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Day 1 : Arrival at Paro airport, drive to Thimphu

On arrival at Paro Airport and after completing your Permit formalities, Proceed to Thimphu (65 Kms / 01½ to 02 Hrs), Thimphu is the capital town of Bhutan and the centre of government, religion and commerce, Thimphu is a very unique city with unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient traditions. Thimphu maintains a strong national character in its architectural style. Check in to the hotel. Evening free at leisure.

• Night Stay:Thimphu

Day 2 : Thimphu Tour

After breakfasts go for Thimphu sightseeing like Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong, Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodong),Changangkha Lhakhang (Monastery), Motithang Takin Preservation Centre, Drupthob Goemba or Zilukha Nunnery, National Library (Closed on Saturday , Sunday & National Holiday), Institute for Zorig Chusum (Traditional Art & Craft School-Closed on Saturday , Sunday, National Holiday & During Summer & Winter Vacations), Textiles Museum (Handicrafts Shops - Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holiday), Zangthopelri Lhakhang (Monastery), etc. Overnight at Hotel.

• Night Stay:Thimphu

Day 3 : Thimphu – Punakha / Wangdi

After breakfast drive to Punakha (77 Kms / 03 to 3½ Hrs) / Wangdi (Wangdiphodrang) (70 Kms / 03 to 3½ Hrs). The drive is over Dochu La pass (3080Mts / 10102Fts) which is very scenic with fascinating view of mountains of Bhutan. Stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the Chorten, Mani wall, and Prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road. If skies are clear, can see various mountain peaks of Himalayas. Visit Punakha Dzong If time permit visit the Suspension Bridge and then proceed to Chimi Lhakhang (Monastery). Overnight at the Hotel in Wangdi.

• Night Stay:Wangdi

Day 4 : Drive Punakha / Wangdi – Paro

After breakfast transfer to Paro (2134Mts / 7000Fts, 135 Kms / 05 Hrs). Enroute Stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Garden. On arrival Paro, check in to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

• Night Stay:Paro

Day 5 : Full Day Hike To Tiger`S Nest Monastery

Start the day early for a day hike to Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger's Nest Monastery) - The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 3 hours through pine forests. The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800 meters from the Paro valley. It is one of the most famous of Bhutan's monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery and hence it is called "Tiger's Nest". This site has been recognized as a most sacred place and visited by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 and now visited by all Bhutanese at least once in their lifetime. Afternoon at leisure for go for shopping in the market. Overnight at Hotel.

• Night Stay:Paro

Day 6 : Paro – Haa Valley Excursion – Paro

Start the day early for a full day excursion to Haa via Chele-la pass (65 Kms / 02 to 03Hrs – One way) with packed or early breakfast. After driving through Blue Pine & Rhododendron Forest for 45 km, reach Chele-la pass (3988Mts / 13081Fts). From this point one can have a superb view of Mt. Jhomolhari (7134Mts) & Mt. Jichu Drake (6989Mts). This is a very good place to walk around for few minutes enjoying the view. Drive on to Haa, descending all the way for another 22 km (under an hour’s drive), finally reaching Haa. Visit Haa Dzong, Lhakhang Karpo and Lhakhang Nagpo (also known as Black Temple & White Temple). Later you drive back to Paro. Overnight at the hotel.

• Night Stay:Paro

Day 7 : Departure Day

After breakfast, You will be transferred to Paro Airport. Happy Ending :)

• Night Stay:NA