Bhutan Family Friendly 7-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Paro
   10 minutes (6.3km) from Paro International Airport

   Arrive at Paro International Airport and take a scenic drive to the town of Paro. Visit the National Museum, Rinpung Dzong and the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery.

2. Day 2: Thimphu
   1 hour 15 minutes (54.5km) from Paro

   Head to Thimphu, the capital city and visit The Royal Textile Academy, Memorial Chorten and Buddha Dordenma Statue.

3. Day 3: Punakha
   2 hours 30 minutes (85.4km) from Thimphu

   Drive to the picturesque Punakha Valley and visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang, the Temple of Fertility.

4. Day 4: Phobjikha Valley
   2 hours 45 minutes (78.2km) from Punakha

   Visit the beautiful Phobjikha Valley, known for its scenic landscapes, migratory birds and the Gangtey Monastery.

5. Day 5: Bumthang
   6 hours 30 minutes (268km) from Phobjikha Valley

   Head to the spiritual heartland of Bhutan, Bumthang. Visit the Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang and Tamshing Lhakhang.

6. Day 6: Trongsa
   2 hours 30 minutes (68.5km) from Bumthang

   Drive to Trongsa and explore the Trongsa Dzong and the Ta Dzong.

7. Day 7: Departure
   3 hours 30 minutes (141km) from Trongsa to Paro International Airport

   Drive back to Paro International Airport for your return journey.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Paro National Museum (2 hours, 300 BTN)
• Rinpung Dzong (1 hour, 300 BTN)
• Tiger's Nest Monastery (5 hours, 500 BTN)
• The Royal Textile Academy (1 hour, 100 BTN)
• Memorial Chorten (1 hour, free)
• Buddha Dordenma Statue (1 hour, free)
• Punakha Dzong (2 hours, 300 BTN)
• Chimi Lhakhang (1 hour, 100 BTN)
• Gangtey Monastery (2 hours, 200 BTN)
• Jambay Lhakhang (1 hour, 200 BTN)
• Kurjey Lhakhang (1 hour, 200 BTN)
• Tamshing Lhakhang (1 hour, 150 BTN)
• Trongsa Dzong (1 hour, 300 BTN)
• Ta Dzong (1 hour, 225 BTN)
• Total Estimated Costs: 3,125 BTN per person

Useful Tips

For more time, extend your stay in Paro and explore Chele La Pass and Drukgyel Dzong. For less time, skip Trongsa and head straight to Paro for a shorter itinerary. Weather can be unpredictable, pack accordingly.