Morning:

Welcome to Bhutan, Land of Thunder Dagon. Your journey begins through land entering- border terminal gate from phuentsholing. You will meet the respresentive from Bhutan Serenity Journeys at terminal check point.

We then transfer to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, passing through hills and some astounding countryside for 5 to 6 hrs. Later check in hotel in Thimphu.

Morning:

Drive to visit Kuensel Phodrang to visit the Buddha Statue, 169ft, symbolizing indestructibility and one of the most religious monuments built in recent times. The view of Thimphu valley from the Kuenselphodrang is spectacular. We then visit the National Memorial Chorten: Built in honor of third King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Elderly devotees flock throughout the day to circumambulate and turn the prayer wheels. Visit CSI market, a marketplace where you get all products made in Bhutan.

Afternoon:

Drive to visit Takin Enclosure to see the National Animal of Bhutan. Visit the Art and Craft Institute, a vocational training Institute for students learning some of the 13 arts, preserving and producing skilled man power. After that Lunch at one of the local restaurant in Thimphu. Afternoon we visit the Royal Textile Museum “living art of Bhutan” which houses old Bhutanese Textiles and artifacts from the various regions and tribes of Bhutan. Take a short trip Tashicho Dzong, the fortress of glorious religion,” seat of the national government and the central monk body.

Morning:

We depart in the morning to Punakha and the drive takes about 3 hours over 3050m/10,000ft Dochula pass, Dochula Pass offers a spectacular view of the eastern Himalayas from this pass on a clear day, many colorful prayer flags and chortens also dot the pass. Walk around the pass and stop for light refreshment at Dochula cafeteria. Descend through the forest of rhododendrons and magnolia passing through villages of Lumitsawa; Thinleygang and the fertile valley of Lobesa.

Afternoon:

Later, you will take a gradual hike through the rice fields about an hour to Chime Lhakhang, a monastery, which is built in 15th Century and dedicated the famous saint Drukpa Kuenley, also popularly known as “Divine Madman. One of the popular pilgrimage point for all Bhutanese and visitors and is especially revered by women for its fertility powers. Drive for lunch at Lobesa.

Morning:

We then drive our journey towards Paro valley that can take upto 5 hours.

Afternoon:

After having lunch at Paro Bhutanese Restaurant, we will check in at our hotel. Later evening, explore the Paro valley and market and rest for our hike tomorrow.

Morning:

Drive to the north of Paro valley to Ramthangkha and hike to visit the world famous, Taktsang monastery, the trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of trees festooned with moss and an occasional grove of fluttering prayers flags. This monastery is one of the most venerated and sacred of all Buddhist sights around the world, the legend has it that Guru Rinpoche (founding saint of Buddhism) flew from eastern Bhutan on a tigress and meditated for three months.

Afternoon:

After visiting the monastery, walk down to cafeteria for lunch. Afternoon walk down to the base and driven to Kyichu Temlpe. Kyichu temple is one of the oldest temples built in Bhutan and is dedicated to Guru Rinpoche.

Morning:

After breakfast, drive to Phuentsholing enroute chunzom- Tri-junction (Thimphu, Phuentsholing & Paro). Then drive towards Phuentsholing route and you will find very pleasant with numerous scenic spots enroute.

Afternoon:

Just before, arriving Phuentsholing, visit Kharbandi Goemba, the monastery built in 1967. It houses the large and attractive statues of Sakyamuni, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rinpoche. Overnight at the hotel in Phuentsholing.

Morning:

Breakfast in the hotel, then drive to the Bhakdora airport for flight to your onward destination. We bid farewell and wish ourselves in the hope to meet again. We hope you cherish this special trip in your life and nourish yourself with all the positive energy accumulated through the journey.