Day 1: Fly to Paro and Drive to Thimphu (7,700 ft / 2,334 m)

The flight into the eastern Himalaya reveals breathtaking views of the roof of the earth, world’s highest mountains. The soothing inflight flute music and beautiful views of hills dotted with stupas, prayer flags and monasteries will make you feel well come into the Happiness land. On arriving at Paro international airport, Bhutan Visa will be stamped on your passport and at the exit point you will receive by our representative who will escort you where all the arrangements have been made.

Drive (55 km / 34 miles, ~1.5 hrs) to Thimphu, Bhutan’s charming capital. Sightseeing depending on time

Tashi Chhoedzong, known as the “Fortress of Glorious Religion”

Overnight at hotel

Day 2: Thimphu excursion to Cheri Goemba

Approximate Walking Time: 02 hours.

In the morning, we will drive approximately 40mins to reach the starting point of our hike to the Monastery. The trail ascends through oak and rhododendron forest, passing another white stupa with holy water and a resting canopy.

Cheri Goemba, where Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel meditated in the early 17th century and later established Bhutan’s first Buddhist order in 1620.

Drive back to Thimphu city, on the way visit Pangrizampa Buddhist collage of Astrology. You can also visit the beautifully built 21 Tara Temple adjacent to the collage.

strolls through Thimphu’s craft bazaar will give you the chance to see traditional artisans at work

Overnight at hotel

Day 3: Thimphu drive to Punakha (4,265 ft / 1,300 m)

After breakfast drive to Punakha, an ancient capital of the country, en-route Dochula pass. The Dochula pass (10,300 ft / 3,140 m) offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Himalayan range, especially on clear winter days. Dochula pass house’s the 108 Chorten also known as the Druk Wangyal Chorten.

If you desire, we will have prayer flag hoisting here in the premises for the blessings of sentient beings and one self.

The road from pass winds down into subtropical valley, once you reach Punakha valley, Hike through rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility).

In the evening, we will visit Punakha Dzong Bhutan’s most beautiful fortress.

Overnight at hotel

Day 4: Punakha drive to Phobjikha (9,800 ft / 2,990 m)

After breakfast drive (75 km / 47 miles, ~3.5 hrs) into the mystical Phobjikha Valley, winter home of the black-necked cranes, en-route Wangduephodrung, on the way visit Wangduephodrung Dzong, the historic Wangduephodrang Dzong has served as the seat of the District Monk Body and the District Administration of Wangduephodrang Dzongkhag.

Visit Gangtey Monastery, one of Bhutan’s most important Nyingma Buddhist centers.

Hike the Nature trail through pine forest known for forest bathing – feel rejuvenated

Join an evening prayer ceremony alongside monk at Gangtey Shedra

Overnight at hotel

Day 5: Phobjikha Drive to Paro (2,200m / 7,218ft)

On this day we will drive back to Paro, crossing back over Dochula Pass before descending once more into the Paro Valley. The drive covers about 171 km (107 miles) and takes around 4 hours.

Sightseeing depending on time

Paro Dzong: This impressive dzong is one of the finest examples of Bhutanese architecture. Locally known as Ringpung Dzong which means ‘the fortress on a pile of jewel’, it is one of the most popular and well known dzongs of Bhutan

Then walk down to explore the Paro Town, with its traditional shops and handicrafts.

Overnight at hotels.

Day 6: Iconic Taktsang (3,120m / 10,240ft)

After breakfast today, we will drive to the base of the Taktsang & prepare for the hike to the Taktsang monastery (tiger’s nest). This magical monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff 900m above the valley, where the only sounds are the murmurs of wind and water and the cracking of the prayer wheels. The legend of Taktsang dates back to 747AD when Guru Padmsambhawa is arrived at this site and manifested riding on the back of a tigress to subdue the evil spirits in the region. The Guru then meditated in the cave that is site of the Pelphug Lhakhang today. The whole pilgrimage is estimate to be a 4 to 5 hour round trip excursion.

In the evening visit a traditional farmhouse to experience the traditional Hot stone bath and typical Bhutanese dinner with “ara”, a local wine produced by a brewery of wheat.

Overnight at hotel

Day 7: Departure

Drive to Paro International Airport for Departure