll hike up to Taktsang Monastery, also called Tiger's Nest, which takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to reach the viewpoint with spectacular cliff-side views. After resting at the cafeteria, you'll continue another hour to the monastery itself, originally established in 1692 where Guru Rinpoche meditated in the 8th century. Heading back down takes you to lunch, then you'll visit Drukgyel Dzong fortress with its defensive ruins. You'll finish by exploring traditional Bhutanese farm houses in Paro Valley, built from mud and stone without any nails.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at view point cafeteria), Dinner
Included Activities
- Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) hike - viewpoint and monastery visit
- Drukgyel Dzong - fortress ruins and defensive structure
- Farm house visits - traditional Paro Valley architecture
Landmarks Taktsang Monastery Drukgyel Dzong 
- Day 7
Paro
After breakfast, you'll drive to Paro airport for your departure flight, concluding your Bhutan journey.
- End point
- Paro, Bhutan (Paro Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
