Bhutan Tour in Style

Your exciting Bhutan tour begins in Paro, where you will meet your private guide for the scenic drive to Thimphu, Bhutan’s forested capital. Stop at Tamchog Lhakhang, a 15th-century riverside temple reached via an iron chain bridge crafted by the Tibetan saint Thangtong Gyalpo. Check into your boutique hotel and unwind with views of the surrounding hills.

The next day, explore Thimphu’s mix of tradition and simplicity. Visit the giant Buddha Dordenma overlooking the valley, the Folk Heritage Museum, and the School of Traditional Arts, where students master sacred crafts like thangka painting and wood carving. Join locals in prayer at the National Memorial Chorten before browsing handmade textiles and prayer wheels in the town’s artisan shops.

Accommodation: Pemako Thimphu, a stylish boutique hotel nestled in the hills, offers refined comfort with subtle Bhutanese touches and panoramic mountain views.

Drive over Dochula Pass, pausing at the 108 white chortens built to honour Bhutanese soldiers. On clear days, enjoy Himalayan mountain views before descending into the lush Punakha Valley.

Visit Punakha Dzong, a stunning fortress at the meeting of two rivers and cross its iconic wooden suspension bridge. Hike to Chimi Lhakhang, the fertility temple dedicated to the ‘Divine Madman’ Lama Drukpa Kunley, known for his eccentric teachings. Spend the afternoon strolling through terraced rice fields or relaxing by the river.

Accommodation: COMO Uma Punakha, a boutique sanctuary with sweeping valley views.

Return to Paro for the final days of your Bhutan tour through forested valleys and explore its cultural sites. Visit the National Museum, housed in a former watchtower, and the impressive Paro Dzong overlooking the river. The following day, hike to Taktsang, known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery, perched on a cliff 900 metres above the valley. The trail winds through pine forests and fluttering prayer flags, leading to a sacred meditation site linked to Guru Rinpoche, who is said to have flown here on a tigress’s back.

Spend your last day at leisure, perhaps visiting Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples, enjoying a traditional hot stone bath, or wandering nearby villages.

Accommodation: COMO Uma Paro, a luxury retreat set on a forested hillside.

Transfer to Paro Airport for your flight home, taking the memories of sacred peaks and serene valleys from your Bhutan tour.

All our Bhutan journeys are tailor-made to suit your pace and preferences. Extend your stay with wellness treatments, additional hiking, or a cultural detour to the Haa or Bumthang valleys, known for their heritage and beauty. Contact our Bhutan specialists to begin crafting your bespoke Himalayan escape.