Day 01: Arrival at Paro
On arrival at Paro airport you will be met by a representative of RCPL-Bhutan Travels. After completing all formalities transfer to hotel. In the evening an orientation talk and video show on Bhutan. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Paro - Thimphu
After breakfast visit the ruins of Drugyel Dzong (fort of the victorious Drukpas) which is of historical importance since it was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the Tibetans and drove them back. Built in 1646 it was destroyed by fire in 1950. After lunch visit the National Museum or Ta Dzong (an ancient watch tower) which has a fine collection of Thangkha paintings, weapons and artifacts. Short walk to Rimpung Dzong. Evening drive to Thimphu which is 2 hrs drive. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Thimphu
After breakfast visit the Great Memorial Chorten(stupa) built in memory of His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the late king of Bhutan. Also visit the National Library which hosts a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts, the School of Thangkha paintings and the Traditional Medicine Institute. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Thimphu - Paro - Exit
After an early breakfast drive to Paro airport for departure.

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Day 01: Arrival to Paro
On arrival at Paro airport you will be met by a representative of RCPL-Bhutan Travels. After completing all formalities transfer to hotel. In the evening an orientation talk and video show on Bhutan. Over night at hotel.

Day 02: Paro - Thimphu
After breakfast leave for Thimphu which is 2 hrs drive. There you can visit the Great Memorial Chorten(stupa), the National Library, Traditional Medicine Institute, Painting School. You can also visit the Tashichhoedzong and the Handicrafts Emporium. Over night at hotel.

Day 03: Thimphu - Trongsa
After breakfast drive east to Trongsa across Pelela pass(alt. 3300m). Stop at Chendebji Chorten for lunch. Trongsa Dzong can be viewed at a stratgic point. Overnight at lodge.

Day 04: Trongsa - Bumthang
In the morning visit the Ta Dzong or watch tower and then leave for Bumthang which is a 3 hrs drive through Yutongla pass(alt. 3400m). In Bumthang visit the Kurje Lhakhang, Jambay Lhakhang, Tamshing monastery, the Jakar Dzong and the Swiss farm house. Overnight at lodge.

Day 05: Bumthang - Punakha
After breakfast explore around and then leave for Punakha. Enroute visit Wangdiphodrang. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Punakha - Paro
In the morning visit Punakha Dzong when the monks are in Thimphu. It was the capital of Bhutan until 1955 and is the winter residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot) and the monk body. After lunch drive to Paro. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Paro
After breakfast visit the National Museum also known as the Ta Dzong. Short walk down to view the Rinpung Dzong. After lunch drive to the ruins of DrugyelDzong, built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to celebrate the victory over the Tibetans. It was destroyed by fire in 1950. Visit the Kyichu Lhakhang and then visit a traditional farm house. Drive back.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Paro - Exit
After breakfast drive to the airport for your departure.

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Day 01: Arrival at Paro
On arrival at Paro airport you will be met by a representative of RCPL-Bhutan Travels. After completing all formalities transfer to hotel. In the evening an orientation talk and video show on Bhutan. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Paro
After breakfast visit the National Museum also known as the Ta Dzong. Short walk down to view the Rinpung Dzong. After lunch drive to the ruins of DrugyelDzong, built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to celebrate victory over the Tibetans. It was destroyed by fire in 1950. Visit the Kyichu Lhakhang and then visit a traditional farm house. Drive back.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Paro - Thimphu
After breakfast drive to Thimphu the capital. Enroute visit the Simtokha Dzong which is the oldest in Bhutan. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Thimphu - Punakha
Morning drive to Punakha. Sightseeing of Punakha (old capital of Bhutan). You will drive over Dochula pass(alt. 3019m) from where one can view the Himalayan mountain ranges on a clear day. Once over the pass you will descend to the valley of Punakha(1317m). This valley is one of the richest regions for agricultural products in Bhutan. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Punakha - Bumthang
Early morning drive to Jakar the administrative centre of Bumthang district. It was here that the great Guru Padmasambhava brought the message of Lord Buddha to Bhutan. It is also the home of the great teacher Pema Lingpa or Treasure Finder. Enroute view the Chendebji Chorten (stupa). Overnight at lodge.

Day 06: Bumthang
Whole day sightseeing of Bumthang valley where you can visit the Kurje and Jambey lhakhangs, Tamshing monastery, Jakar dzong and the Swiss Farm house. Overnight at lodge.

Day 07: Jakar - Ura - Jakar
Excursion to the Ura valley. Visit the new Ura Lhakhang. After lunch drive back to Jakar. Overnight at lodge.

Day 08: Jakar - Phobjikha - Wangdi
Early morning drive to Phobjikha, one of the most enchanting valleys. Visit the fields and marshes to view the black necked cranes. Each November this endangered species, returns here from the Tibetan plateau. You can spend your time watching them flying and feeding and study their social activities. Drive back to Wangdi. Overnight at cottages.

Day 09: Wangdi - Thimphu
Drive back to Thimphu. Enroute halt at Dochula for packed lunch and view the mountain ranges. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Thimphu
After breakfast visit the National Library, the Painting School and the Traditional Medicine Institute. Then visit the Great Memorial Chorten and the Handicrafts Emporium and the Post Office. After lunch visit the Changlimithang monastery. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Thimphu - Paro - Exit
Early morning drive to Paro airport for your departure.