Day 1: Arrival in Paro – Transfer to Thimphu
- Arrive at Paro Airport.
- Drive to Thimphu (~1 hr).
- Sightseeing: Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong.
Overnight: Thimphu
Day 2: Thimphu Acclimatization & Sightseeing
- Visit Buddha Dordenma, Folk Heritage Museum, National Institute for Zorig Chusum.
- Light hikes for acclimatization.
Overnight: Thimphu
Day 3: Thimphu → Punakha
- Drive via Dochula Pass (~3 hrs).
- Visit Punakha Dzong.
Overnight: Punakha
Day 4: Punakha → Wangdue / Phobjikha Valley
- Drive to Phobjikha Valley (~3 hrs).
- Visit Gangtey Monastery, valley walks.
Overnight: Phobjikha
Day 5: Drive to Bumthang
- Long drive through Trongsa (~6–7 hrs).
- Arrive Bumthang for rest and light acclimatization.
Overnight: Bumthang
Day 6–7: Bumthang Exploration & Trek Preparation
- Visit Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, and Tamshing Lhakhang.
- Trek briefing, gear checks, and acclimatization hikes.
Overnight: Bumthang
Day 8: Drive to Trek Starting Point (Nganglam / Laya Region)
- Travel to the base of the Snowman Trek (~8–10 hrs drive via rugged mountain roads).
Overnight: Trek base camp
Day 9–22: Snowman Trek
- Day-by-Day Highlights:
- Pass multiple high-altitude passes (4,500–5,300 m).
- Cross remote valleys and yak pastures.
- Visit traditional villages of Lunana and Laya.
- Camp in pristine wilderness; experience Bhutan’s untouched highlands.
- Acclimatization built into the trek with rest days at key camps.
Overnight: Campsites along the trek
Day 23: Trek Exit → Paro
- Complete the trek and return to Paro via scenic drives.
- Rest and leisure in Paro.
Overnight: Paro
Day 24: Tiger’s Nest Hike & Departure
- Morning hike to Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery).
- Afternoon transfer to Paro Airport for departure.