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Clouds spilling over forested ridges below the Taktsang trail in the Paro valley
Honeymoon & Celebration7 Days / 6 NightsEasy, with one optional half-day climb to Taktsang

Winter Honeymoon in the Hot Stone Valleys

Seven private days for two with fireside dinners, a dotsho bath and no group schedule

Best season
November to February
Group style
Private departure for 2 guests
Entry point
Paro International Airport (PBH)
Route
Paro · Punakha · Paro

Why We Pace This Route This Way

Winter is the quietest season in Bhutan and the light is the clearest, which suits couples who would rather have a dzong courtyard to themselves than a crowd. The trip keeps two nights in each valley so nothing feels rushed, includes one private hot stone bath in a farmhouse, and leaves both breakfasts at leisure without a guide waiting in the lobby.

Who This Journey Fits Best

Couples travelling between November and February who want clear skies and empty viewpoints

Day-by-Day Itinerary (7 Days)

  1. Day 1Paro2,250 m20 mins drive

    Arrival and a quiet first evening

    Your guide meets you at arrivals and drives to a lodge above the valley floor. Nothing is planned beyond dinner, which is served beside the fire.

    Meals: DinnerField highlight: Fireside dinner on the first night
  2. Day 2Paro3,120 m5 hours walk

    Taktsang at your own pace

    Walk up to Taktsang with a guide who sets a slow pace and stops often, or walk as far as the tea house and turn back with no shame. The afternoon is free and the hot stone bath is booked for the evening.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerField highlight: Tea house view across to the monastery
  3. Day 3Punakha1,250 m3 hours 30 mins drive

    Over Dochula to Punakha

    Cross the pass in the morning and check in beside the river by lunch. The afternoon is unscheduled, with the dzong saved for tomorrow when the light is better.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerField highlight: Dochula chortens with the Himalaya behind
  4. Day 4Punakha1,250 m40 mins driving

    Punakha Dzong and a private farmhouse bath

    Visit the dzong early, then drive to a farmhouse in Lobesa for a private hot stone bath and a home cooked dinner in the kitchen. Return to the hotel late.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerField highlight: Private dotsho bath in a farmhouse
  5. Day 5Punakha1,250 m30 mins driving

    Chimi Lhakhang walk and a free afternoon

    Walk the paddy path to Chimi Lhakhang in the morning and spend the rest of the day as you like, with the guide on call rather than beside you.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerField highlight: Paddy fields below Chimi Lhakhang
  6. Day 6Paro2,250 m3 hours 30 mins drive

    Back to Paro for the last night

    Return over Dochula and spend the afternoon at Kyichu Lhakhang, where the butter lamps are lit through the day. A farewell dinner is booked in town.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerField highlight: Butter lamps at Kyichu Lhakhang
  7. Day 7Departure2,250 m15 mins drive

    Departure from Paro

    Breakfast at the lodge and the short drive to the terminal.

    Meals: BreakfastField highlight: Late breakfast before the flight

Included in Your Package

  • Government Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of USD $600 per person (USD $100 per night for 6 nights)
  • One-time Bhutan Tourist Visa clearance fee of USD $40 per person filed with the Department of Immigration
  • All nights in Department of Tourism accredited 3-star superior hotels and vetted family farmstays (4-star boutique upgrades available)
  • Full-board meals every day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) including one home-cooked village dinner in Paro or Bumthang
  • Full-time Department of Tourism licensed Bhutanese cultural or trekking guide from arrival to departure
  • Private mountain SUV or Toyota Hiace with experienced hill driver, fuel, and road tolls
  • All dzong, monastery, museum, and monument entry fees plus route permits
  • Bottled drinking water in the vehicle and afternoon tea stops along mountain passes
  • One private hot stone bath and farmhouse dinner for two

Not Included / Optional

  • International flights into and out of Paro International Airport (we quote and issue Drukair or Bhutan Airlines tickets at exact airline fare on request)
  • Personal travel and medical evacuation insurance (strongly recommended for all mountain travel)
  • Alcoholic beverages, espresso bar drinks, laundry, and personal gratuities for guide and driver
  • Single room supplement when travelling solo or requesting separate bedrooms
  • Flowers, cakes and other celebration extras are quoted separately on request

Travel & Mountain Evacuation Insurance Note

Travel insurance strongly recommended: cover mountain medical care, altitude evacuation, and Paro weather flight delays. Read the travel insurance note

Valleys Visited on This Route

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