Day 01: Arrive at Paro

Fly to Paro (by Druk Air) and Transfer to Thimphu .

A spectacular descent through mountainous valleys brings you into the Kingdom of Bhutan . The beautiful airport is your first glimpse of what's ahead. After clearing customs and visa control you are met by your driver and guide. A short drive along the valley brings you to Thimphu , the capital of Bhutan . This very picturesque drive past rural homes, hillside monasteries and chortens only takes 1.5 hours. Settle into your hotel and after lunch at a local restaurant start your sightseeing, visiting the Textile Museum, a traditional paper making factory and the Post office to see Bhutan's beautiful stamps which also depicts about our country’s myths, traditions etc. Alternatively you can do less formal sightseeing and walk around the town with your guide. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Thimphu valley sightseeing-Paro

After breakfast drive at Sangaygang, a field of Bhutanese prayer flags, perched high above the city. Colored flags send prayers to the heavens and white flags honor the dead. Visit the Motithang Mini Zoo where you can see the National animal Takin research centre where these odd animals graze peacefully in a small protected park. Walk to the Zilukha Nunnery, visit memorial Chorten,  National library  and Folk heritage mesum. Lunch and afternoon drive back to Paro. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Paro Sightseeing

After breakfast; drive the winding road to Drukgyal Dzong, the ruined fort, which was once defended this valley from Tibetan invasions. Mount Jhomolhari, the sacred summit, reaches skyward beyond the dzong then drive  to  Satsam Chorten to hike up to the Taktsang monastery (Tiger’s nest). At the view point, you will enjoy the stunning view of the monastery, where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress in the 8 th century. We then walk back to the road point and visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan built in 7 th century. Visit Ta Dzong, presently National Museum . The museum boasts antique thangka, textiles, weapons and armour, household objects and rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts. Below the museum is the Rinpung Dzong, built in 17 th century to defend the valley against Tibetan invaders. The dzong is now used as an administration centre and school for monks. A short walk below the dzong takes you across a traditional cantilevered to one of the innumerable archery grounds. (Archery is the national sport of Bhutan ). The evening ends with a walk through Paro’s main shopping district. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Depart Paro

In the morning, your Bhutanese escort from our Bhutanese agent will bid you farewell at Paro Airport wishing you a happy journey onward.