Day 01: Arrive Paro by Druk air A 319, the only national carrier. The flight offers you beautiful view of mountains and landscapes. On arrival and after visa formalities you will be received by our representative. Afternoon / evening time at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong which still attracts visitors due to the strategic location of the fort. PM visit Ta-Dzong(National museum) and a short walk downhill to the Rinpung . Walk further down crossing the traditional bridge into Paro Town. Evening drive 1.5 hours to Thimphu (54km). Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: AM sightseeing - visit the Indigenous hospital , Art & Craft school, National library, Royal goldsmith workshop and Handicraft centers. PM visit the Memorial chorten , 15 century Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare "Takin" national animal of Bhutan and drive further down with good view of the Thimphu valley. Visit the new Drupthob nunnery temple and free time in the market. Overnight same.
Day 04: Drive 3 hours to Punakha by crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters. On fine weather you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan Mt.Gangar Punsum 7520 meters. The drive from the pass is all the way downhill dropping to the lower and warmer valleys of lobesa. PM visit the Punakha Dzong . Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Drive almost 6/7 hours crossing 3 passes over 3000 meters to Bumthang. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06: Bumthang sightseeing - Visit the Jakar Dzong, 7th century Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey monastery, Tamshing and Kunchosum monastery. This sightseeing is a round trip so it is more interesting done on foot. Overnight same.
Day 07: Excursion 2 hours to Ura village and visit the new Ura monastery. On the way visit the Mebartso meaning burning lake. Stroll around the village and return back to Guest house. Evening walk to the swiss farm where apple juice, cider, cheese etc... are made.
Day 08: Drive back to Punakha. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09: Drive 3/4 hours to Paro via Lobesa and a short walk through farm houses and fields to Chimme Lhakhang. Continue drive to Paro visiting the oldest building in Bhutan, the Simtokha Dzong.Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10: Day hike to Taktsang monastery. The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 3 /4 hours through villages and pine forests. The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800 meters from the Paro valley. Stroll back to Resort. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Transfer to airport for departure.
