Arrive at Paro International Airport, where your private guide warmly welcomes you to Bhutan.

Drive to Thimphu through scenic mountain valleys. Visit Buddha Dordenma and the National Memorial Chorten before enjoying a traditional Bhutanese welcome dinner.

• Airport welcome
• Scenic drive
• Buddha Dordenma
• National Memorial Chorten
• Welcome dinner

Spend the day discovering Bhutan's vibrant capital.

Visit Tashichho Dzong, the Royal Textile Museum, the Folk Heritage Museum, the Handmade Paper Factory and local handicraft markets.

• Tashichho Dzong
• Royal Textile Museum
• Folk Heritage Museum
• Handmade Paper Factory
• Craft Bazaar

Travel across the spectacular Dochula Pass, home to the famous 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens.

Continue to Punakha Valley and visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong before hiking to the beautiful Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten overlooking terraced rice fields.

• Dochula Pass
• 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens
• Punakha Dzong
• Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

Drive to Tashithang, the starting point of your trekking adventure.

Begin trekking through lush forests following the Mo Chhu River before reaching the peaceful village of Damji, surrounded by farmland and subtropical forests.

• Trek begins
• Mo Chhu River
• Forest trails
• Damji Village

Continue climbing through forests rich in birdlife before arriving at Gasa.

Visit the famous Gasa Hot Springs (Tsachu), where you can soak in naturally heated mineral waters after your day's trek.

• Mountain forests
• Gasa Village
• Natural hot springs
• Himalayan scenery

Leave Gasa behind as the trail climbs steadily through alpine forests, waterfalls and yak-grazing meadows.

Camp beneath spectacular mountain scenery surrounded by untouched wilderness.

• Alpine forests
• Waterfalls
• Yak pastures
• Mountain camping

Cross the dramatic Bale La Pass (3,900m) before descending into beautiful alpine valleys filled with wildflowers and grazing yaks.

Continue to Robluthang Camp.

• Bale La Pass
• Himalayan panorama
• Alpine meadows
• Robluthang campsite

Cross Shingela Pass (4,900m), one of the highest points of the trek.

The breathtaking scenery includes glaciers, towering peaks and spectacular views of Mount Gangchhenta (Great Tiger Mountain) before descending to Limithang.

• Shingela Pass
• Gangchhenta views
• Glacial landscapes
• Limithang Camp

Follow the Mo Chhu through wide alpine valleys before arriving at the remote village of Laya, situated at approximately 3,800 metres.

Meet the welcoming Layap people, famous for their distinctive conical bamboo hats and traditional yak-hair clothing.

• Laya Village
• Layap culture
• Himalayan scenery
• Traditional mountain life

Spend the day exploring one of Bhutan's most fascinating highland communities.

Visit local homes, observe traditional lifestyles, photograph yaks grazing beneath snow-capped mountains and enjoy time to acclimatise.

• Layap community
• Traditional houses
• Cultural interaction
• Mountain photography

Begin your descent through dramatic alpine landscapes.

Cross rivers, pass yak-herding camps and enjoy magnificent views before reaching Koena Camp.

• Alpine valleys
• Yak camps
• Scenic mountain trails
• Koena campsite

Descend through forests and mountain villages back toward Gasa, enjoying changing scenery as you lose elevation.

Spend another relaxing evening near the hot springs if desired.

• Forest trails
• Mountain villages
• Gasa Valley
• Optional hot springs

Follow ancient mountain trails through forests and traditional settlements before reaching the peaceful village of Goen Damji.

• Traditional villages
• Scenic valleys
• Rural Bhutan
• Mountain landscapes

Complete the trekking section and transfer back to Punakha.

Relax at your hotel after completing one of Bhutan's greatest trekking adventures.

• Trek completion
• Scenic drive
• Hotel stay
• Punakha Valley

Travel to the spectacular Phobjikha Valley.

Visit Gangtey Monastery and enjoy a leisurely walk along the famous Gangtey Nature Trail, surrounded by alpine meadows and traditional villages.

• Gangtey Monastery
• Phobjikha Valley
• Nature Trail
• Traditional villages

Return to Thimphu via Dochula Pass.

Enjoy a relaxing evening exploring Bhutan's capital or shopping for traditional handicrafts.

• Scenic drive
• Dochula Pass
• Thimphu city
• Local markets

Drive to Paro and visit Rinpung Dzong, the National Museum, and Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest temples.

• Rinpung Dzong
• National Museum
• Kyichu Lhakhang
• Paro town

Embark on the unforgettable hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest).

Perched dramatically on a cliff nearly 900 metres above Paro Valley, this sacred monastery is Bhutan's most iconic landmark.

• Tiger's Nest Monastery
• Guided mountain hike
• Panoramic views
• Spiritual heritage

Enjoy a relaxed day exploring Paro at your own pace.

Visit local cafés, artisan shops, traditional farmhouses or simply unwind after your trekking adventure.

• Leisure day
• Traditional shopping
• Local culture
• Relaxation

Spend your final full day revisiting favourite attractions or exploring additional cultural sites around Paro before celebrating your Bhutan adventure with a traditional farewell dinner.

• Local sightseeing
• Bhutanese cuisine
• Cultural experiences
• Farewell celebration

After breakfast, transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward journey.

Depart Bhutan with unforgettable memories of one of the Himalayas' most rewarding trekking adventures.

• Breakfast
• Airport transfer
• Departure assistance
• Farewell to Bhutan