Best Season – Mar–May, Sep–Nov (year round possible) Trip Grade – Easy to Moderate (one full day hike) Altitude Range – 1,200 m (Punakha) – 3,100 m (Dochula) – 3,120 m (Taktsang viewpoint) Transport – Private SUV/Hiace; licensed driver & guide Notes: Walking sticks available; trail involves stair sections. Practical Tips Carry a light down jacket year round; mornings/evenings can be cool. Hydrate well before the Tiger’s Nest hike; bring 1–1.5L water per person. Dress modestly for dzongs/monasteries (shoulders & knees covered)

Day 01 :

Arrive Paro (2,200 M) • Settle & Acclimatize

10:30 – Meet & greet at Paro International Airport, private transfer to hotel. 12:30 – Check in & lunch; trip briefing and safety overview. 15:00 – Leisure walk in Paro town; visit Rinpung Dzong exterior & wooden bridge. 18:30 – Welcome dinner featuring Bhutanese cuisine. Meals: L, D | Overnight: Paro – Comfort hotel

Activities : Sightseeing

Day 02 :

Paro ➜ Thimphu (1.5 Hr / 65 Km) • Capital Highlights

08:00 – Visit National Museum (Ta Dzong) for Bhutan intro. 09:30 – Drive to Thimphu along Pa Chhu & Thimphu Chhu valleys. 11:30 – Buddha Dordenma viewpoint; panoramic shots. 13:00 – Lunch at local restaurant. 14:30 – Memorial Chorten & Folk Heritage Museum. 16:00 – Tashichho Dzong grounds (evening light). Drive: Paro–Thimphu 65 km / 1.5 hrs | Altitude: Thimphu 2,334 m | Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Thimphu – City hotel Optional: Textile Museum or craft bazaar if time permits.

Activities : Museums

Day 03 :

Thimphu ➜ Punakha (3 Hrs / 77 Km) • Dochula & River Valley

08:00 – Depart via Dochula Pass; pause at 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens. 11:00 – Arrive Punakha; visit Punakha Dzong at confluence of Pho & Mo Chhu. 13:00 – Lunch by the river. 15:00 – Walk the Punakha Suspension Bridge. Drive: Thimphu–Punakha 77 km / 2.5–3 hrs | Altitude: Dochula 3,100 m; Punakha 1,200 m | Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Punakha – Valley lodge Notes: Warmer climate in Punakha; carry sun protection.

Activities : Sightseeing

Day 04 :

Punakha ➜ Paro (4–4.5 Hrs) • Chimi Lhakhang

08:00 – Short hike through rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple). 10:30 – Depart for Paro with scenic stops en route. 13:00 – Lunch en route; coffee stop at Dochula (weather permitting). 16:00 – Arrive Paro; optional farmhouse hot stone bath. Drive: Punakha–Paro 4–4.5 hrs | Altitude: Paro 2,200 m | Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Paro – Comfort hotel

Activities : Sightseeing

Day 05 :

Paro • Tiger’s Nest (taktsang) Hike & Departure

06:30 – Early breakfast; transfer to trailhead. 07:30 – Hike to Taktsang Monastery (approx. 4–5 hrs round trip). 12:30 – Lunch at viewpoint café. 14:00 – Descend & return to hotel; refresh and check out. 16:00 – Airport drop off and farewell. Altitude: Monastery ~3,120 m | Meals: B, L | Overnight: —

Activities : Sightseeing

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