Land of the Thunder Dragon (Thimphu, Punakha & Paro)
Dochula Pass 108 Chortens, Palace of Great Happiness & Tiger’s Nest
Trip Overview & Experiences
The quintessential full-circuit tour of Western Bhutan. Drive across Dochula Pass (10,200 ft) surrounded by 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens and panoramic views of the Eastern Himalayas. Descend into the sub-tropical Punakha valley to explore Punakha Dzong — universally hailed as the most beautiful fortress in Bhutan.
Walk across Bhutan’s longest suspension bridge draped in prayer flags, visit the fertility temple of Chimi Lhakhang, and conquer the iconic hike to Paro’s cliffside Tiger’s Nest.
Package Key Highlights
Detailed Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Paro & Transfer to Thimphu
Reception and scenic drive to Thimphu.
Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing (Buddha Point & Tashichho Dzong)
Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten, Takin Zoo, and Dzong.
Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha via Dochula Pass (10,200 ft)
Drive across Dochula Pass with 108 Chortens. Visit Chimi Lhakhang temple through rice fields into Punakha valley.
Day 4: Punakha Dzong, Suspension Bridge & Drive to Paro
Tour the magnificent Punakha Dzong and walk the 160m suspension bridge over Mo Chhu. Scenic drive to Paro.
Day 5: The Spiritual Ascent: Tiger’s Nest Hike
Full day hike to Paro Taktsang. Traditional evening hot stone bath.
Day 6: Paro Valley, Chelela Pass & Rinpung Dzong
Drive up to Chelela Pass (13,083 ft) — the highest motorable road in Bhutan overlooking Mt. Jomolhari. Afternoon Rinpung Dzong.
Day 7: Paro Airport / Phuentsholing Departure
Safe transfer to Paro airport or border checkpost.
Transparent Inclusions & Exclusions
What is Included
- 6 Nights 3-Star Certified Hotels (2N Thimphu, 2N Punakha, 2N Paro)
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- Dedicated Licensed Tour Guide & Private Vehicle
- All Bhutan Route Permits & Monument Entry Fees
What is Not Included
- ✕Airfare
- ✕SDF fee (₹1,200/night for Indians)
- ✕Personal pony rides
Choose Your Stay Tier
Rates are per person on double-sharing basis with breakfast and private vehicle transfers.
Properties: Dhensa Boutique Punakha & Metta Resort 3-Star Deluxe
Select DeluxeProperties: Amankora Circuit (Thimphu, Punakha, Paro) 5-Star
Select LuxurySights on This Tour
Punakha Dzong at the confluence of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu
108 Memorial Chortens at Dochula Pass with Himalayan backdrop
Paro Taktsang Tiger’s Nest
Buddha Dordenma Thimphu
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