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On an arrival at Paro Airport – you will be greeted by our official and transfer to Thimphu (Approx 2 hrs drive). Thimphu lies at an elevation of 2300m. Thimphu lies in a beautiful valley, sprawling up a hillside on the west bank of the Thimphu Chhu River and has a total area of about 1,809 sq. kms.  Check in. Evening at your own leisure. Visitors can enjoy relaxing walk in the valley at evening. Be sure to sink your teeth into momo kopi, steam dumplings filled with finely chopped cabbage, onions, cheese and butter. Overnight at Thimphu.

Early breakfast checkout & proceed for Thimphu city tour covering- Art& Craft school,National Institute of Traditional Medicine, National library,Handicraft centers, The Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, Tashichoo dzong, Buddha Dordenma statue, Bhutan Simply Museum, Folk and Heritage Museum,Handmade  paper factory,BBS Tower, SAARC building,15 century Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare "Takin" national animal of Bhutan- and drive to Punakaha /Wangdue (70 kms / 2 hrs) Enroot visit Simtokha Dzong proceed to Wangduephodrang, with a stop en route for tea at Dochu La Pass (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. In Wangdue, stop at Mehsina village & visit Chime Lhakhang - The Temple of Fertility built in 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kinley. (This monk is popularly known as the Divine Madman for his philosophy, “Salvation through sex”).   Check in –Evening enjoy the view of this silent valley at your Leisure -Overnight at Punkaha/Wangdue.

After breakfast, check out & transfer to Bumthang (Approx 8hrs drive).  Via Tronga  - Covering  Trongsa Dzong & Trongsa Vallaey  - On the way Valley View Sightseeing. This broad valley at an altitude of 2700m contains early historic and legendary traditions of Bhutan. This lovely valley is the religious heartland of the nation and home to some of its oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries. Evening at your own leisure. Overnight in Bhumthang.

After breakfast at hotel, go for full day sightseeing, visit Jakar Dzong, Jambey Lhakhang Sum Lhakhang, JakarLhakhang, Wangdue Choling & Mebar-tsho: or “The Burning Lake” is one of the most sacred pilgrim sites in Bhutan. It is a narrow gorge in the Tang River and is believed to be the place where the saint Tertoen (treasure discoverer) discovered religious treasures hidden by Guru Padmasambhava. There is great legend of how the saint discovered the treasures. On the way have you lunch. Overnight at Bumthang.

Early breakfast check out t & transfer to Punakha/Wangdue (Approx 7-8hrs drive) Check in - Leisure -. Overnight at Punakah/Wangdue.

Early breakfast Check out from the hotel &proceed to visit the and visit Punakha Dzong, which is noteworthy both for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1637. Also visit  the Punakha Suspension bridge -  Later   transfer  to Paro (Approx 3hrs  drive ) - En route visit  Drukgyal dzong , Paro airport  view point - Reach  Paro  - and drive 12kms north of Paro to visit Taktshang: or “Tiger’s Nest” is one of the most famous places to visit in Bhutan and one of the holiest sites in Bhutan.(If  not  interested to hike  it  one can have a view from the  parking point  and  proceed for local sightseeing – covering Ta dzong,Rinpung  Dzong , Dungtse Lhankhang, Nya-mey Zam,Ugyen Pelri Palace, Kychu lhakhang  monastery (one  can visit  here to explore  the cultural and traditional heritage by  Dressing up in the  local attire and  various other traditional dresses  which are available  at this  location )  - back  to hotel -  Leisure -  Overnight at Paro.

After Breakfast proceed to visit Chelela Pass. Chele la (pass), at an elevation 3,988 meters is considered to be one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan. About an hour's drive along a thickly forested road, is this Pass-a botanical paradise. Thepass provides stunning views of the sacred mountain Jomolhari and Jichu Drake. It is also marked by hundreds of prayer flagsfluttering in the wind. Here, visitors can see cascades of wild roses; purple and yellow primulas; and swathes of deep blue iris covering the forest floor. The top of the pass bloom with rhododendrons in a variety of colours-pale pink, deep pink, burnto range, mauve, white and scarlet. Also visit Haa valley - Overnight at Paro.

After breakfast check out of the hotel and drop to Paro airport    - Service ends with sweet memories.