Modern Luxury Bhutan Escape

After breakfast at your resort, take a private drive to the trailhead of the legendary Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest). Embark on a guided hike through pine forests and fluttering prayer flags, ascending to the monastery perched dramatically on a cliff 900 meters above the valley. Enjoy a refreshment break at the viewpoint cafe, explore the monastery, and descend at your own pace. Return to your luxury resort in the afternoon for rest and leisure.

After a leisurely breakfast, embark on a private scenic drive from Paro to Thimphu, Bhutan’s vibrant capital. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of terraced fields, rivers, and traditional Bhutanese farmhouses. Upon arrival, check into your boutique luxury hotel. Begin your exploration of Thimphu with visits to the Buddha Dordenma, National Memorial Chorten, and Tashichho Dzong. Conclude the afternoon with a relaxed stroll through local markets, where you can browse textiles, handicrafts, and thangka paintings.

After breakfast at your luxury hotel, immerse yourself in Thimphu’s rich cultural heritage. Begin with a visit to the National Library, home to ancient manuscripts and sacred texts, followed by the Folk Heritage Museum, which showcases traditional Bhutanese village life. Explore the Institute for Zorig Chusum (School of Arts and Crafts) to observe students practicing Bhutan’s 13 traditional arts. In the afternoon, visit Simply Bhutan Living Museum to try on traditional attire and sample local delicacies. Enjoy unhurried time in craft bazaars or quaint streets for photography and light shopping.

After breakfast, depart Thimphu on a private drive to Punakha, crossing the Dochula Pass (3,100 m) with its 108 chortens and panoramic views of the Himalayas. Pause for photographs and enjoy light refreshments at the pass. Continue into the lush Punakha Valley and check into your luxury riverside resort. In the afternoon, explore Punakha Dzong, one of Bhutan’s most beautiful fortresses, and stroll across the iconic Punakha Suspension Bridge, taking in the river and valley scenery.

Start your morning with a leisurely breakfast at your riverside luxury resort. Choose from a variety of curated experiences: embark on a short hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, a hilltop temple with stunning panoramic views of the valley, or enjoy an optional rafting adventure on the Pho Chhu River, navigating gentle currents amidst lush scenery. In the afternoon, return to the resort for leisure — stroll the landscaped gardens, relax by the pool, or capture photographs of the serene surroundings.

After breakfast at your riverside luxury resort in Punakha, depart on a private scenic drive back to Paro. Enjoy the lush landscapes of Punakha and Wangdue valleys, stopping at picturesque viewpoints for photos and panoramic views of the Himalayas. You can revisit Dochula Pass to admire the 108 chortens against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks. Upon arrival in Paro, check into your luxury resort and visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest and most revered temples. Later, explore Paro town for last-minute souvenirs or local crafts.

After a leisurely breakfast at your luxury resort in Paro, enjoy some free time for final shopping, a short stroll in the scenic valley, or capturing last photographs of the Himalayan landscape. Later, your private chauffeur will transfer you to Paro International Airport for your flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, assistance is provided for customs and baggage, marking the conclusion of your Modern Luxury Bhutan Escape.