"Visit three beautiful valleys that constitute western Bhutan. These valleys with varying degree of  altitude are generally marked with high passes in between."

Day 1: Arrive in Paro
Upon arrival at Paro airport, you are met by our guide and a driver and transferred to the hotel. This afternoon visit the National Museum, followed by a visit to Rinphung Dzong (Monastery/Fortress). Later visit 7th-century Kichu Lhakhang (temple) and Dungtse Lhakhang that contains some ancient murals. Stroll through the charming Paro Town. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 2: Drive Paro – Punakha (125 kms / 3-4 Hrs)
After breakfast, drive for about 2hrs till Dochula pass (3,050m). Along the way, we get a glimpse of capital Thimphu as well. At Dochula pass, we take a short break for tea and to enjoy the panoramic views of the eastern Himalayan peaks. Continue our drive, descending about 1500m in two hours through ever-changing vegetation into semi-tropical Punakha and Wangdue valley. After lunch, visit 17th century Punakha Dzong, straddling at the confluence of Pho and Mo Chu river. Then drive a short distance through idyllic countryside to Khamsum Yuley temple on Nyinzergang hill, which provides a good vista of the valley and paddy fields (optional). Return to Punakha for overnight

Day 3: Drive Punakha – Thimphu (85 kms / 2.5 Hrs)
In Wangduephodrang, visit Richengang village, unique for cluster of houses connected with each other, followed by short walk to visit Chimi Lhakhang temple, dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kunley (1455 – 1529), popularly known as ‘the divine madman, a folk hero and a cultural icon around whom countless yarns of facts and fiction, stories and legends have been spun. Drive back over spectacular Dochula Pass to capital Thimphu, which takes about 3hrs.
Late afternoon, visit great Tashicho Dzong and the giant Buddha statue on Kuensel phodrang ridge. Overnight in Thimphu (2400m)

Day 4: Day in Thimphu
Full day to tour the capital of Bhutan, where there are lots to see and do. Visit Memorial Chorten, Takin Preserve, Zilukha nunnery, a Viewpoint, followed by a visit to traditional Art school (also called painting school) and visit Indigenous Hospital. In between, we can stop at the Post Office for stamps or send a postcard home. See the textile academy and museum, stroll through the Farmer’s market, peek at Changlimithang ground, where you may see the archery (national game) in progress. Stroll in the core city area, and shop for souvenirs. Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 5: Drive Thimphu – Paro (52 kms / 2 Hrs)
Drive for about hour to Paro and hike to famous Taktsang (tiger’s nest) monastery (3120m/10,200ft). Visible from afar, this magical monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff 1,000 feet above the valley floor. It is one of the most amazing and important pieces of architecture in Bhutan. If for some reason, you are not able to hike, your Guide can arrange other interesting alternatives. You can also hire a pony for the uphill part, till the first viewpoint & cafeteria but you must be able to walk back downhill. While some will probably not make it all the way to the monastery, however, it is worth even to try getting till the first viewpoint. Return to Paro, where we may have more time to a stroll around the town. Farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight in the hotel, in Paro valley.

Day 6: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport in time for your departure flight.