Western Bhutan Highlights

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Cover Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha with curated experiences and scenic drives.

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Dochula Pass

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Dzongs and monasteries

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Local markets

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6 days of curated experiences

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Day 1Arrival

Arrival & the Road to Thimphu

Sweep down between Paro's ridgelines and follow the Wang Chhu to the capital. Evening orientation walk along Norzin Lam — the main street where traffic is still directed by white-gloved police, not lights.

Day 1Thimphu · 2,320 m

Sweep down between Paro's ridgelines and follow the Wang Chhu to the capital. Evening orientation walk along Norzin Lam — the main street where traffic is still directed by white-gloved police, not lights.

Stay: Thimphu hotelMeals: DinnerGuide: Private, licensed

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Day 2Sacred

Thimphu in a Day

Buddha Dordenma's golden gaze, pilgrims circling the Memorial Chorten, the takin preserve, and the painting studios of Zorig Chusum — the capital distilled. Close at Tashichho Dzong as monks file out for evening prayers.

Day 2Thimphu · 2,320 m

Buddha Dordenma's golden gaze, pilgrims circling the Memorial Chorten, the takin preserve, and the painting studios of Zorig Chusum — the capital distilled. Close at Tashichho Dzong as monks file out for evening prayers.

Stay: Thimphu hotelMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerGuide: Private, licensed

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Day 3On the trail

The Pass of 108 Chortens

Cross Dochula at 3,100 metres — on clear days the whole northern wall of Bhutan's Himalaya stands behind the chortens. Wind down into Punakha's subtropical valley to the kingdom's most storied fortress at the river confluence.

Day 3Punakha · 1,250 m

Cross Dochula at 3,100 metres — on clear days the whole northern wall of Bhutan's Himalaya stands behind the chortens. Wind down into Punakha's subtropical valley to the kingdom's most storied fortress at the river confluence.

Stay: Punakha hotelMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerGuide: Private, licensed

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Day 4Sacred

Bridges, Terraces & the Divine Madman

Morning at Punakha Dzong and the prayer-flag-strung suspension bridge over the Po Chhu, then an easy walk through rice terraces to Chimi Lhakhang. Afternoon amble through Lobesa's farm stalls — chillies drying on every roof.

Day 4Punakha Valley

Morning at Punakha Dzong and the prayer-flag-strung suspension bridge over the Po Chhu, then an easy walk through rice terraces to Chimi Lhakhang. Afternoon amble through Lobesa's farm stalls — chillies drying on every roof.

Stay: Punakha hotelMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerGuide: Private, licensed

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Day 5Farewell

Tiger's Nest & Farmhouse Farewell

Return west to Paro and take on the classic climb to Taktsang monastery, suspended on its cliff face 900 metres above the valley. Celebrate with a hot-stone bath and a farmhouse dinner of ema datshi, red rice, and ara.

Day 5Taktsang · 3,120 m

Return west to Paro and take on the classic climb to Taktsang monastery, suspended on its cliff face 900 metres above the valley. Celebrate with a hot-stone bath and a farmhouse dinner of ema datshi, red rice, and ara.

Stay: Paro hotelMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerGuide: Private, licensed

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Day 6Farewell

Departure

Your guide walks you to the gate with a khadar and a standing invitation: western Bhutan is only the beginning.

Day 6Paro International Airport

Your guide walks you to the gate with a khadar and a standing invitation: western Bhutan is only the beginning.

Stay: —Meals: BreakfastGuide: Private, licensed

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