Day 01 : Arrival at Paro

Day 02 : Hike to Taktsang Monastery

Day 03 : Sightseeing at Thimphu

Day 04 : Drive Thimphu to Lobesa

Day 05 : Lobesa to Bumthang

Day 06 : Bumthang 

Day 07 : Trek starts to Ngang Lhakhang

Day 08 : Ngang Lhakhang to Meadow camp

Day 09 : Meadow camp to Ugvencholing to Bumthang

Day 10 : Drive back to Wangduephodran

Day 11 : Drive to Punakha

Day 12 : Transfer to airport for departure

Day 01 : Arrival at Paro

Arrive Paro by Druk Air flight which will offer you great views of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Chomolhari, Tsrim gang and Jichu Drake.  The moment you step out of the plane you will see the difference . Bhutan welcomes you with cool,  clean fresh air. Peace and quietness is just another bonous. ITT representatives will escort you to Kichu resort. If time prevails visit the National museum & Rinpung Dzong. O/N Kichu Resort.

Day 02 : Hike to Taktsang monastery

To acclimatize yourself a hike to Taktsang monastery meaning a tiger’s den lies at an altitude of 3000m which takes about 4/5 hours.  The monastery was gutted by fire in 1998 but the remains of the structure still attract visitors. The Royal Government has taken immediate steps to restore and re-construct the old structure. Tea and snacks will be served at the cafeteria where you can gaze at this beautiful monument built during the 17th century.  Stroll back to Kichu resort.  Evening at leisure.

Day 03 : Drive to Thimphu

Drive to Thimphu (2hrs). Upon arrival check into Hotel River view or similar. PM sightseeing – Visit the Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15 century Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare “Takin” national animal of Bhutan and drive further down with good view of the Thimphu valley. Visit the new Drupthob nunnery temple and free time in the market.

Day 04 :  Drive Thimpu to Lobesa

AM visit the Painting school, National library, Royal goldsmith workshop and Handicraft centers. PM drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters. On fine weather you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan Mt.Gangar Punsum 7520 meters. The drive from the pass is all the way downhill dropping to the lower and warmer valleys of lobesa. Visit the market area. Overnight at Wangdi Kichu Resort.

Day 05 : Lobesa to Bumthang

Today the drive takes about 6 / 7 hours crossing 3 passes over 3000 meters. The route offers magnificent views of the Himalayas and beautiful landscape through scattered hamlets and forest of rhododendrons and pine. Picnic lunch will be served at the 18 century Chendebji chorten. After one and half hour arrive at a small town known as Trongsa meaning new village. The town mainly consists of fresh Tibetan refugees but the most impressive of all is the Trongsa Dzong. The whole of eastern Bhutan was controlled from this fortress during the mid 17th century.   Proceed another 2 hours to Bumthang visiting the Chume weaving center.  Overnight at Lhendupcholing Lodge.

Day 06 : Bumthang

Bumthang altitude 2600m, has an individuality that charms its visitors and separates it from other regions. Comprised of four smaller valleys, the deeply spiritual region of Bumthang is shrouded in religious legend. Here tales of Guru Padmasambhava and his re-incarnation known as Tertons still linger in most nooks and corners. It is also known for its woolen material (yathra) which can be seen hung outside of houses for sale. Sightseeing – Visit the Jakar Dzong, 7th century Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey monastery, Tamshing and Kunchosum monastery. This sightseeing is a round trip so it is more interesting done on foot. Overnight same.

Day 07 : Trek starts to Ngang Lhakhang.

The trail folows the Chamkhar river up stream filled with rainbow trouts. The walk is very pleasant through pine forest and you can take your time admiring the beautiful country side. Arrive camp at 3000 meters. Walking time 4/5 hours.

Day 08 : Nang Lhakhang to Meadow Camp via Phephe la.

Climb gradually over the Phephe la pass at 3,465m. The 1hr descent from the pass is steep & sometimes slippery. At the bottom you reach a beautiful old mani wallending at an archway chorten. Here the forest opens up to give the first view of the day, the wide Tang valley. Along the way one can enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings. Arrive camp at 3100 meters. Walking time 5/6 hours.

Day 09 :Meadow Camp to Ugyencholing to Bumthang (4/5hrs)

Follow the main trail through the bottom of a broad valley.  High on the left is Tahung & above that there is another village called Wobtang. Follow the trail to a wooden bridge at 2865m.  The trail changes to a dirt road just before the bridge.  Ahead & across the river is the impressive Ugyencholing Dzong.  A big suspension bridge crosses the river to meet a dirt road.  From here you will be picked up & driven to Bumthang (2-3hrs).  Overnight at Lhendupcholing Lodge.

Day 10 :Drive back to Wangduephodran. Overnight Wangdi Kichu Resort.

Day 11 : Drive to Punakha

AM drive 45 minutes to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong which served as an old capital of Bhutan. This remarkable fortress is built between two rivers and has survived many glacial floods and fire. Every year during the month of February a procession known as the Punakha Serda takes place to commemorate the victory over the Tibetans. Proceed to Thimphu. PM drive back to Paro. Overnight Kichu Resort.

Day 12 :Transfer to airport for departure.