Arrive at Paro air Paro: After arriving at Paro International Airport you will be welcomed by your guide and driver from Fly to Bhutan and drive to your hotel for lunch. On your first day in Bhutan you will then visit the National Museum, located in the watchtower (Ta Dzong) of Paro Dzong. After the museum you precede to Paro Rinpung Dzong, which was built by the founding father of Bhutan, Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646. Today, this fortress houses the Administrative seat of the district of Paro and the district Monk Body with about 200 monks. On the way back from the museum the beautiful Paro village invites for a stroll and a market visit. Dinner will be served at the hotel

Paro- Sightseeing: After an early breakfast drive to Drugyel Dzong (a ruin of a Dzong) which is situated at the end of Paro valley about 16 kilometers outside town. This Fortress is of great historical importance as it was here that the Bhutanese defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. From here, the snow covered peaks of Mount Jhomolhari (7329m) can be seen on a clear day. Visit one of the oldest temples in Bhutan, the Kyichu Lhakhang. Built by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century, Kyichu is considered to be one of 108 temples that were built to defeat an ogress (demon) that was lying over the entire Himalayas. Overnight at the same hotel

Paro-Festival: Full day enjoy with festival

Paro- Festival/Tiger nest Hike: A very special day, with an excursion to view the spectacular Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) monastery – After breakfast a short drive takes us to Satsam Chorten, from there a 2 hr. walk till the viewpoint point of the monastery. The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. We stop for a rest and light refreshments at the Taktsang Jakhang (cafeteria). The primary Lhakhang was built around Guru Rimpoche’s meditation cave in the 1684 by the Penlop of Paro Gyaltse Tenzin Rabgay; this incredible monastery clings to the edge of a sheer rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. Legend has it that Guru Padmasambhava, the tantric mystic who brought Buddhism to Bhutan, flew here on the back of a flying tiger, Dorji Drolo, said to be his favorites consort. Evening walk around Paro city, overnight at same Hotel

Paro- Thimphu (capital city of Bhutan) - Along the winding road following Paro River you will stop to visit Tamchhog Lhakhang, a private temple owned by the residents of the famous Tibetan bridge builder Thongten Gyalpo. The red soil around the temple contains low-grade ore that once supplied the raw material for iron works. Later in the afternoon visit Tashichho Dzong. This massive fortress houses part of the government Ministries, the office of the King and the Throne Room. It also houses the State Monastic Body and the office and the living quarters of the Chief Abbot. Dinner will be served at the hotel

Thimphu-sightseeing: Hike to Cheri Monastery (Includes Dodina and Jigme Dorji Wild life Sanctuary): Hike about 1hrs (to and fro) leads to Cheri Gompa (Cheri Dorji Dhen). Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal built this monastery in 1620 and established the first monk body here. There is a chance to spot birds such as Mrs. Gould’s Sunbird, Yellow-browed Tit, Yellow-rumpled Honey guide, Long-billed Thrush, and Ultramarine Flycatcher. Folk Heritage museum: It was inaugurated by Her Majesty the Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, who is the founder and patron of the Museum, on 28th July 2001. Thangthong Dewachen (Nunnery): It was founded in 1976 by Rickey Jadrel, who is considered as emanation of Thangthong Gyalpo (1363 – 1485), the builder of numerous iron chain bridges across the Himalayas. Overnight in Thimphu

Thimphu-Punakha: After an early breakfast, drive to Punakha and Wangduephodrang. 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 continue drive to Punakha. A short hike to Chimi Lhakhang, it takes 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. Over night at Punakha

Punakha [Sightseeing]: After an early breakfast drive around 7km and hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten which was consecrated in 1999 after a mammoth eight year construction period and visit Punakha Dzong, The Dzong straddles the confluence of two rivers and resembles a giant battleship. Its full name is “Punthang Dechen Phodrang” or “Palace of Great Happiness” It was built in 1637 AD and evening visit Wangdue Dzong

Punakha- Paro: Drive back to Paro by crossing Dochu La. Stop in Thimphu for lunch and then continue towards Paro. At Chuzom, where the rivers Paro Chu and Wang Chu meet, you can see three different types of Chorten (Tibetan, Nepali, and Bhutanese). Reach Paro in the late afternoon and take a walk through the village. Dinner will be served at the hotel

Departure - Early morning drive to International Air port