Itinerary

1. Day 1: Paro - Thimphu

   • Meet the local tour guide outside the airport.

   • Drive to Thimpu and witness the iron bridge (Tachogang Lhakhang), which was built in the 15th century.

   • Dinner at a local restaurant.

   • Overnight in Thimpu.

2. Day 2: Thimphu

   • Begin the day by visiting the smallest city square in the world - Clock Tower Square.

   • Drive to the majestic Buddha Point, one of the most recognizable landmarks and religious symbols of Bhutan.

   • Continue with a visit to Tashicho Dzong ( Fortress of the glorious reign).

   • Stop for lunch at a 500-year-old Bhutanese house and taste some local food.

   • After lunch, drive to the Botanical Garden before heading back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

3. Day 3: Punakha

   • Today, the first stop is the Dochula Pass, which is approximately 3100m above sea level.

   • Continue the drive to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong.

   • Go for an easy hike and climb the beautiful Khamsum Yulley Stupa. 

   • On the way back, stop at the base camp and try river rafting across the longest suspension bridge.

   • Overnight stay at a farmhouse.

4. Day 4: Phobjikha

   • Today, drive past the Wangdue Valley and stop over to see the ruined fortress, which was built in 1638.

   • Get an opportunity to explore the ancient 16th-century monastery, the largest and best-preserved architecture in Bhutan.

   • Overnight stay in Phobjikha.

5. Day 5: Phobjikha via Wangdue - Paro

   • Drive back to Paro from the same route but stop at a different spot for sightseeing.

   • First stop at Lawala Pass 3400m to look over yak herders' camp.

   • Later, stop at the Botanical Garden in Lamperi before heading back to Paro.

   • Upon arrival, visit the Rinpung Dzong.

   • Later in the day, visit the National Museum or Ta Dzong.

   • After the museum, witness the national game of Bhutan - archery.

   • Transfer to the hotel after the day ends.

6. Day 6: Jele Dzong

   • Start the Druk Path trek near the National Museum.

   • Drive through a farm road until you reach pine forests. The trail takes us steadily uphill all the way to Jela Dzong, a now ruined temple built as a war fortress long in the past. From here, get a stunning view of the Paro Valley below.

   • Stop at the pass to have a picnic lunch and witness the mighty Jomolhari mountain (7400m).

   • Continue the drive to Haa Valley and take a leisure walk through a small town. 

   • Dinner and overnight stay in Haa.

7. Day 7: Haa Valley Excursion

   • Embark on a hike through the Meri Puensum Nature trail. It is a five-hour hike through the fir forests.

   • Start the cultural sightseeing from Lhakhang Karpo (white temple) to Lhakhang Nagpo (black temple).

   • Drive to Damthang Valley, the border of China and Bhutan, to see the beautiful mountain landscape.

   • Overnight at Haa Valley.

8. Day 8: Back to Paro

   • Drive to Paro.

   • Stop at Dobji Dzong, which was used as a prison during the time of governors and civil war in the 18th century. 

   • Come across many beautiful traditional houses and fields along the road.

   • Upon arrival, visit  Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in Bhutan built by a Tibetan king.

   • Dinner and overnight stay at Paro.

9. Day 9: Taktsang Monastery

   • After breakfast, go for a short hike. Drive for about 30 minutes from the hotel to reach the point.

   • Upon arrival at the base camp, hire a pony or trek to the Tiger's Nest.

   • Spend the day at leisure after the trek. Go shopping in the local markets.

   • Dinner and overnight stay.

10. Day 10: Departure - Airport

    • Early morning departure from Paro International Airport.