Tour Overview
This is Bhutan’s most loved cultural journey, paced for first-time visitors from India. Over six days you will walk the cliff trail to Tiger’s Nest, stand beneath the Buddha Dordenma, cross the Dochula Pass and explore the winter capital of Punakha — with evenings reserved for farmhouse dinners and hot stone baths.
Hotels are handpicked 3-star and 4-star properties with valley views, and every drive is kept under four hours so the days feel unhurried.
Tour Highlights
- Sunrise hike to Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest)
- Dochula Pass with 108 memorial chortens
- Punakha Dzong and the longest suspension bridge
- Butter lamp offering at Kyichu Lhakhang
- Traditional hot stone bath at a Punakha farmhouse
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Paro · Transfer to Thimphu
Welcome at Paro airport with traditional khadar, then a scenic one-hour drive to Thimphu. Evening visit to the Memorial Chorten and a welcome dinner with your guide.
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Day 2
Thimphu · Buddha Dordenma & Tashichho Dzong
Morning at the 51-metre Buddha Dordenma statue and Kuenselphodrang viewpoint; afternoon at Tashichho Dzong, the folk heritage museum and the Takin Preserve.
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Day 3
Dochula Pass · Punakha Dzong
Cross Dochula Pass (3,100 m) for panoramic Himalayan views, descend to Punakha and tour the Palace of Great Happiness followed by a walk on the Pho Chhu suspension bridge.
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Day 4
Chimi Lhakhang · Farmhouse Evening
Walk through terraced paddy fields to Chimi Lhakhang, temple of the Divine Madman. Afternoon hot stone bath and a traditional dinner at a family farmhouse.
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Day 5
Return to Paro · Kyichu Lhakhang
Drive back to Paro via the Dochu valleys. Visit Kyichu Lhakhang for a butter lamp offering and explore Paro town’s handicraft shops at leisure.
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Day 6
Tiger’s Nest Hike · Departure
Early hike to Paro Taktsang with packed breakfast; descend by early afternoon for a farewell lunch and transfer to Paro airport.