Transfer: approx. 20–30 minutes
Highest Altitude: 2,320 m

Arrival at Paro International Airport and welcome by Druk Peaceful Travels. Transfer to hotel. Short acclimatization walk around Paro town if time permits. Overnight in Paro.

Sightseeing Duration: approx. 5–6 hours
Highest Altitude: 2,320 m

Visit Rinpung Dzong and the traditional wooden bridge. Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples. Explore Paro town and local markets. Overnight in Paro.

Drive: approx. 1.5 hours
Highest Altitude: 2,500 m

Drive to Thimphu valley. Visit Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten and Changangkha Lhakhang. Evening stroll through Thimphu town. Overnight in Thimphu.

Sightseeing Duration: approx. 5–6 hours
Highest Altitude: 2,320 m

Visit Tashichho Dzong, Folk Heritage Museum and National Textile Museum. Free time for shopping or relaxation. Overnight in Thimphu.

Drive: approx. 3–4 hours
Highest Altitude: 3,100 m (Dochula Pass)

Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass. Stop at the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens and Druk Wangyal Monastery. Walk to Chimi Lhakhang. Overnight in Punakha.

Sightseeing Duration: approx. 5–6 hours
Highest Altitude: 1,600 m

Visit Punakha Dzong at the confluence of two rivers. Walk across the Punatshangchhu Suspension Bridge. Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten. Overnight in Punakha.

Drive: approx. 5–6 hours
Highest Altitude: 3,400 m (Pele La Pass)

Drive to Trongsa via Pele La Pass. Visit Trongsa Dzong, the largest dzong in Bhutan, and Ta Dzong, the Royal Heritage Museum. Overnight in Trongsa.

Drive: approx. 3–4 hours
Highest Altitude: 3,400 m (Yotong La Pass)

Drive to Bumthang valley via Yotong La Pass. Visit Jakar Dzong. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Bumthang.

Festival Duration: Full day
Highest Altitude: 2,600 m

Attend Jambay Lhakhang Drup, one of Bhutan’s most sacred and unique festivals. Witness traditional mask dances and ancient rituals performed by monks and lay dancers. Overnight in Bumthang.

Sightseeing Duration: approx. 5–6 hours
Highest Altitude: 2,800 m

Visit Kurjey Lhakhang and Tamshing Monastery. Explore local villages and learn about Bumthang’s spiritual heritage. Free evening. Overnight in Bumthang.

Option 1 – Flight Duration: approx. 35–40 minutes
Option 2 – Drive: approx. 10–11 hours
Highest Altitude: approx. 4,000 m (flight path)

Transfer to Bumthang Domestic Airport for flight to Paro, or travel by road for those preferring a scenic drive. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Paro.

Hike Duration: approx. 5–6 hours
Highest Altitude: 3,120 m

Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), Bhutan’s most iconic sacred site. Return to Paro in the afternoon. Farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight in Paro.