Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Route: Hashimara → Phuentsholing → Paro → Gangtey Valley → Punakha → Thimphu → Phuentsholing / Hashimara
Approximate Distance Covered: 800–850 km
Trip Style: Slow Travel | Cultural Discovery | Himalayan Spiritual Trail | Responsible Travel
Themes: Story and Spirit | Culture and Community | Nature and Silence | Heritage and Handicraft
Bhutan is not a destination—it’s a state of mind. This mindful journey takes you through scenic valleys, sacred forests, riverside dzongs, and villages that blend spiritual tradition with gentle hospitality.
From your peaceful arrival at the Indo-Bhutan border in Phuentsholing to the sacred heights of Taktsang, the wetland beauty of Phobjikha, and the royal elegance of Punakha and Thimphu—each destination gives you time to listen, connect, and simply be.
This itinerary is indicative. Experiences may be rearranged depending on weather, local conditions, and host availability.
Distance: ~20 km | Travel Time: 1 hr
Overnight Stay: Phuentsholing
Distance: ~170 km | Travel Time: 5–6 hrs
Overnight Stay: Paro
Distance: Local travel only
Overnight Stay: Paro
Distance: ~160 km | Travel Time: 6–7 hrs
Overnight Stay: Gangtey (Phobjikha Valley)
Distance: Local travel only
Overnight Stay: Gangtey (Phobjikha Valley)
Distance: ~80 km | Travel Time: 3–4 hrs
Overnight Stay: Punakha
Distance: ~85 km | Travel Time: 3–4 hrs
Overnight Stay: Thimphu
Distance: Local travel only
Overnight Stay: Thimphu
Distance: ~165 km | Travel Time: 5–6 hrs
- Avoid single-use plastics; bring refillables
- Carry back all your trash
- Use biodegradable toiletries while near
water bodies
- Choose community-run stays and eateries
- Buy souvenirs from artisans directly
- Engage meaningfully, not just for photos
- Learn basic greetings and local etiquette
- Ask before entering sacred spaces or homes
- Go slow — don’t force schedules in remote
areas
- Stick to designated trails during treks
- Limit electricity and hot water use in villages
- Be mindful of resource consumption
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