11 Day Amankora Journey

Guests are welcomed at Paro Airport and transferred on a scenic 90-minute drive to Thimphu. Depending on arrival, visits may include the National Memorial Chorten or National Library.

A stroll through Main Street introduces local crafts before checking into the lodge. The evening provides rest and reflection amid Bhutan’s gentle yet vibrant capital.

Accommodation: Thimphu Lodge

The day includes Trashi Chhoe Dzong, a fortress of both political and spiritual significance, followed by Pangri Zampa monastic school for astrology.

Guests hike to Cheri Goemba, Bhutan’s earliest monastery, before visiting workshops that showcase weaving, paper-making, and crafts. The day closes with dinner at the lodge, preparing for the journey deeper into Bhutan.

Crossing Dochu La Pass, with views of snowcapped Himalayan ranges and memorial stupas, travelers descend into Punakha Valley.

Guests walk through terraced rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang, a temple dedicated to fertility and blessings. Evening spent settling into Punakha Lodge, enjoying peaceful riverside landscapes.

Accommodation: Punakha Lodge

Highlights include Punakha Dzong, admired for its historical importance.

Guests hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, perched high with sweeping views. Optional rafting on the Mo Chhu River or visiting small villages enriches the experience. Evening relaxation at the lodge.

Driving east, guests arrive in Phobjikha Valley, famed as the winter home of black-necked cranes.

Visits include villages and forests before reaching Gangtey Goemba, overlooking the valley. Evening walk across wetlands reveals Bhutan’s pristine ecology.

Accommodation: Gangtey Lodge

Guests enjoy a nature trail through Phobjikha Valley, learning about conservation efforts and rural life.

Visits include monasteries and encounters with local life. Evenings at the lodge invite contemplation amid wide meadows and fluttering prayer flags.

Guests drive to Bumthang, Bhutan’s spiritual heartland, visiting monasteries and ancient temples.

Stops may include Jakar Dzong and sacred sites linked to Guru Rinpoche. Evening at the lodge allows reflection on the spiritual aura.

Accommodation: Bumthang Lodge

Explore Kurjey Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang, and other temples in Bumthang Valley.

Walk through villages and farmland, learning rural culture and spiritual traditions. Evenings spent at the lodge reflecting on Bhutan’s spiritual richness.

Guests return westward to Paro, stopping along the journey for cultural encounters and scenic appreciation.

Upon reaching Paro, visits may include Ta Dzong, Rinpung Dzong, or Kyichu Lhakhang. Evening rest at the lodge prepares for Tiger’s Nest hike.

Accommodation: Paro Lodge

Guests embark on the pilgrimage hike to Taktsang Goemba, perched 900 meters above the valley floor.

The trail passes through pine forests, prayer flags, and waterfalls. After returning, enjoy a farewell dinner celebrating the journey through Bhutan’s valleys and sacred landscapes.

Guests are transferred to Paro Airport for international flights.

This marks the end of an unforgettable 11-day journey, filled with Himalayan landscapes, fortress-monasteries, sacred temples, and authentic cultural encounters.