- Licensed Bhutanese tour operator
- Thimphu, Bhutan
Honeymoon tour · 7 days, 6 nights
7 Day Bhutan Honeymoon Tour: Thimphu, Punakha and the Tiger's Nest
A slow, private week for two: misty passes, a blessing for couples at Chimi Lhakhang, riverside dinners in Punakha, a hot stone bath in a Paro farmhouse and the hike to the Tiger’s Nest together.
- 7 days, 6 nights
- Private guide and car for two
- 4-star and luxury lodges on request
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Just the two of you, private all week
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Blessing for couples at Chimi Lhakhang
3,120 m
Tiger’s Nest, the week’s big hike
Any date
Start when flights allow
Trip overview
A honeymoon that feels like your own
Bhutan suits couples who want more than a beach. The country is small, quiet and green, and it limits visitor numbers through its Sustainable Development Fee, so you rarely share a viewpoint with a crowd. Every trip is private, with your own guide and driver, which means you set the pace. Lie in one morning and start at dawn the next. Stop for an hour at a pass because the clouds look good.
This week covers the classic west of Bhutan at an easy rhythm. You start in Thimphu, the capital, then cross Dochula to the warm Punakha valley, where Punakha Dzong sits between two rivers and Chimi Lhakhang has blessed couples for centuries. The last days are in Paro, with a farmhouse dinner, a hot stone bath and the hike to the Tiger’s Nest, the cliff monastery that is the picture most people have of Bhutan.
We can add small touches that make the week yours: a candlelit dinner by the river, a picnic on a ridge, a room upgrade with a view, or a few nights in a luxury lodge. Tell us what you have in mind and we will build it in.
- Private guide and car, your own pace
- Blessing for couples at Chimi Lhakhang
- Farmhouse dinner and hot stone bath in Paro
Highlights
Moments for two
Dochula at dawn
108 chortens in the mist and, on clear days, the high Himalaya.
Chimi Lhakhang
A small temple where couples ask for a happy marriage.
Punakha Dzong
The most beautiful dzong in Bhutan, between two rivers.
Riverside dinner
A private dinner set up by the river in Punakha.
Hot stone bath
A traditional menchu in a Paro farmhouse.
Tiger's Nest
The cliff monastery, reached together on foot.
Itinerary at a glance
Seven days at an easy pace
Each day has free time. Your guide adjusts the plan to the weather and to how you feel.
Day 1: Arrive, to Thimphu
Land in Paro, drive to Thimphu, evening at leisure.
Day 2: Thimphu
Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, craft bazaar.
Day 3: To Punakha
Dochula pass, Punakha Dzong, the suspension bridge.
Day 4: Punakha
Blessing at Chimi Lhakhang, rice fields, riverside dinner.
Day 5: To Paro
Back over Dochula, Paro town, farmhouse and hot stone bath.
Day 6: Tiger's Nest
Hike to Paro Taktsang, Kyichu Lhakhang.
Day 7: Depart
Transfer to Paro airport.
Day 1
Arrive in the Land of the Thunder Dragon
The flight into Paro is one of the most beautiful in the world, so ask for window seats. Your guide meets you at the airport with white scarves, a Bhutanese welcome, and drives you about an hour to Thimphu along the river. The rest of the day is yours to rest. In the evening, a short walk to see Buddha Dordenma lit up on the hill above the city.
- Overnight: Thimphu
- Drive: about 1 hour
- Meals: lunch and dinner
Day 2
A gentle day in the capital
Start late, or at the Memorial Chorten at sunrise when older Bhutanese walk around it spinning prayer wheels. Later you visit Buddha Dordenma, the giant seated Buddha above the valley, and wander the craft bazaar, where you can buy handwoven textiles or have a pair of matching kira and gho made. In the late afternoon, Tashichho Dzong, seat of the government, glows in warm light.
- Overnight: Thimphu
- Optional: dress fitting for a photo in kira and gho
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3
Over Dochula to Punakha
You cross Dochula at about 3,100 metres, where 108 chortens stand on the ridge and prayer flags snap in the wind. On a clear day, from October to February, the snow peaks line up to the north. The road then drops into the warm Punakha valley. In the afternoon you visit Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 where the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers meet, and walk across the long suspension bridge nearby.
- Overnight: Punakha
- Drive: about 3 hours
- Altitude: Punakha about 1,250 metres
Day 4
A blessing at Chimi Lhakhang
In the morning you walk through rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang, a small temple on a hill linked to Drukpa Kunley, the Divine Madman. Couples come here to ask for a happy marriage and children, and a monk can give you a blessing inside. The walk takes about 30 minutes each way through the village of Sopsokha.
In the afternoon you can raft a gentle stretch of the Mo Chhu, hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten for a view down the valley, or simply rest. In the evening, if you like, we set up a private dinner by the river.
- Overnight: Punakha
- Walking: about 1 hour, easy
- Optional: rafting, riverside dinner
Day 5
To Paro and a farmhouse evening
You drive back over Dochula to Paro, about four and a half hours with stops. After checking in, you walk through Paro’s main street and visit Rinpung Dzong from the old covered bridge. In the evening you are guests in a Paro farmhouse, with a home-cooked dinner and a hot stone bath in a wooden tub.
- Overnight: Paro
- Drive: about 4.5 hours
- Evening: farmhouse dinner and hot stone bath
Day 6
Hike to the Tiger's Nest together
The hike to Paro Taktsang, the Tiger’s Nest, takes five to six hours return. The trail climbs through pine forest to a viewpoint and then to the monastery itself, at about 3,120 metres, built around a cave where Guru Rinpoche is said to have meditated. Ponies can carry you part of the way up. On the way back you stop at Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. Your last evening is free for a quiet dinner.
- Overnight: Paro
- Hike: 5 to 6 hours return
- Altitude: about 3,120 metres
Day 7
Fly home
After breakfast your guide drives you to Paro airport for your flight. If your flight is later in the day, there is time for a last coffee in town.
- Transfer: about 15 minutes
- Meals: breakfast
Where you stay
Where you stay
Hotels with views and good rooms for couples. Luxury lodges on request.
| Nights | Place | Where you stay | Why we chose it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 and 2 | Thimphu | 4-star hotel | Central, close to the craft bazaar |
| 3 and 4 | Punakha | 4-star hotel or lodge | River and valley views |
| 5 and 6 | Paro | 4-star hotel | Quiet, with mountain views |
Prefer something special? Amankora, COMO Uma, Six Senses and other luxury lodges can be added. See our luxury tours.
What the price covers
Included and not included
Included
- Bhutan visa (USD 40) and the Sustainable Development Fee for every night
- Hotels as listed, 3-star as standard, with 4-star and luxury upgrades on request
- Hotels as listed, 4-star as standard for this honeymoon
- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- A licensed English-speaking guide for the whole trip
- Private car or SUV with a Bhutanese driver, and all transfers
- Blessing at Chimi Lhakhang
- Farmhouse dinner and hot stone bath in Paro
- Entry fees to dzongs, temples and museums
- Bottled water in the car
Not included
- International flights into and out of Paro (we can book them for you)
- Travel insurance, which we strongly recommend
- Drinks, laundry and other personal costs
- Tips for your guide and driver
- Anything not listed under included
- Optional rafting, riverside dinner and room upgrades
Price on request
Tell us your budget and we will send our best price
We don’t publish one fixed price, because hotels, season and group size change the total a lot. Tell us your dates, who is travelling and the budget you have in mind. We will reply within 24 hours with our best price for this honeymoon tour.
How we price
What decides the cost of this trip
Government fees
The SDF is USD 100 per adult per night until 31 August 2027, plus a USD 40 visa. These are fixed by the Government of Bhutan and paid through us.
Hotels you choose
Hotel choice makes the biggest difference. Tell us whether you want comfortable 4-star hotels or a luxury lodge, and we will quote both if you like.
Season and dates
Spring and autumn are peak season. Winter and summer dates are often easier to price well.
Group size
Guide and car costs are shared, so the price per person drops for two, three or four travellers.
We send a written, itemised quote before you pay anything. No booking fees.
Good to know
Planning your Bhutan honeymoon
Best time for a honeymoon
October and November have the clearest skies and mountain views, and the rice in Punakha turns gold. March to May brings rhododendrons in the hills and jacaranda around Punakha Dzong. December to February is cold but bright and very quiet. June to August is the monsoon: green, misty and peaceful, with rain most afternoons and lower hotel demand.
Romantic extras we can add
A private dinner by the river in Punakha, a picnic on Dochula, a night or two at a luxury lodge, a professional photoshoot in traditional dress, a butter lamp offering at a temple, or an extra day in the Phobjikha valley. If you want pictures to remember, see our pre-wedding photoshoot trip.
The hot stone bath
A menchu, or hot stone bath, is a wooden tub of river water heated with stones that have been roasted in a fire, often with artemisia leaves added. Bhutan’s Department of Tourism lists it among the country’s traditional wellness experiences, and Bhutanese people use it to ease sore joints and tired muscles. Many farmhouses in Paro and Punakha offer one in the evening. Tell your guide if you have heart problems or high blood pressure before you book.
Public affection and dress
Bhutan is a relaxed and friendly country, but public displays of affection are not common. Holding hands is fine. Save kissing for private moments, especially near temples. In dzongs and temples, cover your shoulders and knees, take off hats and walk clockwise around chortens.
Temple etiquette
Cover shoulders and knees in dzongs and temples, take off hats, and walk clockwise around chortens and prayer wheels. Photography is not allowed inside shrine rooms. Your guide explains each place before you go in. Read more in our Bhutan travel rules guide.
Altitude
Paro sits at about 2,200 metres and Thimphu at about 2,300. Most people feel fine after a slow first day. Drink plenty of water, go easy on alcohol at first, and tell your guide about headaches or poor sleep. The Tiger’s Nest, at about 3,120 metres, comes later in the trip for this reason.
Visa, SDF and guide rules
Every visitor except Indian nationals needs a visa, which costs USD 40 and is issued online before you fly. The Sustainable Development Fee is USD 100 per adult per night until 31 August 2027, with half rates for children aged 6 to 11. A Department of Tourism notice from April 2026 confirms that visitors travel with a licensed guide. We file the visa and pay the SDF for you. Read more in our Bhutan visa guide and SDF guide.
Flying into Paro
Only Drukair and Bhutan Airlines fly into Paro, mainly from Bangkok, Delhi, Kathmandu, Kolkata and Singapore. Pilots land by sight between the ridges, so morning flights are the most reliable. We suggest a night in your hub city on the way in. Our flights to Bhutan page lists every route.
Bhutan honeymoon: questions
It depends on your hotels, group size and dates. Tell us your budget and we will reply within 24 hours with our best price, including the SDF, visa, hotels, meals, guide and car.
Yes. It is quiet, safe and private, with beautiful lodges and every tour run just for you.
A monk blesses couples for a happy marriage and children. It is short, warm and open to visitors of any faith.
Yes. Amankora, COMO Uma, Six Senses and others can replace the standard hotels.
It is a steady climb of five to six hours return. Most fit couples manage it, and ponies can help on the way up.
Yes. Many couples add Thailand or Nepal before or after. See our Nepal and Bhutan tour.
Three to five months ahead, longer for October and luxury lodges.
Price on request
Ask for your best price
Tell us your dates, the kind of hotels you like and your budget. We will reply within 24 hours with our best price for your honeymoon.
- Share your budget, we shape the trip around it
- No booking fees, ever
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