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7-Day Family Friendly Bhutan Itinerary in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Paro
    10 minutes (4.3 miles) from Paro International Airport

    Visit the National Museum and Paro Dzong in the morning. Afternoon visit to Kyichu Lhakhang and a hike to the Tiger's Nest Monastery. Evening stroll through Paro town.

  2. Day 2: Thimphu
    1 hour 30 minutes (30 miles) from Paro

    Visit the Memorial Chorten and Takin Preserve in the morning. Afternoon visit to the Buddha Dordenma statue and the Tashichho Dzong. Evening stroll through Thimphu town and visit the craft bazaar.

  3. Day 3: Punakha
    2 hours 30 minutes (45 miles) from Thimphu

    Visit the Punakha Dzong in the morning. Afternoon visit to the Chimi Lhakhang and the Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery. Evening stroll through Punakha town.

  4. Day 4: Phobjikha
    3 hours 30 minutes (70 miles) from Punakha

    Visit the Gangtey Monastery and the Black-Necked Crane Information Centre in the morning. Afternoon visit to the Khewang Lhakhang and a hike through the Phobjikha Valley. Evening stargazing.

  5. Day 5: Trongsa
    4 hours (85 miles) from Phobjikha

    Visit the Trongsa Dzong and the Ta Dzong Museum in the morning. Afternoon visit to the Kuenga Rabten Palace and the Chendebji Chorten. Evening stroll through Trongsa town.

  6. Day 6: Bumthang
    2 hours 30 minutes (68 miles) from Trongsa

    Visit the Jakar Dzong and the Jambay Lhakhang in the morning. Afternoon visit to the Tamshing Lhakhang and the Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake). Evening stroll through Bumthang town.

  7. Day 7: Paro
    7 hours (200 miles) from Bumthang

    Return to Paro with several stops along the way for photos and sightseeing. Evening leisure time in Paro.

Recommendations

Other local attractions include the Dochula Pass, the Haa Valley, and the Chele La Pass. Side trips can include a visit to the Phuentsholing town on the India-Bhutan border or a trek to the Jomolhari Base Camp. To maximize fun, sample the local cuisine and interact with the friendly locals. Don't forget to take plenty of photos!

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