
Trip Highlights
- ✦Trek to the iconic Tiger's Nest (Taktsang) Monastery
- ✦Explore Punakha Dzong, one of Bhutan's most beautiful fortresses
- ✦Visit the Memorial Chorten and Buddha Dordenma statue in Thimphu
- ✦Scenic drive through the Dochula Pass with Himalayan views
- ✦Experience authentic Bhutanese culture and cuisine
Itinerary
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Arrival in Paro
Land at Paro International Airport, one of the world's most dramatic airport landings surrounded by the Himalayas. Meet your guide and transfer to Thimphu, the capital. Evening walk around Thimphu's clock tower square.
- Airport arrival
- Transfer to Thimphu
- Clock Tower Square walk
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Thimphu Sightseeing
Full day exploring Bhutan's charming capital. Visit the Memorial Chorten, the 51-meter Buddha Dordenma statue with panoramic valley views, the National Folk Heritage Museum, and the vibrant weekend market.
- Memorial Chorten
- Buddha Dordenma statue
- National Folk Heritage Museum
- Weekend market
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Thimphu to Punakha via Dochula Pass
Drive over the scenic Dochula Pass (3,100m) adorned with 108 memorial chortens and breathtaking Himalayan views. Descend into the subtropical Punakha valley. Visit the majestic Punakha Dzong at the confluence of two rivers.
- Dochula Pass
- 108 Chortens
- Punakha Dzong
- River confluence walk
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Punakha – Suspension Bridge & Khamsum Temple
Morning hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten through rural farmlands. Cross Bhutan's longest suspension bridge. Afternoon at leisure in Punakha. Overnight in Punakha.
- Khamsum temple hike
- Suspension bridge crossing
- Village walk
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Punakha to Paro
Return to Paro through the Dochula Pass. Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) and Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong). Evening stroll along the Paro River. Overnight in Paro.
- Drive to Paro
- Ta Dzong Museum
- Rinpung Dzong
- Paro River walk
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Tiger's Nest Trek (Taktsang Monastery)
The highlight of the trip — a 4–5 hour round trek to the legendary Tiger's Nest Monastery, perched 900 meters above the Paro valley on a cliff face. The monastery is sacred to Guru Rinpoche who is said to have meditated here. Celebration dinner in the evening.
- Tiger's Nest trek
- Monastery exploration
- Valley views
- Celebration dinner
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Departure from Paro
Morning at leisure. Check-out and transfer to Paro International Airport for departure. End of magical Bhutan journey.
- Hotel check-out
- Airport transfer
- Departure
Inclusions
- ✓6 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast and dinner
- ✓Certified Bhutanese tour guide
- ✓All internal transfers by private vehicle
- ✓Tiger's Nest trek with permits
- ✓Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) included
- ✓All monument entry fees
Exclusions
- ✕International flights to/from Paro
- ✕Personal expenses
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Tips for guide and driver
- ✕Alcoholic beverages