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