Upon arrival at Paro airport, our representative will pick you up and transfer to Thimphu.
On the way visit Iron Bridge built in the 14th century by the great iron bridge builder
Thangthong Gyalbo from Tibet. In Thimphu visit the Newly Built Buddha statue (51.5M
Tall) which is considered as one of the largest Sitting Buddha in the world, which
overlooks the entire valley. Visit Simply Bhutan, Simply Bhutan is a highly interactive
“living Museum" that offers you an excellent guided introduction to different aspects of
the traditional Bhutanese life. As a visitor, there is so much that you get to learn about

when you visit this museum. For instance, you will get to understand how to dress up in
Bhutanese traditional clothes, how to distil ara (rice wine), and you will even learn some
of the classic songs that are sung by the Bhutanese young and old women as they
construct their beautiful homes out of rammed earthLater visit Authentic Craft Bazaar.
Evening visit Tashichhodzong-the capital fortress of the country. Dinner and overnight
stay at hotel.
Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan and is known for its spectacular scenery and rich
culture. Thimphu city is the only city in the world without traffic signals.

After breakfast drive towards Punakha, Crossing Dochula Pass-the most beautiful pass
of the country. On the way stop at Dochula pass at 3100m, if weather permits one can
enjoy a spectacular view and take pictures of some of the highest mountain peaks of
Bhutan (Himalayan ranges) at a sight that stretches almost 180 degrees. Walk around
the newly built 108 stupas and continue your drive to the sub-tropical valley of
Punakha. The drive offers beautiful landscape. Upon reaching Punakha we will have
lunch After lunch Start your beautiful hike/walk/drive through the paddy field for
visiting Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of fertility associated with the religious art
of phallus. You will be taking dozens of this related picture found at the entrance of
most of the Bhutanese houses.
visit Punakha Dzong which is considered as the most beautiful fortress in the
country. You will enjoy taking pictures at any angle all around the Dzong. Visit Punakha
suspension Bridge, the suspension bridge is almost 250m long which is located very
much near to Punakha Dzong and is the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan built
above Po Chhu River.

Drive towards eastern part of the Country. Though the drive is long but drive itself is a
treat to the eye with huge floral and faunal diversity along the way. On the way take a
small walk to explore the Chendebji Village. visit Trongsa Dzong(fortress)- The
longest Fortress of the country, which has very rich history. Continue your drive to
Bumthang crossing Yotong la Pass-3460 M, The pass is covered with mist and prayer
flags most of the time, If weather permits one can witness the most scared mountain
known as Mt.Jomolhari(7314m).

Morning Visit Jambey Lhakhang (The one of the oldest temple in Bhutan build in 7th
century) and Kurjey Lhakhang (meaning the body imprint of Guru Rinpoche). Later on,
hike toward Tamshing Lhakhang (30min hike) by crossing the traditional bridge.
Afternoon you can also visit Bumthang’s famous Swiss cheese factory and dairy farm.
Bumthang is also known as Mini Switzerland given name by Tourists. Evening stroll
around Town.

Morning after breakfast drive for the picturesque valley of Phobjikha/Gangtey Valley-
bowl shaped serene glacial valley which is the winter home for the endangered black
necked cranes, migrating to Bhutan every October till February from Tibet.
Visit Gangteymonastery, the richly renovated monastery offering rich architecture and
paintings for the viewers. Enjoy your Nature trail down to the valley through the village
which ends at the temple below known as khewa lhakhang. Enjoy the spectacular view
of the valley from your room.

Start early retracing drive to Paro. Start early retracing the drive to Paro. In Paro visit the
National Museum, the first of its kind which has a collection from natural history to religious
paintings. Visit 17 century Paro Dzong (Fortress) on foot and continue walking through the
oldest wooden bridge still in use. Visit Kitchu Lhakhang, The country’s oldest Temple build in
7 th century.
Evening stroll old Paro town and peep into some local handicraft’s stores. One can also venture
to try local restaurant for dinner.
one can try wearing Bhutanese national dress known as Kira for Ladies and Gho for
men, you can take dozens of photos with the spectacular view of Paro Fortress and Ta
Dzong-the watch tower of Fortress, after that, drive to view point of Paro International
Airport, viewpoint offers the best view of the whole airport. A nice place to see
airplanes takeoff and landing. Evening stroll old Paro town and peep into some local
handicraft’s stores. One can also venture to try local restaurant for dinner.

After early morning 25mins drive to the base camp of the temple to start your hike
to Tiger’s Nest temple complex (The must visit Place in Bhutan), the most revered

temple in the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff overlooking Paro valley. After
a hike, one can also try Traditional hot stone bath, water is heated by submerging
red-hot stones into the bath in which we dip our body and stay as long as we can,
adding more hot stones when the water gets cold. This is also a popular curative
method for body pains and is used throughout the country. Evening stroll around Paro
town.

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After breakfast Chelela Pass, it’s a picturesque Pass that is ideal for mountain biking
and hiking crossing Chelela Pass, your highest point of the trip at 3988m. It makes an
interesting day excursion from Paro, the drive itself is a treat to the eye with a huge
floral and faunal diversity along the way, When the weather permits one can view the
most scared mountain in the country known as Mt. Jomolhari (7314m). Chelela pass
has made its way towards the heart of people who love to admire natural beauty with
serene ambiance, Surrounded by beautiful forest area and harbouring untainted air
Afternoon back to Paro.  Evening at leisure

Transfer to airport for your departure flight. Our tour staff will bid you farewell at the
airport.