Day 1: March 18^th Arrival in Paro

Welcome to the land of happiness, also known as Druk Yul (country of the Drukpa Lineage, the Dragon People, or the Land of the Thunder Dragon.) Upon arrival at the Paro International Airport, you will be greeted in our traditional style by our guide and driver, who will be accompany you throughout the tour.

After that, we will gradually start with the tour and drive towards Thimphu (capital city, 1hr drive). On the way, we will stop for a short sightseeing at Tamchog lhakhang (Temple built by the famous saint from Tibet called Thangtong Gyalpo in 13^th century.)

Then we will be moving directly towards the capital. First we will visit the Memorial Chorten (Built in the year 1974).

Then the famous 51.5m Buddha point (built in the year 2006). The Changangkha Lhakhang (built in 12 century).

Lunch will be at Folk Heritage (to experiment the traditional life style of the Bhutanese).

After that you will go visit National institution of Zorig Chusum (13 traditional arts and crafts).

Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan (is a national textiles museum)

Tashichho Dzong (Tashichho Dzong has been the seat of the government since 1952)

Day 2: March 19^th Punakha

After breakfast, you will then start moving to Punakha. While going to Punakha, you will need to go across the Dochula Pass (3100m).  Over there you will stop for a short sightseeing and tea break, while having tea, you can also see the beautiful Himalayas across.

Then visit Chimi Lhakhang (Madman’s temple)

Lunch at the Local Restaurant

Visit Punakha Dzong (fortress of glorious religion. It’s also known as Punthang Dechenphodrang, Legend says that Zhabdrung made the carpenter trulpizow balep made to sleep in chamber and he had been taken to paradise /zangtopelri of Guru Rinpoche and he got at the sketch and the model of the dzong)

Visit to the long suspension bridge in Punakha.

Day 3: March 20^th Paro

Before starting your journey to Paro, for go for a short hike at Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten (Built by the third Queen Mother, Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck. This beautifully designed chorten took nine years to complete, using only religious scriptures to construct the four- story temple. Have to hike for 40minutes through the paddy fields and vegetable fields, into the chir pine forest.

Then start your journey to Paro. When you reach there, visit the National museum / Ta Dzong / Watch tower. (Ta Dzong actually means a watch tower to look after the province of Paro valley and served as a regional administrator as well as a store house which would ensure supplies in the event of warfare.)

Kichu lhakhang (Kichu it actually means the peaceful palace. The first temple was built by a 1^st Dharma king of Tibet Songtsen Gampo in 7^th century.) Then you can also visit the Late Dilgo Khyentse Rimpoche’s Museum next to Kichu Lhakhang.

Day 4: March 21^st Paro Festival

After having a good breakfast, you will then drive to Paro Dzong to witness the last day holy mask dance festival and see the Thongdrol (Liberation at sight).

Day 5: March 22^nd Tiger’s Nest

Today you will be visiting the most iconic structure in the valley of Paro, the Tiger’s Nest. The cave on the rock was there before 750 million years ago during the formation of the earth. It was only known after the arrival of Guru Padmasambhava in 746 A.D.

Day 6: Departure from Bhutan

Our guide and driver will bid farewell to you all and have a pleasant flight back home. We will be looking forward to seeing you again in future for another place to tour around.