Arrival in Paro International Airport, meet and greet with our representatives. Then spend 1 and half hour transferring to the capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu. On the way, visit Buddha Dordenma, a huge gold-plated bronze statue of Buddha situated atop a hill in Kuenselphodrang Nature Park. Then continue to Thimpu and check in at the Hotel. Visit National Memorial Chorten that is built in memory of Third Druk Gyalpo and is dedicated to world peace. Next, Motithang Takin Preserve where the national animal of Bhutan is preserved. Next, we visit Tashichho Dzong that has been the seat of the government since 1952 and presently houses the King’s throne room and office. Last activity of the day is visiting a local craft bazaar. Overnight in Thimphu.

Drive for 2 and half hours to Punakha, an ancient capital of the Kingdom. On the way to Punakha, we drive through the Dochula Pass (alt. 3100m), admiring the 108 chortens and Himalaya Mountain ranges. At Dochula Pass, we visit Druk Wangyal Lhakhang, where beautiful murals depicting historical events of Bhutan are preserved. Then continue towards Punakha and check in at a Hotel. Visit Chimi Lhakhang, a Buddhist monastery or temple built by 14th Drukpa Hierarch Nagwang Choegyel in 1499, to learn more about Bhutan’s history, arts and religions. Then visit Punkahka Dzong where the marriage ceremony of the king of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck was held in 2011. It is the second largest and second oldest Dzong constructed in 17th century. At the end of the day we take a stroll in a local village, where you could talk to local people freely. Overnight in Punakha.

Return back to Paro by road. Explore the National Museum which is set in Paro Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower that now displays hundreds of ancient Bhutanese artifacts and artwork including traditional costumes, armor, weaponry and handcrafted implements in daily life. Then visit Rinpung Dzong, also known as Paro Dzong which is a fortress and Buddhist monastery of Drukpa lineage of Kagyu school. It also houses government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag. Overnight in Paro.

After breakfast we move to Taktsang Monastery. It will take around 2 and half hours of hiking to reach the monastery and is the most famous religious site in Bhutan. The temple complex was first built in 1692 and it is said that Guru Padmasamvaba meditated here in the 8th century. It is possible to take rest at the view terrace, which is located at the halfway mark of the hiking route. On the way back to Paro, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest Buddhist monastery built in 7th century by Tibetan king. In the evening, promenade around Paro city. Overnight in Paro.