day 01: arrival in paro & drive to thimphu 🛬

• arrive at paro international airport (one of the world’s most spectacular landings).

• meet our representative and enjoy a scenic drive to thimphu, the capital city.

• visit the tashichho dzong, a fortress and monastery that houses the throne room of the king.

• overnight: thimphu.

day 02: thimphu – culture & spirituality 🕉️

• visit the buddha dordenma, a massive golden statue overlooking the valley.

• circumambulate the memorial chorten, a landmark of daily worship for locals.

• explore the motithang takin preserve to see the unique national animal of bhutan.

• stroll through the authentic bhutanese crafts bazaar.

• overnight: thimphu.

day 03: thimphu to punakha – over the mountains ⛰️

• drive to punakha via the dochula pass (3,100m) for a 360-degree view of the himalayas.

• see the 108 memorial chortens built in honor of bhutanese soldiers.

• descend into the lush, subtropical punakha valley.

• overnight: punakha.

day 04: punakha – the old capital 🏯

• visit punakha dzong, arguably the most beautiful fortress in the country, located at the junction of two rivers.

• take a short hike through rice fields to chimi lhakhang, the famous “fertility temple.”

• walk across the punakha suspension bridge, one of the longest in bhutan.

• overnight: punakha.

day 05: punakha to paro – riverside views 🚗

• drive back to paro, following the pachu and wangchu rivers.

• visit ta dzong, the national museum of bhutan, to see ancient artifacts and textiles.

• explore rinchen pung dzong, a fine example of bhutanese architecture.

• overnight: paro.

day 06: paro – the tiger’s nest hike 🐯

• embark on the iconic hike to taktsang monastery (tiger’s nest), perched on a cliff 900m above the valley floor.

• enjoy the spiritual atmosphere and breathtaking views of the sacred site.

• evening visit to a local farmhouse for a traditional hot stone bath to soothe your muscles.

• overnight: paro.

day 07: departure – tashi delek! ✈️

• enjoy a final bhutanese breakfast.

• transfer to paro international airport for your flight back home.

• tour ends with pleasant memories!