10-Day Bhutan Cultural Tour from Paro with Tiger's Nest and Haa Valley

Meet your local tour guide outside the airport.

Drive to Thimphu and witness the iron bridge of Tachogang Lhakhang, which was built in the 15th century.

Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Thimphu.

Begin the day by visiting Clock Tower Square, the smallest city square in the world.

Drive to the majestic Buddha Point, one of the most recognizable landmarks and religious symbols of Bhutan.

Continue with a visit to Tashicho Dzong, the Fortress of the Glorious Reign.

Stop for lunch at a 500-year-old Bhutanese house and taste some local food.

After lunch, drive to the Botanical Garden before heading back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Today, the first stop is Dochula Pass, which is approximately 3100 m above sea level.

Continue the drive to Punakha and visit Punakha Dzong.

Go for an easy hike and climb the beautiful Khamsum Yulley Stupa.

On the way back, stop at the base camp and try river rafting across the longest suspension bridge.

Overnight stay at a farmhouse.

Today, drive past Wangdue Valley and stop to see the ruined fortress, which was built in 1638.

Get an opportunity to explore the ancient 16th-century monastery, the largest and best-preserved architecture in Bhutan.

Overnight stay in Phobjikha.

Drive back to Paro along the same route, but stop at different spots for sightseeing.

First, stop at Lawala Pass at 3400 m to look over the yak herders' camp.

Later, stop at the Botanical Garden in Lamperi before heading back to Paro.

Upon arrival, visit Rinpung Dzong.

Later in the day, visit the National Museum, also known as Ta Dzong.

After the museum, witness the national game of Bhutan - archery.

Transfer to the hotel after the day ends.

Start the Druk Path trek near the National Museum.

Drive along a farm road until you reach the pine forests. The trail then takes you steadily uphill all the way to Jela Dzong, a now-ruined temple built long ago as a war fortress. From here, get a stunning view of the Paro Valley below.

Stop at the pass for a picnic lunch and witness the mighty Jomolhari mountain at 7400 m.

Continue the drive to Haa Valley and take a leisurely walk through the small town.

Dinner and overnight stay in Haa.

Embark on a hike through the Meri Puensum Nature Trail. It is a five-hour hike through the fir forests.

Start the cultural sightseeing from Lhakhang Karpo, the White Temple, to Lhakhang Nagpo, the Black Temple.

Drive to Damthang Valley, on the border of China and Bhutan, to see the beautiful mountain landscape.

Overnight in Haa Valley.

Drive to Paro.

Stop at Dobji Dzong, which was used as a prison during the time of governors and civil war in the 18th century.

Come across many beautiful traditional houses and fields along the road.

Upon arrival, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in Bhutan, built by a Tibetan king.

Dinner and overnight stay in Paro.

After breakfast, go for a short hike. Drive for about 30 minutes from the hotel to reach the starting point.

Upon arrival at the base camp, hire a pony or trek to Tiger's Nest.

Spend the rest of the day at leisure after the trek. You may also go shopping in the local markets.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Early morning departure from Paro International Airport.