Days 01 : 

Arrive Paro International Airport - During the journey, one will experience breath taking 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, you will be received by your tour operator. who will take you to Thimphu, the Capital, 60 Kms. from Paro Airport and about 2 hours drive. The drive to Thimphu takes you 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. Check in at the hotel.
Evening: Reception by tour operator representatives.

Days 02 :

Thimphu – Sightseeing - Visit the Memorial Chorten (a huge stupa) built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned the Kingdom from 1952-1972.

Visit the National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved Visit the Wood Craft and Painting School where traditional arts and crafts are still kept alive.

Visit the handicrafts Emporium where Bhutanese textiles and other arts and crafts are displayed and can be purchased.

Visit Simtokha Dzong. This is one of the oldest fortresses in Bhutan. It was built in 1629 A.D. It houses the largest monastic schools in the country.

Evening: Relax in Thimphu's modern health club, Sakten Health Club and Salon, where sauna, steam, gymnasium facilities are available as well as full beauty treatment, including hair dressing, skin care (with pure herbal products) and body massage services. For our guests, the Health Club facilities (steam, sauna and gymnasium) are free and beauty services are available for a concessional rates.

NOTE : The Thimphu Tshechu is usually fixed for four days as indicated in the attached programme. But the official programme for tourists is for three interesting days only to make the best use of their time. Therefore, day four is optional.

Days 03 :

Thimphu Tshechu After an early breakfast attend the first day of the Tshechu which is held in the courtyard of Tashichho Dzong. This is the main Secretariat Building, where the government ministries, the office of His Majesty the King, the Throne Room, the offices and living quarters of the monk body and its Chief Abbot are housed.
Lunch at the hotel
Thimphu Tshechu : Evening: relax at the hotel or stroll through Thimphu Town.

Days 04 :

Morning - attend Tshechu - After lunch: two optional programmes are
• Attend the Tshechu
• Visit Dechen Chholing, (about 30 minutes drive from Thimphu to view the palace of the Queen Mother from a hill -top. Visitors are not allowed to enter the palace complex, especially when the Queen Mother is in residence. This is also the Headquarters of the Royal Body Guard.

Dechen Chholing is a quiet place where the hermits find it ideal for meditation. One can see a number of small huts scattered right across the hill just above the Palace.

Have picnic lunch in Dechen Chholing just above the palace.
Evening: If the day falls on a Saturday, visit the most popular night club in Thimphu known as "Club X". This is optional. Guests can either relax in the hotel or visit the Company Health Club.

Days 05 :

Morning the following are two optional programmes:
• Attend Thimphu Tshechu
• Take a day excursion to Phajoding which lies on the west of Thimphu at an Alt. of 3,700m. It is about three hours walk from Thimphu and this is considered one of the most enjoyable short hikes. From Phajoding, you nave a beautiful view of the Thimphu valley and the surrounding mountains. There are several monasteries and a state monastic school in Phajoding. It is also a place of meditation for many devout Buddhists. Picnic lunch will be served at Phajoding. Afternoon, hike back to Thimphu.

Days 06 :

Thimphu Tshechu - Attend Thimphu Tshechu in morning.
Aftternoon- The following two options may be selected
• Attend Tshechu
• Visit the Tibetan settlement in Hontsho (about 25 minutes drive from Thimphu) or the Indigenous Medicine Hospital in Thimphu.

Days 07 :

Thimphu - Punakha/Wangdiphodrang - A full day excursion to Punakha, the former Capital of Bhutan (77 Km) from Thimphu. Wangdi is 16 Km from Punakha. Visit the Dzongs in both Punakha and Wangdi.

Days 08 :

Thimphu - Paro In Paro - Visit the following places of interest:
The National Museum (Ta-Dzong). This was actually the Watch Tower of the Paro Rinchen Pong Dzong. It was converted to the National Museum in l968.

Visit the Rinchen Pong Dzong. This massive fortress is located on a hill top above the Pachu (Paro River) in the Paro Valley. It houses the District Administration Office and the District Monk Body. It was built in 1645 AD. Visit the Drugyel Dzong which is located 16 Km away from the Paro Town. The name Drugyel means "Victorious". 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. 7329m/24,029ft.) On the way back, visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse.

Days 09 :

Drive Paro - International Airport fly your next destination