Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon Expedition

Day 1: Arrival at Paro – Transfer to Thimphu with Scenic Stopovers

• Arrive at Paro International Airport, meet your guide.
• Scenic drive to Thimphu (1.5 hrs) with a stop at Tamchog Lhakhang & Iron Bridge.
• En route, visit a local roadside village café for traditional butter tea and snacks.
• Check in to your hotel in Thimphu.
• Evening: Orientation walk in Thimphu town and visit local craft markets.
• Overnight stay: Thimphu

Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing + Cultural Experiences

• Visit iconic sites:
• Buddha Dordenma
• Memorial Chorten
• Tashichho Dzong
• Textile Museum
• Special Experience:
• Visit a traditional Bhutanese village near Thimphu for a walk through rice fields and interaction with local families.
• Enjoy a farmhouse lunch with freshly cooked Bhutanese cuisine.
• Try your hand at traditional archery and learn to wear the Gho/Kira (optional dress-up session).
• Evening at leisure or optional Bhutanese cooking demonstration at your hotel.
• Overnight stay: Thimphu

Day 3: Thimphu – Dochula Pass – Punakha with Local Visit

• Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass – stop for Himalayan views and 108 stupas.
• En route, visit a local weaving village and see how traditional textiles are made.
• In Punakha:
• Explore Punakha Dzong and walk across the Suspension Bridge.
• Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple) through scenic rice fields.
• Optional Add-on: Enjoy an evening bonfire dinner at a traditional farmstay (group only).
• Overnight stay: Punakha

Day 4: Punakha – Drive to Paro with Local Stops

• After breakfast, drive back to Paro.
• En route, stop for photography and tea breaks at scenic viewpoints.
• In Paro:
• Visit Rinpung Dzong and National Museum (Ta Dzong).
• Visit a local village home and learn about Bhutanese daily life.
• Evening Experience:
• Try archery with locals at a Paro village ground (subject to availability).
• Stroll through Paro town for shopping and café hopping.
• Overnight stay: Paro

Day 5: Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery + Hot Stone Bath

• Early morning hike to the legendary Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery).
• 5 hours round trip; ponies available for hire till halfway.
• After the hike:
• Enjoy a traditional Bhutanese lunch at a village farmhouse.
• Relax with a Bhutanese hot stone bath – a rejuvenating experience using heated river stones and medicinal herbs.
• Overnight stay: Paro

Day 6: Departure from Paro Airport

• After breakfast, transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward journey.
• Trip Ends with Beautiful Memories of Bhutan’s Culture and Warmth!