Tour Itinerary for 4 Nights and 5 Days

Day 1
Paro to Thimphu
A representative from Green Therapy Tours will welcome you upon arrival at Paro International Airport. Later, drive to Thimphu, which takes a little over one hour. On the way, stop to take photos of Thamchoog Lhakhang (Temple), built in the 15th century, and visit the old iron chain bridge over the Paro River. Continue your journey to Thimphu via Chuzom, the confluence of the Paro Chhu and Thimphu Chhu rivers. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2
Thimphu
In the morning, enjoy a bicycle ride to Chari Monastery along the Thimphu River through beautiful pine forests, which takes around 2 to 3 hours. Later, drive back to Thimphu for lunch. After lunch, visit the Post Office, where you can create personalized stamps with your photo and send them to friends and family. Stamp collectors can also purchase old Bhutanese stamps. Later, visit Buddha Dordenma, built in 2005 to commemorate the 60th birth anniversary of the Fourth King of Bhutan. The statue was sponsored by Mr. Peter and his friend from Hong Kong. In the evening, stroll around the town. Overnight stay in Thimphu.

Day 3
Thimphu to Paro
After breakfast, drive from Thimphu to Paro, which takes a little over one hour. Visit the National Museum of Bhutan, which showcases the rich history and culture of Bhutan. Later, visit Paro Dzong, built in the 17th century by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the monk who unified Bhutan. Today, the fortress houses the administrative offices of Paro District as well as a monastic school. After lunch, drive to Drukgyel Dzong and cycle back to Paro town. Guests with extra energy may also choose to cycle from Paro town to Drukgyel Dzong and back. Later, stroll around Paro town. Overnight stay in Paro.

Day 4
Paro
Today, leave the hotel early in the morning for the hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest). The hike takes approximately 7 to 8 hours in total. This monastery is one of Bhutan’s most famous landmarks, as locals believe Guru Rinpoche, who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan, visited this sacred site in the 8th century riding on a tigress. Later, drive back to town and stroll around. Overnight stay in Paro.

Day 5
Paro Airport Drop
Drive to Paro International Airport for your departure and bid farewell to Bhutan.

Tour Itinerary for 6 Nights and 7 Days

Day 1
Paro to Thimphu
A representative from Green Therapy Tours will welcome you upon arrival at Paro International Airport. Later, drive to Thimphu, which takes a little over one hour. On the way, stop to take photos of Thamchoog Lhakhang (Temple), built in the 15th century, and visit the old iron chain bridge over the Paro River. Continue to Thimphu via Chuzom, the confluence of the Paro Chhu and Thimphu Chhu rivers. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. After lunch, visit the Post Office, where you can create personalized stamps with your photo and send them to friends and family. Stamp collectors can also purchase old Bhutanese stamps. Later, visit the famous vegetable market and stroll around the main town, where you can observe Bhutan’s unique traffic system with no traffic lights, managed entirely by traffic police using hand signals. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2
Thimphu to Punakha
After breakfast, visit Buddha Dordenma, built in 2005 to commemorate the 60th birth anniversary of the Fourth King of Bhutan. The statue was sponsored by Mr. Peter and his friend from Hong Kong. Later, drive to Punakha, which takes around 2.5 hours via Dochula Pass (3,050m). On a clear day, the pass offers breathtaking views of the Eastern Himalayas, forming the natural border between Bhutan and Tibet. After a short stop, continue to Punakha. After lunch, enjoy river rafting on the Punakha Mo Chhu (Female River). Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3
Punakha to Gangtey
After breakfast, visit the beautiful Punakha Dzong, built at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan until the 1960s and still serves as the winter residence of the Central Monastic Body. Later, visit Bhutan’s longest suspension bridge over the Pho Chhu River. Continue driving to Gangtey (Phobjikha Valley – 2,900m), which takes approximately 3 hours via Lawala Pass (3,300m). Lunch will be served on the way. Gangtey, located in central Bhutan, is famous for its beautiful landscapes, fresh mountain air, and as the winter home of the rare black-necked cranes. The valley is also a protected wetland area. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4
Gangtey
After breakfast, visit Gangtey Goenpa Monastery, which is over 450 years old. Later, drive to the hiking point and enjoy the beautiful Gangtey Nature Trail, which takes around one and a half hours. Lunch will be served at a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse, where you can enjoy authentic Bhutanese cuisine and experience village life. Afterwards, visit Khewang Temple and the Black-Necked Crane Information Centre managed by the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN), which provides information about the cranes and the valley ecosystem. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5
Gangtey to Paro
Today, drive from Gangtey (Phobjikha Valley – 2,900m) to Paro, which takes around 5.5 hours via Lawala Pass (3,300m) and Dochula Pass (3,050m). On the way, stop briefly in Thimphu for lunch and visit Simply Bhutan, a living museum that showcases Bhutan’s traditional culture, lifestyle, and heritage. Later, continue driving to Paro and stroll around Paro town to shop for souvenirs. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6
Paro
Today, leave the hotel early in the morning for the hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest). The hike takes approximately 7 hours in total. This sacred monastery is one of Bhutan’s most iconic landmarks, where Guru Rinpoche is believed to have meditated in the 8th century after arriving on the back of a flying tigress. Later, drive back to town and stroll around. Dinner and overnight stay in Paro.

Day 7
Paro Airport Drop
Drive to Paro International Airport for your departure and bid farewell to Bhutan.

Tour Itinerary for 10 Nights and 11 Days

Day 1
BKK – Paro – Thimphu
A representative from Green Therapy Tours will welcome you upon arrival at Paro International Airport. After lunch, drive to Thimphu, which takes a little over one hour. On the way, visit Thamchoog Lhakhang (Temple), built in the 15th century, and the old iron chain bridge over the Paro River. Continue via Chuzom, the confluence of the Paro Chhu and Thimphu Chhu rivers. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2
Thimphu
After breakfast, drive to Dodena, located about one hour from Thimphu. From there, hike to Chari Monastery, built in the 17th century by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the monk who unified Bhutan. Later, drive back to the city. After lunch, visit Buddha Dordenma, built to commemorate the 60th birth anniversary of the Fourth King of Bhutan. Afterwards, visit the Post Office, where you can create personalized stamps, and also visit the handmade paper factory. In the evening, explore the vegetable market. Overnight stay in Thimphu.

Day 3
Thimphu to Gangtey
Today, drive from Thimphu to Gangtey (Phobjikha Valley – 2,900m), which takes approximately 4 to 5 hours via Dochula Pass (3,050m). On a clear day, the pass offers spectacular views of the Eastern Himalayas. On the way, visit Wangduephodrang Dzong, meaning “Palace of Wangdue.” Overnight stay in Gangtey.

Day 4
Gangtey
After breakfast, visit Gangtey Goenpa Monastery. Later, drive to the hiking point and enjoy a scenic hike through the beautiful valley, which takes around one and a half hours. Lunch will be served at a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse to experience authentic Bhutanese cuisine and village life. After lunch, visit the Black-Necked Crane Centre. Overnight stay in Gangtey.

Day 5
Gangtey to Punakha
After breakfast, drive to Punakha, which takes around 2.5 hours via Lawala Pass (3,300m). Visit the beautiful Punakha Dzong, built at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan until the 1960s and still serves as the winter residence of the Central Monastic Body. Later, visit Bhutan’s longest suspension bridge over the Pho Chhu River. Overnight stay in Punakha.

Day 6
Punakha (Local Sightseeing)
After breakfast, drive to the base of Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, which takes around one hour, followed by a hike to the temple. The temple was built by the Queen Mother to protect the current King and bring peace and harmony to the kingdom. Later, visit the beautiful Punakha Dzong and stroll around the town in the evening. Overnight stay in Punakha.

Day 7
Punakha to Paro
Today, drive to Paro via Dochula Pass, which takes around 2.5 hours. On the way, visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest dzong in Bhutan, now functioning as a monastic school. After lunch, continue driving to Paro. En route, stop to take photos of Tachogang Lhakhang and cross the historic iron chain bridge built by the famous Tibetan saint Thangtong Gyalpo. Overnight stay in Paro.

Day 8
Paro
Today, leave the hotel early in the morning for the hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest). The hike takes approximately 7 hours in total. This sacred monastery is believed to be the meditation site of Guru Rinpoche, who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan in the 8th century. Later, return to town and stroll around. Overnight stay in Paro.

Day 9
Paro to Haa and Back
Today, enjoy a full-day excursion to Haa Valley. Drive to Chelela Pass, located at an altitude of nearly 4,000m. On clear days, the pass offers stunning views of the snow-capped Himalayas. After a short stop at the pass, descend to Haa Valley and visit Lhakhang Karpo Temple and Haa town. Later, drive back to Paro. Overnight stay in Paro.

Day 10
Paro
Today, visit the National Museum of Bhutan, which showcases the country’s rich history and cultural heritage. Afterwards, visit Paro Dzong, built in the 17th century by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The fortress currently houses the district administration offices and a monastic school. After lunch, stroll around Paro town. Overnight stay in Paro.

Day 11
Paro Airport Drop
Drive to Paro International Airport for your departure and bid farewell to Bhutan.