Overland journey - Phuentsholing - Thimphu - Punakha - Paro
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Difficulty
Easy to moderate - cultural visits, optional rafting and one longer hike
Start elevation
450m
Max elevation
3,120m
A seven-day road journey from Phuentsholing through Thimphu, Punakha and Paro, combining Bhutan’s landmark cultural sites, changing mountain landscapes and the hike to Tiger’s Nest.
This is a suggested journey. We will personalize it around your interests, travel dates, preferred pace, accommodation and budget.
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Route map story
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Day 1 of 7
Meet the team in Phuentsholing and leave the southern plains behind as the road winds through forest, waterfalls and small mountain settlements. Scenic pauses break up the climb before an evening arrival in Thimphu.
Approximately 5-6 hours by road
Scenic transfer with viewpoint stops
2,320 metres
Thimphu - minimum 3-star category