Cultural Route
4-Day Punakha Quick Journey
A fast-paced route for travelers who want Punakha Dzong, valley views, and Tiger’s Nest.
Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
RouteParo • Punakha • Paro
Best ForShort-stay travelers
Tour CodeUH-NAC-003
Tiger’s NestPunakhaParo
Day 01: Arrival at Paro – Drive to Punakha
- Arrival at Paro International Airport
- Meet and greet with guide and driver
- Scenic drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass
- Stop at Dochula Pass for Himalayan views
- Optional short nature hike to Lungchutse
- Visit Chimmi Lhakhang (Temple of the Divine Madman)
- Check-in at hotel in Punakha
- Overnight stay in Punakha
Day 02: Punakha Sightseeing – Drive to Paro
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Short hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten
- Walk through paddy fields and valley viewpoints
- Visit Bhutan’s longest Suspension Bridge or Wolokha Nunnery
- River Rafting on the Punakha River (Additional Cost)
- Drive to Paro
- Check-in at hotel
- Overnight stay in Paro
Day 03: Paro – Tiger’s Nest Hike
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest)
- Stop at cafeteria viewpoint
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang
- Explore Paro town & shopping
- Optional hot stone bath & farmhouse dinner (additional cost)
- Overnight stay in Paro
Day 04: Departure from Paro
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Paro International Airport
- Departure from Bhutan
Prices mentioned are for international travelers and do not apply to regional travelers from India, Bangladesh, or Maldives.