"Bhutan Country Walks Tour takes you on foot through the narrow path amidst terrace rice field, beautiful forests, wide meadows, hills or some rugged trails leading to farm houses and quaint hamlets."

Day 1: Arrive in Paro
Upon arrival, meet and transfer to the hotel. This afternoon or evening, we begin our short walking tour covering some of the notable monuments in Paro and local homes close by, striking conversations with locales. Overnight in hotel

Day 2: Drive Paro – Thimphu  (52 kms / 2 Hrs)
After breakfast, one-hour drive brings to capital Thimphu, where we have a full day to cover some of the eclectic cultural highlights. In the evening we can plan to visit Giant Buddha Statue as sunset and Thimphu valley below are gorgeous from the crest. Later, we stroll through the town area. Overnight hotel in Thimphu.

Day 3: Drive Thimphu to Haa     (105 kms / 3.5 Hrs)
In the morning, we will cover any remaining local attractions in Thimphu. Subsequently, drive through less traffic road, savoring scenic landscapes on the way to Haa. Along the way, we make intermittent stops at roadside villages and historical monuments through short walks. Upon arrival, through a short walk visit traditional Chebri villages, strike conversation with friendly locales. Your accommodation is in a traditional Farmhouse converted to a lodge. You have an option to order traditional hot stone bath over Ara, a local home-brewed Liquor. Overnight in Haa

Day 4: Day in Haa Valley
Haa valley is among the few places in Bhutan, which still retains its quaint and tranquil charms. It was opened for tourists only in 2002. A full day is devoted to visiting in and around Haa Valley. Besides Lhakhang Karpo, Lhakhang Nagpo along with traditional villages visit through walks, the most notable is the 40 mins – 1-hour one-way hike to Juneydrak Hermitage across Katsho village. Today, try some local culinary delight that is synonymous with Haa – called “Hoentay Dumpling” made from buckwheat flour and filled with spinach, chopped turnips, mushrooms, ginger, chili, and butter. Overnight in Haa.

Day 5. Haa to Paro via Chele La     (65 kms / 2.5 Hrs)
A short drive from Haa climbs up to Chelela Pass (3850m), the highest motorable road in Bhutan, with views of Mount Jomolhari and Jichu Drakey, some of the tallest, most stunning peaks in the world. Begin 1-2hr walk downhill following the ridge to Kila Gompa, a cliff-hanging nunnery, a staggering site that manages to house 7 small temples and about 70 nuns. Drive to Paro, where we walk to Dzongdrakha, a cliff-side temple complex with local homes. Then visit 7th-century Kichu temple and walk in the valley, past local villages to your hotel in Paro.

Day 6: Day in Paro – Hike to Taktsang
Ultimately, the journey builds up in hike to legendary Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) monastery. In order for us to cover beyond what regular tourist visit, start early. After visiting Taktsang, instead of retracing the steps back, we plan on hiking further uphill to Zangdopelri and Ugyen Tsemo & Retreat center, for a higher lookout and to see core pilgrimage path. Return to Paro by the way of visiting a temple on the other side of a rock, visible from afar but not accessible from the main site. Upon return, freshen up at the hotel and visit the town area, for a final stroll in the town and a farewell dinner. Overnight in a hotel in Paro.

Day 7: Departure
Transfer to the airport in time for your departure flight out of Paro. If flight is in the afternoon, we can visit some more close by villages through some active walk and other activities.