Arrival Paro International Airport. On the arrival at Paro International Airport, The representative of Fly To Bhutan, your tour guide will receive you and escort you to the hotel. After a brief rest at the hotel and tea/coffee, drive to Thimphu will take roughly one Hours. Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan since from 1974. For the first one hour you will follow the Pa-Chu (Paro River) and reach Chuzom where the Thimphu River meets the Paro River and forms Wang-Chu (Chu means Water, River or Stream). Chuzom is a four direction motor road junction where one road leads to Thimphu, one to Phuentsholing the border town to India, one to Haa valley and one where you drove from Paro. It will take another half hour from here to Capital city, Thimphu. Check in the Hotel and after short rest visit National Memorial Stupa, built in 1874 by Royal Queen Mother and dedicated to the father of Modern Bhutan, the Late His Majesty the Third King of Bhutan. The Memorial Stupa, built in 1974 by Royal Queen Mother and dedicated to the Father of Modern Bhutan, The Third King of Bhutan. This Tibetan & Bhutanese Architecture mixed Stupa has got three different sects of Buddhism such as Gongdu on the Top floor, Drukpa Kagyud on Middle with Second Buddha figure facing the Sun Rise and on the Ground Floor it is the Phurba. Overnight at Hotels in Thimphu.

Thimphu- Sightseeing: Visit the National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved. Visit the Painting School where traditional art is still preserved. Artists are taught to paint Thankas here (sacred Buddhist scroll). Visit the Handicrafts Emporium where one can buy Bhutanese textiles and other arts and crafts. Lunch at the Hotel [Afternoon] Visit Simtokha Dzong. This is the oldest fortress in Bhutan, built in 1629 A.D.by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. It also houses the largest monastic schools in the country. Visit Tashichho Dzong - the main secretariat building. It is from here that the King and other prominent civil servants run the country. The Head Abbot and the central monastic body also reside here during the summer. Visit Pangri Zampa Monastery, situated just beyond Dechencholing Palace (5 km. from Thimphu). This temple was the first residence of Shabdrung Ngawang Narngyal when he arrived in Bhutan in 1616 A.D. It was built during the first quarter of the 16th century by Ngawang Chogyel, the great ancestor of the Shahdrung. Overnight at Hotels in Thimphu

Thimphu- Punakha: After an early breakfast, drive to Punakha. The route takes you pass Simtokha Dzong but you turn left at the crossroads and as you ascend there is a good overview of the dzong. On the way, halt at Dochula Pass (3080) for a hot cup of tea coffee and on a clear day, the most spectacular view of the Eastern Himalayas and continue drive to Punakha, and short hike, Chimi Lhakhang, it take around 20-30mins walks from the road head, through cultivated fields and up a gentle slope. This Temple was built by lam Drukpa Kuenley (The Divine Madman) in 1499 and visit Punakha Dzong, The Dzong straddles the confluence of two rivers and resembles a giant battleship. Its full name is “Punathang Dechen Phodrang” or Palace of Great Happiness” It was built in 1637 AD. Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten which was built by the third Queen Mother Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck. Overnight at Hotels in Punakha/ Wangdue

Punakha- Bumthang: As you enter the Chhume Valley (the first of the four valleys that comprise the Bumthang Valley) you can visit a center of Yathra weaving. Yathra is the name for the locally produced hand-woven woollen cloth. Distinctive patterns and bright, earthy colors enliven the fabric, which is used for a wide variety of purposes and sought after throughout the country. On arrival, visit the Kharchu Draktsang, a monastery on the northern slope of Bumthang valley. This monastery is one of the biggest Buddhist colleges of the kingdom and a home to the www.bhutansignature.com reincarnation himself (Namkhaningpo Rimpoche). This point offers great view of the Bumthang valley and its town. (Bumthang had been named “the little Switzerland of Asia” by many travellers. Wait here to catch the golden hour while the sun sets gently. Evening, stroll down from the monastery to the river bank and walk around the peaceful town of Bumthang. Overnig at Hotels in Bumthang

Bumthang – Kurjey Festival: On rise, visit the Jakar Dzong (fortress of the White-bird). This beautiful Dzong situated on the hill overlooking Bumthang town is probably one of the biggest fortresses in Bhutan with the surrounding walls about 1 km in circumference. Visit Jambay Lhakhang one of the oldest temple in Bhutan dating back to the century built by a Buddhist Tibetan king to suppress the ogress forever into the earth. Followed by visit to Kurjey temple, Kurjey literally means “body imprint”.it is said that guru Rinpoche visited this site and left his body imprint in the cave where he meditated. Later, spend the day hiking through the ancient and important monasteries such as, Tamshing & Pema Samba lhakhangs. (These temple have many mythical stories linked to its origin and some of them dates back as early as 7thcentury. Your guide will unfold its mystery as you visit these holy sites). In evening, drive to visit the extensive palace of Wangdichholing, the early home of the third king of Bhutan, which was built in 1857 on the site of the battle field. It is the first palace of the present Wangchuk dynasty and also the first palace that was not designed as a fortress. Overnight at Hotels in Bumthang

Bumthang- Ura: En route drive to the riverside and walk to the Menbar Tsho (the burning lake). This lake is the holiest of lakes in Bhutan and when a local visits this lake they tie a coin inside a white scarf, make a wish and offer it to the lake. It is believed someday your wish will be fulfilled. Ura is one of the oldest villages of the kingdom situated on an elevation of 3100m. The people here still live a semi nomadic lifestyle by herding yaks and sheep. This typical Bhutanese village is known for their warmth & hospitality. Stop by Shertingla pass (3590m) from where you can see Mt. Gangkhar Puensum (7541m), the highestpeak of Bhutan and the highest unclimbed mountain in the world.. In evening, explore this beautiful village with your guide or on your own and experience their humble lifestyle. Have Bhutanese style dinner at traditional home with a Bhutanese family. Overnight at Hotels in Bumthang

Bumthang- Phobjakha: Phobjikha is a glacial valley on the periphery of the north western tip of the Black Mountain National Park. The valley is a conservation area and lies on the northern boundary of the Jowo Durshing range. People sometimes refer to the entire region as Gangtey after the name of the Gangtey Goenpa that is situated on a ridge overlooking the Phobjikha valley. According to legend that the Gangtey Goenpa was founded by the grandson (the mind incarnation) of Pema Lingpa in 1613. The Phobjikha valley is also one of the roosting grounds of the Black-necked cranes that migrate each year in winter from its northern habitats in Tibet and Siberia to these grounds. On arrival, visit the Gangtey Goenpa. This is one of the biggest Nyingma temple of the kingdom located on the hilltop. In evening, hike on the Gangtey nature trail hike which takes you through the Blue Pine forest to a remote little village. Overnight at Phobjikha. (Alt; 2900m)

Phobjakha- Paro: After breakfast visit the National Museum (Ta-Dzong). This was actually the Watch Tower of Paro Rinpung Dzong. It was converted to the National Museum in 1968. Visit the Paro Rinpung Dzong. This massive fortress is located on a hill top above the Pachu (Paro River) of Paro Valley. You have to walk about 15 minutes by crossing an ancient wooden bridge built in typical Bhutanese architect. The Dzong houses the District Administration Office and the District Monk Body. It was built in 1645 A.D. Lunch at Hotel. After Lunch Visit Kyichu Lhakhang (Lhakhang means Monastery). Kyichu Lhakhang was built in 659 A.D. by King Songtsen Gampo of Tibet. It is considered one of the holiest places in Bhutan as it marks the advent of Buddhism in the country. It is one of the 108 such temples built by him for spreading Buddhism in this region. Drive to the Paro village town and explore the town. Altitude of Paro is 2260m.Overnight at Hotels in Paro

Paro – Hike to Tiger’s Nest: Drive for 15kms and reach the base of Famous Tiger’s Nest “TAKTSANG” Monastery and hike up which would take Two Hours up and approximately One Hour down. Stop at Taktsang Tea House “Cafeteria” for refreshment of Tea & Coffee. Taktsang is at 2900mts. Hike for another half an hour and you reach the Great and Magnificent Taktsang where you will be greets by the monks who live there and Special Bhutanese Butter Tea will be served with Snacks. Visit the most important monastery were the Guru Rimpoche was flying on a Flamming Tigress from Singye Dzong in Eastern Bhutan to here and meditated for Three Months and flourishment of Buddhism in Paro started from 8th Century. Walk down hill and drive to Drukgyal Dzong 1646 and on the way enjoys the view of the Taktsang Monastery, also known as “Tiger’s Nest temple”. Near the Drukgyal Dzong, if the sky is clear we can see the Mt. Jhomolhari on the background. Overnight at Hotels in Paro

Departure: Early morning drive to Paro international airport after breakfast