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7-Day Bhutan Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Paro
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Paro International Airport

    Visit the iconic Rinpung Dzong in the morning, hike to the Tiger's Nest Monastery in the afternoon, and witness the traditional archery game in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Thimphu
    1 hour 20 minutes (54.5 km) from Paro

    Explore the National Memorial Chorten in the morning, visit the Folk Heritage Museum in the afternoon, and shop at the weekend market in the evening.

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

    Visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong in the morning, hike to the Chimi Lhakhang Temple in the afternoon, and go rafting in the evening.

  4. Day 4: Trongsa
    4 hours 30 minutes (142.4 km) from Punakha

    Explore the Trongsa Dzong in the morning, visit the Tower of Trongsa Museum in the afternoon, and attend the traditional cultural show in the evening.

  5. Day 5: Bumthang
    2 hours 30 minutes (68.4 km) from Trongsa

    Visit the Jakar Dzong in the morning, hike to the Burning Lake in the afternoon, and visit the Tamshing Lhakhang Monastery in the evening.

  6. Day 6: Phobjikha Valley
    3 hours (83.3 km) from Bumthang

    Visit the Gangtey Monastery in the morning, go on a nature walk in the Black-necked Crane Information Centre in the afternoon, and witness the Gangtey Tshechu Festival in the evening (held in November).

  7. Day 7: Haa Valley
    3 hours 30 minutes (124.3 km) from Phobjikha Valley

    Visit the Lhakhang Karpo and Nagpo temples in the morning, hike to the Chhundu Lhakhang Temple in the afternoon, and go on a scenic drive to Paro in the evening.

Recommendations

Visit the Dochula Pass for panoramic views of the Himalayas, attend the Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival in Bumthang (held in October), and try Bhutanese cuisine such as ema datshi and momos.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Rinpung Dzong (2 hours, $5)
  • Tiger's Nest Monastery hike (5 hours, $10)
  • National Memorial Chorten (1 hour, free)
  • Folk Heritage Museum (2 hours, $5)
  • Weekend Market (2 hours, free)
  • Punakha Dzong (2 hours, $5)
  • Chimi Lhakhang Temple (2 hours, $5)
  • Rafting (2 hours, $30)
  • Trongsa Dzong (2 hours, $5)
  • Tower of Trongsa Museum (2 hours, $5)
  • Cultural show (2 hours, $10)
  • Jakar Dzong (2 hours, $5)
  • Burning Lake hike (3 hours, free)
  • Tamshing Lhakhang Monastery (2 hours, $5)
  • Gangtey Monastery (2 hours, $5)
  • Black-necked Crane Information Centre nature walk (2 hours, free)
  • Gangtey Tshechu Festival (2 hours, $10)
  • Lhakhang Karpo and Nagpo temples (2 hours, $5)
  • Chhundu Lhakhang Temple hike (3 hours, free)
  • Scenic drive (3 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $115
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