Discover the magical kingdom of Bhutan on a 9-day journey through serene valleys, ancient monasteries, and breathtaking Himalayan landscapes. Begin in Paro and travel to Thimphu, exploring sacred landmarks like the National Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, and vibrant cultural museums. Journey across the scenic Dochu La Pass to Punakha to visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong and the fertility temple of Chimi Lhakhang, and enjoy the untouched beauty of Phobjikha Valley.

Continue to Paro to explore Rinpung Dzong, the National Museum, and panoramic valley viewpoints before venturing to the stunning Chele La Pass for spectacular mountain views. Conclude your adventure with a memorable hike to the iconic Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), dramatically perched on a cliffside. This Bhutan escape perfectly blends spirituality, culture, and Himalayan beauty for an unforgettable experience in the Land of the Thunder Dragon.

Day 1
Arrival and Transfer to Thimphu (1.5 Hrs.)

Welcome to Bhutan, the Land of Thunder Dragon. Bhutan is like a painter dream, a colorful country surrounded by the Himalayas, a small dreamy paradise with vast green valleys, beautiful landscapes, rugged terrain, crystalline rivers, and happy people. Once the aircraft enters the Paro valley, look
down to see the first glimpse of the Paro Dzong on the hillside overlooking Paro Chu (river) with Ta Dzong. Our representative will welcome you in a Bhutanese style with Tashi Khada (white scarf) and guide you at the airport, which marks the beginning of your Bhutan Tour Package from Mumbai with transfer to Thimphu (2334 m).

Day 2
Thimphu Local Sightseeing

After breakfast, start for local Thimphu sightseeing. The National Memorial Chorten or Thimpu Chorten is a site for evening prayer. The chorten or stupa was built in the memory of the third king, continuously circumambulated by people, murmuring mantras and spinning their prayer wheels.
Construction of this landmark was the idea of Bhutans third king, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (the father of modern Bhutan) who has wished to rect a monument to world peace and prosperity. Completed in 1974 after his untimely death, it serves both as a memorial to the Late King and as a monument to peace.

Sakyamuni Buddha – On the top of KuenselPhodrang hill sits the statue of Sakyamuni Buddha. The 51.5-meter-long bronze statue would surely attract you and the uninterrupted view of the valley would leave you spellbound. The site is also known as Buddha View Point.

The National Library – has got a fabulous collection of Buddhist manuscripts that are priceless. It also houses the World’s largest published book which is about 130 pounds and 5X7 feet.

The Royal Textile Museum – Thimphu also introduces visitors to the culture and heritage of Bhutan.The Royal Textile Museum at Norzin Lam is a site where you will get introduced to Bhutanese textiles, some of which date back to the 1600s.

TashichhoDzong– TashichhoDzong (Dzongkha: བǦ་ཤིས་ཆོས་ɲོང) is a Buddhist monastery and fortress on the northern edge of the city of Thimphu in Bhutan, on the western bank of the Wang Chu.

Folk Heritage Museum – This is a unique and exciting project whose primary aim is to conserve the culture and tradition of the Bhutanese people while creating job opportunities for the young people who are job seekers. The infrastructure in this museum primarily portrays the ancient Bhutanese architecture which is decreasing at a high rate. A visit to Bhutan will bring you closer to an architectural design of its kind. The structure of the museum itself is built reusing old timber, door and window frames and numerous other materials fromdemolished houses. Simply Bhutan has so
much to offer its visitors. First, you get the opportunity to experience the real Bhutanese feeling. Unlike numerous museums in Bhutan and all over the world where you aren’t allowed to touch the artifacts or take photographs, things are done differently here. The guides give all visitors an excellent prehistoric experience and also let you immerse and experience the real Bhutanese culture and traditions. Some of the most interactive experience in this museum includes the following: Wearing the Gho and Kira. All tourists are given a set of beautiful traditional dresses that you can
even try while at the museum.You are even allowed to wear the beautiful Bhutanese traditional dress. They also offer the dress to children and allow you to take photographs of them for future reference. You will also getan opportunity to see how the traditional Bhutanese houses were constructed. You can also try a hand at the archery and the dart game that is locally known as Khuru.

Day 3
Thimphu Local Sightseeing

After breakfast, start for local Thimphu sightseeing ChangangkhaLhakhang – At Thimphu, you will go across several monasteries and temples. ChangangkhaLhakhang is among the most important religious structures in Thimphu. The structure dates back to the 15th century and is one of the oldest in the region. The structure is dedicated to Avalokiteshvara, the sign of compassion. You will also
enjoy th grand view of Thimphu valley from here. Takin Zoo – You will find the National animal of Bhutan “Takin” in this open zoo. Takin is one of the most endangered species of the World and it is available only in Bhutan. BBS tower: and many prayers flags fluttering. The trail leads up through many hanging prayer flags making the place beautiful and if you look back you will find a good view of Thimphu city. At first, the trail seems to head up into the mountain towards Phajoding. But after 10 minutes of abrupt climbing, you will take the side footpath to right and the trail gets gentler and
easier. You will find an apple orchard and a few farm houses above the trail. From here the trail drops down gently through oak, blue pine and rho-do dendron until you will reach Wangtse monastery. The view of Tashichho Dzong, Thimphu city, and the Buddha statue is stunning from here. Jungshi Paper Factory: Jung-shi Handmade Paper Factory: This is a private factory and they manufacture a special watermark paper as well as products such as lampshades, envelopes and other objects made of traditional Bhutanese pap.

Day 4
Thimphu to Punakha transfer via Dochu La Pass and sightseeing of Punakha

As your Hot Ngaja (a Sweet Bhutanese milk tea) arrives sip into it while enjoying the beautiful valley from the room. Post breakfast heads towards Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan. Punakha is much backward from the chaotic city life at an elevation of 1200 m, which makes this place quite warm in winter and hot during summer. The valley is famous for Red and white rice farming along the Pho and Mo Chu rivers stretch.

En-route visit.

PunakhaDzong – Also known as the palace of great happiness PunakhaDzong is located at the confluence of the Pho Chhu (father) and Mo Chhu (mother) rivers in the Punakha–Wangdue valley. This Dzong is the most picturesque of all Bhutan ancient fortresses and it joins the mainland by an arched wooden bridge that contains many precious relics from the days when successive kings
reigned the Kingdom from this Punakha valley.

ChimiLhakhang – Stationed at the top of a hillock, the ChimiLhak- hang is a site dedicated to Lama DrukpaKuenley. Known as the Divine Madman, Lama DrukpaKuenley is said to use songs, humor, and outrageous behavior to preach his teachings. ChimiLhakhang temple is believed to be the temple of fertility, and the Bhutanese hold a strong belief that childless couples are blessed by Lama DrukpaKuenley if they visit the temple and pray for a child. The road to the temple follows a picturesque rural trail through the paddy field that takes visitors to the temple from the road, and
after crossing the paddy field, you will find a tiny stream from where ChimiLhakhang is just a short climb away.

Suspension Bridge – This hidden treasure in the Punakha Valley connects the rest of the valley to the old administrative center of PunakhaDzongkhag. The whole deck is covered with prayer flags and provides a perfect spot for bird watching and photography

Day 5
Phobjikha day Excursion

As the Sun shines up high in the Land of Happiness, open your eyes to a beautiful morning in the lap of serene nature, and sip into your cup of hot tea while admiring the green valley from your bed before moving towards Phobjikha Valley post breakfast. Phobjikha Valley (3000 m) – A treat for all
nature lovers, and an idle place for spotting various birds, including the famous Black Necked Cranes that migrate to this valley. Being one of the most important wildlife pre- serves in Bhutan, this serene and untouched beauty of nature away from the hustle-bustle of the city life is a pleasure to enjoy with the happiest people surrounding the entire region that makes this place worth the visit. The Pobjhika Valley is the largest and the widest in Bhutan and is known for the panoramic vistas with tranquil nature that not only call the nature lovers to witness its beauty but also traps the adventure buffs who wish to follow the trekking and hiking routes while exploring the untouched beauty of nature. Later back to Punakha.

Day 6
Punakha to Paro transfer and visit Paro local sightseeing

Start for Paro sightseeing, visit the picturesque town in Bhutan.en-route visit,

National Museum of Bhutan – Situated right above RinpungDzong in Paro, the National Museum of Bhutan is a house that showcases Bhutan’s culture. Built-in 1968, the museum stands inside the ancient Ta-dzong building.The museum houses the collection of finest specimens of Bhutanese culture and art and its highlights are paintings and some bronze statues, which are simply masterpieces. The items are demonstrated in large galleries and you can get to know a lot about Bhutan’s art and culture from these objects.

RinpungDzong(ParoDzong) – Built-in 1646 by ShabdrungNgawang Namgyal, the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan, the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda (district administrative head) and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district. The approach to the Dzong is through a traditional covered bridge called NemiZam.

Nya MeyZam Bridge – The Bridge with No Fish is the bridge that connects Paro Town to Dzong. It is one of the finest specimens in Bhutan and local believes if one sees a fish in the river, it is an ill omen. The earlier bridge which could be folded during the war was washed away by a flood in 1969.

Paro Airport View Point – This is the finest valley viewpoint to look after Paro Valley and Paro Airport. This view point overlooking the Paroriver along with all the Dzongs and Monastery

Day 7
Paro to Chele La Pass Day trip

From the beautiful valley, let’s move towards the Chela-La-Pass (3,998m). So, post breakfast let proceeds towards the gate- way to mini heaven aka the spectacular Chela – La- Pass, which is barely a few hours from the Paro town and is well known for being the highest motorable pass in Bhutan, that offers a panoramic view of Bhutan’s second-highest sacred peak, Mt. Jomolhari(7314m) and other snow-clad ranges on a clear day.The journey through the winding roads is very charming as the green valleys, chirping birds, snowy mountains, and the fantastic view on both sides are sure to keep everyone glued, and the breathtaking scenery keeps you going

Day 8
Visit Taktsang Monastery (Tiger Nest)

As the sun rays touch the beautiful Paro valley, wake up in the middle of Mother Nature and relish the beautiful view of the river and mountains in a single frame. Enjoy the gala spread but make sure to add some protein to it, as climbing to the top of the Taksang Monastery and back will require a
good boost.

Taktsang Monastery – After covering 1200 meters on a fierce cliff, you will reach this sacred site known as the Tiger Nest. Once you climb to the top, take a deep breath of the fresh air and soother the eyes and soul with the stunning view of the scenic surroundings and the valley lying underneath—the Taktsang Monastery, established by Sain Guru Rinpoche in 747 CE. Construction was of the complex was completed in 1694. After 3 hours of some adventurous trek, discover the
Tiger Nest monastery, and if you wish, opt for a horse ride from the parking lot to reach the top. While trekking,witness the glorious view of the Paro town, with itslush green vall-eys, sparkling river, clear blue sky, and moving clouds, in-short, enjoy nature at its best.

Day 9
Departure with sweet memories…

Post breakfast bid farewell to the Last Buddhist Kingdom and start for Paro Airport with long-lasting sweet Bhutan Holiday memories, while chanting one mantra, Life is short, and the World is wide and cherish your memories forever.