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Bhutan: Yoga, Walking & Cultural Sites — 10 Days

Paro to Thimphu via Punakha and Phobjikha Valley, with daily yoga sessions, monastery visits, and hikes through central Bhutan

This ten-day itinerary moves through Bhutan's central valleys—Punakha, Phobjikha, Thimphu, and Paro—combining morning and evening yoga sessions with walking, river activities, and visits to monasteries, temples, and cultural institutions. Accommodation is at three-star and three-star superior hotels; a guide accompanies the group throughout. Meals are included as half-board (breakfast and one additional meal daily); other dining is independent. The route includes private vehicle transfers between locations with drives ranging from ninety minutes to three and a half hours between valleys. Days include specific activities such as the hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Dzong above Punakha, a visit to Koma Tsachu's natural hot spring, the walk to Gangtey Monastery in Phobjikha, and the full-day climb to Tiger's Nest Monastery above Paro. Yoga sessions are held at varied locations—hotels, roadside overlooks, and at the base of Kuenselphodrang Buddha statue in Thimphu. The itinerary assumes basic fitness for day walks and sightseeing activities.

Best time to go: Mar/ Jun/ Sep/ Nov

Highlights

  • Morning yoga session overlooking Punakha Valley from the Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Dzong viewpoint
  • River rafting on the Punakha Valley watercourse followed by evening visits to Punakha Dzong
  • Natural hot spring bathing at Koma Tsachu in the Punakha district
  • Walk through Phobjikha Valley and meditation session at Gangtey Monastery.
  • Yoga session at Kuenselphodrang with the statue of Buddha in Thimphu.
  • Full-day hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery above Paro.
  • Visit to Kyichu Lhakhang temple in Paro, one of Bhutan's oldest structures

Day by day

1Arrive Paro, Transfer to PunakhaParo International Airport · Paro to Punakha
Arrive at Paro International Airport and transfer to Punakha by private vehicle, a three-hour journey south.
2Punakha: Yoga, Khamsum Yulley Namgyel, and River RaftingKhamsum Yulley Namgyel · Punakha Dzong · Punakha Valley watercourse
Morning yoga and breakfast precede a hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel with valley views. Afternoon brings river rafting, tea, and a visit to Punakha Dzong before dinner.
3Koma Tsachu Hot Spring and Evening YogaKoma Tsachu's natural hot spring · hotel or yoga venue
Drive to Koma Tsachu's natural hot spring in Punakha. Lunch on site. Return for evening yoga, then free time to relax.
4Phobjikha Valley: Chimmi Lhakhang and Gangtey MonasteryPhobjikha Valley · Chimmi Lhakhang · Gangtey Monastery
Morning yoga and breakfast precede the drive to Phobjikha Valley, 78 kilometers northwest via a 2.5-hour route. En route, visit Chimmi Lhakhang, the fifteenth-century temple. After lunch, walk to Gangtey Monastery in the valley and spend time in meditation. An evening yoga session is held before dinner; the remainder of the evening is free.
5Phobjikha Valley: Yoga, Forest Bathing, and Herbal BathPhobjikha Valley · the hotel
Begin with early morning yoga and breakfast, then walk the nature trail for forest bathing. After lunch, experience an herbal hot stone bath at the hotel.
6Dochu La Pass Yoga and Thimphu's Cultural InstitutionsDochu La Pass · Institute of Traditional Medical Services · Traditional Arts and Craft School
Drive to Thimphu (131km, 3.5 hours). Practice yoga at Dochu La Pass, then visit the Institute of Traditional Medical Services and Traditional Arts and Craft School.
7Thimphu: Kuenselphodrang Yoga and Buddhist AstrologyKuenselphodrang · Folk Heritage Museum · Textile Museum · Craft Bazaar
Start with early morning yoga at Kuenselphodrang with the Buddha statue. Receive a Buddhist astrology reading, then enjoy Bhutanese lunch at the Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visits to the Textile Museum and Craft Bazaar follow; evening is free.
8Paro: Tiger's Nest Monastery Hike and Herbal BathParo · Tiger's Nest Monastery
Drive to Paro (60km, 1.5 hours). Hike the full day to Tiger's Nest Monastery, perched on a cliff above the valley. End with a traditional herbal hot stone bath in the evening.
9Paro: Temple Visits and Local BreweryTara Monastery · Kyichu Lhakhang · local beer brewery · Paro town
An early morning yoga session is held at Tara Monastery, followed by breakfast. Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest temples, traditionally founded in the seventh century, to offer butter lamps. The afternoon includes a visit to a local beer brewery and free time to walk through Paro town and purchase souvenirs.
10DepartureHotel
Hotel checkout and departure.

Where you go

Map: Bhutan: Yoga, Walking & Cultural Sites — 10 Days route
Numbers follow the itinerary order. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
  1. 1Paro International Airport
  2. 2Punakha Dzong
  3. 3Phobjikha Valley
  4. 4Chimmi Lhakhang
  5. 5Gangtey Monastery
  6. 6Phobjikha Valley
  7. 7Dochu La Pass
  8. 8Kuenselphodrang
  9. 9Textile Museum
  10. 10Paro
  11. 11Tiger's Nest Monastery
  12. 12Kyichu Lhakhang
  13. 13Paro town

Included

  • Accommodation at 3*/3* Superior Hotels
  • Half Board
  • English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Private vehicle transfers
  • Entrance Fees to attractions
  • Activities as per itinerary

Not included

  • Meals & Drinks (at restaurants unless otherwise stated)
  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions
  • SDF payable to the government
  • Visa fee $40 per person
  • Disclaimer:
  • For Indian Nationals, SDF fees are INR.1200/person/night. Please contact us for applicable price.
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