Cultural journey - Paro - Thimphu - Punakha - Phobjikha
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Difficulty
Easy to moderate - valley walks and one longer hike
Start elevation
2,200m
Max elevation
3,120m
Our signature fly-in journey adds the peaceful Phobjikha Valley to Bhutan's classic western circuit, with time for both landmark visits and quieter encounters.
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 8
Meet your guide at Paro International Airport and drive beside the Pa Chhu and Wang Chhu rivers towards the capital. Pause at the Tachog Lhakhang bridge viewpoint when time permits, then check in and take a short orientation walk.
Approximately 1.5 hours by road
Light walking
2,320 metres
Thimphu