Bhutan · 8 Nights / 9 Days
A reflective journey with two nights each in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, time for village walks and a night in Phobjikha.
This itinerary allows time to linger. Rather than moving daily, you stay two nights in each major valley, with space for village walks, quieter temples and a leisurely look at local life.
It is designed for travellers who like to absorb a place rather than check off sights. The journey still includes the highlights, such as Taktsang, Dochula Pass and Punakha Dzong, but the days are lighter and the routes have breathing space.
Sample itinerary. These are sample itineraries, designed as relaxed tour options. For a customised, detailed and personalised itinerary built around your dates, interests and pace, please contact us. Plan your journey or call +91 97755 97771.
Arrive in Paro and transfer to your hotel. Rest, and take a short walk through the town.
Make an early start for the Taktsang walk, then relax in the afternoon with a visit to Kyichu Lhakhang or a village walk.
Drive to Thimphu, around an hour and a half. Visit the Memorial Chorten and the Buddha Dordenma in the afternoon.
Visit Tashichho Dzong (subject to visiting hours), a craft workshop and a local market. Keep the afternoon free for cafes, museums or a rest.
Cross Dochula Pass, at around 3,100 m, with a stop for the 108 chortens and mountain views if clear. Continue to Punakha, around three hours with stops.
Visit Punakha Dzong, walk to Chimi Lhakhang through village fields, and enjoy the riverside in the afternoon.
Drive into the Phobjikha valley, around three hours, and visit Gangtey Monastery. Take an easy nature walk through the valley.
Return to Thimphu, around four to five hours with stops, with time for a final evening in the capital.
Transfer to Paro airport, around an hour and a half, or travel on towards Phuentsholing if leaving by road. Allow generous time before flights.
Two-night stays reduce packing and rushing, but there are still several long drives.
Visa, fee and permit rules vary by nationality and can change. See Bhutan travel planning.
Winter nights can be cold, and the monsoon affects road conditions.
We can shorten or lengthen the route, or swap Phobjikha for another valley, to suit your plans.
This is a sample itinerary, not a fixed departure. Sequence, stays and activities are confirmed when we plan your journey, subject to availability, season, permits and local conditions.
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