Fly on the wings of Dragon to international airport in Paro, Bhutan. On a clear day, the panoramic views of the Himalaya are sensational, including Mt. Everest (if you are flying from Delhi and Kathmandu), but particularly exciting is the approach through the Bhutanese foothills and the landing, including a few steep turns to land at the tiny airstrip of Paro. On arrival in Paro you will be received by Bhutan Maitreya Tusita Travel team by offering welcome scarfs and transferred to Thimphu by private vehicle. Depending on your arrival time, we can proceed for city sightseeing or relax in the hotel. If time permits, visit weekend market (Thu-Sun). Vegetable vendors from different pockets of the country come to sell their products. In the evening we will explore the city by walk or visit Tashichho Dzong, which houses throne room of His Majesty the King.

Overnight in Thimphu, altitude 2400m

After the breakfast, visit Memorial chorten built in memory of late 3rd King. Visit Buddha point, world largest sitting Buddha. And after lunch, drive to Punakha over the most beautiful Dochula pass 3150m. Candle like 108 Druk Wangyel Chortens built over the pass gives amazing photo stop. On clear day, you can enjoy spectacular view of the highest mountains of Bhutan at a site that stretches almost 180 degrees. After the break, continue scenic downhill drive.Visit the most beautiful Punakha Dzong, showcase the finest example of the arts and crafts of Bhutan. Enjoy the walks on the suspension bridge over Male River, said to be the longest of its kind in Bhutan.

Overnight in Punakha. Altitude 1300mas

After the breakfast, after lunch drive to phobjikha valley- Approx 3 hours’ drive Visit Gangtey Monastery-Gangteng Monastery of the Nyingma sect in central Bhutan, where the graceful black-necked cranes in Bhutan from the Tibetan Plateau visit the valley during the winter season to roost. Visit crane information centre and explore in Phobjikha Valley. Evening drive back to Punakha.

Overnight in Punakha, altitude 1350m

After our breakfast, take a hike to Chimi Lhakhang, temple of fertility. Further, retrace the drive back to Paro via Dochula and Thimphu. On the way, stop near chu zom- two river meeting together, visit Tamcho Temple and iron bridge, stop near paro river and enjoy the view of Paro airport. Evening spend your time in Paro Market.

Overnight in Paro, altitude 2250m

After our breakfast, drive to the base of trekking point, from here you will hike to Taktsang Monastery or often called Tiger Nest Temple, which is built around a cave in which Guru Rimpoche (also known as Guru Padmasambhava) meditated. The eighth century old monastery is perched on a rock overlooking a sheer drop and clings seemingly impossible to a cliff at 900m above the valley floor. Tiger Nest Temple is considered, one of the must visit places around the world before we die. The hike is almost 2 hours, uphill at 30 to 40 degree inclined for an average trekker however it might take full day for some depending on your pace. First of half of the hike pulls up to cafeteria feels never ending however from the half point due to magical structure at your close sight, you are energized to push further. You actually feel very near, push yourself little further you are at the feet of the Tiger Nest, filled with joys and happiness never like before. And on the way back, you can run down, it’s easy always. After the hiking, visit Paro Dzong, National Museum and Kyichu Lhakhang

Overnight in Paro

After breakfast drive to the airport for flight to onward destination