Day 01: Arrive PARO

On arrival at Paro airport, received by Snow White representative and transfer to the hotel. After lunch visit Taa Dzong, Bhutan’s national museum, which has a collection of ancient Bhutanese art and artifacts, weapons, stamps. Rinpung Dzong, built in 17th century, which now houses the monastic school and the office of the civil administration. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. Evening visit to Paro town. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
 

Day 02: PARO

To check your resistance we shall begin with small hike to Taktsang temple. The walk uphill will be not more than two hours. The trail is broad. At the view point there is a cafeteria. Have a cup a tea or some juice here and then take a walk little higher to the closer view point of Taktsang. Then walk back for lunch in Paro town.

Afternoon Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined fort, which once built to defended this valley from Tibetan invasions. Mount. Chomolhari, the sacred summit reaches skyward beyond the dzong and the traditional Bhutanese Farm House. Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of Bhutan, dating from the introduction of Buddhism.


 

Taktsang Temple

Tashichho dzong

Day 03: PARO - THIMPHU

Morning drive downstream alongside the Pa Chu (Paro river) to its confluence with Wang Chu (Thimphu river) then up valley to Thimphu, the capital town. Few miles before arriving, Thimphu, see Simtokha Dzong, Kingdom's oldest fortress which is now used as Dzongkha language school of Bhutan. Memorial Chorten, built in the memory of Late third King of Bhutan. Tashichho dzong, Thimphu's most impressive building situated at the banks of Wang Chu. It now houses National Assembly, King's Throne room and also the summer residence of Chief of monk body. Evening take a walk in Thimphu market and town. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 04: THIMPHU

Visit the Painting School where centuries old art of Bhutanese paintings is taught. National Library is another interesting place to visit, which has a vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts, manuscripts. Traditional Medicine Institute where centuries old healing arts are still practiced. Handicrafts Emporium where exotic weaves in silk, wool, cotton, silver jewelry, carpets, thangkha paintings, bamboo ware and other traditional crafts of the Kingdom are available. Evening drive to view point for a fascinating view of Thimphu valley. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 05: THIMPHU - GENEKHA (14 km, 4 hours)

Drive for 45 min to reach starting point of the trek. The first day walk, over a mule path, will end after four hours at the signboard of Genekha School. All through the trail, terraced fields and coniferous vegetation are abundant. Overnight camp at Genekha.

Day 06: GENEKHA – GUR (15 km, 4 hour)

Today’s trek is through one of the most enchanting natural scenery amidst alpine flora. Two hours of gradual uphill walk and rest at huge rock platform, offers a picturesque view of the valley below. A further walk of about two hours reaches to campsite at 3,350 where during spring there is abundance of flowers.

Day 07: GUR – LABATAMBA (12km, 5 hours)

While trekking across the ridges, one enjoys the beauty of the rugged mountain vegetation. Today's trek is amidst flowers and wild asparagus (in spring). The meadows freshen the trekkers with poetic sentiments. The first pass (4250m) symbolized by a huge Cairns gives a spectacular view of the whole 'Dagala' range, meadows and yak herders camp. Lunch at nearby yak herder's camp. After lunch walk across hills and meadows, ending the third day of trek. Camp near 'utso' lake where golden trout flourish.

Day 08: LABATAMBA-PANKA (8km, 4hrs)

A short upwards walk of half an hour and later descent presents majestic view of Himalayan peaks (alt. 4,450). The prominent peaks such as Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Chomolhari, Jichu Drake, Tsering Khang, Khangbum, Masagang, Tsendegang and Gangchecn Ta can be view from here. Apart from yaks and horses, Himalayan Monal Pheasants are a common sight en route.

Day 09: PANKA - TALIKHA (9km, 4hours)

This day entails passing through several interesting passes. The area is also known for different varities of Blue-poppy (June-July) and mountain birds.The trek trail ascents along the western side of a lake to saddle at 4,400m, where there are fascinating mountain views. Afternoon an hour’s gradual climb brings you to the tip of last Dagala range from where the view of Thimphu valley is superb. Further an hour’s walk takes you to Talekha, the last camping place on this trek.

Day 10: TALEKHA – SIMTOKHA - THIMPHU – PARO

Walk downhill on a steep, eroded trail to Simtokha amidst forests of rhododendron and bamboo and apple orchards. Visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom built in 1627, which now houses the School for Buddhist studies. Picked up by snow white representative near Simtokha Dzong and drive to Thimphu. In the evening travel to Paro and overnight stay there.

Day 11: PARO depart

After early breakfast in the hotel, drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.