If you’d like to explore Bhutan on foot as well as by vehicle, this trip combines sightseeing in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha with day hikes. You’ll visit monasteries and viewpoints, including Taktsang. Let us know about your walking experience so we can talk through the routes with you.

Bhutan Tour With Day Hiking
Bhutan Tour offers sort day hiking which is combination of tour with hiking which offers spectacular views covering popular monasteries through the route.
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Duration
6 Days
Per person · 7–15 travelers
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Private departure from US$ 3,150
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Per person · 7–15 travelers
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Is this trek right for you?
Several days of hiking at a moderate level of effort.
Trekking involves altitude, weather, and trail risks. A planned itinerary, acclimatization days, and guide support cannot guarantee safety or reaching the planned destination. Conditions may require changes to the route.
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Bhutan Tour With Day Hiking
Trip overview
- Service level
- Amigo Plus
- Comfort profile
- Active Trek
- Accommodation standard
- Hotel
Route highlights
Combine cultural sightseeing and day hikes across Bhutan’s western valleys.
Explore Paro, Thimphu and Punakha with an English-speaking guide.
Hike to Taktsang, Lungchutse or Trashigang Goenpa and Khamsum Yulley Namgyel.
Enjoy hotel stays and road transfers throughout the six-day journey.
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Explore the western valleys of Bhutan on a six-day journey combining cultural sightseeing and day hikes. The route visits Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, with opportunities to see temples, dzongs and village landscapes along the way.
The itinerary includes hikes to Taktsang Monastery, Lungchutse or Trashigang Goenpa, and Khamsum Yulley Namgyel. The trails include uphill and downhill sections; discuss your fitness, walking pace and any mobility needs with the team before booking. Weather and trail conditions can affect the day’s plan.
The published package describes hotel accommodation, meals, an English-speaking guide and ground transfers, including airport transfers. Confirm the final itinerary, flight arrangements and detailed inclusions in your quotation, along with any dietary or room preferences.
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Day-by-day route outline
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Altitude & distance by day
Published altitudes and walking distances for each day. Road and flight transfers are listed separately in the daily route data.
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Dots mark the altitudes listed in the itinerary, and bars show how far you’ll walk each day. If a day has no altitude listed, we keep the line at the last known height. For a distance range like 8–10 km, we show 9 km.
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| Day | Route | Altitude | Published distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive Paro - (2250m/7382ft) | 2250m/7382ft | — |
| Day 2 | Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery, Drive: Paro-Thimphu (2320m/7610 ft): 1 hr/54 km | 2320m/7610 ft | 54 kmTransfer |
| Day 3 | Thimphu Sightseeing | — | — |
| Day 4 | Hike to Lungchutse/Trashigang Goenpa, Drive to Punakha (1250m/4100 ft): 2-3 hrs/76 km | 1250m/4100 ft | 76 kmTransfer |
| Day 5 | Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel, drive to Paro: 4 hr/140 km | — | 140 kmTransfer |
| Day 6 | Depart from Paro | — | — |
Day 1
Arrive Paro -
(2250m/7382ft)
Day details
Welcome to the Kingdom of Bhutan. Upon your arrival at the Paro Internation Airport in Paro, one of the company representatives will be awaiting your arrival. The same person will transfer you to the hotel booked for you in Paro, in a private vehicle. After a short rest at the hotel, the ultimate tour starts with a visit to Rinpung Dzong. This Dzong or Fortress or Monastery of Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school built in the 16th century, now houses government administrative offices and the district Monastic Body of Paro Dzokhang. After the Dzong, we will head towards the oldest monastery in Bhutan, Kichu Lakhang, which is located at the distance of 5 kms from the Paro town. Drugyal Dzong or the Victory Fort built in 1649 is the last destination of the this day tour. After visiting this Dzong, we will get back to the hotel for overnight stay. Overnight in a hotel in Paro. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Structure of Nayami Zam bridge – a traditional cantilever bridge over Paro Chhu; Paro Dzong and Taktshang Monastery- the finest examples of Bhutanese architecture; interesting pieces of artworks in the Dzong and the Monastery; artistically beautiful shrines and chapels inside the Dzong and the Deyangkha Temple; beautiful view of Ta Dzong- the famous watch tower in Bhutan; the architecture of Kiychu Lakhang and the accompanying chortens and prayer wheels; and the ruins of Drugyal Dzong built during the 16th century.)
Day 2
Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery, Drive: Paro-Thimphu : 1 hr/54 km
(2320m/7610 ft)
Day details
After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery - Bhutan's most famous monastery situated at 3180 meters above sea level. Guru Rinpoche (spiritual master) is said to have flown on the back of a tigress to meditate in a cave where Taktsang Monastery now stands. The monastery is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley. After having explored the monastery, hike down to the valley and continue drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan for overnight stay.
Day 3
Thimphu Sightseeing
Day details
In the morning we visit to the King's Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned from 1952-1972), the radio tower (for a great view of Thimphu Valley and the Thimphu Dzong), and the zoo. Then we visit the nunnery temple, the National Library (which houses ancient manuscripts) and the National Institute of Traditional Medicine. After a relaxing lunch, you will visit the Textile Museum, the Handicraft Emporium, the traditional paper factory and the majestic Tashichhodzong. In the evening, you may enjoy strolling through Thimphu town and absorb the life style of the people at Thimpu. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 4
Hike to Lungchutse/Trashigang Goenpa, Drive to Punakha : 2-3 hrs/76 km
(1250m/4100 ft)
Day details
After breakfast in the morning, scenic drive to Punakha with a stop for tea at Dochu La (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. From 108 chortens the trail gradually climbs into red, white and pink rhododendron forest with some steep sections before branching left to Lungchutse Monastery. From the pass, drive downhill through the forests of rhododendron, fir and hemlock. Traverse through rice field and driving along the bank of the Punakha River, we arrive at Punakha. On the way, stop at Metshina Village and take a 20-minute walk through the rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang, which is a fertility temple dedicated to the Divine Madman or Lama Drukpa Kuenley. If you wish, receive the blessing from the Lama`s wooden phallus! Overnight hotel in Punakha.
Day 5
Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel, drive to Paro: 4 hr/140 km
Day details
Morning drive to north of Punakha for about 12 km. From the road point you will hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, which is located on a beautiful hillock called Ngezergang. It contains elaborate paintings dedicated to old sect of Buddhism. Hike back to Punakha. On the way back, visit the Punakha Dzong, stunningly situated in between the male and female rivers like an anchored ship. Drive back to Paro for overnight stay.
Day 6
Depart from Paro
Day details
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to airport for final departure. Flights from Paro especially Druk Air departs in the early morning to avoid adverse weather conditions. Therefore, after taking breakfast, we transfer you to the airport in the morning to catch your onward flight
What is included in the trip price
The essentials and support items that are already built into the package.
Trip Includes
All meals, tea coffee, and snacks
Government approved A category hotels on twin sharing basis
Airport transfer (Pick up and drop)
Land transportation with a comfortable vehicle
An experienced English-speaking guide and other staff if required
Monument entrance fees and museum entrance fees
Visa and all government taxes.
What to budget for separately
Items travelers usually pay for separately, depending on style, spending habits, and optional upgrades.
Trip Excludes
Airfare (to Paro and return)
Personal nature expenses ( personal equipment, phone calls, internet, laundry, hard drinks, etc)
Insurance (Trip cancellation, medical and rescue evacuation)
Tips
Group rates by party size
Per-person rates adjust automatically with your party size. Member discounts apply where available.
1-2 travelers
US$ 1,990
per person3-6 travelers
US$ 1,680
per person7-15 travelers
US$ 1,550
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Guaranteed departure: Once confirmed, it goes ahead even if you’re the only traveler.
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Questions travelers usually ask before booking
These route questions cover Bhutan, bhutan treks planning, and the logistics travelers usually want clarified before they commit.
Spring and autumn are popular periods for sightseeing and hiking in Bhutan. Trail conditions and visibility vary by month and weather, and festival dates change from year to year. Ask the team about your preferred dates and the expected conditions for the walks.
Allow six days for the tour, from arrival to departure in Paro. You’ll visit Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, with day hikes along the way. We can help you check flights against the daily schedule.
The tour includes multiple day walks, including Taktsang Monastery and other hilltop sites. Expect uphill and downhill sections, with effort varying by trail, altitude, weather and pace. Comfortable walking shoes and preparation for several active days are useful. Discuss fitness and mobility needs with the team before booking.
You’ll stay in government-approved A-category hotels on a twin-sharing basis. If you’d like a single room or a different hotel standard, ask us about availability and the additional cost.
Airport pickup and drop-off and land transport during the tour are included, along with an English-speaking guide. Flights to and from Paro are extra. We can help you plan the flight times around your itinerary.
Most visitors need a Bhutan visa; Indian nationals need a permit. The package lists the visa and government taxes as included. Tell us your nationality and travel dates when you enquire, and we’ll explain the current documents and arrangements for your trip.
Yes. The package lists meals, tea, coffee and snacks as included. Alcoholic drinks and other personal expenses are extra. Let us know about dietary requirements before your trip.
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Important Trip Notes & Activities We are very pleased to acknowledge that you are joining us for an adventure trip in remote Himalayan region, where weather conditions, health and fitness of the member or unexpected natural disaster can compel us to change the itinerary and if so you have to understand it but we would try our level best to keep the suggested itinerary as per the original schedule. Your safety and satisfaction of the trip is our prime concern while travelling with Amigo Treks & Expedition P. Ltd and we ensure you our best team, logistics, professional services to make sure that you would have an amazing trip of lifetime with us. Also note that Guide deserved the final decision if the trip has to amend, change the route or cancel due to the extreme conditions for the safety precaution. However, we will try our best to ensure that the trip runs as according to the stated plan but be prepared for flexibility if necessary. Our Guides, trip and safety This trip takes you to the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced and qualified leader for the safe and successful trip. We have local guide working with us who is trained and qualified on the trip. At this trip, there would be one Bhutan Guide. Also we would have helpers to upload bags. Accommodation All hotels in Bhutan are approved and classified from the Government. These hotels are equivalent to 34 star basis. So as per availability at the time of booking, we will provide you a grade hotel in Paro and Thimpu. In Paro, hotel TASHI NAMGAY RESORT or similar and in Thimpu hotel MIGMAR or similar and Meri Puensum Resort or similar in Punakha. Note that, accommodation which we provide you is on twin sharing basis but if you prefer having single room, single supplement is chargeable. Meals All meals are included during your trip. There are variety of foods are available which you can pick up from the menu as per you interest. Our advice is to ask hotel or restaurant that they can suggest fresh food. Pack list You can carry maximum of 20kg while you fly to Paro by Druk Air. You can carry aprox 56 kg on your hand. Your carry-on bags are restricted to one piece, and the size should not exceed 17" x 13" x 8". The packing items are divided in to two different items. One if Trek items and another is non trek items. Your trek items will be locked at our office if you carry them. Here under tour list items A pair of lightweight long pants Pair of dress pants / dresses for evening pairs shorts short-sleeved shirts/blouses long-sleeved shirt for sun protection (also while visiting dzongs, temples & monasteries). Underwear Socks Sleepers Warm jackets (if trip falls in Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan & Feb) sweater or light weight jacket windbreaker pair comfortable walking shoes pair of sandals pair of dress shoes Personal toiletries Insect repellent Spare nylon duffel for purchases Sunscreen rated 20 SPF or higher Lip Balm Sunglasses Prescription glasses visor/sun hat Flashlight Daypack/Hip pack for day trips Beach Towel First-Aid kit with pain medications, antiseptic/anesthetic for sunburn, prescription medications Other optional gears Camera, memory cards and spare batteries Electronics/battery charger Spare contact lenses or glasses Reading and writing materials Passport pouch or money pouch Motion sickness remedies Necessary official documents Passport with minimum validity of 6 months Copy of first page of passport Airline tickets Visa approval for Bhutan (bring with you) Some essential issues Always check that your pack contains essential items such as your passport, money, eyewear, a change of clothing, hiking boots and medications in your carry-on baggage. Gifts: Please don't bring extra gifts which might be a burden to you. If you wish to show your appreciation to the staff, the best gift would be through conversation or tips where appropriate. Cultural Sensitivity: It`s better for women to wear pants (or Capri length pants) and/or a skirt (mid-calf or longer. Tights, hiking shorts and sports tops are not advisable. For men, pants are best. Men may wear longer hiking shorts that come near the knees. Never go shirtless. For women: Women are advised to bring their necessary health supplies with them, as such items might not be available in Bhutan. Boots: Wear boots that are broken-in. To minimize the risk of blister, wearing thin liner socks under regular hiking socks may help. Clothing: Cotton is the most favorable in warm weather. Once wet, cotton also drains body heat. Better to bring wool or synthetics such as Capilene, MTS and Thermax. Layers: Always test your layers before a trip. See if the outer layer fits easily over the inside ones. Toilet Kit: For trekking & sightseeing, bring your own "toilet kit," and a small bottle of hand sanitizer. Always remember to discard the toilet tissue a waste basket and not along a trail or in the toilet. Heating: In Bhutan, portable electric heaters are generally provided for heating in rooms. Blankets are also provided. Bring an extra set of long underwear for extra warmth.
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