Day 1: Kathmandu – Paro – Thimphu
Your adventure starts with a scenic flight on Bhutan’s national airline,
offering an impressive aerial introduction to the country’s stunning
mountain vistas. After completing formalities, your guide will meet you
and escort you to Paro for lunch, then to Thimphu. You’ll visit the
National Memorial Chorten and Buddha Point to admire one of the largest
Buddha statues.
You'll also explore the Zilukha Nunnery, Tashi Chhoedzong, and the
Handicrafts Emporium, ending with a stroll through Thimphu’s streets.
Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing – Drive to Kabjisa Village – Trek to Sinchula Pass
Begin your morning by visiting the National Institute of Traditional
Medicine, the National Library, and the Art & Craft School. After lunch,
take a scenic drive north of Thimphu valley to Kabjisa Village.
From there, you'll start your trek through thick pine and mixed forests,
steadily ascending to Sinchula Pass, located at 3,200 meters. On a clear
day, enjoy spectacular views of Phajoding Monastery. The trail then
gently descends to your campsite.
Day 3: Sinchula Pass – Trek to Chorten Ningpo – Drive to Punakha
After breakfast, you’ll continue your trek, which gradually descends
through dense forested areas until you reach Chorten Ningpo for a picnic
lunch.
Afterward, you’ll hike for about an hour to reach the motorable road,
where your vehicle will be waiting. You will then be driven to the
impressive Punakha Dzong, the ancient capital of Bhutan. Dinner and
overnight stay will be at your hotel, allowing you to appreciate this
architectural masterpiece.
Day 4: Punakha – Thimphu – Paro
After breakfast, you'll visit Chhimi Lhakhang, a 14th-century temple
especially popular among women seeking blessings for fertility. Next,
you'll drive over the scenic Dochula Pass en route to Thimphu where you
will stop for lunch.
After lunch, you will continue to Paro to visit the National Museum,
housed in the ancient Ta Dzong watchtower. Your day concludes with a
relaxed walk along Paro’s main shopping street.
Day 5: Paro – Kathmandu (by air)
Following breakfast, you will be transferred to Paro Airport for your
departure flight. Your guide will bid you farewell, wishing you a safe
and pleasant journey home.
This concludes your enchanting journey through Bhutan’s stunning
landscapes and rich culture. We hope this trip has left you with
cherished memories and a desire to return.
