05, October (Sun) Arrive Delhi
Met on arrival and transferred to hotel. Room blocked from 1200 hrs for immediate occupancy. Overnight in Delhi

06, October (Mon) Delhi – Paro
Morning you will be transferred to airport to board flight for Bhutan. During the journey, one will experience from the left hand side of the plane breath taking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks including the sacred Jhomolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be received by our representative who will escort you to hotel. Evening at leisure explore the Paro town. Overnight in Paro

07, October (Tue) Paro
After breakfast drive to the base of Tiger’s Nest and hike up to the Taktsang, the round trip takes about 4hours. Its worth climbing and enjoy lunch at the Cafeteria. Visit the Drukgyal Dzong which is located 16 Km away from the Paro Town. The name Drugyel means “Victorious”. Although in ruins, this Dzong is of great historical importance. It was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. From here, the peak of Chomolhari “Mountain of the Goddess” can be seen on a clear day (Alt. 7314m/24,029ft.) Overnight in Paro

08, October (Wed) Paro - Thimphu
Drive to Thimphu, the Capital, 65 Kms. It takes about 2 hours drive. The drive to Thimphu takes you along the Paro Chu (Chu means water or river) down stream to the confluence with the Wang Chu, then turn upstream and travel along the Wang Chu to Thimphu. Check in at the hotel.

Afternoon visit the Memorial Chorten (a huge stupa) built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned the Kingdom from 1952-1972.Visit the National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved Visit the Painting School where traditional arts and crafts are still kept alive. Visit the handicrafts Emporium where Bhutanese textiles and other arts and crafts are displayed and can be purchased. Overnight in Thimphu

09, October (Thu) Thimphu Tshechu
After an early breakfast attends the first day of the Tshechu which is held in the courtyard of Tashichho Dzong. This is the main Secretariat Building, where the government ministries, the office of His Majesty the King, the Throne Room, the offices and living quarters of the monk body and its Chief Abbot are housed. Evening explore the Thimphu Town. Overnightin Thimphu

10, October (Fri) Thimphu Tshechu
Visit Dechen Chholing, (about 30 minutes drive from Thimphu to view the palace of the Queen Mother from a hill -top. Visitors are not allowed to enter the palace complex, especially when the Queen Mother is in residence. This is also the Headquarters of the Royal Body Guard. Overnight in Thimphu.

11, October (Sun) Thimphu – Punakha
After breakfast drive to Punakha en route visiting Simtokha Dzong. This is one of the oldest fortresses in Bhutan. It was built in 1629 A.D. Continue to drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass at 3150mts. The drive would about 3hours. Check in and Lunch at Hotel. Afternoon visit the Punakha Dzong and Wangdi Phodrang Dzong. Overnight in Punakha.

12, October (Mon) Punakha – Paro
After breakfast drive to Paro.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight in Paro

13, October (Tue) Paro – Kolkata – Delhi
Morning you will be transferred to airport for flight back to Delhi via Kolkata.. Met on arrival and transferred to hotel. (closer to the airport) Rest of the day at leisure. Room blocked until departure. Depending on you flight time you will be transferred to airport to board flight back home.