Western and Central Bhutan Sample Itinerary
Welcome to Bhutan!
Day 1: Arrival at Paro International Airport. You will be transfered to your hotel. Overnight Paro.
Day 2: Paro Sightseeing, including hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Overnight Paro
Day3: Paro - Morning drive to Thimphu. Afternoon Thimphu sightseeing. Overnight Thimphu.
Drive time Paro to Thimphu: 1 hour
Day 4: Morning Thimphu Sightseeing. Afternoon drive to Wangdiphodrang. Overnight Wangdiphodrang.
Drive time from Thimphu to Wangdiphodrang: 2.5 hours
Day 5: Further drive to Trongsa. Afternoon Trongsa sightseeing. Overnight Trongsa.
Drive time from Thimphu to Wangdiphodrang: 2.5 hours
Day 6: Morning visit Kuengarabten Palace, then further drive to Bumthang. Overnight Bumthang.
Drive time from Trongsa to Bumthang: 2 hours
Day 7: Bumthang Sightseeing. Overnight Bumthang.
Day 8: Morning drive to Phobjikha, the winter home of the black necked cranes. Overnight Phobjikha.
Drive time from Bumthang to Phobjikha: 4.5 hours
Day 9: Drive back to Wangdiphodrang, afternoon Wangdiphodrang sightseeing, including short hike to Rinchengang village. Overnight Wangdiphodrang.
Drive time from Phobjikha to Wangdiphodrang: 2 hours
Day 10: Punakha Sightseeing, Punakha is the old capital of Bhutan. Overnight Wangdiphodrang.
Drive time from Wangdiphodrang to Punakha: 30 minutes
Day 11: Wangdiphodrang - Paro. Today you will drive back to Paro, with a free afternoon in Thimphu for last minute souvenir shopping. Overnight at hotel in Paro.
Drive time from Wangdiphodrang to Paro: 3.5 hours
Day 12 Departure by Druk Air from Paro International Airport.
