Best Bhutan Tour Itinerary- All Inclusive 5 Days Tour (Tigernest Monastery, Paro, Thimphu & Punakha)

Five days is enough to get a proper first look at Bhutan, taking in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha without rushing between them. You'll spend time at dzongs and temples, cross a high mountain pass, and hike through forest and valley trails at a manageable pace.

Thimphu forms the cultural core of the trip, with time built in to explore the capital's mix of monasteries, museums and modern life. Along the way there's local food, conversation with people who live there, and a genuine sense of how Bhutanese daily life works.

It's a guided trip suited to those wanting a compact but well-rounded introduction to the country rather than a deep expedition — culture, scenery and a bit of walking, all in one short itinerary.

What you'll do

• Hike up to Tiger's Nest Monastery above Paro
• Cross Dochula Pass at 3,100 metres for views over the Himalayas
• Visit Punakha Dzong at the meeting of two rivers
• Explore Thimphu's National Memorial Chorten and Buddha Dordenma statue
• See the Takin Preserve and Folk Heritage Museum
• Walk through forests, valleys and riverside trails between sites