Upon arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide and transferred to Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital.

After lunch, explore:

• Memorial Chorten – a temple built in memory of Bhutan’s 3rd King
• Changangkha Lhakhang – Thimphu’s oldest temple, offering panoramic valley views
• Motithang Takin Preserve – home to Bhutan’s unique national animal, the takin
• Buddha Dordenma Statue – a massive golden Buddha overlooking the valley
• Tashichho Dzong – Bhutan’s royal fortress

Evening: A private cultural dinner at your luxury hotel.

Overnight: Six Senses Thimphu / Taj Tashi
Altitude: 2,300m

Morning visit to:

• Weekend Market (Fri-Sun) – experience Bhutanese trade culture
• Institute of Zorig Chusum – watch students practice traditional arts
• Folk Heritage Museum – insight into Bhutanese ancestral life
• Dechenphodrang Monastic School – interact with young monks
• Zilukha Nunnery – engage with Buddhist nuns and learn about their daily life

Afternoon: Luxury spa treatment or private meditation session at your hotel.

Overnight: Six Senses Thimphu / Taj Tashi

• cenic drive through Dochula Pass (3,100m) with breathtaking Himalayan views
• Visit the Druk Wangyal Chortens (108 stupas)
• Arrive in Punakha and explore Punakha Dzong, Bhutan’s most beautiful fortress
• Afternoon: Hike through paddy fields to Chimi Lhakhang, the fertility temple

Overnight: COMO Uma Punakha / Amankora Punakha
Altitude: 1,350m

• Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten hike – a short uphill trek with stunning valley views
• Private river rafting on the Mo Chhu or Pho Chhu River (optional)
• Afternoon: Relax with a hot stone bath at your luxury lodge

Overnight: COMO Uma Punakha / Amankora Punakha

Drive through scenic valleys to reach the stunning Phobjikha Valley – home of the Black-Necked Cranes (seasonal: Nov–Feb).

Visit:

• Gangtey Monastery, an important Buddhist learning center
• Black-Necked Crane Center (Nov-Feb)

Evening: Nature walk through the valley.

Overnight: Gangtey Lodge / Amankora Gangtey
Altitude: 3,000m

• Enjoy a scenic drive back to Paro, stopping at traditional villages
• Visit Paro Dzong, a majestic fortress
• Walk across Bhutan’s oldest wooden cantilever bridge
• Stroll through Paro town and explore local handicraft stores

Overnight: Amankora Paro / Six Senses Paro
Altitude: 2,200m

Early morning hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), Bhutan’s most revered temple, dramatically perched on a cliff.

Afternoon: Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples.

Evening: Luxury spa or massage therapy at your resort.

Overnight: Amankora Paro / Six Senses Paro

Choose from:

• Private picnic in a secluded natural spot
• Traditional archery session
• Farmhouse visit with authentic Bhutanese cooking experience
• Private wellness session (yoga, meditation, or sound healing)

Farewell dinner featuring Bhutanese gourmet cuisine.

Overnight: Amankora Paro / Six Senses Paro

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Paro International Airport (15-minute drive) for your departure flight.