Bhutan Vacation Package: Thimphu, Punakha, & Paro

Fly to Paro Airport and meet our tour representative, who will assist you with a swift transfer to Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital city. On your way, halt at Chuzom, the confluence of the Thimphu and Paro rivers. Here, you can witness the different styles of stupas, including Tibetan, Nepalese, and Bhutanese.

Further, on arrival at your pre-booked hotel in Thimpu, complete the check-in process and rest for a while. In the evening, you can go for an exploratory walk around Thimphu Main Street and the market area to enjoy a shopping spree.

This morning, after breakfast, move ahead to Buddha Point through a short drive. After reaching this point, admire the panoramic view of Thimphu Valley.

Further, start your Buddha nature trail leading to Changangkha Lhakhang. On arrival, experience the blissful aura of this fortress temple and behold a breathtaking view of Thimphu Valley.

Later, visit Pangri Zampa, one of the oldest monasteries in Bhutan. Next, visit the Bhutan Post Office and Traditional Paper-making Factory, which reflect Thimphu’s past. In the evening, visit Tashichhodzong and soak in the tranquillity. Later, move towards your hotel for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Start your day with breakfast in your room. Then, drive to Punakha across Dochula Pass, which offers a tremendous view of the high peaks of the eastern Himalayas. En route, take a short excursion to Chimi Lhakhang. Here, you can walk through paddy fields and villages, gaining insights into the daily lifestyle of villagers. 

On arrival at one of our listed hotels in Punakha, you will complete the check-in formalities and rest for a while in your room. Next, you will leave the hotel to visit Punakha Dzong, where you can enjoy the silence and serene beauty. Then, you will retreat to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Punakha.

Get up from bed, munch your morning meal, and step out for Punakha sightseeing. Today, you will hike up through fields of chillies, cabbages, and rice along the banks of the Mo Chhu to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten. 

Next, move towards Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery, settled on a ridge amid pine trees overlooking the valleys of Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang.

Further, get blessings from Lhakhang (temple), which houses a permanent higher learning and meditation centre for nuns. Evening time is free for leisure activities in Punakha. Later, return to your hotel to relish dinner and a restful overnight stay in this beautiful town.

After breakfast, pack your bags in your hotel room and check out. Then, take a swift transfer to Paro via scenic highways. On your way, visit Simtokha Dzong, the ancient fortress now home to the School for Buddhist Studies. Upon arrival at your pre-booked hotel in Paro, go through the check-in formalities and rest in your assisted room. 

After having your lunch, step out to visit Ta Dzong, which is now home to the National Museum. Here, you can witness antique Thangka paintings, textiles, weapons & armour, household objects, and natural and historical artifacts.

Next, take a short walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, which is well-known for its fascinating wall paintings. It houses Buddhist lore, such as the Four Friends, the Old Man of Long Life, the Wheel of Life, and scenes from the life of Mount Milarepa. After enjoying this day, you will return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Fuel up with breakfast and move out to witness one of the gems of Bhutan. Start your excursion to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest, which is perched on the side of the cliff. From here, you can admire the view of Paro Valley and practise meditation.

In the afternoon, you will drive towards Drukgyel Dzong, a ruined fortress where Bhutanese warriors fought Tibetan invaders. After spending some time here, move towards 7th-century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples built in the Himalayas by Songtsen Gampo, a Tibetan king. 

Later, return to your hotel for dinner and have a restful overnight stay in Paro.

This is the last day of your 7-day Bhutan tour, beginning with a meal in your room. After finishing your meal, pack your bags, check out from the hotel, and get a swift transfer to catch your flight for your onward destination.