Days 01 : 

Arrive Paro International Airport- During the journey, one will experience breathtaking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Chomolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport, our representative, who will escort you to the Hotel, will receive you. Overnight: Paro

Days 02 :

Paro Sightseeing- Drive to Drugyel Dzong (a ruined fortress - 16 km. away from Paro Town). Although in ruins, This Dzong is of great historical importance. It was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. From here, the peak of Chomolhari "Mountain of the Goddess" can be seen on a clear day (Alt. 7,329 m /24,029 ft.). On the way back you visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse. After lunch, at the hotel, take a leisurely stroll around the compound. Overnight: Paro

Days 03 :

Paro– Thimphu- This morning drive along the winding road along the Paro Chu (Chu means water or river) down stream to the confluence with the Wang Chu then turn upstream and travel along the Wang Chu to Thimphu, the Capital. Lunch will be served at the Hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Memorial Chorten, dedicated to the Late Third King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Overnight: Thimphu

Days 04 :

Thimphu Sightseeing- Tashichho Dzong, the main Government Secretariat building, where the government ministries, the Office of His Majesty the King and the Throne Room, and the offices and living quarters of the monk body and the Chief Abbot are housed. Wander in the town; visit shops and the Handicrafts Emporium, where Bhutanese textiles and other handicrafts are available. Visit the workshop where the handicrafts are made. Visit the painting and woodcrafts schools where traditional painting and other arts are kept alive. Visit the National Library and see the ancient manuscripts preserved there. Visit the Simtokha Dzong (6 km. from Thimphu ), the oldest Dzong in Bhutan built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1629 AD. The Simtokha Dzong houses the largest monastic school in the country. Overnight: Thimphu

Days 06 :

Thimphu- Punakha/Wangdue- ter breakfast transfer to Punakha/Wangdue. En route stop at Dochula Pass (3150 m), 30 km from Thimphu , for tea and biscuits and enjoy a view of the Eastern Himalayan Mountains . From Dochula to Wangdue, it's another two hours drive. After lunch in Lobesa, visit the Punakha Dzong. This is the winter residence of Bhutan 's spiritual leader, the Head Abbot, and the Central Monastic Body. The Dzong is built between two rivers known as "Phochu" ( Male River ) and "Mochu" ( Female River ). After Punakha take a short hike to Chhi-Med Lhakhang in the picturesque Lobesa valley, to visit the temple of one of Bhutan 's foremost saints, Lama Drukpa Kunley, also known as the "Divine Madman". Overnight: Wangdue

Days 07 :

Wangdue- Bumthang- The journey to central Bhutan begins today. The drive to Bumthang takes about 7 - 8 hours from Wangdue. Packed lunch will be arranged. Lunch stop at Chendeji Chorten. From Tongsa, it's a pleasant drive through scenic forests and countryside. You also cross one of the highest passes named Yotongla (Alt. 17,000 ft.) along the East - West Highway on this drive. Bumthang (the "Plain of Ghosts") is a land of mysteries and mystics and tales of the great Guru Padmasambhava who performed formidable feats and miracles in historical time in this place still hold sway. A beautiful sighting of Jaker Dzong ("Castle of the White Bird") can be had from View Point. Lunch will be served in Hotel. Afternoon, a hike up to Lame Gompa, a temple built by the First King of Bhutan for his two nun sisters. Outside Lame Gompa one can see a workshop for traditional Bhutanese papermaking. Overnight: Jaker.

Days 08 :

Bumthang Halt- Visit the Dairy Farm, Swiss cheese Factory and Apple Juice Factory. Walk around Bumthang valley in preparation for the excursion to Nganglhakhang.

Days 09 :

Bumthang- Nganglhakhang [Start Trek]- Distance - 20 Km. About 5 - 6 hours journey. Altitude of Nganglhakhang 9500 ft. The route follows the Chamkharchu, a river known for trout fish. Stop for lunch at Thangbi Lhakhang. From here the trek enters the Ngang Yul (Land of the Swan) at the center of which lies the Nganglhakhang (Swan Temple). In by-gone days, the valley was populated by swans whence the name Ngang Yul. Overnight: Tented Camps

Days 10 :

Nganglhakhang– Ugyenchholing- The trek starts with a gradual climb to Phephela Pass at an altitude of 3353 m, the highest point of the trek route. The trail passes through beautiful forested areas where many stops can be made to enjoy the natural beauty of the place. Along the way, the Ugyenchholing Palace can be seen. Overnight: Tented Camps

Days 11 :

Ugyenchholing- Jaker [End Trek]- The trail follows the Tang Chu, another trout-filled river. On the bank of the river is the Tang Rimpoche Lhakhang. The trek will pass the Membar Tsho (Flaming Lake ). From Panshing, the group will be picked up by transport and driven to Jaker. Overnight: Jaker

Days 12 :

Jaker– Phobjikha- Phobjikha Valley is the winter habitat for endangered black-neck cranes (mid October to early March). This area is known for its natural beauty and is quite remote--photo ops are abundant. The gravel road to Gangtey descends through fields of bamboo, emptying into a lowland valley of grass that falls within the borders of the Black Mountain Natural Park . To the Bhutanese, going to Gangtey is like going back in time, an interesting perspective given that they themselves live in a country right out of the pages of King Arthur's Court. In Gangtey visit the carpet-weaving center and roam the village of Gangtey perched atop a hill surrounding the 17th century Gangtey Gompa monastery. Most of the residents of this village are the families of 140 Gomchens (Laya Monks) who take care of the Monastery. Overnight: Phobjikha

Days 13 :

Phobjikha- Wangdue– Thimphu- Drive back to Thimphu along the East - West Highway Afternoon and evening at leisure. Overnight hotel

Days 14 :

Thimphu- Paro Departure- Drive to Park International Airport.