Bhutan Quest – 11 Days / 10 Nights Itinerary
A complete journey through Bhutan’s culture, nature, and spiritual wonders.
📅 Day 1: Arrival in Paro – Transfer to Thimphu
- Arrive at Paro International Airport
- Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong & Ta Dzong (National Museum)
- Scenic drive to Thimphu (1 hr)
- Evening walk at Clock Tower Square
Overnight: Thimphu
📅 Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing
- Buddha Dordenma (world’s tallest sitting Buddha)
- Memorial Chorten
- National Folk Heritage Museum
- Traditional Art School – Zorig Chusum
- Tashichho Dzong (evening view)
Overnight: Thimphu
📅 Day 3: Thimphu – Dochula Pass – Punakha
- Drive to Dochula Pass (3,100m) – 108 stupas & Himalayan panorama
- Descend into lush Punakha valley
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility)
Overnight: Punakha
📅 Day 4: Explore Punakha Valley
- Visit the majestic Punakha Dzong (Bhutan’s most beautiful fortress)
- Short hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
- Optional: River rafting on Pho Chhu (adventure add-on)
Overnight: Punakha
📅 Day 5: Punakha – Phobjikha Valley
- Scenic drive through forests and farmlands
- Sightseeing in Phobjikha, a glacial valley
- Visit Gangtey Monastery – the seat of the Pema Lingpa tradition
- Nature walk on Gangtey Nature Trail
Overnight: Phobjikha
📅 Day 6: Phobjikha – Trongsa – Bumthang
- Drive across Pele La to Trongsa Dzong – largest fortress in Bhutan
- Visit the Royal Heritage Museum at the Watchtower
- Continue to Bumthang (heartland of Bhutanese spirituality)
Overnight: Bumthang
📅 Day 7: Spiritual Tour of Bumthang
- Visit Jambay Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan
- Kurjey Lhakhang – resting place of Guru Rinpoche’s body imprint
- Tamshing Monastery
- Explore Chamkhar town & local handicrafts
Overnight: Bumthang
📅 Day 8: Bumthang – Paro (Flight or Drive)
Option 1: Domestic Flight Bumthang → Paro (recommended)
Option 2: Full-day scenic drive
- Free evening in Paro or optional hot stone bath
Overnight: Paro
📅 Day 9: Paro Sightseeing
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, built in the 7th century
- Explore Paro town, handicraft shops, local cafés
- Visit Dungtse Lhakhang, an unusual chorten-shaped temple
Overnight: Paro
📅 Day 10: Tiger’s Nest Hike
The highlight of your Bhutan Quest.
- Early morning trek to Taktsang Tiger’s Nest Monastery, perched on a cliff at 3,120m
- Visit the monastery and hermitage caves
- Enjoy panoramic views and lunch on the mountain café
Overnight: Paro
📅 Day 11: Departure from Paro
- Transfer to Paro International Airport
- Farewell from your Bhutan guide and driver
End of the Bhutan Quest Journey 🌄