Arrive in Paro. Our airport representative will meet you and escort you to the hotel. Overnight at Paro.

We hike up to the Taktsang monastery (Tiger’s Nest) in the morning. It usually takes about three hours to reach the monastery. Legend has it that Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress in the 8th century and meditated for three months. The present-day monastery was constructed in 1684. We visit Ta-dzong in the afternoon. It was built as a watchtower in defence of Paro. This dzong (fort) was converted into the National Museum in 1967. It contains antique thanka (traditional Buddhist) paintings, textiles, armour, and weapons. Next, we drive to the 17th-century Rinpung dzong, erected to defend the Tibetans’ valley against invasion.

We drive along the winding road beside the Pa Chu (Chu means water or river) river downstream until we reach its confluence with the Wang Chu – River. Then, we drive up the valley to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. After lunch, we visit the Memorial Chorten, Traditional Medicine (herbal) Hospital, and Painting School.

We start early in the morning for our drive to Bumthang via Dochula pass. The highest peaks of Bhutan, such as the Gangkar Puensum, Table mountain, Jeje Khang, and Masakhang Gangchey ta, can be seen from here on clear days. We continue our drive after stopping for lunch to Bumthang via the Pele la pass 3150 meters.

We begin our trek from Toktu Zampa. We follow the trail along the Chamkhar Chu river. We have a lunch stop at Thangbi Lhakhang and continue our hike to the Ngang Yul (Land of the Swan) and Ngang Lhakhang (Swan Temple). Ngang means swan in the Bhutanese language.

We start our day by hiking across meadows that follow with a gradual climb to Phephe La 3360meters. It is the highest point of this trekking route. Next, the trail takes us across beautiful forested areas with numerous stops to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. Finally, the trail leads us downhill into a broad valley near the village of Taichung in the Tang valley.

The trail ahead takes us along the Tang Chu river, going past the Tang Rimpoche’s Lhakhang (temple). Next, the trail passes by the Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake) and leads us to Tang Ugyen Choling. The Ugyen Choling Palace houses one of the fascinating museums in Bhutan. Finally, we reach the road head after a short walk, and we drive to Bumthang.

Drive to Thimphu. We have time to either shop for souvenirs or relax in the afternoon.

We have sightseeing in Thimphu in the morning and drive to Paro after our tour.

You will be driven to Paro airport to catch your flight back home.