Day 01

Kathmandu to Paro Fly

Day 02

Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to Drugyal Dzong. From here the peak of Chomolhari also known as Mountain of the Goddess " can be viewed clearly. On the way visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse.

Day 03

Paro - Excursion to Taksang
After breakfast full day hiking to Taktsang Monastery, the tiger's Nest.This magical Monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff 4000 ft. above the valley floor.

Day 04

Paro - Jele Dzong
Distance – 6-7 Kms. Alt. 8500ft. Today is a short trekking day. The trail ascends gradually till the camp. If weather permits Paro valley can be seen with snowcapped mountains behind the valley.

Day 05

Jele Dzong - Jangchulakha - River side camp.
Distance - 10 Kms. (Alt. - 9500ft). You begin with about an hour and half's climb. The trail takes you through thick alpine forests and Rhododendron trees. You may see Yak herders around your camp site.

Day 06

Jangchulakha - Jimilangtso
Distance 11 Kms. (Alt. 11000ft). The trail follows the ridge. On a clear day beautiful views of the mountains and the valley. Camp near lake Jimilangtso. If lucky you might enjoy trouts for dinner.

Day 07

Jimilangtso - Simkota
Distance - 11 Kms. (Alt. 11500ft). The trail leads through dwarf Rhododendron trees and then passes by lake Janetso. You might sight camps of Yak herders enroute. Camp near Simkota lake.

Day 08

Simkota - Phajoding
Distance - 10 Kms. (Alt. 9500ft). The trail continues with a gradual climb. If weather permits beautiful views of Mount "Gangkhar Punsum" can be seen. Then slowly descend till Phajoding. Overnight in the trekking shelter or camp in tents.

Day 09

Phojoding - Thimphu
Distance – 7-8 Kms. (Alt. 8050ft). The trek to Thimphu is all the way downhill through an area forested with Blue pine. Taking it leisurely you reach Hotel Motithang in about 3 hours for a hot shower and a nice lunch. Evening at leisure.

Day 10

Thimphu Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to visit Tashichho Dzong.Also visit the handicraft emporium where Bhutanese textiles and other arts are displayed. Visit the painting and woodcraft schools where traditional art and painting are still kept alive. Visit the Memorial Chorten, the National Library and Simtokha Dzong.

Day 11

Thimphu to Excursion to Punakha/Wangdi
After breakfast drive to Punakha and Wangdi Valley.Punakha is the former capital of Bhutan from Thimphu and Wangdi is the 16 kms away from Punakha.

Day 12

Thimphu to Paro to Kathmandu Fly
Drive to Paro and then fly back to Kathmandu.