Bhutan Tour Dates
All of our Bhutanese tours are private, tailor made journeys for independent travel and dates of your choice. We can easily customize your Bhutan Tour to spend more time in the places and doing the activities that you are interested in. This tour can be experienced all year around.
Highlights & Overview of the Winter Trek Punakha
Western Bhutan region. Season: Best in winter (November – March). Difficulty: Easy to moderate, altitude up to 3400m.
Highlights: Dochu La 108 chortens, panoramic Himalayan views, spiritual historic sites, Punakha Dzong, authentic rural village life, pine and rhododendron forests, rice fields, birdlife. Climate: Pleasant and snow free in Punakha valley during winter.
Highlights: Dochu La 108 chortens, panoramic Himalayan views, spiritual historic sites, Punakha Dzong, authentic rural village life, pine and rhododendron forests, rice fields, birdlife. Climate: Pleasant and snow free in Punakha valley during winter.
Punakha Winter Trek Itinerary (10 Days / 9 Nights)
Day 1: Arrival in Paro – Transfer to Thimphu
Arrive at Paro International airport (stunning Himalayan views on the flight). Warm welcome by your guide. Drive to Thimphu (1.5 hours). Evening stroll around Thimphu town and clock tower square.
Overnight: Thimphu
Overnight: Thimphu
Day 2: Thimphu Cultural Exploration
Morning visit to Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma statue, Changangkha 12th century temple. Afternoon visit to Takin preservation center, Textile and Folk Heritage Museum.
Overnight: Thimphu
Overnight: Thimphu
Day 3: Thimphu – Punakha
Scenic drive across Dochu La Pass (3100m), panoramic views of the eastern Himalayas and 108 Druk Wangyel Chorten. Descend to lush Punakha valley. Visit Punakha Dzong, walk across the long suspension bridge, and short hike to Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple) through rice paddies.
Overnight: Punakha
Overnight: Punakha
Day 4: Trek Start – Punakha to Limbukha
Trek begins near Punakha Dzong with gradual climb through villages and chirpine forests. Arrive at Limbukha village known for storytelling traditions.
Camp overnight: Limbukha (2250m)
Camp overnight: Limbukha (2250m)
Day 5: Limbukha – Chungsakha – Sha Gonpa
Trek through rhododendron and oak forests. Visit Chungsakha village, home to a temple dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kunley (The Divine Madman). Continue to Sha Gonpa, a remote monastery.
Overnight: Sha Gonpa (2700m)
Overnight: Sha Gonpa (2700m)
Day 6: Sha Gonpa – Samtengang
Gradual descends through forests and terraced fields. Beautiful views of valleys, lake and villages. Arrive at Samtengang village with picturesque campsite near lake.
Campsite: Samtengang (2000m)
Campsite: Samtengang (2000m)
Day 7: Samtengang – Wangdiphodrang (Trek & Drive)
Short downhill trek to road head. Drive to Wangdiphodrang town. Explore Wangdiphodrang Dzong (reconstructed) and local markets. Drive back to Paro (4-5 hours) via Dochu La Pass.
Overnight: Paro
Overnight: Paro
Day 8: Paro Sightseeing
Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong, National Museum (Ta Dzong), Kyichu Lhakhang (7th century). Evening stroll around Paro town.
Overnight: Paro
Overnight: Paro
Day 9: Paro – Hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery)
Iconic 5-6 hours hike to Taktsang Monastery (3120m) perched on a cliff. Afternoon: Free time for shopping or traditional hot stone bath.
Overnight: Paro
Overnight: Paro
Day 10: Departure from Paro
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for departure.
*This is a personalized private tour that can be curated to your liking—whether you are a solo traveler, part of a family, or with a group of friends. We will be happy to adjust the activities matching your interest and schedule. This is your trip, your way!