The Bhutanese West (5 Days)

Day 1

Arrive in Paro

Your guide and driver will meet you at the airport.

Drive from Paro to Thimphu
Distance: 54 Km | Driving Time: 1 hour

after a quick stop at your hotel and lunch, you'll spend the rest of the day exploring Thimphu.

Places and attractions:
Paro  Thimphu  Centenary Farmers Market  Buddha Dordenma  Memorial Chorten  Authentic Craft Bazaar  VAST Studio

Accommodation options:
City Hotel  Hotel Bhutan  Le Meridien

Day 2

Drive to Punakha

Drive from Thimphu to Dochula
Distance: 31Km | Driving Time: 1 hour

Dochula, at 3100 metres, is one of many motorable mountain passes in Bhutan. Take in the astonishing panoramic view of the snowcapped mountain range.

The place also has a memorial, 108 identical stupas to commemorate the victory against insurgency and honour the fallen.

Lunch will be served on your way to Punakha.

Drive to Punakha
Distance: 63Km Driving | Time: 1 Hr and 30 Mins

A short hike to Chimi Lhakang (the fertility temple) will take you through Sopsokha village. If you've heard about Bhutanese culture worshipping phallus, it originates from this village.

Places and attractions:
Thimphu  Punakha  Dochula Pass  Chimi Lhakhang - The Fertility Temple  Lungchutse Hike  Punakha Dzong - The Palace of Great Bliss  Punakha Suspension Bridge

Accommodation options:
COMO Uma Punakha  Drubchhu Resort  Zhingkham Cottages

Day 3

Drive back to Paro

Drive from Punakha to Paro
Distance: 126 km Driving Time: 3 Hr 25 min

Start the day with an early drive back to Paro. After lunch, explore Paro town and attractions nearby.

Places and attractions:
Paro  Drukgyel Dzong  Tigers Nest Hike  Paro Rinpung Dzong  Paro Town  National Museum Paro Ta Dzong

Accommodation options:
Le Meridien Paro Riverfront  Haven Resort  Tashi Namgay Resort

Day 4

Hike to Taktsang Monastery

With a few days to acclimatise, you are now ready for the ultimate experience in Bhutan.

An avid hiker will find this experience deeply rewarding. Bask in the scent of pine as you climb the trail in and out of the woods. Let your imagination run wild as your guide narrates the Buddhist mythology surrounding this place to keep you company on your hike.

When you get to the top, let the cold mountain air, the waterfall cascading down the cliff, and the ambiance of a secluded monastery inspire a spiritual experience for you.

Places and attractions:
Paro  Tigers Nest Hike

Accommodation options:
Hotel Olathang  Le Meridien Paro Riverfront  Haven Resort

Day 5

End of Trip

Depart From Paro