Paro – Transfer to Thimphu (1.5 hr drive) Arrival at Paro International Airport

Drive to Thimphu (approx. 1.5–2 hours)

Check-in at hotel

Visit (time-permitting):

Tashichho Dzong (evening light view)

Memorial Chorten

Overnight: Thimphu

Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing Buddha Dordenma (giant Buddha statue)

Changangkha Lhakhang

Motithang Takin Preserve (see Bhutan's national animal)

Folk Heritage Museum & Textile Museum

Weekend Market (if Friday–Sunday)

Overnight: Thimphu

Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha (3 hr drive) Scenic drive via Dochula Pass (stop for panoramic Himalayan views)

Visit:

Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)

Punakha Dzong (one of Bhutan’s most beautiful fortresses)

Suspension Bridge (near Punakha Dzong)

Overnight: Punakha

Day 4: Punakha to Phobjikha (3 hr drive) Early drive to Phobjikha Valley (beautiful glacial valley)

Visit:

Gangtey Monastery (important Nyingma monastery)

Nature trail walk in the valley (good chance to see black-necked cranes in winter)

Explore the peaceful valley and enjoy local village life

Overnight: Phobjikha

Day 5: Phobjikha to Paro (5–6 hr drive) Scenic return drive to Paro

Relax on arrival or visit:

Paro Town (small markets, handicrafts)

Optional: Hot stone bath in a farmhouse

Overnight: Paro

Day 6: Paro – Hike to Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Monastery) Early morning hike (4–5 hours round trip) to Tiger’s Nest Monastery

After descent, visit:

Kyichu Lhakhang (one of Bhutan’s oldest temples)

Farewell dinner with traditional Bhutanese cuisine

Overnight: Paro

Day 7: Departure from Paro Transfer to Paro Airport for onward journey

Optional short stop at airport view-point (if time permits)