Your adventure begins at Paro International Airport, where a local guide will escort you to your hotel in Thimphu, followed by a taste of Bhutanese cuisine.
The day focuses on acclimatization, with visits to local attractions:
National Memorial Chorten: Witness the elderly participating in the sacred circumambulation.
Folk Heritage Museum: Explore Bhutan’s rural past through household artefacts.
Textile Museum: Discover the art of traditional weaving.
Institute of Zorig Chusum: Visit the Painting School and engage with students learning Bhutan’s 13 traditional arts and crafts.
Day 02: Thimphu Tshechu
Experience the spiritual and cultural grandeur of Thimphu Tshechu on the second day of your tour.
Visit Tashichhodzong (Thimphu Dzong) to admire its historical significance and witness vibrant masked dances and chants that reflect Buddhist teachings.
Witness the festival’s highlight—the unveiling of a massive cloth thanka depicting Padma Smabhawa and other Buddhist imagery.
Head to Buddha Point at Kuensel Phodrang to marvel at the 169-foot bronze Buddha Dordenma statue and enjoy breathtaking views of the Thimphu Valley, especially enchanting at night for moments of reflection and serenity.
Day 03: Thimphu to Punakha
Journey from the capital to Punakha to explore Bhutan’s historical and spiritual landmarks.
At Dochula Pass, admire 108 chortens built by Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck to honor Bhutan’s victory and the souls lost.
Visit Punakha Dzong, a 1637-built architectural marvel at the confluence of two rivers, serving as the clergy’s winter residence under the Je Khenpo.
See the unique Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, an exquisite chorten built over eight and a half years by Queen Mother Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck, with details inspired by religious scripture.
Day 04: Punakha to Gangtay
Journey to Gangtey to explore its rich tradition, beauty, and cultural heritage.
Walk through terraced fields in Sopsokha to reach Chhimi Lhakhang, a 15th-century temple built by Ngawang Chogyel after a small chorten was erected by Drukpa Kuenlay.
Discover Wangdue, the major town of Western Bhutan renowned for its bamboo, slate, and stone carvings.
Visit Wangdue Dzong, a fortress built in 1638, dramatically perched on a hill overlooking the confluence of the Tsang Chu and Dang Chu rivers.
Day 05:Gangtay to Paro
Travel from Gangtey to Paro and explore Bhutan’s medieval victories and heritage.
Visit Drukgyal Dzong, a 1647 fortress in ruins, commemorating great victories and offering views of Bhutan’s past.
Explore Ta Dzong, the National Museum since 1968, housing antiques, Thangka, textiles, and historical artifacts.
Discover the picturesque Paro Valley, home to ancient monasteries, temples, Bhutan’s only airport, and Mount Chomolhari (7,300m), with its glacier-fed river, Pachu.
Day 06: Paro
Your unforgettable Bhutan adventure is still not over because, on this day, you will gear up and challenge yourself on a spiritual day hike to famous monasteries.
Paro Dzong: Also known as Rinpung Dzong, this 15th-century massive fortress/monastery, is also the administrative centre of the Dzongkhag.
Taktsang Monastery: A one-hour hike to the cafeteria is also a vantage point where you can enjoy the stunning view of the monastery. Prayer flags adorn the cliffs, and this is also where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tiger in the 8th century.
Duration: 5-7 hours depending on time taken in monasteries
Difficulty: Moderate – Guided with mineral water.
Day 07: Departure from Paro
After breakfast, transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward journey.
Our representative will assist you with departure formalities and bid you a warm farewell.
Wishing you a safe and pleasant flight, with cherished memories of Bhutan.
