Transfer for the flight by Druk Air, Bhutan’s national airline, to Paro, the country’s only air trip. The flight often gives fantastic views of the Himalaya, including Everest, and particularly exciting is the section through the Bhutanese foothills and the thrilling landing. When you arrival to Paro international Airport you will meet Bhutanese guide and then escort to the hotel. After lunch drive for sightseeing including Ta Dzong, the National Museum of the Kingdom. Originally built as Watch Tower since 1967 it is the National Museum of the country and holding fascinating collection of art, artifacts, thangkha paintings and Bhutan’s exquisite postage stamps. Then drive to the massive Rinpung Dzong, a hub for spiritual life and community events, which has a long and fascinating history. There will also be a chance to wander around the small township of Paro.

After breakfast drive half an hour and start hike. It takes about 5 hour round trip. Follow an ancient path marked by river powered prayer wheels to the site of the famous Tiger’s nest, the Taksang Monastery, tragically wrecked in a fire early in 1998, rebuilt, it is perched some 1000m/3,000ft up on a cliff overlooking the valley. It was said to be where the legendary Indian saint, Guru Padma Sambhava, flew from Tibet on the back of a tiger to defeat five demons, who were opposing the spread of Buddhism in Bhutan. On the way visit the Drugyel Dzong, located 16 Km. away from the Paro town. Although in ruins, this Dzong is of great historical importance. It was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. From here, the peak of Chomolhari “Mountain of the Goddess” can be seen on a clear day (Alt. 7,329m/24,029ft.). Also visit Kichu Monastery one of the oldest monastery in paro valley.

After breakfast proceed to Punakha about 4 hrs drives through beautiful forests of rhododendron and fields of dwarf bamboo breathtaking scenery of the landscape, green meadows, beautiful wildflowers, gushing waterfalls and constantly changing vegetation. About one half hour, lies Dochula pass (3,100m), offering visitors their first glimpse of the eastern Himalayan range. There you will see spectacular view 108 stupa or chorten at the Dochula pass. From the pass have panoramic view of the eastern Himalayan peaks over 6000m to 7554m snow Cap Mountains. After pass descent down to low lying sub tropical valley, Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955 and still it is home of Chief Abbot in winter months. Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal has played prominent role in civil and religious life of the Kingdom. Destroyed four times by fire and an earthquake in 1897, the Dzong has been now fully restored in its original splendour. On the way lunch at Chimi lhakhang Restaurant in the villages. After lunch hike about 1 hour round trip to (Drupa Kuenly) Divine monastery it was built in 15 century then drive further and visit Punakha Dzong.

Transfer to Phobjikha Valley (3 hrs) via the bustling market town of Wangduephodrang. Drive up a winding mountain road through oak and rhododendron forests, and over a high pass down into the picturesque Phobjikha Valley. Phobjikha is one of Bhutan’s few glacial valleys, and chosen winter home of black necked cranes (November – March) migrating from the Tibetan plateau. After lunch visit the Phobjikha Sanctuary to view the majestic black necked cranes (Nov-Mar only) and Gangtey Gompa (Monastery), dating back to the 16th century. Overnight at your hotel in Phobjikha

After breakfast explore Phojikha valley than drive to Thimphu via Wangdue Phodrang, lunch at Doclula pass. After lunch descend down to Thimphu and check into hotel Phuntshopelri

Morning Sightseeing includes the Changangkha monastery built in 12 century, Takin zoo, view point of Thimphu valley, Nunnery monastery and National Institute of Traditional Medicine museum and Wood Craft and Painting school where traditional arts and crafts are still kept alive.
Lunch at local restaurant.
After lunch visit the Memorial Chorten ( a huge stupa ) built in memory of the third king of Bhutan who reigned the Kingdom from 1952-1972, Buddha point, post office, Changlimithang stadium and visit the Tashichho Dzong, the main secretariat building. This massive structure houses part of the government Ministries, the office of the King and the Throne Room. It also houses the State Monastic Body and the living quarters of the Chief Abbot and the senior monks. Overnight at the hotel

After breakfast Morning drive 174 km 6hrs, to Phuentsholing. Then Descends to 2200Mts at chunzom checkpoint and from the confluence then it climbs further up to 2900Mts at Chapcha pass, which is the highest point for today’s drive and descend down to chimakoti 2200m
Lunch on the way chukha. After lunch drive further to Phuntsholing on the way the pristine vegetation and magnificent waterfalls.

Morning after breakfast checkout from Bhutan.
Drive from Phunsoling to Gangtok via Peshok Tea Gardens, 5 hrs, 120 kms, Afternoon, Gangtok Cherry City Tour with Rumtek,Halt.

Day return trip to Chhangu Lake and Baba Mandir (Domestic Clients only) at Indo China Border at 12500ft return and halt.

Drive to Darjeeling, check in and sightseeing

Tiger Hill Sunrise Trip with Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery. Return to hotel for Breakfast, Continue to travel to HMI, Himalayan Zoo, Self Help Centre,Tea Garden and Factory. Evening Free, Halt.

After breakfast drive from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport for your Departure.