EVARA TRAVEL • WESTERN BHUTAN JOURNEY

7 Days Bhutan
With Haa Valley

Discover Bhutan’s cultural landmarks, mountain passes and sacred valleys before journeying across Chele La into the peaceful and less-travelled landscapes of Haa.

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DURATION 7 Days / 6 Nights
DESTINATIONS Four Western Valleys
TOUR STYLE Culture & Nature
BEST SEASON March–May · Sep–Nov
THE JOURNEY

From Sacred Valleys to Hidden Haa

Seven thoughtfully planned days connect Bhutan’s celebrated cultural centres with one of its most peaceful western valleys.

Explore Thimphu’s living traditions, cross the forested Dochula Pass and experience Punakha’s rivers, rice fields and magnificent dzong.

Return to Paro for the Tiger’s Nest hike before crossing high Chele La Pass into Haa, a quiet valley of alpine landscapes, traditional homes and rural communities.

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A journey that combines Bhutan’s iconic experiences with the quiet beauty of its hidden western valley.

Mountain valley landscape in Bhutan
HIDDEN VALLEY CHELE LA ↓ HAA VALLEY

Alpine scenery, rural traditions and peaceful villages.

JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS

Experiences Along the Way

Discover Bhutan’s cultural landmarks, forested passes, sacred valleys and remote western communities.

01

Thimphu Valley

Experience Bhutan’s capital through sacred monuments, local life and traditional arts.

02

Dochula Pass

Visit 108 memorial chortens and admire Himalayan views surrounded by mountain forests.

03

Punakha Valley

Explore magnificent Punakha Dzong, rivers, rice fields and peaceful countryside.

04

Tiger’s Nest Hike

Walk through pine forest to Bhutan’s sacred cliffside monastery above Paro Valley.

05

Chele La Pass

Cross one of Bhutan’s highest motorable passes through forests and alpine landscapes.

06

Hidden Haa Valley

Experience traditional villages, family farms and the quiet rhythm of rural Bhutan.

DAY BY DAY

Your Journey to Haa Valley

Open each day to view the route, experiences and overnight destination.

JOURNEY ROUTE Paro → Thimphu → Punakha → Paro → Haa → Paro
DAY 01 Arrival in Paro and Transfer to Thimphu Approximately 1–1.5 hours +

Meet your Evara Travel guide at Paro International Airport and begin the scenic drive to Thimphu.

  • Airport welcome
  • Scenic valley transfer
  • Tamchog Lhakhang viewpoint
  • Thimphu town walk
OVERNIGHT: THIMPHU
DAY 02 Thimphu Exploration and Drive to Punakha Via Dochula Pass · Approximately 3 hours +

Explore selected Thimphu landmarks before crossing Dochula Pass into the fertile Punakha Valley.

  • Buddha Dordenma
  • Memorial Chorten
  • Dochula Pass
  • 108 memorial chortens
  • Chimi Lhakhang countryside walk
OVERNIGHT: PUNAKHA
DAY 03 Punakha Exploration and Drive to Paro Approximately 3.5–4.5 hours +

Explore Punakha’s riverside heritage before returning across Dochula Pass to Paro Valley.

  • Punakha Dzong
  • Punakha Suspension Bridge
  • Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers
  • Scenic return to Paro
OVERNIGHT: PARO
DAY 04 Tiger’s Nest Monastery Hike Moderate · Approximately 4–6 hours +

Hike through pine forest to Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan’s iconic cliffside sanctuary.

  • Tiger’s Nest Monastery
  • Pine forest trail
  • Viewpoint cafeteria
  • Kyichu Lhakhang, subject to time
  • Optional traditional hot-stone bath
OVERNIGHT: PARO
DAY 05 Paro to Haa Valley via Chele La Approximately 3–4 hours with stops +

Cross high Chele La Pass through blue-pine forests and alpine landscapes before descending into Haa.

  • Chele La Pass
  • Himalayan viewpoints
  • Prayer flags and alpine forest
  • Lhakhang Karpo and Lhakhang Nagpo
  • Haa town and village walk
OVERNIGHT: HAA
DAY 06 Haa Valley Experience and Return to Paro Village Life · Nature · Local Culture +

Experience Haa’s quiet rural culture before returning to Paro through mountain landscapes.

  • Traditional Haa villages
  • Local farmhouse experience
  • Short countryside walk
  • Local cuisine experience
  • Return journey to Paro
OVERNIGHT: PARO
DAY 07 Departure from Paro Hotel → Paro International Airport +

Transfer to Paro International Airport with assistance from your Evara Travel guide and driver.

  • Breakfast
  • Private airport transfer
  • Departure assistance
  • Farewell from Evara Travel
TOUR DETAILS

What Your Journey Includes

Your final quotation will clearly confirm every included service and applicable fee.

01

Included

  • Selected accommodation
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Licensed Bhutanese guide
  • Private vehicle and professional driver
  • Airport transfers
  • Listed sightseeing and activities
  • Applicable monument entrance fees
  • Drinking water during sightseeing
  • Visa-processing assistance
  • Evara Travel support
02

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal shopping and expenses
  • Laundry and room services
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Optional hot-stone bath
  • Hotel or room upgrades
  • Unlisted services
PLEASE NOTE

Visa charges and Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee will be displayed separately in your confirmed quotation.

WHY EVARA

Local Knowledge.
Personal Care.

01

Bhutanese Travel Experts

Plan and travel with a locally based team that understands Bhutan deeply.

02

Private, Personalised Journeys

Your itinerary is shaped around your dates, interests and preferred pace.

03

Responsible Travel

Every experience respects Bhutan’s environment, heritage and communities.