Western Bhutan in Quiet Luxury
The icons of the west, with Bhutan's finest boutique lodges, private guiding and time to do very little at all.
The great sights of western Bhutan, reimagined around comfort and privacy. Days start when you want them to, picnics appear by rivers, and every evening ends at an exceptional lodge.
We'll recommend lodges to suit your style once we know you a little better.
Highlights
- Private guide and vehicle throughout
- A private butter-lamp ceremony
- Riverside picnic in Punakha
- The Tiger's Nest at your own pace
Day by day
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Day 1
Arrive in Paro
A private transfer to your lodge in the Paro valley and an afternoon at leisure.
Paro valley · Photo: Christopher J. Fynn, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 2
Paro
A private visit to Kyichu Lhakhang with a butter-lamp offering, lunch in a farmhouse, then Rinpung Dzong.
Kyichu Lhakhang · Photo: David Broad, CC BY 3.0 -
Day 3
The Tiger's Nest
Hike to Paro Taktsang, with the option of a pony to the halfway tea house, and a picnic on the way down.
Paro Taktsang · Photo: Athira.tuttu, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 4
Paro to Thimphu
A private tour of the craft schools and textile museum, and a private dinner in the capital.
Thimphu · Photo: Crstopher J. Fynn, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 5
Thimphu to Punakha
Over Dochula to your lodge in the Punakha valley, and Punakha Dzong in the afternoon.
Dochula · Photo: David Broad, CC BY 3.0 -
Day 6
Punakha to Paro
A riverside picnic in the morning, then a relaxed drive back to Paro and a hot stone bath.
Punakha valley · Photo: David Broad, CC BY 3.0 -
Day 7
Depart
A private transfer to Paro airport.
Paro International Airport · Photo: Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Make it yours.
Tell us your dates and wishes, and we'll tailor this journey around you.
- Private & tailor-made
- Licensed by Bhutan’s Department of Tourism
- Every enquiry answered personally