Culture · 7 days / 6 nights
Cultural Discovery
Paro, Thimphu and Punakha: dzongs, monasteries, a farmhouse lunch and the Tiger's Nest hike.
Overview
A first visit to western Bhutan at an unhurried pace. You will explore the capital, cross the Dochula pass to the warm Punakha valley, and finish in Paro with the hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) once you are used to the altitude.
Highlights
- Tiger's Nest hike
- Punakha Dzong
- Village farmhouse lunch
- Buddha Dordenma
- Dochula pass
Day by day
- 1
Day 1: Arrive in Paro, drive to Thimphu
Meet your guide at Paro airport and drive to the capital. Evening walk through town.
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Day 2: Thimphu
Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, the Folk Heritage Museum and the takin preserve.
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Day 3: Over Dochula to Punakha
Stop at the 108 chortens on Dochula, then descend to Punakha. Afternoon walk to Chimi Lhakhang.
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Day 4: Punakha
Punakha Dzong, the suspension bridge and a farmhouse lunch in the valley.
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Day 5: Return to Paro
Drive back west. Visit Rinpung Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang.
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Day 6: Tiger's Nest hike
A full-day hike to Taktsang monastery. Evening hot-stone bath (optional).
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Day 7: Depart Paro
Transfer to Paro airport for your flight.