Land-Entry Route
7-Day Punakha & Paro Land-Entry Tour
A relaxed seven-day land-entry itinerary with extra Thimphu time, Punakha sightseeing, optional hikes and rafting, Paro Valley, and Tiger's Nest.
Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
RoutePhuentsholing - Thimphu - Punakha - Paro - Phuentsholing
Best ForGuests wanting a slower western circuit
Tour CodeUH-LET-008
Punakha depthFarmers MarketParo ValleyTiger's Nest
Day 01: Arrival in Phuentsholing - Transfer to Thimphu
- Arrival at Phuentsholing entry point
- Meet and greet with guide and traditional khaddar welcome
- Complete entry immigration formalities on arrival at the border
- Scenic drive to Thimphu
- En-route stops for refreshments and photography
- Leisure walk in Thimphu city and local markets, time permitting
- Overnight stay in Thimphu (2,400 m)
Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing
- Hotel check in and leisure time
- Lunch at hotel or local restaurant based on guest preference
- Visit Farmers Market
- Visit Crafts Market
- Visit National Memorial Chorten
- Visit Tashichho Dzong (Thimphu Dzong)
- Evening walk in Thimphu town
- Dinner at local restaurant
- Optional nightlife or local beer and whisky tasting
- Overnight stay in Thimphu (2,400 m)
Day 03: Thimphu - Punakha
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Buddha Dordenma Statue
- Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass (approx. 2 hrs)
- Stop at Dochula Pass - 108 chortens and Himalayan views
- Optional short nature hike, subject to interest
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)
- Village walk through Sopsokha / Metshina
- Overnight stay in Punakha (1,350 m)
Day 04: Punakha Sightseeing
- Short hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Walk across Punakha Suspension Bridge
- Optional farmhouse lunch and rural activities
- Optional Jiligang day hike from Punakha Dzong to Khamsum Chorten
- River rafting on the Punakha River
- Overnight stay in Punakha (1,350 m)
Day 05: Punakha - Paro
- Drive from Punakha to Paro via Thimphu
- Optional stop in Thimphu for missed sightseeing
- Explore Paro Valley
- Visit Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong)
- Visit Drukgyal Dzong ruins
- Leisure time in Paro
- Overnight stay in Paro (2,200 m)
Day 06: Paro - Tiger's Nest Hike
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
- Stop at cafeteria viewpoint
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang
- Evening at leisure in Paro
- Overnight stay in Paro (2,200 m)
Day 07: Paro - Transfer to Phuentsholing / Departure
- Breakfast at hotel
- Scenic drive to Phuentsholing
- En-route stops for refreshments and photography
- Transfer to Phuentsholing exit point
- Exit Bhutan
Prices mentioned are for international travelers and do not apply to regional travelers from India, Bangladesh, or Maldives.