Punakha

Cultural

Druk Discovery

Our signature first journey: dzongs, cliffside monasteries and river valleys from Paro to Punakha, at a gentle, unhurried pace.

  • 7 days
  • Easy
  • Private · 2–8 guests
  • Mar – May · Sep – Nov

Overview

Every Yelha journey is private and fully flexible: dates, pace, hotels and experiences can all be tailored. Your travel designer will refine this itinerary with you until it feels exactly right.

Highlights

  • Hike to the Tiger’s Nest monastery
  • Sunrise over 108 chortens at Dochula
  • Private blessing at Punakha Dzong
  • Farmhouse dinner & hot-stone bath

Day by day

Day 1 Arrival in Paro

Fly past the Himalaya into Paro. Welcome ceremony, Rinpung Dzong and a slow evening by the river.

Day 2 Thimphu, the capital

Buddha Dordenma, the Memorial Chorten and a private visit to a traditional paper-making workshop.

Day 3 Over Dochula to Punakha

Cross the 3,100 m pass at sunrise, then descend to subtropical Punakha and its magnificent dzong.

Day 4 Punakha valley

Walk through rice terraces to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten and picnic by the Mo Chhu.

Day 5 Return to Paro

Visit the fertility temple of Chimi Lhakhang en route, farmhouse dinner and hot-stone bath.

Day 6 Tiger’s Nest

The iconic hike to Taktsang Monastery, suspended 900 m above the valley.

Day 7 Departure

A final butter-lamp offering before your flight home.

Included

  • Bhutan visa & Sustainable Development Fee
  • Handpicked boutique & heritage lodges
  • All meals with local specialities
  • Private licensed guide & driver
  • All entrance fees and permits

Not included

  • International flights to Paro
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities and personal expenses

Places you’ll visit

Make it yours

Tailor this journey with a local travel designer

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