The classic circuit of the kingdom of Gross National Happiness. Day-by-day itinerary: Arrival in Paro & on to Thimphu; Thimphu; On to Punakha; Back to Paro.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Paro & on to Thimphu
Guided travel is mandatory
10:00 — Arrival at Paro airport
11:30 — Drive to Thimphu — Paro → Thimphou
13:00 — Hotel check-in — Thimphou
17:00 — Buddha Dordenma — Thimphou
Day 2 — Thimphu
09:00 — Tashichho Dzong — Thimphou
11:00 — National Memorial Chorten — Thimphou
14:00 — National Institute for Zorig Chusum — Thimphou
16:30 — Thimphu weekend market — Thimphou
Day 3 — On to Punakha
08:00 — Drive to Punakha via the Dochula Pass — Thimphou → Punakha
12:00 — Punakha Dzong — Punakha
15:00 — Punakha suspension bridge — Punakha
Day 4 — Back to Paro
09:00 — Drive back to Paro — Punakha → Paro
15:00 — National Museum & Rinpung Dzong — Paro
19:00 — Traditional dinner — Paro
Day 5 — Tiger's Nest & departure
06:00 — Hike to the Tiger's Nest Monastery (Taktsang) — Paro