(7 nights or 8 days)

This is a short, flexible, and relatively gentle tour providing a general impression of the land, the people and the history. It starts in Paro valley; home to many of Bhutan’s oldest temples, where stories of Guru Rimpoche and Shabdrung Nawang Namgyal, Bhutan’s most celebrated historical personalities, will become increasingly familiar as we move on towards the modernizing capital of Thimphu, home to the revered Bhutanese Royal family; crossing over to ancient capital of Bhutan, Punakha. A clear day will reveal folds of the hills rising towards distant snow-capped Himalayan peaks.

Itinerary at a glance:-

Day 01 Delhi/Bangkok - Paro. Fly Druk Air to Paro. Meet on arrival and O/N.

Day 02 Paro - Paro. Full day in Paro valley visiting the National Museum, Rimpung Dzong, Kyichu temples, Drugyal Dzong and a farm house.

Day 03 Paro - Taktshang. In the morning hike to the famous Tiger’s nest monastery. OR drive to the highest motorable pass in Bhutan the Chele la (4000m). From mid-June till end of July, one can see Blue poppy as well as yellow poppy in the vicinity. Afternoon, drive to Thimphu. O/N.

Day 04 Thimphu - Thimphu Full day in and around Thimphu, visiting the weekend market (sat&sun), Memorial Chorten, Changangkha temple (oldest in Thimphu valley), Tashichhodzong and handicrafts shops.

Day 05 Thimphu - Wangduephordang. In the morning visit Textile and Folk Heritage museum, followed by visit to National Library. Afternoon, drive to Simtokha and visit the oldest Dzong (fortress-monastery) of Bhutan. Then, drive to Wangduephordang. O.N

Day 06 Wangduephordang - Punakha. In the morning, visit Wangduephordang Dzong. Thereafter, drive to Punakha and hike to Khamsum Yuele Namgyal Chorten at Nizergang hill. Hot lunch near the river. Afternoon, visit Punakha Dzong.

Day 07 Wangduephordang - Paro. In the morning visit Chimi Lhakhang temple. Drive to Paro. Afternoon, hike to Dzongdrakha monastery, one of the meditation sites of Guru Rimpoche.

Day 08 Paro - Delhi/Bangkok Exit.