Day 01:  Arrive Delhi
On your arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
                                       
Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend.  It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone.  From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again.

Full day take the tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi.

Morning proceed for sightseeing of New Delhi,  Visit Qutub Minar, One of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb, built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the mid 16th century, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal.  Drive pass by India Gate (A War memorial) and Presidency House.

Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Old Delhi, include the drive past to Red Fort, visit to Jama Masjid, Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and completed in the year 1656 AD, it is one of the largest and best-known mosques, and later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Chandani Chowk market.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Delhi – Paro
Morning you will transfer to international airport to board on flight for Paro, on arrival met and transfer you to the hotel in Paro.

In the evening, you can stroll along Paro downtown to see the people and the local stores.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Hike to Tiger’s Nest (06 - 07 Hours)
Today, we hike up to the famous cliff-hermitage called Taktsang, the “Tiger’s Nest.”

Visit temples that are on the hill tops above Tiger’s Nest. It’s so peaceful there and you can really communicate with nature as you enjoy the views from the top be it that of mountains or the valley. No wonder that some monks have chosen this place to meditate for their life!  To go down, we are following a different path that takes us through the pristine thick forest of oaks and rhododendrons festooned with Spanish mosses.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Chele La Ridge Hike (05 – 06 Hours)
This morning, we will take a drive to Chele La (3750m),

Chele La Ridge the highest motor able pass in the country and hike up along the meadow to Kung Karpo La (4100m). The short steep descent from the top will take us to the nunnery of Kila Gompa.  Here the nuns, called anims, live a life of contemplation and seclusion, with daily prayer and spiritual practice.  The temple itself is surrounded by numerous meditation huts, and many hidden caves lie inside the rocky cliffs.  The gompa is surrounded by a lush forest dominated by tall firs.  Sparkling mountain streams wind down the slopes, which are covered with a variety of wildflowers and plants.

Kila Gompa is historically significant as a sacred meditation site.  Many renowned Buddhist saints have come here to find peace and seclusion.  The main temple houses ancient statues of Chenrezig (Avalokiteswara) and Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) among others.

Some of the older nuns have retired into meditation, while many of the younger ones pursue basic Buddhist studies and perform religious ceremonies.  The course takes 5-6 years, after which they begin meditation, which can range from four months to three years.  One young nun, when asked why she had chosen this life, replied “There is peace in thinking about others, apart from yourself.”  Another said “If I was given back my youth, I would still choose this life but I would start it earlier.  I have never been more at peace with myself.”

The walk down from here to the road is lined with small white chortens and it will take us about an hour.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Paro -Thimphu (Hike to Cheri monastery)
In the morning drive to Thimphu and on arrival check-in into the hotel.

Later proceed to walking to Cheri Monastery

Our trail starts by crossing a covered bridge over the Thim chhu and we climb steadily to Cheri Goemba, a small monastery perched on the hill with a view over the Thimphu Valley. Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel built this monastery in 1620, and this is where the first community of monks in Bhutan was established. The monastery is considered very sacred as it contains the ashes of Tempi Nima, the father of the first Shabdrung of Bhutan, and beautiful frescoes of Buddhist saints. Shabdrung also spent three years in retreat here and it’s a renowned meditation place even today.

After our visit to the monastery, we descend back the way we came, keeping our eyes open for the goral (wild goat) that are often spotted on the cliffs nearby. Back at the village of Dodena we will have picnic lunch along the clean and unpolluted Thimphu River. After lunch, we follow a riverside trail via Begana to Cabesa, home to the Choki School of Arts. The Choki School is private and provides free skills-related education in the traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan to Bhutanese children who are unable to attend or complete their formal education.

After visiting the Monasteries we continue along the riverside trail and pass through small rural villages before returning to Thimphu.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 06: In Thimphu
Full day visit to Thimphu

Morning visit to the National Library which hosts a vast collection of ancient Buddhist National Institute for Zorig Chumsum:- It is commonly known as 'the painting school'. And Dechenchholing valley and witness the gold and silver smiths at work.

Afternoon you will take a visit to handicrafts Emporium, to see the exquisite artistry of traditional crafts and textiles.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 07: Hike to Lungchotse Lhakhang
Morning we take a drive for about an hour till Dochu La Pass (3050m).

Thereafter start another hike. From here, one can have a spectacular view of the Himalayas to the north when the sky is clear.

The location of the 18th century Lungchotse Lhakhang is perfect for a day hike from here.

The way to the Lungchotse Lhakhang is no less striking. It is a gentle 02 hour uphill walk from Dochu La. The route is well shaded with rhododendron trees growing in abundance all over the place. The path is well padded with fallen leaves.

Later return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 08: Thimphu - Punakha
Morning proceed to Punakha and on arrival check-in into hotel.

Punakha had once served as the winter capital of Bhutan. A three-hour winding mountain drive from Thimphu will land you in Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan. The route climbs past the forestry research station at Yusupang, then through apple orchards and forests of blue pine. A temperate climate and natural drainage from the phochu (male) and Mochu (female) rivers, the fertile Punakha valley produces abundant crops and fertile Punakha valley produces abundant crops and fruit. Viewing the scenery and then descend till you reach the Punakha Dzong located between Mochu and Phochu (Male 8 Female) rivers. The Dzong and the two rivers add exclusively to the scenic beauty of Punakha valley.

Later take a short hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten in the northern part of the valley. Newly built and it is a more elaborate version of the Memorial Chorten in Thimphu. It has an astounding work of frescoes and intricate statues.

Later afternoon we will take a drive for about an hour to Talo, the native home town of the queens for our short downhill hike following the beautiful track that links the village of Talo and Nobgang.

Later return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 09: Punakha – Gangtey
In the morning drive to Wangduephodrang and visit the Dzong

Dzong is remarkable as it completely covers the spur and commands an impressive view both up and down the valley and on a spur at the confluence of two rivers as well as it  is famous for its fine bamboo work, stone carvings, and the slate which is mined up the valley a few kilometers from the town.

After visiting the Dzong drive up a winding mountain road through oak and rhododendron forest, and over a high pass down into the Phobjikha valley,

Phobjikha valley is one of the loveliest high altitude valleys in Bhutan. Phobjikha is one of Bhutan’s few glacial valleys, and chosen winter home of black necked cranes, migrating from the Tibetan plateau. Explore Phobjikha valley and also visit Gangtey Gonpa (Monastery), the only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Hike over Kayche La
We take a drive till Longtey Village after the Pele La to go for yet another hike of about 04 hours across Kayche La (3700m)

Kayche La is marked with some prayer flags. The other side of the pass is mostly meadows. Walk through the long and beautiful stretch of meadows and farms.  This place holds a special interest to tourist as you can experience the Black Mountain Range and the Phobjika Valley which is famous for the winter habitat of the black-necked cranes.

After visit to Kayche La return to Gangtey. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Gangtey – Paro
Morning proceed to Paro by surface and on arrival check –in into the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 12:  Paro - Delhi
In time proceed to airport to board flight for Delhi, and on arrival transfer to your hotel.

Full you will be free to explore the local market. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 13:  Departure Delhi
In time departure transfer to international airport to board flight for onward Journey.