5 Days / 4 Nights
7 Days / 6 Nights
10 Days / 9 Nights
01Arrival
Phuentsholing → Thimphu
Complete immigration formalities (if required)
Drive to Thimphu (approx. 5–6 hours)
Visit Memorial Chorten & Craft Bazaar
Thimphu city exploration
Border Entry Thimphu Overnight: Thimphu
02Culture
Thimphu → Punakha
Buddha Dordenma (Buddha Point)
Drive via Dochula Pass (3,100m) — 108 chortens & Himalayan views
Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)
Punakha Dzong (Pungthang Dewa Chhenbi Phodrang)
Punakha Suspension Bridge
Dochula Pass Punakha Dzong Overnight: Punakha
03Drive
Punakha → Paro
National Museum (Ta Dzong)
Rinpung Dzong
Paro town exploration
Paro Rinpung Dzong Overnight: Paro
04Hike
Tiger's Nest Monastery (Taktsang)
Hike to Paro Taktsang — monastery at 3,120m above the valley
Explore the monastery and surrounding viewpoints
Return to Paro town
Optional hot stone bath in the evening
Sacred site Moderate hike Overnight: Paro
05Departure
Paro → Phuentsholing
Morning at leisure
Drive to Phuentsholing (approx. 4.5–5.5 hours)
Tour ends / drop-off at Phuentsholing
Drop-off Phuentsholing
Route: Phuentsholing → Thimphu → Punakha → Paro → Phuentsholing | Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
01Arrival
Phuentsholing → Thimphu
Complete immigration formalities (if required)
Drive to Thimphu (approx. 5–6 hours)
Visit Memorial Chorten & Craft Bazaar
Thimphu city walk and local exploration
Border Entry Overnight: Thimphu
02Thimphu
Thimphu Sightseeing
Buddha Dordenma (Buddha Point)
Motithang Takin Preserve
Simply Bhutan Museum
Sangaygang Viewpoint
Local cafes and handicraft shops
Capital city Overnight: Thimphu
03Drive
Thimphu → Punakha
Drive via Dochula Pass (3,100m)
Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)
Punakha Dzong (Pungthang Dewa Chhenbi Phodrang)
Punakha Suspension Bridge
Dochula Pass Punakha Dzong Overnight: Punakha
04Valley
Punakha → Phobjikha Valley
Gangtey Monastery
Black-Necked Crane Information Centre
Gangtey Nature Trail — easy hike through pine forests and open glacial meadows with views of the valley, yaks, and prayer flags
Phobjikha Gangtey Monastery Overnight: Phobjikha
05Drive
Phobjikha → Paro
National Museum (Ta Dzong)
Rinpung Dzong
Paro town exploration
Paro Overnight: Paro
06Hike
Tiger's Nest Monastery (Taktsang)
Moderate hike to Paro Taktsang (3,120m) — one of Bhutan's most important pilgrimage sites
Trail passes pine forests with prayer flags, stunning views of Paro Valley
Explore the monastery built dramatically on the cliffside
Optional hot stone bath on return
Sacred site Moderate hike Overnight: Paro
07Departure
Paro → Phuentsholing
Drive to Phuentsholing (approx. 4.5–5.5 hours)
Tour ends / drop-off
Drop-off Phuentsholing
Route: Phuentsholing → Thimphu → Punakha → Phobjikha → Paro → Phuentsholing | Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
01Arrival
Phuentsholing → Thimphu
Entry & immigration formalities
Drive to Thimphu (approx. 5–6 hours)
Evening at leisure / town walk
Border Entry Overnight: Thimphu
02Thimphu
Thimphu Sightseeing
Buddha Dordenma (Buddha Point)
Motithang Takin Preserve
Memorial Chorten
Simply Bhutan Museum
Sangaygang Viewpoint
Capital city Overnight: Thimphu
03Drive
Thimphu → Punakha
Drive via Dochula Pass (3,100m)
Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)
Punakha Dzong (Pungthang Dewa Chhenbi Phodrang)
Punakha Suspension Bridge
Dochula Pass Overnight: Punakha
04Valley
Punakha → Phobjikha Valley
Gangtey Monastery
Black-Necked Crane Information Centre
Evening Nature Walk on Gangtey Nature Trail — peaceful hike through pine forests, open meadows & glacial valley views
Phobjikha Overnight: Phobjikha
05Drive
Phobjikha → Bumthang Valley
Scenic drive to Bumthang Valley (approx. 5–6 hours)
En route scenic stops
Evening rest on arrival
Bumthang Overnight: Bumthang
06Bumthang
Bumthang Sightseeing
Kurjey Lhakhang
Jambay Lhakhang
Tamshing Lhakhang
Wangdicholing Palace Museum
Swiss Cheese Factory (optional)
Sacred temples Overnight: Bumthang
07Drive
Bumthang → Punakha
Scenic drive back to Punakha
Relaxing evening in the valley
Optional riverside walk
Punakha Overnight: Punakha
08Drive
Punakha → Paro
Rinpung Dzong
National Museum (Ta Dzong)
Paro town exploration
Paro Overnight: Paro
09Hike
Tiger's Nest Monastery (Taktsang)
Moderate hike (4–6 hours round trip)
Monastery built on cliffside at 3,120m
Optional hot stone bath in the evening
Sacred site Moderate hike Overnight: Paro
10Departure
Paro → Phuentsholing
Drive back to Phuentsholing (approx. 4.5–5.5 hours)
Tour ends
Drop-off Phuentsholing
Route: Phuentsholing → Thimphu → Punakha → Phobjikha → Bumthang → Punakha → Paro → Phuentsholing | Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
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6 Days / 5 Nights
10 Days / 9 Nights
01Arrival
Paro Airport → Thimphu
Arrival at Paro International Airport Drive to Thimphu (1.5–2 hrs) Buddha Dordenma (Buddha Point) Memorial Chorten Evening city walk Flight Entry Paro Airport Overnight: Thimphu
02Drive
Thimphu → Punakha
Drive via Dochula Pass (3,100m) Dochula Pass view Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple) Punakha Dzong (Pungthang Dewa Chhenbi Phodrang) Punakha Suspension Bridge Dochula Pass Punakha Dzong Overnight: Punakha
03Drive
Punakha → Paro
Drive back to Paro Rinpung Dzong Paro town exploration Paro Rinpung Dzong Overnight: Paro
04Hike
Tiger's Nest Monastery (Taktsang)
4–6 hour round trip hike to Paro Taktsang Monastery perched dramatically at 3,120m Optional hot stone bath in the evening Sacred site Moderate hike Overnight: Paro
05Departure
Departure from Paro Airport
Airport drop at Paro International Airport Tour ends Paro Airport Departure
Route: Paro → Thimphu → Punakha → Paro | Entry & Exit: Paro International Airport | Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
01Arrival
Paro Airport → Thimphu
Arrival at Paro International Airport Drive to Thimphu Buddha Dordenma Memorial Chorten Paro Airport Overnight: Thimphu
02Thimphu
Thimphu Sightseeing
Motithang Takin Preserve Simply Bhutan Museum Sangaygang Viewpoint Craft market & cafes Capital city Overnight: Thimphu
03Drive
Thimphu → Punakha
Drive via Dochula Pass Chimi Lhakhang Punakha Dzong Punakha Suspension Bridge Dochula Pass Overnight: Punakha
04Drive
Punakha → Paro
Return to Paro Rinpung Dzong Leisure town walk Paro Overnight: Paro
05Hike
Tiger's Nest Monastery (Taktsang)
Hike to Paro Taktsang — 4–6 hours round trip One of Bhutan's most sacred pilgrimage sites Optional hot stone bath on return Sacred site Moderate hike Overnight: Paro
06Departure
Departure from Paro Airport
Airport drop at Paro International Airport Tour ends Paro Airport Departure
Route: Paro → Thimphu → Punakha → Paro | Entry & Exit: Paro International Airport | Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
01Arrival
Paro Airport → Thimphu
Arrival at Paro International Airport Drive to Thimphu Light sightseeing Paro Airport Overnight: Thimphu
02Thimphu
Thimphu Sightseeing
Buddha Dordenma (Buddha Point) Memorial Chorten Motithang Takin Preserve Simply Bhutan Museum Sangaygang Viewpoint Capital city Overnight: Thimphu
03Drive
Thimphu → Punakha
Dochula Pass (3,100m) Chimi Lhakhang Punakha Dzong Punakha Suspension Bridge Dochula Pass Overnight: Punakha
04Valley
Punakha → Phobjikha Valley
Gangtey Monastery Black-Necked Crane Information Centre Gangtey Nature Trail — easy hike through pine forests and open glacial valley Phobjikha Gangtey Monastery Overnight: Phobjikha
05Drive
Phobjikha → Bumthang Valley
Scenic drive to Bumthang Valley (approx. 5–6 hours) Rest on arrival Bumthang Overnight: Bumthang
06Bumthang
Bumthang Sightseeing
Kurjey Lhakhang Jambay Lhakhang Tamshing Lhakhang Wangdicholing Palace Museum Swiss Cheese Factory (optional) Sacred temples Overnight: Bumthang
07Drive
Bumthang → Punakha
Long scenic drive back Relaxing evening in the valley Punakha Overnight: Punakha
08Drive
Punakha → Paro
Return to Paro Rinpung Dzong Leisure time in Paro town Paro Overnight: Paro
09Hike
Tiger's Nest Monastery (Taktsang)
Hike to Paro Taktsang — 4–6 hours round trip Monastery at 3,120m on the cliffside Optional hot stone bath Sacred site Moderate hike Overnight: Paro
10Departure
Departure from Paro Airport
Airport drop at Paro International Airport Tour ends Paro Airport Departure
Route: Paro → Thimphu → Punakha → Phobjikha → Bumthang → Punakha → Paro | Entry & Exit: Paro International Airport | Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
10 Days / 9 Nights
