10 day hike with Bumdrak

Day 1: Arrival in Paro

 Sightseeing Upon arrival at Paro International Airport, meet with your guide and driver Transfer to the hotel and check-in After lunch, visit the National Museum of Bhutan, housed in a 17th-century watchtower Stroll through the Paro Rinpung Dzong, a fortress-monastery overlooking the Paro valley Overnight stay in Paro

 Day 2: Hike to Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Monastery) 

After breakfast, drive to the trailhead for the hike to Tiger’s Nest, one of the most iconic and sacred sites in Bhutan The hike takes about 5 hours roundtrip, including stops for rest and refreshments Enjoy stunning views of the valley below and the monastery perched on a cliffside Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Paro 

Day 3: Hike to Bumdrak 

After breakfast, drive to Sang Choekhor Buddhist College and start the hike to Bumdrak The hike takes about 6 hours roundtrip and offers scenic views of the Paro valley and the Himalayan ranges Enjoy a picnic lunch at the summit, surrounded by prayer flags and chortens Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Paro 

Day 4: Thimphu Sightseeing 

After breakfast, drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan Visit the Buddha Dordenma statue, a giant bronze statue of Buddha overlooking the city Stroll through the Centenary Farmers Market, a bustling market selling local produce and handicrafts Explore the Tashichho Dzong, a fortress-monastery housing the offices of the King of Bhutan and the government ministries Overnight stay in Thimphu 

Day 5: Hike to Dodeydra 

After breakfast, drive to the trailhead for the hike to Dodeydra The hike takes about 4 hours roundtrip and offers beautiful views of the Thimphu valley and the surrounding mountains Enjoy a picnic lunch at the summit, surrounded by pristine nature Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Thimphu 

Day 6: Hike to Lungchutse

  Early in the morning, after breakfast, drive to Dochula pass (3,150m/10,335ft) which offers panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges Start the hike to Lungchutse, which takes about 4 hours roundtrip and offers stunning views of the mountains and the Punakha valley After the hike, drive to Punakha for overnight stay

 Day 7:  Hike to Hokatsho

After breakfast, visit the Punakha Dzong, a beautiful fortress-monastery located at the confluence of two rivers .Drive to the trail head for the hike to Hokatsho, which takes about 3 hours roundtrip and offers scenic views of the Punakha valley and the surrounding countryside Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Punakha.

Day 8: Punakha sightseeing

Visit Chimi Lhakhang and Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, Return to Paro After breakfast, drive to Chimi Lhakhang, a temple dedicated to the divine madman, Lama Drukpa Kuenley Take a short hike to the temple, which is located in the midst of rice fields and scenic countryside After the visit, drive to Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, a historic fortress-monastery located in the town of Wangdue Phodrang . After the visit, return to Paro, taking in the beautiful landscapes and scenery on the way Check-in to the hotel in Paro and spend the evening at leisure, exploring the town or relaxing at the hotel Overnight stay in Paro.

Day 9: Paro Sightseeing
 
After breakfast, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temples in Bhutan Visit the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, a fortress-monastery that was destroyed in a fire in the 1950s Enjoy a stroll through the picturesque Paro town and visit some local handicraft stores In the evening,  farewell dinner at a local restaurant Overnight stay in Paro
 
Day 10: Departure
 
After breakfast, transfer to the Paro International Airport for your departure flight.