Ultimate Bhutan Escape

Meet & assist at Paro Airport. Drive to Thimphu via Chuzom, the confluence of Paro & Thimphu rivers with three distinct stupas. Check in at hotel. Evening free. Overnight in Thimphu.

Visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Dordenma), National Memorial Chorten, Folk Heritage Museum, Changangkha Lhakhang, and the Motithang Takin Reserve. Evening visit to Tashichho Dzong. Overnight in Thimphu.

Drive via Dochula Pass (3,100 m) with its 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens. At Punakha, hike (~30–45 min) to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility). Later visit Punakha Dzong at the confluence of Mo Chhu & Po Chhu rivers. Check in at hotel. Overnight in Punakha/Wangdue.

Option 1: Excursion to Gangtey Valley – visit Gangtey Goemba Monastery and the Black-Necked Crane Information Centre. Evening return to Punakha/Wangdue.
Option 2: Hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten (~45 min) with panoramic views of Punakha Valley. Later visit Punakha Suspension Bridge and Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery. Overnight in Punakha/Wangdue.

En route visit Royal Botanical Garden at Lamperi. Return permits at Hongtsho. Stop at Tamchog Lhakhang (Iron Bridge Builder). At Paro, visit Ta Dzong (National Museum), Rinpung Dzong, and Nemi Zam Bridge. Check in at hotel. Evening free. Overnight in Paro.

Hike (~5–6 hrs round trip) to Taktsang Monastery at 3,100 m. On return, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest and most sacred temples. Overnight in Paro.

Excursion to Chele La Pass, the highest motorable pass in Bhutan, separating Paro and Haa valleys. Enjoy views of both valleys. Continue to Haa Valley and visit Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple), Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple), and Haa Wangchuk Lo Dzong. Return to Paro. Overnight in Paro.

Breakfast & checkout. Transfer to Paro Airport for onward journey. Safe Travels!