Upon arrival Paro airport, drive to Punakha, which is about 3-4 hours drive. There will be short briefing this evening before dinner. 

The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights, with constantly changing panorama of some of the highest mountains on earth. Paro is at an altitude of 2300m above sea level and this valley serves as an ideal spot for rice growing. The special red rice from this valley has found its place in some of the restaurants in America too. Of fruits, this valley is famous for strawberry, apples, pears, plums and peaches. 

Breakfast serve at hotel, drive to north of Punakha for a short excursion to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, stands majestically on a strategic ridge above the Punakha valley. Thragthung Dudjom Lingpa visualized it out of Buddhist treasure teachings. It is sacred religious edifices, which will help to ward off negative forces, promote peace, stability and harmony in a changing world. It is the only one of its kind in the world. This Chorten is a fine architectural and traditional manifestation whose details of constructional design are drawn embodiment of positive forces prevailing over all negative influences in the three forms of existence. According to Lamas, the Chorten is a quintessence of Buddhism and in various ways it will promote the health, happiness of the king and people thereby subjugating al evils. After lunch visit Punakha Dzong, which lies between two rivers known as Phochu and Mochu, symbolizing the masculine and the feminine co-existence their currents are of different colours and they unite at this spot. En-route, visit Chimi Lhakhang in Lobesa, a temple dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenley, who as the famous saint of Bhutanese people is known affectionately as “Diving Mad Monk”. Then drive around 2-3 hours to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Overnight at Hotel in Thimphu.

Breakfast serve at hotel, start the sightseeing of Thimphu Valley includes visit to National Memorial Chorten, Traditional Medicine Institute, National Library, Folk Heritage Museum, School of 13 Arts and Crafts, Takin Mini Zoo, Zilukha Nunnery, Post Office for stamps, Traditional Paper Factory, visit Handicraft Emporium which displays wide assortment of beautifully handwooven and crafted products and also Textile Museum. Then drive around 1 hour to Paro. After dinner, check in to hotel. 

Breakfast serve at hotel, set off on a short hike to Taktsang Monastery, perched precipitously on the cliff face. Taktsang means ‘Tiger’s Nest’. Guru Padmasambhava, known as the Second Buddha, alighted from the flying tigress and meditated at the shrine in the second half of the 8th century. As a result, it is the dream destination for Buddhist pilgrims from the world over. You will have a ‘picnic lunch’ in the Taktsang Cafeteria on your return from the monastery. The round trip takes about 4 hours. If desired, pony ridings can be arranged (USD 35 per horse at own expenses). Then visit Kyichu Temple which dates back to the 7th century. Kyichu Temple is one of the last three surviving temples. In the 7th century, 108 such temples were built by a Tibetan King. Then, visit to Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan) and Rinpung Dzong which has a long and fascinating history. After dinner, back to hotel for rest. (strongly recommended to wear hiking or sport shoes during hiking tour)

Breakfast serve at hotel, free at your own leisure and at the set time you will be transferred to airport for flight departure.