5-Nights Bhutan Escape: Thimphu, Punakha & Paro
Available Dates
10/5/2026
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12/31/2028
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Trip Overview :
This 6-day Bhutan vacation showcases the nation’s gorgeous landscape and main landmarks. It features first-class accommodation and private tours.
Begin your trip to Bhutan by connecting to Thimphu, the capital and largest city in the nation. While Bhutan is best defined by its traditional communities dotting the foothills and valleys of the Himalayas, this city of over 100,000 offers an easygoing slice of city life within the Buddhist kingdom. Head to the white spired National Memorial Chorten for an ideal introduction to Bhutanese culture, interacting with locals who circumambulate the shrine with prayer wheels and chants. Based in Thimphu, you’ll also tour some nearby villages and museums, including the Textile Museum and the Centenary Farmers Market.
Leave Thimphu behind and stop by the Dochula Pass, where you’ll enjoy views over several towering peaks, including Gangkar puensum, the highest peak in the nation. You’ll also spot the iconic prayer flags and stupas that layer the hillside. Continue to Punakha, the former capital, where you’ll visit Punakha Dzong, a massive palace with a six-story gold-domed tower and one of the nation’s most majestic religious and administrative centers. Onward to Paro, arguably the most scenic valley in the Himalayas and home to its most iconic sites. In Paro, you’ll visit several temples and monasteries, culminating in a trip to Taktshang Monastery or the Tiger’s Nest, the iconic monastery perching the side of a cliff 2,900 ft/900 m above the valley floor. You’ll also stop by a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse before capping off your valley tour.
At the end of your stay, head to the airport in Paro for onward travels.
Highlights:
- Arrive in Paro and travel to Thimphu, Bhutan’s tranquil capital of mountain air and timeless tradition.
- Discover Thimphu’s spiritual landmarks, artisan schools, and colourful markets brimming with local life.
- Cross Dochula Pass for panoramic Himalayan views and visit Punakha’s grand riverside dzong and temples.
- Journey to Paro, exploring its ancient fortresses, traditional farmhouses, and Bhutanese countryside charm.
- Hike to the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery, a sacred cliffside marvel overlooking the Paro Valley.
Included Services:
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- 2 nights premium accommodation in Thimphu
- 1 night premium accommodation in Punakha
- 2 nights premium accommodation in Paro
- Private-guided tours including entrance fees as per itinerary
- Private-guided transportation as per itinerary
- English-speaking guide service
- Sustainable Development Fee and taxes
- Bhutan Visa Fee
- Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1), 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Excluded Services:
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Items of a personal nature
- Passport & Visa fees, if applicable