Highlights
Dzongs and monasteries, typical Bhutanese home visit, beautiful passes, day hikes, Tiger’s nest monastery, traditional hot stone bath.
Accommodation
Hotels or home stays (optional)
Day 1: Arrival at Paro and transfer to Thimphu (~ 1 hr drive)
Drive to Thimphu (~ 1 hour). Explore some of the important sites in Thimphu.
Day 2: Thimphu sightseeing
Full day sightseeing in Thimphu.
Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha
Drive to Punakha (~ 3 hrs) with a stop at the Dochula pass (3100 m). Sightseeing in Punakha.
Day 4: Punakha to Gangtey valley
Drive to Gangtey valley (~ 3 – 4 hrs). Sightseeing and/or hiking.
Day 5: Gangtey to Bumthang
Drive to Bumthang (~ 6 hrs) with sightseeing in Trongsa on the way.
Day 6: Bumthang valley exploration
Full day sightseeing in Chamkhar valley with hikes
Day 7: Day excursion to Tang valleDrive to Tang valley and spend the day visiting the Ugyencholing Manor and spending time with the villagers. Drive back to your hotel.
Day 8: Bumthang to Punakha
Drive to Punakha (~ 7- 8 hrs) with several stops along the way to stretch your legs and take beautiful pictures.
Day 9: Punakha to Paro
Drive to Paro (~3.5 hrs). Sightseeing in Paro.
Day 10: Paro sightseeing
Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery (Taktshang). Visit a local farm house and experience a traditional hot stone bath.
Day 11: Departure
Drive to the Paro International Airport where our representatives will bid you goodbye!
Please contact us for the detailed itinerary