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

Drive through beautiful mountain valleys to Thimphu, Bhutan's capital. Visit the National Memorial Chorten, where locals gather daily for prayers, followed by the impressive Buddha Dordenma, overlooking the valley.

Enjoy a traditional Bhutanese welcome dinner.

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

Spend the day exploring Bhutan's cultural and spiritual capital.

Visit Changangkha Lhakhang, Tashichho Dzong, the Institute of Zorig Chusum (School of Traditional Arts) and the Folk Heritage Museum. Stroll through the local handicraft market before enjoying an evening at leisure.

• Changangkha Lhakhang
• Tashichho Dzong
• Traditional Arts School
• Folk Heritage Museum
• Local handicrafts

Journey across the spectacular Dochula Pass, home to the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens, where panoramic Himalayan views await on clear days.

Continue to the fertile Punakha Valley to visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong, followed by a scenic walk through rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang, the Temple of Fertility.

Overnight in Punakha.

• Dochula Pass
• 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens
• Punakha Dzong
• Chimi Lhakhang
• Punakha Valley

Travel east through spectacular mountain landscapes toward Bhutan's spiritual heartland.

Stop to explore the magnificent Trongsa Dzong, the largest fortress in Bhutan and the ancestral home of the Bhutanese monarchy. Continue across Yotong La Pass before arriving in the peaceful valleys of Bumthang.

• Scenic mountain drive
• Trongsa Dzong
• Yotong La Pass
• Bumthang Valley
• Traditional villages

Spend the day discovering Bumthang's most revered religious landmarks.

Visit Jambay Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest temples dating back to the 7th century. Continue to Kurjey Lhakhang, where Guru Rinpoche is believed to have meditated and left his body imprint on a rock. End the day at Tamshing Lhakhang, renowned for its remarkable ancient Buddhist murals and spiritual significance.

• Jambay Lhakhang
• Kurjey Lhakhang
• Tamshing Lhakhang
• Sacred Buddhist heritage
• Bumthang Valley

Experience the cultural richness of Bumthang through its villages, monasteries and local traditions.

Visit Jakar Dzong, often called the "Castle of the White Bird," before exploring nearby villages known for traditional weaving and handicrafts. Stop at local farms to sample regional delicacies, including Bumthang cheese and locally produced honey.

Spend the evening enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the valley.

• Jakar Dzong
• Traditional villages
• Local handicrafts
• Bhutanese farm experience
• Regional cuisine

Begin the scenic return journey west through Bhutan's central mountains.

Travel past forests, rivers and picturesque villages before arriving back in Punakha, where you can relax after a rewarding day on the road.

• Scenic Himalayan drive
• Mountain landscapes
• Traditional villages
• Punakha Valley
• Leisure evening

Return to Paro, stopping to admire Bhutan's beautiful countryside.

Visit the historic Rinpung Dzong, one of Bhutan's finest fortress-monasteries, and the National Museum (Ta Dzong) to learn about Bhutan's rich religious history, traditional arts and cultural heritage.

• Scenic drive
• Rinpung Dzong
• National Museum
• Paro Valley
• Cultural exploration

Embark on the unforgettable hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest), Bhutan's most iconic spiritual site.

Walk through peaceful pine forests decorated with colourful prayer flags before reaching the monastery perched dramatically on a cliff approximately 900 metres above Paro Valley.

After exploring the sacred monastery, return to Paro for a traditional farewell dinner.

• Tiger's Nest Monastery
• Sacred pilgrimage
• Meditation caves
• Panoramic mountain views
• Farewell dinner

Before your departure, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest and holiest temples.

Receive a traditional blessing and spend a final quiet moment reflecting on your spiritual journey before transferring to Paro International Airport for your onward flight.

• Kyichu Lhakhang
• Traditional blessing
• Airport transfer
• Departure assistance