Amo

Day 1: Arrival in Paro & Sightseeing

Altitude: 2,280 m

• Arrive at Paro International Airport and receive a warm welcome from your guide.
• Transfer to your hotel and settle in.
• In the afternoon, visit the National Museum (Ta Dzong) to gain insights into Bhutan’s history and culture.
• Explore Rinpung Dzong, a historic fortress built in 1646, overlooking the Paro Valley.
• In the evening, visit a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse for a glimpse into local life.
  Dinner and overnight in Paro.

Day 2: Trek to Bumdra Monastery

Start altitude: 2,800 m

• After breakfast, drive to Sangchoekor Buddhist College in the upper Paro Valley, the starting point of the Bumdra Trek.
• Begin an uphill walk through forests and alpine terrain, passing ChhoeTse Lhakhang.
• After approximately two hours of hiking, arrive near Bumdra Monastery, also known as the “Cave of a Thousand Prayers.”
• After lunch, visit the monastery or opt for a hike to a nearby peak (approx. 4,000 m) for panoramic views.
• Return to camp.
• Dinner and overnight at the campsite.

Hiking duration: 3–4 hours to camp
Optional hike: 2–3 hours (return)
Difficulty: Moderate

Day 3: Bumdra – Tiger’s Nest – Thimphu

End altitude: 2,280 m

• Begin the descent from Bumdra, hiking toward the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery route.
• Pass viewpoints offering stunning aerial views of Taktsang, where Guru Rinpoche is believed to have flown on a tigress.
• Continue downhill to the road point where your vehicle awaits.
• In the afternoon, visit the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, built in 1647.
• Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples, dating back to 659 AD.
• Drive to Thimphu, stopping en route at Tamchog Lhakhang, built by Thang Tong Gyalpo.
• Dinner and overnight in Thimphu.

Hiking duration: 5–7 hours
Difficulty: Easy

Day 4: Thimphu Sightseeing

Altitude: 2,334 m

• Visit the National Memorial Chorten and the giant Buddha Dordenma statue overlooking Thimphu Valley.
• Explore Changangkha Lhakhang, the Takin Preserve Centre, Sangaygang Viewpoint, and Dupthop Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s few nunneries.
• Lunch at Simply Bhutan Museum Restaurant.
• In the afternoon, visit the Painting School and the Institute of 13 Traditional Arts and Crafts.
• In the evening, visit Tashichho Dzong, the royal secretariat.
• Free time for shopping and photography.
• Dinner and overnight in Thimphu.

Day 5: Thimphu – Punakha Sightseeing

Distance: 76 km | Drive: ~3 hours | Altitude: 1,242 m

• Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass, stopping to admire the 108 stupas and Himalayan views.
• Visit Chimi Lhakhang, the fertility temple dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kunley.
• Explore Punakha Dzong, the former capital and winter residence of the Je Khenpo.
• In the evening, drive to Yabesa village and hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten.
• Dinner and overnight in Punakha.

Day 6: Punakha – Wangdue Phodrang – Thimphu

Distance: 90 km | Drive: ~3 hours

• Walk across the Punakha Suspension Bridge, the longest in Bhutan.
• Drive toward Thimphu via Wangdue Phodrang, with views of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong.
• Lunch at Dochula Cafeteria.
• In the afternoon, visit the Postal Museum and create personalised stamps.
• Witness a traditional archery match at Changlimithang Stadium.
• Free time for shopping and leisure.
• Dinner and overnight in Thimphu.

Day 7: Thimphu – Paro (Departure)

Distance: 54 km | Drive: ~1 hour

• After breakfast, transfer to Paro International Airport for departure.
• End of Bumdra Trek and Cultural Tour.