DAY BY DAY PLAN
Itinerary
This is a sample route. The final journey can be adjusted based on your flight dates, hotel preference, walking level, and travel style.
Day 1: Arrival in Paro
Arrive at Paro International Airport, where your guide will welcome you. Transfer to your hotel and take the rest of the day at a relaxed pace. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore Paro town or visit a nearby cultural site.
Day 2: Paro Cultural Sightseeing
Spend the day exploring Paro Valley’s cultural highlights. Visit Paro Dzong, the National Museum, Kyichu Lhakhang, and local landmarks that introduce Bhutan’s history, spirituality, and traditional architecture.
This day also allows time to prepare for the trek and adjust to Bhutan’s altitude.
Day 3: Paro to Thimphu Day Excursion
Travel to Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital city, for a full day of cultural sightseeing. Visit Buddha Dordenma, the National Memorial Chorten, local markets, traditional craft centres, and other important landmarks.
Return to Paro in the evening or stay overnight depending on the final route arrangement.
Day 4: Trek to Bumdra Camp
Begin the Bumdra Trek with a drive to the trailhead near Paro. The walk gradually climbs through pine forests, prayer flags, and mountain paths, offering beautiful views along the way.
Continue towards Bumdra, the “Cave of a Thousand Prayers,” and settle into your campsite above Paro Valley. Enjoy the peaceful mountain setting, open skies, and quiet atmosphere of the highland camp.
Day 5: Bumdra to Tiger’s Nest and Paro
Wake up to fresh mountain air and beautiful valley views. After breakfast at camp, begin descending through scenic trails towards Tiger’s Nest Monastery.
Visit the sacred cliffside monastery, one of Bhutan’s most iconic spiritual landmarks, before continuing down to the valley. Transfer back to your hotel in Paro for rest and a comfortable evening after the trek.
Day 6: Paro Leisure and Local Experiences
Enjoy a relaxed day in Paro after the trek. You may explore Paro town, visit local shops, enjoy a hot stone bath, try traditional archery, or add a light cultural experience.
This day can also be used as a flexible buffer day in case of weather changes during the trek.
Day 7: Departure from Paro
After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to Paro International Airport for your onward flight. Depart Bhutan with memories of forest trails, mountain camp, sacred sites, and the unforgettable Tiger’s Nest experience.
INCLUDED
What is Included?
- Luxury accommodation at selected Amankora lodges
- Private airport transfers to and from Paro International Airport
- Daily private vehicle, English-speaking guide, and driver
- All meals at selected Amankora dining venues
- Picnic meals between lodges where applicable
- Selected in-house alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Tiger’s Nest Monastery day excursion
- Breakfast on arrival for the Tiger’s Nest experience where applicable
- Post-hike recovery lunch experience
- Selected wellness or recovery experience depending on stay length
- Archery or darts experience at the lodge
- Morning or evening prayer session where available
- Touring permits and monument access passes
- Laundry service
- Personalised itinerary planning support
- Bhutan visa processing assistance
- Pre-trip and on-ground travel support
ADDITIONAL
Additional Inclusions for Longer Stays
- One 60-minute holistic massage per person for selected longer stays
- Make-your-own stamp experience at the National Post Office in Thimphu
- Butter lamp lighting ceremony for selected extended journeys
- Complimentary night benefits where applicable for qualifying stay lengths