Day 01: Arrival at Paro Airport – Transfer to Thimphu

• Fly into Bhutan via Druk Air and marvel at aerial views of the Himalayan ranges, forested slopes, and valleys

  
  

• Upon landing in Paro, glimpse Paro Dzong and Ta Dzong from above

  
  

• Meet your guide and drive to Thimphu, Bhutan's capital

  
  

• Evening free to explore Thimphu town and acclimatize
  Overnight in Thimphu

  
  

Day 02: Thimphu Cultural Exploration

• Visit Tashichhodzong, the seat of Bhutan’s government and summer residence of the Chief Abbot

  
  

• Explore the Institute for Zorig Chusum, Bhutan’s traditional arts school

  
  

• Visit the National Memorial Chorten, National Library, Folk Heritage Museum, and Textile Museum
  Overnight in Thimphu

  
  

Day 03: Drive to Punakha via Dochu-La Pass

• Cross Dochu-La Pass (3,088m) with panoramic views of Bhutan's highest peaks

  
  

• View 108 memorial chortens and fluttering prayer flags at the summit

  
  

• Visit the historic Punakha Dzong, at the confluence of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers
  Overnight in Punakha/Wangdue

  
  

Day 04: Gangtey Gompa & Phobjikha Valley Excursion

• Take a full-day trip to Gangtey Monastery, spiritual center of the Nyingmapa school

  
  

• Explore the stunning Phobjikha Valley, home to endangered black-necked cranes and unique alpine wetlands

  
  

• Return to Wangdue and explore the local market in the evening
  Overnight in Punakha

  
  

Day 05: Punakha – Temples, Suspension Bridge & Nunnery

• Hike through rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang, the famed Temple of Fertility

  
  

• Cross the Punakha Suspension Bridge, Bhutan’s longest

  
  

• Visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery, a tranquil spiritual retreat with panoramic views
  Overnight in Punakha

  
  

Day 06: Drive to Paro – Dzong & Cultural Sites

• Return to Paro and visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest and holiest temples

  
  

• Explore Ta Dzong, now the National Museum, and admire thangkhas, relics, and natural exhibits

  
  

• Walk down to Rinpung Dzong, a fortress of Buddhist art and history
  Overnight in Paro

  
  

Day 07: Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest)

• Trek to the iconic Taktsang Monastery, perched 900m above the valley floor

  
  

• Learn about Guru Rinpoche and the monastery’s sacred origins

  
  

• Experience unmatched spiritual energy and majestic views
  Overnight in Paro

  
  

Day 08: Excursion to Chele La Pass & Haa Valley

• Drive to Chele La Pass (3,988m), one of Bhutan’s highest drivable passes

  
  

• Enjoy views of Mount Jomolhari and Jichu Drake, amid wildflowers and fluttering prayer flags

  
  

• Descend into Haa Valley and visit Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) and Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple)

  
  

• Learn about the valley's spiritual triad of protective deities
  Return and overnight in Paro

  
  

Day 09: Departure from Paro

• After breakfast, transfer to Paro International Airport

  
  

• Bid farewell to Bhutan with blessings, memories, and serenity