Day 01: Arrival -  Paro
Fly to Paro (7,590), Bhutan, on Druk Air, the national airline of Bhutan. On the clear weather, the spectacular views of the high peaks of eastern Himalayan, including peaks in Bhutan such as Jumolhari, Jichu Drake, and Tshering Khang is visible. You will be received by your tour guide at the Paro airport, and then drive to your hotel. Afternoon visit National Museum, watchtower above Paro Dzong. Also visit the Paro Dzong (Rinchen Pung Dzong, means 'lquote fortress on a heap of jewels'rquote ), built in 1646.  Evening walk to the paron town.

Day 02: Paro - Hike to Taksang 
Drive north of  Paro valley to the trail head where we start for 1½ hour hike to a tea house, & enjoy a great view of Taksang Monastery popularly known as the  "Tiger's Nest, perched on a cliff  above the floor of  the Paro valley. Our hike follows steep switchback trial and serves as a great warm-up for our trek. After a break with tea, continue another thirty minutes to a closer viewpoint. Youbnwill visitn the monastry and then walk back leisurely.  Late afternoon take a walk in the village farm road to get more acclimatized.

Day 03: National Museum (8036ft/2450m) to campsite below Je Dzong (11,270ft, 3436m)  Distance: 5Miles /8 Km, 4-5 Hours walking.
At the Museum you will meet your trekking staff, the horsemen and pack animals. Today's trek climbs non-stop for over 1065m, before dropping down over 80m to camp. This is a major effort at this altitude, so take your time and drink as much as possible.  The trail winds its way up steeply through blue pine forest and around several farm house and fenced apple orchards. After 1hr or so or steady climbing there will be nice views over the Paro valley. Visible above is Jele Dzong, located on the top of the ridge and surprisingly nearby. At 9825ft/2995m, after 2 hours trekking, the route passes a long Mani wall in a big flat grassy land called Damche Gom. This is where most of the trekkers stop for pack lunch. The trail continues through the forest of blue pine, fir and bamboo; at around 3235m a gigantic hemlock tree, over 600 years old, overshadows the trail. Just before reaching a small pass (11,540ft/3518m) below the Dzong, the route opens up, and there may be some Yaks with their herders and dogs. Tonight's campsite (11,270ft/3436m) is a little way down from the pass. You may be able to hear the monks playing instruments in the Lhakhang during one of their prayer sessions.

Day 04: Campsite below Dzong (11,270ft/3436m) to Jangchulakha (12,995ft/3962m)
Distance: 5.5Miles /9 Km, 5-6 Hrs walking.
From camp, climb back to the ridge and the small pass leading to the Dzong 11,790ft/3595mt).  The valley to the east of Jele Dzong is Gidakom or Bemang Rong Chu. The Dzong is worth a visit; it's a very impressive fort, surrounded by many prayer flags. It has been renovated recently. The views are great, looking towards Paro far below, while in the distance stand snowy peaks on the border with Tibet, including Jhomolhari (23,995ft/7315m) in the centre.  Leaving the Dzong walk north for about 10min on the ridge - with a beautiful view before - disappearing into forest, which looks rather bleak as a result of damage by bark beetles.  Go up and around a small peak, a steep 100m ascent to an altitude of 12,300ft/3750m. Looking back you see a part of Paro valley and the large Doo Chu side valley. To the south, Dagala range is visible. After 3hr pass a campsite at Tshokam (12,995ft/3962m), is reached.

Day 05: Tshokam (12,995ft/3962m) to Jimilang Tsho (12,726ft, 3880m)
Distance: 6miles /10 Km, 6-7 Hrs walking
Once again, we proceed in a northerly direction most of the day. Looking east tonight's camp, as well as some of tomorrow's route is visible.  Climb gently for several hours to reach a small pass at about 13,350ft/4070m. Continue along the ridge to the next pass wit the view north to Jhomolhari and down below several monasteries are visible at the far end of the valley. On the opposite side there is a view of Jimilang Tsho. At 13,695ft/4175m a small stone shelter next to a small lake is reached (a nice possible campsite). At the east of the lake is a good campsite (12,726ft/3880m) where the camp is. The lake has plenty of trout planted many years ago. 

Day 06: Jimilang Tsho (12,726ft/3880m) to Simkota Tsho (13,415ft/4090m)
Distance: 4.5 miles /7 Km, 3-4 Hrs walking
Walk around the lake to its far (western) end. There is some steep climbing through bushes, but later good views will open up. An exposed cliff trail leads to a small saddle (13,450ft/4100m). From here you can se the next lake below Jane Tsho; 12,975ft/3956m; 1.5.2hr, a nice campsite which may be occupied by Yak herders.  From the lake a white stone path between rhododendron bushes traverses a valley with a small lake below. There are several lakes just above, Dungtsho & Dungtsho Sama, regarded as male and female. The local people believe that the second (female) lake has powerful spirit, who gets easily provoked if anything dirty gets near the lake. If this happens, bad weather will ensure, which only endless prayers can stop.  Climb up a ridge and look for a cairn. After 1hr a viewing point at 13,610ft/4150m is reached, with a lake below, Simkotra Tsho (13,415ft/4090m), which has some stone ruins nearby.

Day 07: Simkotra Tsho (13,415ft/4090m) to Phojoding (12,103ft/3690m)
Distance: 6 miles /10 Km, 5- 6 Hrs walking    
The trail is good, but there are several minor climbs to small passes before you finally look down to Phojoding monastery and Thimphu. Monks frequently pass here on their way to meditate at the sacred lake Jimilang Tsho.  If you are lucky with the weather Gankar Punsum and other Himalayas can be visible. From the pass, climb 250m up to a small rocky outlook (14,170ft/4320m) on the left side wit prayer flags and traces of fires.
The place was formerly used for sky burials, and has an incredible view over the whole of the Bhutan Himalayas. Campsite at above the monastery formally used as tea house but now dismantled. Yak herders used to occupy this place during winter months.

Day 08: Phojoding (12,103ft/3690m) to radio tower (9245ft/2818m)
Distance: 2.5 miles /4 Km, 2-3 Hrs walking
From Phojoding monastery, the route goes left at the split, and follows a more gentle trail descending slowly through thick forest until Chhokhortse Gompa (9870ft/3010m) in a clearing.
A steep, 200m descend leads to the radio tower, past hundred of prayer flags put up by people from Thimphu. This is the transmission tower for Bhutan's only radio station, BBS. From here, drive down to Thimphu, passing the Zoo, where some Takins, the National animal of Bhutan can be seen.

Day 09: Thimphu - Sightseeing
A day to explore the sites of this least visited of Himalayan capitals & your visit includes the:
National Memorial Chorten: Originally the vision of Bhutan's third king, H.M. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck ("the father of modern Bhutan"), who had wished to erect a monument to world peace and prosperity, but was unable to give shape to his idea in his lifetime. After His Majesty's untimely death in 1972, the Royal families resolved to fulfill his wishes and erect a memorial that would perpetuate his memory and also serve as a monument to peace and was later consecrated on July 28, 1974. The finely executed wall paintings and delicately fashioned statues within the monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy. Changangkha Lhakhang; which is focus of daily worship for many Thimphu residents.

Takin Preserve Centre: where you can see the National animal of Bhutan called "Takin"  Drupthob Nunnery monastery. One of the oldest living institutions for the Nuns founded by His Holiness the Dilgo Khantsye Rinpoche in the early 1970's.  Other highlight includes the visit to Changlimithang archery Ground to see the national game of Bhutan.

National Library:
Established in the late 1960s primarily to conserve the literary treasures which form a significant part of Bhutan's cultural heritage. It now houses an extensive collection of Buddhist literature mostly in block-printed format, with some works several hundred years old. This collection, known as the Choekey Collection, mainly comprises Buddhist literature written in Choekey, the religious script of Northern Buddhism, but also includes works written in Tibetan and in Dzongkha, Bhutan's national language.

Handicraft emporium: 
where you can see and purchased the unique textiles of Bhutan General post office if you are interested in stamps. It has beautiful collection of stamps Traditional handmade paper factory: the old traditional method of making paper which is the living art of Bhutan's 13 different arts & crafts.

Tashichhodzong:
The "fortress of the glorious religion" was initially erected in 1641 and rebuilt by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the 1960s. Tashichhodzong houses some ministries, His Majesty's secretariat, and the central monk body. It is open to visitors after 5 pm after the office hours.  Overnight in Hotel.

Day 10: Thimphu - Punakha  sightseeing (72Kms, 03 hrs)                          
This morning drive to Punakha, (approx 3- 4 hours), the old winter capital. Leaving Thimphu the road climbs via a series of zigzags over the Dochu La Pass, 10,500ft/3,200m. The views of the eastern Himalayas can be seen on the clear day.  Dochu la is also marked with 100 Stupas which are beautifully designed on a small hillock.  The road drops down through varied forest finally emerging into the highly-cultivated Punakha valley.

Visit to Punakha Dzong located on the confluence of the Mo (female) & Pho (male) Chu rivers. The Dzong built in 1637 AD houses the district administration offices and is also the winter residence of the State Monastic Body and its Chief Abbot, the Je Khenpo. Punakha was the former capital of Bhutan.  On the way back, make a short 30 minutes gradual walk to Chimi Lhakhang, built by Drukpa Kuenley's popularly known as the "Divine Madman" It is famous for the fact that infertile women visit this temple to pray for children.

THE "DIVINE MADMAN" ~ Drukpa Kuenley (1455-1520)
In Bhutanese mythology, Drukpa Kuenley is one of the most beloved and revered sages of Tibetan Buddhism. Many are the legends that surround him and he followed a wandering lifestyle and was both an eccentric and a highly regarded saint. He was renowned for his shocking behavior and his ability to perform miracles. He talked a form of Tantric Buddhism and advocated that sexual freedom was at the centre of Truth. The wooden phalluses that hang from the corners of Bhutanese houses and the paintings of penises that you often see on either side of the front door of houses are a relic of his teachings.

Day 11:  Punakha -  Paro (143kms, 05 hrs)      
Drive back to Paro. En route visit Wangduephodrang Dzong which is perched on a spur at the confluence of two rivers. The position of the Dzong is remarkable as it completely covers the spur and commands an impressive view both up and down the valley. Wangdue district is famous for its fine bamboo work, stone carvings, and slates.
Tonight, we organize typical Bhutanese dinner and the cultural programme with the Bhutanese host as we say goodbye to this magical kingdom..

Day 12: Paro - Departure
After breakfast, drive to Airport for your departure