Day 1 - Paro - Thimphu

Arrival in the morning in Paro and after the custom formalities transfer to Thimphu, the government, religious and commercial center of Bhutan. Lunch included. In the afternoon a pleasant walk through the city with visits to museums and chortens to get in touch with the ancient buthanese culture. Dinner at hotel and overnight. 

Day 2 - Thimphu

Full day dedicated to visit the Thimphu valley with a walk across one of the country's oldest cantilever bridges to Cheri Goemba, where the Kingdom of Bhutan's first community of monks was based.  Overnight. Full board basis. 

Day 3 - Thimphu - Punakha

Departure to Punakha. Arrive at the Dochu La Mountain Pass, en route stop to Punakha Valley, one of Bhutan's first fortress monasteries. Visit the village of Talo, home to the temple of the Queen Mother's protective deity. Overnight at your accommodation. Full board basis. 

Day 4 - Punakha

Full day dedicated to visit the Punakha valley. Hike alongside the River Mo, through tiered rice paddies to a chorten built by the queen mother. Pic-nic lunch on the banks of the River Puna, near the winter homes of the Royal Family, before visiting Punakha's dzong and the 15th-century Chimi fertility temple. Return to your hotel.Full board basis. 

DAY 5 - Punakha - Paro

Wind through the Wang and Paro river valleys to hotel, surrounded by pines. Explore nearby ruins as well as some of the valley's oldest and holiest religious monuments, followed by an evening lecture, prayer flag printing or a traditional cultural performance. Overnight. Full board basis. 

DAY 6 - Paro

Today you’ll discover artefacts dating back to 4000 BCE at the National Museum. Visit of Kyichu and Dumtse temples; a pleasant walk across Drukgyal Dzong leads along the River Paro through forest and fields. Overnight.Full board basis. 

DAY 7 - Paro

A morning hike ascends to Tiger's Nest, one of Bhutan's most revered ancient sites. Experience astonishing views from the monastery, perched on a cliff 900 metres above the valley floor. Afternoon free to relax. Overnight.Full board basis.