DAY -1

Arrival in Paro & Transfer to Thimphu

Meals

Breakfast Only

City

Thimphu

Hotel

BHUTAN BOUTIQUE RESIDENCY or similar

Arrival: Enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayas and famous peaks during your flight to Paro. The landing experience at Paro Airport, surrounded by Bhutanese foothills, is truly unique.
Transfer: Meet your Bhutanese guide at the airport and drive to Thimphu (65 km, approx. 1.5 to 2 hours).
Evening: Free time to explore the bustling town of Thimphu.
Overnight Stay: Thimphu.

DAY -2

Thimphu Local Sightseeing

Meals

Breakfast Only

City

Thimphu

Hotel

BHUTAN BOUTIQUE RESIDENCY or similar

Breakfast: At the hotel.
Sightseeing Highlights:
Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Point).
National Memorial Chorten.
Folk Heritage Museum (with optional Bhutanese lunch at Folk Heritage Restaurant).
Sangaygang Viewpoint.
Takin Reserve Centre.
Changangkha Monastery.
Simply Bhutan.
Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion).
Dinner and Overnight Stay: Thimphu.

DAY -3

Thimphu to Punakha/Wangdue

Meals

Breakfast Only

City

Punakha/Wangdue.

Hotel

PUNAKHA RESIDENCY or similar

Breakfast: At the hotel.
Transfer: Drive to Punakha/Wangdue via Dochu La Pass (3-hour journey).
En route Highlights: Spot mani walls, chortens, prayer flags, and panoramic views of peaks like Masagang, Tsendagang, and Gangkhar Puensum (Bhutan's highest peak).
Sightseeing in Punakha/Wangdue:
Punakha Dzong.
Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple).
Punakha Suspension Bridge.
Punakha Village.
Jigme Dorji National Park.
Overnight Stay: Punakha/Wangdue.

DAY -4

Excursion to Gangtey (Phobjikha Valley)

Meals

Breakfast Only

City

Punakha/Wangdue.

Hotel

PUNAKHA RESIDENCY or similar

Breakfast: At the hotel.
Transfer: Drive to Gangtey Valley, a glacial U-shaped valley.
Activities:
Nature Trail Hike through flower meadows, forests, and villages.
Visit Black-Necked Crane Information Centre to learn about the valley's natural history.
Shop for locally made handicrafts.
Overnight Stay: Punakha/Wangdue.

DAY -5

Punakha/Wangdue to Paro

Meals

Breakfast Only

City

Paro

Hotel

HOTEL PEMA YANGSEL or similar

Breakfast: At the hotel.
Transfer: Drive to Paro via Dochu La Pass, enjoying scenic views of river valleys.
Sightseeing in Paro:
Simtokha Dzong (now a Dzongkha language school).
Ta Dzong (National Museum).
Rinpung Dzong.
Tamchog Lhakhang.
Overnight Stay: Paro.

DAY -6

Paro Local Sightseeing or Tiger's Nest Excursion

Meals

Breakfast Only

City

Paro

Hotel

HOTEL PEMA YANGSEL or similar

Option 1: Full-Day Paro Sightseeing:

View Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest).
Nya-mey Zam (bridge).
Dungtse Lhankhang.
Druk Choeding.
Option 2: Excursion to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest):

Visit this iconic Buddhist monastery located on a cliff. Built in 1692, it is believed to be a meditation site of Guru Padmasambhava, founder of Buddhism in Bhutan.
Dinner and Overnight Stay: Paro.

DAY -7

Departure from Paro

Meals

Breakfast Only

City

Paro

Hotel

Check Out

Breakfast: At the hotel.
Transfer: Drop-off at Paro International Airport for your onward journey.