10D Best of Bhutan

Upon arrival, transfer to Thimphu (approx. 1hr 45min drive). Along the way, stop by the Iron Chain Bridge for a photo before heading to Memorial Chorten. Built in 1974, the stupa is a prominent landmark in the city with its bells and spires. Continue to Takin Zoo and the local Weekend Market before heading to the hotel.

After breakfast, explore the capital of Bhutan - Thimphu city. Travel to Changangkha Temple, home to the Buddha of compassion, Avalokiteshvara. Explore the temple grounds before heading to the Folk Heritage Museum. Learn about traditional Bhutanese lifestyle and continue to the Arts and Crafts School and Bhutan Post Office. Bring home a personalised stamp, at your own expense. Next, visit a Weaving Centre and complete the tour with a visit to Tashichho Dzong.

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Punakha. Trek through paddy fields and capture expansive shots of the rice paddies the city is known for, then continue on to Dochula Pass. Soak in the view of the Himalayan mountain range and transfer to Chimi Lhakhang before heading to the suspension bridge. Next, transfer to Punakha Dzong. Explore the historic fortress and end the tour with a transfer back to the hotel.

After breakfast, head to Bumthang Valley. En route, pass by nomadic people residing in villages, the Pele La Pass and Yongtong La Pass. Visit Chendeji Stupa and explore the temple grounds before we travel to Trongsa Dzong. This majestic fortress overlooks the gorge of the Mangde River. Tour the impressive complex of courtyards and temples built and designed using Dzong architecture. Finally, head to Ta Dzong for an immersive historic tour of Bhutan before ending the day at Bumthang.

Tour Bumthang today, the valleys of Bumthang is well known for its Yathra - a thick hand-woven woollen textile, made in intricate designs. Visit Jakar Dzong before heading to Jampey Lhakhang, a temple known for its sacred Naked Dance Festival. Continue to Kurjey Lhakhang, then travel to Tamshing Lhakhang while crossing the suspension bridge over Chamkhar River to reach the quaint Chamkhar Town. End the evening with a leisure stroll though the town before heading to the hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to Gangtey. Nestled in a glacial valley called Phobjikha, it is a winter home to a group of globally endangered black necked cranes that arrive every year from the Tibetan Plateau during their migration season. Visit Gantey Gompa Monastery before heading downhill to Semchubara Village. Tour the valley and transfer to the hotel by the end of the evening.

After breakfast, transfer to Paro via Dochula Pass. Along the way, we will pass by Paro Valley, home to many of Bhutan's oldest temples. Continue to the National Museum of Bhutan, housed in the Ta Dzong building. Learn about Bhutan's rich culture before heading to Rinpung Dzong. Cross the traditional cantilever bridge to reach the monastry. Lastly, visit and tour Paro Town before transfering back to the hotel.

After breakfast, start the day with a trip to Haa Valley. Take the opportunity to greet nomadic herders as they tend to the fields of barley and buckwheat crops. Travelling through Chele La Pass, stop and take in the view of Jomalhari Mountain. Continue to Lhalkhang Karpo and Nagpo Temples before heading for lunch. Transfer back to Paro, and end the tour with a transfer to the hotel.

After breakfast, travel to Taktsang. Nicknamed Tiger's Nest, it is the landmark of the Bhutan Kingdom. Explore the sacred temple and take in the beauty of Paro Valley. After descending from the temple, travel to Kychu Temple before heading back to the hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your departure flight.