The feeling
Bhutan, land of the Thunder Dragon
Discover Bhutan's serene monasteries, dramatic Himalayan landscapes, traditional villages and rich Buddhist heritage on this well-paced journey through the kingdom. Bhutan rewards the traveller who leaves room for wonder: this itinerary moves from the valley capital of Thimphu to the sacred Punakha Dzong and the mountain villages of Paro, finishing with the legendary hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery. Each day is paced so you can breathe, and each stay is chosen for the sense of place it gives you.
“The best days here are the ones with nowhere else to be.”
Duration
6 nights \/ 7 days
Travel style
Unhurried
Ideal season
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
Arrival city
Paro
Small moments, well chosen
Things to do along the way.
Not a checklist. A collection of the experiences that make this route feel unmistakably Bhutan.
01
Wake up in Thimphu valley
Start the day at the Buddha Dordenma and the Memorial Chorten before the town stirs.
02
Cross the Dochula Pass
Watch the Himalayan skyline unfold at the pass crowned with 108 chortens.
03
Meet the Punakha Dzong
Cross the suspension bridge to the winter capital of Bhutan, set between two rivers.
04
Hike to Tiger's Nest
Climb to Paro Taktsang and stand before the monastery that clings to the cliff.
05
Wander Paro's lanes
Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, the National Museum, and the town's quiet markets.
06
Choose your own pace
Add a hot stone bath, an archery session, or a farmhouse lunch with a local family.
A glimpse of the route
Scenes from Bhutan.
Your days, at a glance
An itinerary with room to breathe.
Open each day to see the rhythm of the journey. We can make it more restorative, more active or more indulgent around you.
- Arrive at Paro International Airport and meet your guide.
- Enjoy a scenic drive to Thimphu, approximately 1–1.5 hours.
- Check in to your hotel and relax.
- Visit the Buddha Dordenma and Memorial Chorten.
- Enjoy an evening stroll through Thimphu town.
- After breakfast, explore Bhutan’s capital.
- Visit the Motithang Takin Preserve.
- Explore Simply Bhutan.
- Visit Tashichho Dzong.
- Discover the handicrafts market with its local cafés.
- Drive to Punakha via the scenic Dochula Pass.
- Stop for panoramic Himalayan views (weather permitting).
- Visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong.
- Walk across the Punakha Suspension Bridge.
After breakfast, drive back to Paro. Visit Rinpung Dzong and explore Paro town and its local markets at your own pace.
- After breakfast, drive back to Paro.
- Visit Rinpung Dzong.
- Explore Paro town at your own pace.
- Discover its local markets at your own pace.
- After breakfast, visit Kyichu Lhakhang.
- Visit the National Museum of Bhutan.
- Optional: Drive to Chele La Pass, one of Bhutan’s highest motorable passes, for stunning Himalayan vistas.
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward flight.
- Extend your stay in Paro if you wish.
- Connect onward to India or Nepal if you wish.
A note on the details: every stay, timing and experience is refined around your dates, pace and preferences.
The details
Everything you need, taken care of.
What’s included, what you can add on, and the practical details of the journey.
Included in your journey
✓ 6 nights accommodation
✓ Daily breakfast
✓ Private vehicle for transfers and sightseeing
✓ English-speaking licensed Bhutanese guide
✓ Airport transfers
✓ Sustainable Development Fee (if included in your package)
✓ All applicable permits and taxes
Optional experiences
+ Traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath
+ Archery session (Bhutan's national sport)
+ Bhutanese cooking class
+ Farmhouse lunch with a local family
+ Traditional cultural dance performance
+ Local café and handicraft shopping in Thimphu and Paro
+ River rafting in Punakha
Ideal stay distribution
Thimphu
2 nights
Punakha
1 night
Paro
3 nights
Other information: Documentation required for Indian travellers: passport or Voter ID. Sustainable Development Fee: approx. 1,200 per adult per night, waived if staying in a border town within 24 hours.
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Make this your Bhutan.
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