Bhutan Highlights 5 Days - 4 Nights Tour

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Duration : 4 Nights / 5 Days

Destination Covered : Paro, Punakha, Thimphu

Tour Activities : Museums, Sightseeing

Tour Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys, Religious & Pilgrimage, Culture & Heritage

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Paro, Punakha and Thimphu Tour Overview

Best Season - Mar–May, Sep–Nov (year round possible)
Trip Grade - Easy to Moderate (one full day hike)
Altitude Range - 1,200 m (Punakha) – 3,100 m (Dochula) – 3,120 m (Taktsang viewpoint)
Transport - Private SUV/Hiace; licensed driver & guide

Notes: Walking sticks available; trail involves stair sections.

Practical Tips
Carry a light down jacket year round; mornings/evenings can be cool.
Hydrate well before the Tiger’s Nest hike; bring 1–1.5L water per person.
Dress modestly for dzongs/monasteries (shoulders & knees covered).

Paro, Punakha and Thimphu Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Paro (2,200 m) • Settle & Acclimatize

10:30 – Meet & greet at Paro International Airport, private transfer to hotel.
12:30 – Check in & lunch; trip briefing and safety overview.
15:00 – Leisure walk in Paro town; visit Rinpung Dzong exterior & wooden bridge.
18:30 – Welcome dinner featuring Bhutanese cuisine.
Meals: L, D | Overnight: Paro – Comfort hotel

Day 2

Paro ➜ Thimphu (1.5 hr / 65 km) • Capital Highlights

08:00 – Visit National Museum (Ta Dzong) for Bhutan intro.
09:30 – Drive to Thimphu along Pa Chhu & Thimphu Chhu valleys.
11:30 – Buddha Dordenma viewpoint; panoramic shots.
13:00 – Lunch at local restaurant.
14:30 – Memorial Chorten & Folk Heritage Museum.
16:00 – Tashichho Dzong grounds (evening light).
Drive: Paro–Thimphu 65 km / 1.5 hrs | Altitude: Thimphu 2,334 m | Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Thimphu – City hotel
Optional: Textile Museum or craft bazaar if time permits.

Day 3

Thimphu ➜ Punakha (3 hrs / 77 km) • Dochula & River Valley

08:00 – Depart via Dochula Pass; pause at 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens.
11:00 – Arrive Punakha; visit Punakha Dzong at confluence of Pho & Mo Chhu.
13:00 – Lunch by the river.
15:00 – Walk the Punakha Suspension Bridge.
Drive: Thimphu–Punakha 77 km / 2.5–3 hrs | Altitude: Dochula 3,100 m; Punakha 1,200 m | Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Punakha – Valley lodge
Notes: Warmer climate in Punakha; carry sun protection.

Day 4

Punakha ➜ Paro (4–4.5 hrs) • Chimi Lhakhang

08:00 – Short hike through rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple).
10:30 – Depart for Paro with scenic stops en route.
13:00 – Lunch en route; coffee stop at Dochula (weather permitting).
16:00 – Arrive Paro; optional farmhouse hot stone bath.
Drive: Punakha–Paro 4–4.5 hrs | Altitude: Paro 2,200 m | Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Paro – Comfort hotel

Day 5

Paro • Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang) Hike & Departure

06:30 – Early breakfast; transfer to trailhead.
07:30 – Hike to Taktsang Monastery (approx. 4–5 hrs round trip).
12:30 – Lunch at viewpoint café.
14:00 – Descend & return to hotel; refresh and check out.
16:00 – Airport drop off and farewell.
Altitude: Monastery ~3,120 m | Meals: B, L | Overnight: —