Arrive at Paro International airport, where our representatives will welcome you. The flight to Paro will be an exhilarating one, as the route traverses parallel to the mighty Himalayas enabling passengers to see the world’s highest peak, Mt Everest, and many more. The descent affords a panoramic view of Bhutan’s foothills culminating into a thrilling landing at what is considered one of the world’s most challenging airports.

Paro Visit: We will check in to a hotel, have lunch and then visit Paro valley famed for its historical monuments, agricultural farms and quintessentially Bhutanese village communities. You will be visiting the National Museum, formerly a watch tower and then the “Castle on a Heap of Precious Jewels” or Rinpung Dzong.

In the evening, stroll in Paro town as it offers a glimpse into local Bhutanese life, with traditional wooden buildings, shops selling local crafts and souvenirs, and eateries serving Bhutanese cuisine. Visit Weekend Market held every weekend near the town center, this bustling market offers a glimpse into Bhutanese daily life.

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast and half an hour drive, you will hike to Taktshang, a five hour round trip, following an ancient but off-trodden footpath along water-driven prayer wheels.

Taktshang: Taktshang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery, is a legendary and iconic site in Bhutan, renowned for its spiritual significance and breathtaking location. One of Bhutan’s holiest shrines and an amazing structure that crosses all boundaries of architectural masterpiece. Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) is perched some 1000m/3000ft on a cliff overlooking a valley. It is said that the legendary Indian saint Guru Padma Sambhava, flew from Tibet on the back of a tigress to tame five demons, who were opposing the spread of Buddhism in Bhutan in 746 AD. Taktshang Monastery is the ultimate pilgrim site for all Buddhist especially in Bhutan.

Drugyel Dzong: After Taktshang, you will visit the ruins of Drugyel Dzong, the fortress known as the “Castle of the Victorious Drukpa”, which is a symbol of Bhutan’s victory over the Tibetan invasions in the 17^th and 18^th centuries. On a clear day you can get a view of Mt Jomolhari.

Enroute to the hotel, we will visit the 7^th century Kyichu Temple which is believed to have been built on a place that resembled the left knee of a giant ogress.

The trek from Paro to Gur via Gyenkha is a wonderful adventure through the scenic landscapes of Bhutan.

The trek typically follows a route that leads from Paro through Gyenkha and onwards to Gur. Gyenkha is a small village situated along the trail and serves as a resting point for trekkers. The trek offers stunning views of the Paro Valley, with its terraced fields, traditional Bhutanese villages, and forests of pine, oak, and rhododendron. As you ascend, you'll encounter alpine meadows and possibly snow-capped peaks depending on the season. After another two hours we will reach our camp site at Gur. We will come across some yak pastures near our main trail.

The ideal time to undertake this trek is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) months when the weather is generally clear, and the temperatures are mild. These seasons offer the best views and comfortable trekking conditions.

We will be trekking through ridges and beautiful, rugged mountain vegetation carpeted with wild alpine flowers. There will also be refreshing meadows. As soon as we cross the first pass, we will be greeted with a breath-taking view of the world’s third highest mountain, Kanjenjunga, and nearly all the Himalayan peaks in the Bhutanese territory. A short distance from the pass takes us to the Dagala range, interwoven with meadows and huts of yak herders. We will finally descend to our camp site nearby a tranquil lake called Uthso Tsho providing a serene and picturesque setting for a restful evening.

Highlights: Spectacular landscapes, lakes, trout fishing

Enjoy and relish the beauty of the landscape and nature. You can undertake an excursion to any of three surrounding lakes - Reli Tsho, Hen Tsho and Jama Tsho and even try trout fishing adding a delightful and leisurely dimension to our day in this tranquil setting.

After the relaxation night, start your trek with a little ascend taking the trail along the western side of Dala Lake up to a mountain saddle at 4,520m. From here you can  ponder and marvel at the beauty and might of nature, as you see an awe-inspiring parade of the Himalayan peaks, truly majestic and pristine, led by Everest and others like Kanchenjunga, Jomolhari, Jichu Drake, Tshering Gang, Khangbum, Masang Gang, Tsende Gang and Gangche Ta in tow.

You then descend to Doccha Chhu (river), follow its course for a while and reach Panka. This trail consists of short but intermittent climbs and descents.

Visit scenic spots and take time to appreciate the flora and fauna indigenous to the region. Along the way, keep an eye out for various species of Blue Poppy (June-July) and rare high-altitude birds. The last pass we will come across is Tale La, situated at 4,180 meters, before the descent to Talakha Monastery. We'll camp near the monastery, where the evening is set against the backdrop of monks' chants

A short walk will take you to a feeder road and to Chamgang village. A leisurely stroll brings us to a feeder road leading to the village of Chamgang. You will then be driven to hotel in Thimphu. You can relax for the rest of the day.

Bhutan’s capital and the Kingdom’s largest city have a lot to offer.

National Memorial Stupa: one of the most beautiful stupas of the Nyingmapa Sect of Buddhism, built in memory of the Father of Modern Bhutan, Late Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.

Buddha Point: Enjoy panoramic views of Thimphu Valley from Buddha Point. The vantage point offers breathtaking vistas of the cityscape, surrounding mountains, and the Wang Chuu (Thimphu River) winding through the valley.

Changangkha Lhakhang : It was established in the 12th century by Lama Phajo Drukgom Shigpo. One of the unique cultural practices at Changangkha Lhakhang is the naming ceremony conducted for newborns. Parents bring their infants to receive blessings from the resident lama, who selects an auspicious name for the child based on Buddhist astrology.

Other places will be the Takin Zoo, National Handicrafts Emporium, Bhutanese local handmade paper factory and others.

In the evening you will visit Tashichho dzong (Fortress): the power center of Bhutanese government, which houses the King’s office, Throne Room, government ministries and is also the summer residence of the Chief Abbot.

We will also take the opportunity to see the nearby parliament complex. We will spend the rest of the day watching an archery match and strolling around town.

Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.

This is a three to four-hour drive from Thimphu through a constantly changing kaleidoscope of vegetation, waterfalls, flowers, mountains and meadows. After 45 minutes we stop at Dochula Pass (3,100m).

Dochula Pass: On a clear day, we can see the entire eastern Himalayan range, teeming with 6000m to 7554m snow-capped mountains. The pass also known for its abundant species of extremely beautiful flowers has 108 Buddhist stupas exquisitely built around a mound, adding to the natural splendor of the place.

As you cross the pass, you will gradually descend to the sub-tropical valley of Punakha, which was ancient Bhutan’s capital.

Punakha Dzong (Fortress), which represents the best specimen of Bhutanese architecture, stands girded by two rivers (Male and Female) and from far looks like a giant ship on a body of water. It is the treasure house of the Kingdom, containing the country’s main treasures in the form of Buddhist relics.

Temple of Fertility: We will lunch with a rural farming household in a nearby village and proceed to visit the Temple of Fertility – Chimi Lhakhang, built in the 15^th century to honour the “Divine Madman”, Lam Drukpa Kuenley, a saint iconoclast who is also associated with phallus worship. The Temple attracts barren couples from all over the world to receive the blessings from a phallus.

Overnight at hotel in Punakha.

After breakfast, we will visit the ruins and reconstruction work underway at Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, a fortress which was built in 1638 but was tragically gutted by a fire in 2012. After a short stroll in Wangdue Phodrang town, we will drive 109 kilometers (four hours) back to Paro where we will visit some other significant historical places. A brief farewell ceremony will be held during dinner in the hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Paro.