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 and Transfer to Thimphu
Arrive at Paro International Airport, where your private guide will welcome you. Enjoy a scenic drive to Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital city, and settle into the peaceful rhythm of the kingdom.
Day 2: Thimphu Cultural Experiences
Spend the day exploring Thimphu’s cultural and spiritual highlights. Depending on your interests, visits may include Buddha Dordenma, the National Memorial Chorten, traditional craft centres, local markets, museums, and nearby monasteries.
You may also enjoy a light cultural activity such as archery, darts, traditional arts, or a quiet guided walk. The day is designed to feel immersive but unhurried.
Day 3: Tiger’s Nest Monastery Day Excursion
Begin early for a special journey to Paro and the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery. The hike takes you through pine forests and mountain paths before reaching one of Bhutan’s most sacred and unforgettable landmarks.
After the hike, enjoy time to rest and recover before returning to your lodge. This day is one of the most meaningful highlights of the retreat, combining nature, spirituality, and Bhutan’s most famous cultural site.
Day 4: Gangtey or Bumthang Extension Experience
Continue your retreat with a journey to one of Bhutan’s peaceful valleys, such as Gangtey or Bumthang, depending on your chosen lodge circuit and trip length.
In Gangtey, enjoy wide valley views, monastery visits, prayer sessions, and quiet nature walks. In Bumthang, explore Bhutan’s spiritual heartland with ancient temples, sacred sites, and traditional village landscapes.
Day 5: Departure or Continue the Journey
After breakfast, your guide will assist with your onward transfer. For travellers staying longer, the journey can continue with additional lodge nights, wellness experiences, cultural activities, valley hikes, butter lamp ceremonies, or deeper exploration of Bhutan’s summer landscapes.
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