The Bhutanese West
The essential western circuit, at an easy pace
Overview
Short on time but unwilling to compromise? This compact circuit covers the two most essential valleys — Paro and Thimphu — with enough breathing room to actually enjoy them.
Trip Highlights
- Full-day Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) excursion
- Buddha Dordenma and the Thimphu memorial chorten
- National Institute for Zorig Chusum, the school of 13 traditional arts
- Dochula Pass and its 108 memorial chortens
- Free evening to explore Thimphu's cafés and night market
What's Included
- Private car with professional driver
- Licensed English-speaking guide throughout
- 3-star hotel accommodation, twin-sharing
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
- All monument entry fees
- Bhutan visa processing
Free itinerary customization — no booking commitment.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Paro
Arrive at Paro International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Settle in with an easy evening walk through Paro town. Overnight: Hotel in Paro.
Meals: Dinner
Hike to Tiger's Nest (Taktsang)
A full-day excursion to Taktsang Monastery, the iconic Tiger's Nest, perched on a cliffside above the Paro valley. Return to town by evening. Overnight: Hotel in Paro.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Paro → Thimphu
Drive to Thimphu and visit the Buddha Dordenma statue and the Memorial Chorten, then tour the National Institute for Zorig Chusum to see Bhutan's 13 traditional arts in practice. Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dochula Pass & Thimphu
A half-day excursion to Dochula Pass to see its 108 memorial chortens and, weather permitting, sweeping Himalayan views, before returning to Thimphu for a free evening to explore cafés and the night market. Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Thimphu → Paro
Drive back to Paro and transfer to Paro International Airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
