Day 1 Arrival in Paro and Transfer to Thimphu

• Arrive at Paro International Airport, where your guide will welcome you to Bhutan.
• Travel through the scenic Paro and Thimphu valleys to reach the capital. After checking in at the hotel, enjoy an introductory walk or orientation drive, depending on your arrival time.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Thimphu.

Day 2 Discover Thimphu

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Spend the day exploring Bhutan’s capital and learning about its culture, traditional arts, and contemporary way of life.
  
  Suggested visits include:
  • Buddha Dordenma, a monumental statue overlooking the valley
  • National Memorial Chorten
  • Motithang Takin Preserve
  • National Institute for Zorig Chusum, dedicated to Bhutan’s traditional arts
  • Traditional paper-making workshop
  • Tashichho Dzong, subject to official schedules and opening hours
• Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Thimphu.

Day 3 Thimphu to Punakha

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Depart for Punakha and cross Dochula Pass. On a clear day, the pass offers distant views of the Himalayan peaks. Take time to see the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens and enjoy the peaceful mountain setting.
• Continue into the warmer Punakha Valley. Along the way, take a short walk through fields and village paths to Chimi Lhakhang, a temple associated with the Buddhist teacher Drukpa Kunley.
• Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by hotel check-in.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Punakha.

Day 4 Punakha Valley Exploration

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit Punakha Dzong, dramatically positioned where the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers meet. The fortress-monastery is admired for its architecture, courtyards, religious artwork, and important place in Bhutanese history.
• Continue to the Punakha Suspension Bridge, one of the valley’s most picturesque locations. Additional village walks or hotel visits may be included according to the day’s program.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Punakha.

Day 5 Punakha to Paro

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Travel back toward Paro, crossing Dochula Pass once again. Stop in Thimphu or at selected viewpoints along the route, depending on timing.
• After arriving in Paro, visit some of the valley’s principal attractions. These may include Rinpung Dzong, a traditional cantilever bridge, and the National Museum, subject to opening conditions.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Paro.

Day 6 Tiger’s Nest Monastery Hike

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Begin the hike to Taktsang Monastery, better known as Tiger’s Nest. The sacred complex appears to cling to a cliff high above the Paro Valley and is one of Bhutan’s most recognizable landmarks.
• The route involves steep and uneven sections. Travelers may walk to the viewpoint cafeteria or continue toward the monastery according to their fitness and comfort level. Horses may sometimes be available for part of the ascent at an additional cost and subject to local availability.
• After the hike, return to Paro for lunch and time at leisure. Browse local handicraft shops or relax at the hotel.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Paro.

Day 7 Departure from Paro

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Check out and transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward flight.
• End of tour services.

Proposed Hotels

• Destination : Thimphu
• Suggested hotel : Asura, Migmar, Amodhara or similar
• Nights : 2
• Destination : Punakha
• Suggested hotel : River Valley, Mini Phuentsum, Lobesa or similar
• Nights : 2
• Destination : Paro
• Suggested hotel : Bhutan Mandala Resort, Metta Resort or similar
• Nights : 1

Final hotel selection is subject to availability at the time of confirmation.