Days 01 : 

Arrive from Bangkok / Paro – Thimphu (59kms)
Your journey to Bhutan begins flying on Druk Air, Bhutan’s National airline arriving to Paro Valley. If you are lucky, you will have a glorious view of the Snowcapped Himalayas including Everest, the icon of the Himalayan range. The remarkable and steep descent into the Paro valley is an awe-inspiring beginning to an adventure of a lifetime. After visa formalities and collection of baggage, you will meet the representative from Bhutan Journeys, who will drive through Paro valley and we take a walk through Paro’s main street to interact with the local people and visit small shops occupying the ground levels that provides the basic necessities. Your lunch will be served in one of the local restaurant in Paro town. Afternoon we will drive to visit the Paro National Museum, which will shed further light to some of things that you will be seeing on your trip and visit Paro Dzong built in 1646, which houses the administrative center of the Paro district and religious institute for monks. You will walk down to the coach crossing over the traditional wooden covered bridge called “Nymezampa” which spans over the Paro River. Thereafter, we will take a 2-hour leisurely drive towards the Capital of Bhutan, Thimphu. Enroute you will view Tachogang monastery, “the temple of excellent horse” built by Thangthong Gyalpo (Iron chain builder in Bhutan) before reaching to Chunzom (confluence). At the confluence of Paro – Thimphu River, stop for vehicle registration, you will see three forms of Chortens in different styles i.e. Nepalese, Tibetan and Bhutanese. We drive following the Thimphu River upwards passing through several villages. Upon reaching Thimphu, you will be taken to the best hotel available in the country. Evening you will have free time to explore Thimphu Main Street. Dinner and Overnight: Hotel

Days 02 :

Thimphu Sightseeing
Today you will visit the following places of cultural interest. In the morning visit the National Memorial Chorten with its golden spines shining in the sun, its tinkling bells built in honour of third King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The inside paintings and statues provide a very rare insights into Buddhist Philosophy. This Chorten is centrally located and you will see many elder people circling around it.

The Folk and Heritage Museum: lets you experience the Bhutanese way of living.

The Arts and Craft Institute: This is a vocational training institute where the art of painting, woodcraft and sculpturing are taught to students with the objective of preserving the rich and pristine heritage. The National Library: This repository houses ancient religious and historical texts.

The Indigenous Hospital: The hospital manufactures traditional medicines from various raw materials collected from varying altitudes within the country. Bhutan Post (Post Office): As the sole postal organization of Bhutan, Bhutan Post offers you the finest collections of stamps and post cards. You can purchase the finest stamps and cards as a souvenir. Lunch will be served at one of the local restaurant in town.

Afternoon visit the Textile Museum: displays the fine art of weaving from various regions of Bhutan. You will be able to see the different fabrics used for this art and there will be a brief audiovisual program on textiles of Bhutan. Thereafter drive visit Traditional Paper factory. we drive to Sangjay Gang to have a “Birds Eye View” of Thimphu valley and en-route visit the zoo to see the National Animal “Takin”, and then we will visit the Drubthob Gompa Nunnery: Nuns with sport short hair, who play a vital role in the religious affairs of the local community are enrolled here and then drive onto Tashicho Dzong, the main secretariat which houses the summer residence of the central monk body and main seat of government. Its majestic architecture in finely balanced proportions is complemented by artistic decorations and paintings. Dinner and Overnight: Jomolhari / Pedling Hotel

Days 03 :

Thimphu – Punakha ( 72kms)
In the morning we will depart for Punakha, the drive takes about 3 hours, and the route passes through the horticulture centre in Yusipang before reaching the 10,000ft Dochula pass. On a clear day you will be able to see a spectacular view of the Eastern Himalayas from this pass. The pass is also dotted by many colorful prayer flags and chortens. We will have light refreshment at the Dochula cafeteria. Thereafter we descend through the forest of rhododendrons and magnolia. After several stops on the way, you pass the village of Lumitsawa; Thinleygang and reach the fertile valley of Lobesa. Drive for another 30 minutes to your hotel. You will check in at hotel and have some lunch. Afternoon we will visit Punakha Dzong, which is one of the most architecturally impressive Dzong in the country. It is ideally located between two rivers Pho Chu “Male River” and Mo Chu “Female River”. It was built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngwang Namgyel and it has served as the seats of the Government till 1953. The construction of the the Dzong was foretold by Guru Rimpoch, who predicted “a person named Namgyel will arrive at a hill that looks like an elephant”. At the time there was a smaller Dzong “smaller Dzong” that house a statute of Duddha. It has said that Shabdrung ordered the architect, Zowe Palep, to sleep in from of the statue. While Palep was sleeping in front the statue; the Shadrung took him in his dreams to Zangtopelri and showed him the palace of Guru Rimpoche. From this vision, the architect conceived the design for the new Dzong, which in keeping with the tradition, was never committed to paper. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang, “Palace of Great Happiness.” Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo (Chief Abbot” and central monk body. Evening at leisure. Dinner and Overnight: Hotel

Days 04 :

Punakha – Thimphu – Paro
In the morning we depart the hotel and drive to Lobesa, if you are interest to take hike, we drive to Lobesa and hike to Chimi Lhakhang, “Temple of Fertility) built in 15th Century by Lama Drukpa Kuenley also popularly known as “Devine Madman”, through the farm villages and rice fields. On time we will drive to the valley of Wangdiphodrang, where we will visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong built in 1638 and it is enterprising commercial establishments. Legend relates that as the people were searching for the site of the Dzong; four ravens were seen flying away in four directions. This was considered an auspicious sign, representing the spread of religion to the four points of the compass. The Dzong is situated at the confluence of Mo Chu and Dang Chu rivers. We drive back Dochula pass for lunch. Afternoon we drive back to Paro. Evening at leisure. Dinner and Overnight: Hotel.

Days 05 :

Paro Taktsang Excursion
This morning will be a very special day, with an excursion to visit the spectacular Taktsang (Tiger Nest). Monastery. After breakfast we take a short drive to the north of Paro Valley to Ramthankha, from where we start our hike to the Taktsang monastery (Tiger’s Nest). The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of tress festooned with Spanish moss and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. Visitors are permitted to hike up to the viewpoint from where you can see the monastery hanging on a cliff. We will obtain a special permit to allow you to visit the monastery. Legend has it that Guru Rimpoche, founder of Buddhism flew from Eastern Bhutan on a tigress, bringing Buddhist teachings and meditated here in this cliff. This is one of the most venerated and sacred of all Buddhist sights around the world. We can arrange a horse ridding till the cafeteria, if you feel that you would prefer to have take are horse ride. After visiting the monastery, we will walk down to Taktsang cafeteria for lunch. Walk downhill to the road and drive on to visit the Drugyel Dzong (now in ruins), which reveals the ancient architecture. Finally on time availability, we will visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest and most sacred monasteries dating from the introduction of Buddhism in the 8th century. Farewell Dinner and Overnight: Hotel

Days 06 :

Departure
Drive to Paro Airport for your onward flight.