Day 01: Arrive PARO

Arrive to Paro by Druk Air flight you will be received by Snow White representative and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon visit Taa Dzong, the National Museum (which in the past served as watch tower in order to Paro Rinpung Dzong and the valley), which has a collection of antique thangka, textiles, weapons, Armour, house holds objects and a rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts. Rinpung Dzong “the heap of Jewels” built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal has a fascination history. Evening visit Paro market and town. Overnight at the hotel in Paro

Day 02: PARO

o check your resistance we shall begin with small hike to Taktsang Monastery. 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 visit Drukgyel Dzong although now in ruins has a historical importance, built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to protect from the invasion of Tibetans. From here the peak of Mount. Jhomolhari ( mountain of goddess) can be seen. Kyichu Lhakhang one of the 108 temples in the Himalayas built by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gompo in the 7th century. It reflects the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan. Overnight at the hotel in Paro
 

Taktsang monastery

Tashichho dzong

Day 03: PARO - THIMPHU

Drive to Thimphu with a short stop at Chuzom (confluence) where Paro river joins Thimphu river. Three different styles of chortens adorn the confluence. Before arriving Thimphu, visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom, built in 1627. Today it serves, as religious college, in which, amongst other subjects, Dzongkha is taught. Afternoon visit Tashichho dzong "fortress of the glorious dharma". It is the centre of government and religion, site of King's Throne room and also seat of Je Khenpo or Chief Abbot. Built in 1641 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel the political and religious unifier of Bhutan. Later reconstructed in 1961 in traditional Bhutanese manner, without nails or architectural plans. Memorial Chorten, which was built in the memory of Bhutan's Third King, His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Evening a brisk walk in Thimphu market. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

National Library it holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts, manuscripts, modern academic books and printing blocks for prayer flags. Traditional Medicine Institute: where centuries old healing arts such as acupuncture and herbal remedies are still practiced. Painting School: teaches the art of Buddhist thangkhas, and the mask maker workshop. Visit Handicrafts Emporium and local shops if interested to buy fine Bhutanese traditional arts like textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and woodcarvings, jewellery, and all manner of unique objects. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
 

Day 05: THIMPHU - SHONG PANG

Drive north of valley towards Dechenchholing palace. The transport will drop at Pangrizam. From here the trek starts towards Shong Pang, which takes about 5/6 hours, passing through villages. On the way one can enjoy the vegetation, which consists mainly of blue pines, oak species, rhododendrons. Overnight camp.

Day 06: Shong Pang - Dopshing Pang

The trek ascends gradually up till you reach the Sinchula pass at about 1060m. At this point, if the weather is clear, one can see Phajoding monastery. After a mile, you can view Thinleygang village, the Talo monastery and the motor highway towards the ancient capital of Bhutan. The trek drops gradually from the pass till you reach the campsite.

Day 07: DOPSHING PANG - CHORTEN NINGPO

The trek to Chorten Ningpo is quite gradual walking into the thick forests valleys and rice fields before reaching camp (altitude 2,700m).

Day 08: CHORTEN NINGPO - ZOMLINGTHANG

Your trek will pass for about 2/3 hours through villages until the motor road. Later follow the road towards Punakha, the old capital town of Bhutan. Evening at rest and if interested, can do fishing in Mo Chu river. Overnight camp.

Day 09: ZOMLINGTHANG - LIMUKHA to PARO

Follow the road till Punakha Dzong and then across the Pho Chu river, the river that drains the remote Lunana region. After breakfast, visit to Wangdi Dzong, standing at the confluence of Punakha Chu and Tang Chu river. Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal built this fortress in 17th century. It holds attractive festival, which is celebrated in autumn.

Chorten

Paddy field in Punakha

Drive to Punakha, the old capital town of Bhutan. Visit sacred Punakha Dzong, the magnificent example of Bhutanese architecture. Fire, earthquake and floods have inflicted the disaster for several times on this Dzong. Later under the supervision and direction of the present King the Dzong has been restored completely. The remains of the Shabdrung are entombed here in the Chapel of Machey Lhakhang. After lunch, drive to Paro. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 10: PARO depart

After early breakfast drive to Paro airport for flight to onward destination.