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 and Thimphu Cultural Introduction
Arrive in Bhutan and transfer to Thimphu, the country’s peaceful capital. After settling into your luxury lodge, begin your introduction to Bhutan with visits to cultural and spiritual landmarks.
Depending on your arrival time, the day may include Buddha Dordenma, the National Memorial Chorten, the Textile Museum, traditional craft centres, local heritage spaces, or other important sites that offer insight into Bhutanese culture and daily life.
Day 2: Journey to Paro and Heritage Exploration
After breakfast, travel to Paro and settle into your lodge. Begin exploring the valley with visits to historic and sacred sites such as Drukgyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest Buddhist temples.
The day is kept comfortably paced, allowing time to enjoy the valley scenery, lodge atmosphere, and Bhutan’s quiet mountain beauty.
Day 3: Paro Cultural Tour and Local Experiences
Start the morning with a calm wellness experience such as yoga, followed by a guided cultural tour of Paro. Visit the National Museum and Paro Rinpung Dzong, two important landmarks that reveal Bhutan’s history, religion, and artistic heritage.
Lunch may be arranged in a scenic outdoor setting, with views of Paro’s natural and historic surroundings. In the evening, enjoy a light cultural activity such as traditional archery, darts, or prayer flag printing.
Day 4: Tiger’s Nest Monastery Hike
Begin the day with the unforgettable hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Bhutan’s most iconic spiritual site. The trail passes through pine forests and mountain paths before reaching the sacred monastery built dramatically on a cliffside above Paro Valley.
After the hike, return to the lodge for rest and recovery, with time for a wellness treatment or a relaxed final evening. A traditional Bhutanese dinner can be arranged to close the journey in a memorable way.
Day 5: Departure from Paro
After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to Paro International Airport for your onward flight. Depart Bhutan with memories of sacred landscapes, cultural discovery, luxury lodge stays, 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