Morning

Upon arrival at Paro International Airport (PBH), you will be greeted by your private guide and driver. The journey begins with a scenic drive to the capital city of Thimphu (approx. 1.5 hours).

Unique Experience: Instead of a standard check-in, you'll be taken to a private, traditional Bhutanese farmhouse for a specially prepared "welcome lunch." This allows you to taste authentic cuisine and experience local hospitality in an exclusive setting.

Afternoon

Check into your luxury lodge, such as the Six Senses Thimphu or Amankora Thimphu. After a brief rest, visit the majestic Tashichho Dzong, the seat of Bhutan's government and the King's office. Your guide will arrange for a special viewing of the flag ceremony.

Evening

Enjoy a private, curated dinner at your lodge, with a menu featuring a fusion of Bhutanese and international flavors, often with ingredients from the lodge's own garden.

Morning

Begin the day with a visit to the Buddha Dordenma, a colossal bronze statue of Buddha offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the Thimphu Valley. This is followed by a private guided meditation session at a secluded monastery, providing a moment of peace and reflection.

Unique Experience: Participate in a private Bhutanese cooking class with a local chef. You will learn to prepare traditional dishes like Ema Datshi (chili and cheese stew) and Phaksha Paa (pork stew). You will then enjoy the dishes you prepared for lunch.

Afternoon

Drive for about 5 hours to Gangtey. En route cross Dochu-la pass (3,088m) and drive by Wangduephodrang Dzong. Overnight at camp/farm house, Gangtey.

Morning

The trail winds gradually upwards through meadows and fields, ascending to Tsele-la pass (3 ,400m) where we stop for lunch. The trail then descends gradually for some time through forests of junipers, bamboo, magnolias and rhododendrons. After a last short climb, we reach Gogona village. The people of Gogona were originally nomads and they speak a language called Bjopkha (language of nomads).

Evening

Overnight camp.

Morning

The trail winds up gently above Gogona village, climbing into a forest of firs, oak, spruce, rhododendron, cypress and junipers. A long and gradual climb takes us up to Shobju-la pass (3,400m). The path leads down to the wide valley of Khotokha, where the people of Sha (a region of ngduephodrang district) come in summer to graze their animals.

Evening

Overnight camp.

Morning

A short ascent takes us to a pass, from which the path descends steeply through ever- changing vegetation till finally reaching the bridge at Wangduephodrang. The trek ends here.

Evening

Overnight at the hotel in Wangduephodrang to Punakha.

Morning

After exploring the attractive Wangduephodrang and Punakha valleys, we drive to Thimphu.

Afternoon

Again sightseeing in Thimphu, including visits to the following as time permits: Folk Heritage and National Textile Museums; Handicrafts Emporium; papermaking factory; market. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Morning

Morning drive up to the base camp of Paro Taktsang is the sacred Buddhist site perched on a cliffside in the upper Paro Valley. Also known as Tiger’s Nest, according to legend, the Guru Rinpoche - who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan - meditated at the site in the 8th century, riding on the back of a tigress.

Begin your hike to Tiger's Nest, a challenging yet rewarding trek that takes you through pine forests and along rocky paths. Along the way, marvel at panoramic views of the Paro valley below and the surrounding Himalayan mountains.

Afternoon

Visit Ta Dzong, built in 1651 as a watchtower and in 1968 inaugurated as Bhutan’s National Museum. The collection includes art, relics, religious thangkha paintings, postage stamps, coins and handicrafts, as well as a small natural history collection. Then walk down a short hillside trail to visit Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong), built in 1646, and now housing the offices of the district administration and Paro’s monk body. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Morning

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a final leisurely breakfast with views of the valley. A private car will transfer you to Paro International Airport for your departure, leaving you with lasting memories of your exclusive luxury experience in the Land of the Thunder Dragon.