Spring and autumn usually offer clearer skies, pleasant temperatures and good conditions for valleys, monasteries and the walk to the Tiger's Nest.
BHUTAN · SPIRITUALITY + CULTURE
BHUTAN — HAPPINESS AS DESTINY
Travel to understand another way of living.
DURATION8 days
BEST TIMEMar–May / Oct–Nov
EXPERIENCESpirituality + Culture
COUNTRYBhutan
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Thimphu → Punakha → Paro → Tiger's Nest
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Key highlights
1Tiger's Nest
2Punakha Dzong
3Tashichho Dzong
4Himalayan monasteries
5Bhutanese architecture
6Paro Valley
Visiting a country where Gross National Happiness is part of the national discourse, among dzongs, monasteries and the Tiger's Nest, reveals a very unique vision of development and tradition.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Thimphu
Arrival in Thimphu and first contact with the capital, where traditional architecture and contemporary life coexist in an unusual way.
DAY 2
Thimphu: culture and spirituality
Tashichho Dzong, markets and Buddhist references help understand Bhutan's cultural and institutional identity.
DAY 3
Thimphu → Punakha
Route to Punakha crossing mountains and the Dochula pass, with views of the Himalayas on clear days.
DAY 4
Punakha in contemplative rhythm
Punakha Dzong and the valley of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers in a day of architecture, landscape and contemplative rhythm.
DAY 5
Punakha → Paro
Departure from Punakha towards Paro, following valleys and small communities along the way.
DAY 6
Paro: culture and preparation
Paro and its valley, with monasteries, Bhutanese architecture and preparation for the next day's walk.
DAY 7
Tiger's Nest
Walk to Ninho do Tigre, a monastery suspended on the hillside and the most emblematic image of the country.
DAY 8
Stop and closure
Last hours in Paro Valley before departure.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Contemplation, Buddhist tradition and Himalayan valleys guide a journey through Thimphu, Punakha and Paro.
YOUR WAY
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