Day1   Arrive at Bagdogra Indian Airline:           

Get the connecting flight in Jet Airways to Bagdogra from where Bhutanese escort from Lhuethag Adventure will receive you and transfer to Phuntsholing (4 hours drive). Check in hotel. Evening stroll in the Phuntsholing town and relax.

Day2   Phuntsoling – Thimphu (175km/ 7hrs):

Morning drive to Thimphu up on several zigzags, it is interesting to see how vegetation changes from wet sub-tropical to the warm temperate. Tall waterfalls, small red monkeys and languor are some of the things you would see along the way. You will come across the newly developed township at Gedu and the bird’s eye view of Chukha hydropower colony. Eventually get into the confluence where a road from Phuntsholing, Thimphu, Paro and Haa meets and then arrive in Thimphu, capital of Bhutan. Over night stay at hotel in Thimphu.

Day3   Thimphu Sightseeing:

Places to visit in Thimphu include the Memorial Chorten (a huge stupa) built in 1974 to honour the memory of the third King. Visit the National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved and the institute of traditional art & craft is still kept alive. The Folk Heritage Museum that dedicated to connect people to Bhutanese rural past through exhibits, demonstrations, educational programmes and documentation of rural life.  Visit the Handicrafts Emporium where Bhutanese textiles and other arts and crafts are displayed if you wish do some shopping. Lunch at the hotel

After lunch take a walk around the vegetable market, a colourful market full of local produce and handicrafts. It’s the only market were people can shopping the vegetables and fruit for week enough. Thereby you will see thousands of people are gathering in this crowded places for three days in a week. Buddhist can visit numerous monasteries around the valley as well as a vibrant nunnery. In the evening visit Tashichho Dzong - the capital Dzong of Bhutan where thrown of the King and various important offices of the Ministers and office of Chief Abbot.

Day4   Thimphu – Trongsa (7 hrs):

After an early, drive to Trongsa via Wangdue Dzong and its town. Then drive to Trongsa (the central Bhutan) over the Pelela Pass (3378mtrs) in the Black Mountain ranges, which separates the western region from the other regions of the country. On route one can see the Chendebji Chorten built in 18^th century and have lunch at there. Evening leisurely stroll in the town. Over night stay at hotel in Trongsa.

Day5   Trongsa – Bumthang (3hrs):

Mornings, visit the Trongsa Dzong, was the ancestral home of the ruling dynasty. It is also the district administration office of the Trongsa district. It was built in 1644 by Chogyel Minjur Tempa. The landscape around Trongsa is spectacular, and for miles on end, the Dzong seems to tease you so that you wonder if you will ever reach it. Backing on to the mountain and built on several levels, the Dzong fits narrowly on a spur that sticks out into the gorge of the Mangde River and overlooks the routes south and west. The view from the Dzong extends for many kilometers and in former times, nothing could escape the vigilance of its guards. Furthermore, the Dzong is built in such a way that in the old days, no matter what direction a traveler came from, he was obliged to pass by the Dzong. This helped to augment its importance as it thus had complete control over all east-west traffic. The Ta-Dzong, an ancient Watch Tower is currently under renovation and it will be turn up into multi media museum.

Soon after lunch at hotel proceed to Bumthang which takes little over three hours. Drives uphill to Yotongla pass at 3320mtr and then downhill to Getsa where you travel on the longest stretch of bend less road in Bhutan but not exceeding beyond a mile long. In Chumey valley, you will come across display of woolen hand woven colorful clothes. The next valley after Kilela pass is Jakar, the land Switzerland of Bhutan where tales of the great teacher Guru Sambava dominates. Over night stay at loge in Bumthang.

Day6   Acclimatization in Spiritual Valley of Bumthang:

Bumthang is often described as the spiritual heartland of the Land of Peaceful Dragon. There are numerous monasteries and sites in this charming valley where history and mythology helps to bring alive much of Bhutan’s culture and traditions.  Bumthang is a picturesque valley of beautiful farm houses, buckwheat, barley, potatoes and apples. A strong sense of spirituality pervades the atmosphere and at auspicious times of the year, the valley resounds with the chants of the spiritual community as temples all over offer prayers foe wellbeing of all sentient beings.   Visit the historical Jakar Dzong built by Minjur Tenpa, the third Druk Desi (Temporal ruler) in 1646. It was later repaired and expanded by Gyalse Tenzin Rabgay, the fourth Desi of Bhutan in 1683. It is probably one of the biggest Dzongs in Bhutan with the surrounding walls about 1km in circumference and Wangdi Chholing palace. Visit Jambay Lhakhang built in 7^th century AD by Tibetan Tantric king, Songtsen Gampo. It os one of the 108 temples built by him all over Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. Visit Kurjey Lhakhang one of the most sacred monasteries in Bhutan. Its believed that Guru Rimpoche came here in the 8^th century and mediated for several days to subdue the Shilging Karpo who caused the prolong illness of king Sindu Raja. He manifested into different forms to subdued Shilging Karpo and converted him into Buddhism and local deity of Bumthang Valley.  Serve lunch at hotel in town.

After lunch drive opposite of the river to see the famous monastery Tamzhing (temple of good message) built in 1501 by Pema Lingpa, the treasure discoverer. It contains interesting Buddhist paintings done by Pema Lingpa himself and also drops by Kuenchosum Lhakhang, which is close to Tamzhing. Towards the evening drive to Mebartsho (flaming lake) or leisurely walk around the town and milk processing unit. Enjoy the traditional food of bumthang valley called “Puta & khulae” (buckwheat noodle & pancakes). Over night in lodge at Bumthang.

Day7   Bumthang – Punakha (7hrs):

Seven hours drive to Punkha.  On route take a short walk to Chimi Lhakhang (temple of fertility) built on a spectacular site in 1499 by Ngawang Chogyel. Drukpa Kuenley is Tibetan saint who subdued many demons including demoness of the Dochula pass with his “Magic thunderbolt” of wisdom. A wooden effigy of the lama’s thunderbolt is preserved in the lhakhang, which is believed to have certain spiritual power to restore fertility to childless women. Thus, many childless women or couples visit the temple to get blessing. 

Day8   Punakha – Thimphu:

Morning visit Punakha Dzong, the old capital of Bhutan. The Punakha Dzong is located between two rivers known as Phochu and Mochu, which means “Male River and Female River ". It is one of the most important Dzongs in Bhutan and its also winter residence for the state monk bodies and the Chief Abbot. It was built in 1637 A.D Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, the unifier of Bhutan.   Resume your journey to Thimphu having lunch on the pass (Dochula). On arrival at Thimphu, you can cover up with the sightseeing which left in previous day or walk around the weekend market where thousands of people shopping the vegetables and fruits for week enough and also displayed of may handicrafts for your shoppings. Over night stay at hotel in Thimphu.

Day9   Thimphu – Paro (56km/ 2hrs):

Two hours drive to Paro through the winding road along the Thimphu River till confluence of Paro River. At the confluence you can see the three styles of stupa in Nepali, Tibetan and Bhutanese. According to the legend, these three stupas are built at confluence to prevent from meeting of three rivers which is bad omen in the world. As you drive farther one can see the Tachogang Monastery (temple of excellent horse) built 14^th century by Thangthong Gyalpo (Tibetan saint also called as Iron Bridge Builder). Lunch will be at restaurant in town/ hotel.  

After lunch visit the National Museum (Ta-Dzong). It was actually the Watch Tower of the Paro Rinchen Pung Dzong. It was converted into the National Museum in 1968. It is located on the top of a hill above the Paro Dzong overlooking Paro valley and the river. Walk down to Paro Rinchen Pung Dzong built in 1645. This massive fortress is located in the Paro valley and is approached by a gently sloping flagstone road and a beautiful covered wooden bridge and guardhouses. Today, the Dzong is the Administrative seat of the Paro region and it contains a state monastic community of about 200 monks. The central tower (Utse) of the Dzong is one of the most beautiful in Bhutan with its superb woodwork. Serve lunch at hotel in Paro town. Over night stay at hotel in Paro.

Day10 Hike to Taktsang Monastery:

After an early breakfast, drive to Taktsang Monastery (10 km) from Paro Town. The name Taktsang means "Tiger’s Nest" situated on the rock with height of 900 mtrs from the groud level overlooking the Paro Valley and river. It is believed during the second half of the 8th century Guru Padma Sambhava known as the second Buddha in Bhutan, meditated at the spot where the monastery is situated having alighted there on the back of a flying tigress. Lunch at Taktsang Cafetaria.

Afternoon drive to the ruins of Drugyel Dzong. This Dzong is of historical importance, from whose ramparts the Bhutanese repelled Tibetan invaders. From there you can view the sacred Mount Jomolari, Mountain of Goddess (24,000 ft) and drop by Kyichu lhakhang, one of oldest temple built by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo in 7^th century.  Over night stay at hotel in Paro.

Day 11  After an early breakfast drive to Paro Airport for your departure.