7-Day Itinerary for Bhutan

Day 1: Arrival in Paro

  • Arrive at Paro International Airport
  • Transfer to hotel and check-in
  • Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong
  • Explore Ta Dzong (National Museum)
  • Evening stroll around Paro town
  • Overnight in Paro

Day 2: Paro – Thimphu

  • Drive to Thimphu (1.5 hours)
  • Visit Tashichho Dzong
  • Explore National Memorial Chorten
  • Tour the Buddha Dordenma statue
  • Visit Folk Heritage Museum
  • Evening leisure time in Thimphu
  • Overnight in Thimphu

Day 3: Thimphu – Punakha

  • Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass
  • Stop at Dochula Pass for panoramic views
  • Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)
  • Explore Punakha Dzong
  • Walk across the Punakha Suspension Bridge
  • Overnight in Punakha

Day 4: Punakha – Phobjikha Valley

  • Drive to Phobjikha Valley (3-4 hours)
  • Visit Gangtey Monastery
  • Explore Phobjikha Valley and Black-Necked Crane Information Centre
  • Nature hike in the valley
  • Overnight in Phobjikha

Day 5: Phobjikha Valley – Paro

  • Drive back to Paro (5-6 hours)
  • Visit Drukgyel Dzong ruins
  • Explore Kyichu Lhakhang
  • Leisure time for shopping in Paro
  • Overnight in Paro

Day 6: Paro – Tiger’s Nest Monastery

  • Early morning hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang)
  • Picnic lunch at the cafeteria on the way
  • Return to Paro and relax at the hotel
  • Optional hot stone bath
  • Overnight in Paro

Day 7: Departure

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer to Paro International Airport for departure
  • Farewell and end of the trip

7-Day Itinerary for Bhutan

Day 1: Arrival in Paro

  • Arrive at Paro International Airport
  • Transfer to hotel and check-in
  • Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong
  • Explore Ta Dzong (National Museum)
  • Evening stroll around Paro town
  • Overnight in Paro

Day 2: Paro – Thimphu

  • Drive to Thimphu (1.5 hours)
  • Visit Tashichho Dzong
  • Explore National Memorial Chorten
  • Tour the Buddha Dordenma statue
  • Visit Folk Heritage Museum
  • Evening leisure time in Thimphu
  • Overnight in Thimphu

Day 3: Thimphu – Punakha

  • Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass
  • Stop at Dochula Pass for panoramic views
  • Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)
  • Explore Punakha Dzong
  • Walk across the Punakha Suspension Bridge
  • Overnight in Punakha

Day 4: Punakha – Phobjikha Valley

  • Drive to Phobjikha Valley (3-4 hours)
  • Visit Gangtey Monastery
  • Explore Phobjikha Valley and Black-Necked Crane Information Centre
  • Nature hike in the valley
  • Overnight in Phobjikha

Day 5: Phobjikha Valley – Paro

  • Drive back to Paro (5-6 hours)
  • Visit Drukgyel Dzong ruins
  • Explore Kyichu Lhakhang
  • Leisure time for shopping in Paro
  • Overnight in Paro

Day 6: Paro – Tiger’s Nest Monastery

  • Early morning hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang)
  • Picnic lunch at the cafeteria on the way
  • Return to Paro and relax at the hotel
  • Optional hot stone bath
  • Overnight in Paro

Day 7: Departure

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer to Paro International Airport for departure
  • Farewell and end of the trip

7-Day Itinerary for Bhutan

Day 1: Arrival in Paro

  • Arrive at Paro International Airport
  • Transfer to hotel and check-in
  • Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong
  • Explore Ta Dzong (National Museum)
  • Evening stroll around Paro town
  • Overnight in Paro

Day 2: Paro – Thimphu

  • Drive to Thimphu (1.5 hours)
  • Visit Tashichho Dzong
  • Explore National Memorial Chorten
  • Tour the Buddha Dordenma statue
  • Visit Folk Heritage Museum
  • Evening leisure time in Thimphu
  • Overnight in Thimphu

Day 3: Thimphu – Punakha

  • Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass
  • Stop at Dochula Pass for panoramic views
  • Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)
  • Explore Punakha Dzong
  • Walk across the Punakha Suspension Bridge
  • Overnight in Punakha

Day 4: Punakha – Phobjikha Valley

  • Drive to Phobjikha Valley (3-4 hours)
  • Visit Gangtey Monastery
  • Explore Phobjikha Valley and Black-Necked Crane Information Centre
  • Nature hike in the valley
  • Overnight in Phobjikha

Day 5: Phobjikha Valley – Paro

  • Drive back to Paro (5-6 hours)
  • Visit Drukgyel Dzong ruins
  • Explore Kyichu Lhakhang
  • Leisure time for shopping in Paro
  • Overnight in Paro

Day 6: Paro – Tiger’s Nest Monastery

  • Early morning hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang)
  • Picnic lunch at the cafeteria on the way
  • Return to Paro and relax at the hotel
  • Optional hot stone bath
  • Overnight in Paro

Day 7: Departure

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer to Paro International Airport for departure
  • Farewell and end of the trip
Bhutan Map

Below is a map of Bhutan with highlighted routes connecting Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha to help visualize the journey.

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