10-Day Nalakhang Tshechu

Arrive in Paro and transfer to Thimphu to acclimatize to the altitude.

Visit Buddha Point to see the towering Buddha Dordenma statue and enjoy panoramic views of Thimphu Valley.

Explore the National Memorial Chorten and Thimphu Dzong, the seat of the King.

Visit Punakha Dzong, a majestic fortress at the confluence of two rivers.

Stop at Chhimi Lhakhang, the fertility temple, after a short walk through terraced fields.

Continue on the seven-hour drive to Bumthang, the heartland of Bhutanese Buddhism.

Explore Bumthang, a spectacular valley rich in biodiversity and spiritual significance.

The valley is home to more than 40 temples, and today you will witness a tsechu, a vibrant festival that serves as a living tradition of oral history.

Witness the culmination of the Nimalung Tshechu with a rare giant silk applique thangkha.

Hike to Tamshing Goemba, visit Kurjey Lhakhang, and explore Jambay Lhakhang.

Travel to Gangtey, passing through Trongsa, the ancestral home of Bhutan’s ruling dynasty.

Visit Trongsa Dzong, an immense fortress with walls towering over the Mangde Chu Valley.

Explore Phobjikha Valley, the winter home of the Black-necked Crane.

Enjoy short hikes and visit the 17th-century Gangtey Gompa Monastery.

Drive back to Thimphu, one of the world's only capitals without traffic lights.

Visit the Heritage Museum, the Textile Museum, and a traditional Paper-making Factory.

Travel to Paro, a picturesque valley at the base of Mount Chomolhari.

Visit Paro Dzong, a 15th-century fortress and administrative center.

Explore the Ta Dzong, now housing the National Museum.

Explore Paro’s iconic landmarks.

Drive to the ruins of Drukgyal Dzong and hike to Taktsang Monastery, perched dramatically on a cliff.

Conclude with a visit to Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples.

Bid farewell to Bhutan and transfer to Paro International Airport for your flight.

Depart with cherished memories of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant festivals, and warm encounters with locals.