Day 01:

THIMPHU : Arrival at Paro and transfer to Thimphu. Leisure walk in the evening around Thimphu Shopping street.

Day 02:

WANGDUE : Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan with a population of roughly 90,000 and like any other places urban migration is very high here. You start your day by a visit to the Hand made paper factory, Silversmith, National Memorial Chorten, Zilukha Nunnery, Takin (National animal of Bhutan), School of Arts and Crafts, National Library, Traditional Medicine, Textile Museum, Tashicho Dzong and walk around Thimphu Shopping street. Evening drive to Wangdue – Check in Dragon Nest Hotel.

Day 03:

WANGDUE : After breakfast visit to Punakha -this Dzong is the most beautiful Dzong in the country and it used to serve as capital of Bhutan till early 20th century. The Chief Abbot and about 1000 monks live here for six months in winter since Punakha is located at a lower altitude than Thimphu. Follow by visit to Chemi Lhakahng (Monastery of Divine Madman) anda pleasant hike to Khamsumyulley Chorten.

Day 04:

PARO: Drive back to Paro – visit Dochula 108 Stupas and tewh Druk Wangyel Monastery- lunch at Thimphu – free afternoon in Thimphu – later drive to Paro.

Day 05:

PARO: Paro sightseeing program include visit to the National Museum which is housed in the TA DZONG (WATCH TOWER) built in the early sixteenth century to protect Paro valley against Tibetan invasion. It was transformed into the National Museum by the late King Jigme Dorji wangchuk in 1968 and has got excellent collection of all facets of Bhutan’s rich cultural history. Paro Dzong which was built in 1646 by the first theocracy ruler Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel and it is the finest example of Bhutanese architecture. Afternoon hike Tiger Nest Monastery (Taktsang ), the most famous from over two thousands monasteries in the kingdom, perched on the side of a cliff more than 2000 feet above Paro valley. The name Taktsang means Tiger’s Nest (English translation) because Guru Rimpoche the founder of Buddhism in Bhutan was said to have flown to the cave on the back of Tigress for meditation. This site is considered sacred by Mahayana Buddhists.

Day 06:

Departure,

Day 01:

Arrival - Paro

Day 02:

Paro - Thimphu
Visit - Simtokha Dzong, the largest monastic schools in the country, Memorial Chorten - a huge Stupa, Painting School where traditional art - Thankas here (sacred Buddhist scroll).
Also visit the Handicrafts Emporium, Tashichho Dzong - the main secretariat building.

Day 03:

Thimphu Sightseeing
Visit - National Library, the Painting and wood craft school,
Drive up to Dechencholing to view the palace of the Queen Mother.

Day 04:

Thimphu ~ Punakha ~ Wangdiphodrang ~ Punakha
On the way, halt at Dochula Pass (26 km) for a hot tea/coffee, the most spectacular view of the Eastern Himalayas.
Visit - Punakha Dzong (fortress) lying between two rivers, the Pochu and Mochu, meaning male and female rivers.

Day 05:

Punakha ~ Trongsa
Drive to Trongsa (142 km). The journey takes about 6 hrs, with lunch stop en route.

Day 06:

Trongsa ~ Bumthang
Visit - Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral home of the royal family and its watch tower and drive for 3 hours (68 km) to reach Bumthang.

Day 07:

Bumthang Sightseeing
Visit - the historical Jakar Dzong, the third Druk Desi (Temporal Ruler). ancient and sacred monasteries such as the Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, Kencho Sum, Tamshing and Pema Samba Lhakhangs, Member Tso "The flaming Lake." A trip to the Bumthang Swiss farm is also interesting.

Day 08:

Ura Valley Exploration
A full day excursion to Ura Valley 65 km from Bumthang. Visitors can drive upto Ura and take a leisurely stroll through the quaint and clustered village. Ura also has a beautiful Buddhist Monastery. Return to Bumthang in the evening.

Day 09:

Bumthang ~ Gangtey
Drive to Gangtey (174 km)., is a beautiful meadow situated at an altitude of 3000 m. It promises breathtaking views of the Black Mountain range. Phobjikha, the valley stretching boundlessly from below Gangtey, is the winter habitat of the rare and endangered Black Necked Cranes.

Day 10:

Gangtey ~ Paro
Drive to Paro (190 km)

Day 11:

Paro Sightseeing
Drive to Drugyal Dzong (a ruined fortress - 16 km away) meaning "The Victorious Bhutanese." This spot offers a magnificent vista of Mount Chomolhari, "Mountain of Goddess" (Alt. 7329m). Also visit - National Museum (Ta-Dzong), Paro Rinpung Dzong.

Day 12:

Paro [Excursion to Taktsang Monastery]
A short trek to Taktsang Monastery (10 km) meaning "Tiger's Nest', said to be built in the second half of the 8th century, Guru Padma Sambbava alighted here upon the back of a tigress. Casual evening stroll through Paro Town for shopping or visit some village homes.

Day 13:

Departure -