• Visit Buddha Dordenma (drive up viewpoint, minimal walking)
• Explore National Memorial Chorten
• Drive to Motithang Takin Preserve (Bhutan’s national animal)
• Optional: visit handicraft shops or café
• Optional Experience:
• Light meditation session with monks for relaxation and mindfulness

Overnight: Thimphu

• Slow scenic drive via Dochula Pass
• 108 stupas & Himalayan views (easy access)
• Continue to Punakha valley (warmer climate)
• Relax at riverside resort
• Optional Experience:
• Traditional Bhutanese farmhouse lunch with a local family

? Overnight: Punakha

• Visit Punakha Dzong
• Short, flat walk across suspension bridge
• Optional: very short walk to Chimi Lhakhang (can skip or drive partway)
• Afternoon rest / riverside relaxation
• Optional  Experience:
• Traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath therapy for deep relaxation and healing

Overnight: Punakha

• Leisurely return to Paro
• Stop again at Dochula Pass if weather is clear
• Evening: relax or visit local market

Overnight: Paro

• Visit Rinpung Dzong
• Explore Kyichu Lhakhang (one of the oldest temples)
• Viewpoint drive to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (no hike required)
• Optional: traditional hot stone bath

Overnight: Paro

• Relaxed breakfast
• Transfer to airport for departure