Days 01 : Arrive Kathmandu-Paro and drive to Thimphu.
One must choose the left side of the flight to view the Himalayan mountains during this short flight into the tiny airstrips of Paro. Paro stands at 7600 feet is an enchanting place with roads lined with weeping willows, stately poplar trees, brightly painted houses with shingled roofs held down by round stones, and rice or wheat terraces planted along the valley floor. The Paro River slices through this broad valley, and narrow walking paths lead to ancient fortress-monasteries perched on mountaintops.
On arrival you will be met with our guide who will take toThe capital of Bhutan, Thimphu, 60 kms and approximate less that 2 hours drive. We pass terraced rice paddies and small villages as we drive to Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital. In its center is Tashichho Dzong, the center for politics and religion. Here also is the School of [traditional] Arts and Crafts, the Folk Heritage Museum, and the National Library which houses ancient sacred texts. The Capitol Building and the Palace of the reigning king are here. Visit the Memorial Chorten to His Late Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, a multi-storied Chorten that will introduce you to the vitality of Tantric Buddhism. Overnight Hotel.

Days 02 : Thimphu – Trongsa. 190 kms – 8 hours.
We begin our eastward travel across the most rugged, wildest regions of Bhutan. The trip starts with an ascent up over the Dochu La Pass at 10,007 feet with its fluttering prayer flags; in the midst you might catch sight of the snow-capped peaks of the Eastern Himalayas: Masangang, Tsendagang, Terigang, and if lucky you'll see Gangkar Punsum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 24,484 ft
We then cross the dramatic Wangdue Phodrang Dzong is draped along the end of a ridge above the river. Cacti were planted on the hillside below the dzong long ago to discourage invaders from climbing the steep slope. Legend relates that as this site was being sought, four ravens were seen flying off in four directions. Considered an auspicious sign, this was taken as representing the spreading of religion to the four points of the compass. Wangui (Wangdi) was the country's secondary capital in the early days, with control of the routes to Trongsa, Punakha, Dagana and Thimphu.
Wangdue to Trongsa in Bumthang Region - Bhutan's heartland, home to its most precious and ancient temples. The day's travel is through the 3420m (10,825 ft) awesomely high Pele La Pass - one of the best places in Bhutan to see yaks from the road. Across from the Pele La is the large, fertile Mangde Chhu valley, which is protected by the great Trongsa Dzong. Overnight Hotel.

Days 03 : Trongsa – Bumthang 3 hours 70kms
During the day we will traverse through areas dominated in turn by dwarf bamboo, patches of fir trees, abundant evergreen forests to broadleaf species, rhododendrons, blue pines, spruces, oaks, hemlock and again dwarf bamboo From Trongsa, we journey up over the third and fourth passes of the central region to Bumthang 7800 mts, the Switzerland of Bhutan, with buckwheat fields and wide broad valleys perfect for walking. We may visit Tamshing monastery where up to 200 monks reside; see the beautiful painted murals of the Three Buddha Temple. On foot, we discover the beauty of the upper Choekar valley with its sturdy farmhouses, bamboo woven fences, and lay monasteries.

Central Bhutan is believed to be the first part of the country to have been inhabited, with evidence of prehistoric settlements in nearby valleys. These and many other valleys were separate principalities ruled by independent kings. Bumthang continued as a separate kingdom, ruled from Jakar, until the 17th century. Jakar sits in the middle of the four valleys of Bumthang; here the landscape is dotted with palaces, ancient temples and monasteries. In Jakar most of the shop keepers are Bhutanese of Tibetan origin. Overnight Hotel.

Days 04 : Bumthang – Mongar Full day 200 kms – 10 hours.
Full scenic day of travel to Mongar. Perhaps the finest weavers in Bhutan are to be found here in eastern Bhutan, or at least originate from this area. he main Mongar-Lhuntshi road. The 'superior weaving' is because of the special gift and blessing from the deities of the sacred site. Lhuntshi weavers have traditionally used both silk and cotton yarns. In the small village of Tzangkhar, most of the women are weavers who specialize in fabrics made from bura - raw silk. Overnight Lodge.

Days 05 : Mongar to Trashigang. (92 km / 3.5 hrs).
Morning visit Mongar festival. The road climbs past fields of corn. Soon it is clinging to the side of a cliff, passing through a deep forest of rhododendrons and orchids. We descend again between Yadi and Chazam. A long stretch of prayer flags lines the road here; below are numerous switchbacks, nicknamed the Yaki Loops, leading down through a forest of chir pine, dropping 350m in 10 km. Enroute we may see rhesus monkeys and black cormorants.
Overnight Lodge or Tents.

Days 06/07 : Trashigang .
Trashigang Dzong is on a high promontory that overlooks the confluence of the Drngme Chhu and the Gamri Chhu. It was built in 1667. On the veranda are paintings of the kings, or guardians, of the four directions. Inside is a statue of the deity Gasin-re or Yama, the wrathful aspect of Chenresig, protector of the faith, the god of death and the king of law.
Afternoon of day 7 drive to Mongar 92 kms 3.5 hours.
Overnight Lodge or tents.

Days 08 : Return to Bumthang. Full day.
On our return and if time permits visit to this diverse and spectacular city we may visit Jambay Lhakhang Drub monastery with its tsha tsha cones, and the revered Kuje Lhakhang complex to see exquisite murals depicting 'hells' of Mahayana Buddhism.
Overnight Lodge.

Days 09 : Drive to Trongsa.Drive to Trongsa 3 hours. Trongsa Dzong (1644) is the ancestral home of Bhutan's royal family. It is the most impressive dzong in the kingdom -- described as being perched so high that the clouds float below it. One of the most aesthetic and magnificent works of traditional Bhutanese architecture, the dzong is a rambling collection of buildings that trails down the ridge with a succession of street-like corridors, wide stone stairs and stone courtyards. Overnight Hotel.

Days 10 : Return to Punakha . Full day journey. 1450 mts. 5 hours drive. Time permitting we drive to tropical Punakha. Walk across the suspension bridge to Punakha Dzong, the second of Bhutan’s fortress-monasteries (1637). See massive statues of the Guru Rinpoche and Shabdrung Namgyel, surrounded by soaring sandalwood pillars decorated with gold-plated etched bands. For many years, until the time of the second king, Punakha Dzong served as the seat of the government. The Shabdrung established a monk body here with 600 monks that were brought from the upper Thimphu valley. It remains today the winter home of the monks and of His Holiness of Bhutan.
Hike to Chimi Lhakang monastry which is 1 hour walk. Overnight Hotel

Days 11 : Return to Thimphu. Stop at Dochula cafeteria for lunch take about 3 hours. To Thimphu. From this pass of 3000 metres one can view the range of Himalayan peaks in Bhutan. Afternoon at leisure and shopping.Overnight Hotel.

Days 12 : Drive to Paro, 2 hours. Staying the day in Paro, we visit Paro Dzong with its beautiful medieval looking interior and courtyard. Here, also, is the National Museum (Ta Dzong), an unusual round building in the intended shape of a conch shell. Built in 1656, it was the watchtower over the main fortress of Paro Dzong. On one of the six floors, there is a spectacular collection of 'thangkas' – artworks - both ancient and modern portraying all of Bhutan's important saints and teachers. A door off one gallery leads to The Temple of the Tree of Wisdom wherein the history of Buddhism is creatively depicted. And there is a collection of ancient weapons, many captured during various Tibetan invasions.

Days 13 : Paro - Jele Dzong- Jangchulakha
Start of Trek Day 1 : Distance 10 Kms and walking time 4-5 hours. Starting at Dopshare (2300m) and camp at Jele Dzong(3450m). The trek trail is rather gradual climb till the camp and if the weather is clear the Paro valley can be seen with the Mt. Jumolhari(7314m) and snowcapped mountains behind the valley.Jele Dzong – Jangchulakha. Distance 10 Kms and walking time 3-4 hrs.Starting at Jele Dzong(3450mtrs) and camp at Jangulakha (3780mtrs). The trail takes you through thick alpine forest and rhododendrons trees and most of the walking is up and down on a ridge.Mt. Jumolhari is also visable today.You may see Yak herders around your camp site.

Days 14 : Jangchulakha - Jimilangtso
Trek Day 2 : Distance 11 Kms and walking time 4-5 hrs.Starting at Jangchulakha (3780mtrs) and camp at Jimilangtsho(3880mtrs). The trail follows the ridge and on clear day the views of the mountains and valley are beautiful, in particular the Jichu Drake(6989m) Camp is close to lake of Jimilangtso. These lakes are known for their giant sized trout’s.

Days 15 : Jimilangtso - Simkota
Trek Day 3 : Distance 11 Kms and walking time 4-5 hrs.Starting at Jimilangtsho (3880m) and camp at Simkota (4040m) The trail takes you through dwarf Rhododendrons trees and then you pass by the lake of Janye Tsho. Today you may come across some Yak herders camp and you can really have a look as to how these people live. Camp is close to Simkota lake.

Days 16 : Simkota - Phajoding
Trek Day 4 : Distance 10 Kms and walking time 3-4 hrs. Starting at Simkota (4040m) and camp at Phajoding (3870m). You begin with a gradual climb upto Phume la (4210m) the highest elevation for this trek. If the weather permits you will have beautiful views of Mt. Gangkhar Punsum(7541m) the highest mountain in Bhutan and other Himalayan peaks. Below , you can see the entire Thimphu valley.

Days 17 : Phojoding - Thimphu
Trek Day 5 – End of Trek : Distance 4-5 Kms and walking time 3 hrs. Starting at Phajoding(3870m) and end of trek at Thimphu (2300m) The trek to Thimphu is all the way down hill through a forested area of mostly Blue pine. By taking leisurely pace you can reach Thimphu in about 3 hours for a nice hot shower and lunch. evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Days 18 : Drive to Paro. 60 kms 2 hours. Excursion Day
Hike up to Taktshang or Tiger's Nest, the most revered temple in Bhutan, perched on the face of a mountain: Legend recounts that in the 8th century, Guru Rinpoche made his magical trip from Eastern Bhutan to Western Bhutan on the back of a flying tigress to subdue the evil spirits who hindered Buddhism. After defeating these local mountain gods, he took an unusual step and blessed them as guardians of the doctrine; he thereby introduced Tantric Buddhism to Bhutan. Tiger ’ s Nest is where he landed and today it remains one of most sacred places in the kingdom.

Days 19 : Fly out by drukair.
This morning we fly from Paro to Delhi via Kathmandu. Connecting flights will wing us individually homeward from here.