This itinerary combines Bhutan’s classic cultural highlights with moderate hikes, village walks, monastery trails, and scenic ridge routes.

Day 1 — Arrival in Paro → Drive to Thimphu

  • Arrive in Paro and drive to Thimphu
  • Visit Buddha Dordenma
  • Hike following the biking trail toward Changangkha Lhakhang
  • Evening exploration of Thimphu market

Hike: Easy–moderate | 2–3 hrs

Day 2 — Thimphu Nature & Heritage Walks

  • Visit National Memorial Chorten
  • Visit Motithang Takin Preserve
  • Hike to Wangditse Lhakhang and Dechenphodrang Monastery
  • Evening visit to Tashichho Dzong

Hike: Moderate | 3–4 hrs

Day 3 — Thimphu → Dochula → Punakha

  • Drive to Dochula Pass
  • Hike to Lungchutse Goemba
  • Continue to Punakha
  • Visit Chimi Lhakhang
  • Hotel check-in

Hike: Moderate | 4–5 hrs

Day 4 — Punakha Valley Exploration

  • Visit Punakha Dzong
  • Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
  • Optional extension to Chorten Ningpo Lhakhang

Hike: Moderate | 3–6 hrs

Day 5 — Punakha → Gangtey / Phobjikha

  • Drive to Gangtey Valley
  • Visit Gangtey Monastery
  • Walk the Gangtey Nature Trail
  • Attend monastery evening prayers

Hike: Easy | 1.5–2 hrs

Day 6 — Gangtey → Trongsa → Bumthang

  • Stop at Pelela Pass
  • Hike section of the Trans Bhutan Trail
  • Visit Chendebji Chorten
  • Continue drive to Bumthang

Hike: Moderate | 2–3 hrs

Day 7 — Sacred Bumthang Valley Walks

  • Visit Jambay Lhakhang
  • Walk to Kurjey Lhakhang
  • Continue to Tamshing Lhakhang
  • Evening visit to Jakar Dzong

Hike/Walk: Easy | 3–4 hrs

Day 8 — Mebar Tsho & Kunzangdrak Hike

  • Drive to Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake)
  • Hike to Kunzangdrak Monastery
  • Return to hotel

Hike: Moderate–challenging | 5–6 hrs

Day 9 — Bumthang → Flight to Paro

  • Domestic flight to Paro
  • Hike to Dzongdrakha Monastery
  • Visit Kyichu Lhakhang
  • Hotel check-in

Hike: Easy–moderate | 2–3 hrs

Day 10 — Chele La Pass Ridge Walk

  • Drive to Chele La Pass
  • Scenic ridge walk
  • Views toward Mount Jomolhari

Hike: Easy–moderate | 2–4 hrs

Day 11 — Chumbu Ney Hike

  • Full-day hike to Chumbu Ney
  • Packed lunch recommended

Hike: Moderate–challenging | 5–7 hrs

Day 12 — Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Hike

  • Hike to Paro Taktsang
  • Explore monastery and viewpoints
  • Optional café stop

Hike: Moderate | 4–5 hrs

Day 13 — Departure

  • Transfer to Paro International Airport
  • Departure flight