

Day 1 – Arrival in Paro
• Arrive at Paro International Airport
• Visit Rinpung Dzong and Paro town
• Acclimatization walk and welcome dinner
Day 2 – Paro Exploration
• Visit National Museum (Ta Dzong)
• Kyichu Lhakhang (one of Bhutan’s oldest temples)
• Traditional farmhouse visit
Day 3 – Paro to Thimphu
• Scenic drive to Thimphu (capital city)
• Visit Buddha Dordenma statue
• Tashichho Dzong (seat of government)
Day 4 – Thimphu Cultural Day
• Memorial Chorten
• Folk Heritage Museum
• Traditional arts school (Zorig Chusum)
• Evening market exploration
Day 5 – Thimphu to Punakha
• Cross Dochula Pass (Himalayan views)
• Visit Punakha Dzong (most beautiful dzong in Bhutan)
• Riverside walk along Pho Chhu River
Day 6 – Punakha Valley
• Hike to Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)
• Explore rural villages and rice fields
• Optional traditional hot stone bath
Day 7 – Punakha to Gangtey (Phobjikha Valley)
• Scenic drive to glacial valley
• Visit Gangtey Monastery
• Nature walk in Phobjikha (black-necked crane habitat in winter)
Day 8 – Gangtey to Paro
• Return drive to Paro
• Leisure afternoon for shopping or spa
Day 9 – Tiger’s Nest Hike
• Full-day hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest)
• Cliffside monastery experience
• Celebration dinner
Day 10 – Departure
• Transfer to airport
• Departure
