Travel Code: FIT-PBH11D10N 11D 10N THE BEAUTY & ESSENCE OF Min 2 to go Valid Until 31stDecember 2015 DAY 01 Paro To Thimpu. After the spectacular early morning Drukair flight, drive to Thimpu the capital city of Bhutan. The smallest city has a unique distinction of being the only capital in the world without traffic lights. It is the seats of the government, religion and commerce. The Tashi Chhoe Dzong or the fortress of glorious Religion which was built in 1641, and the memorial Chorten are some of the old seats worth visiting. Notable among the modern attractions are the school of arts and crafts. The National Institute of Medicine, the weekend market and the flock heritage museum. Duration of drive: 1--‐ 1.5 hours. Overnight: Namgay heritage. (Thimphu)

DAY 02 Thimphu Sightseeing, Dochu La and Chime Lhakhang. Before heading towers Punakha valley you have great another opportunities to look around Thimphu. Drive to the Druk Wangyel Lhakhang on top of the hillock overlooking Druk wangyel Chorten at Dochula pass (3140m) on a clear day you can see panorama view of Himalaya Mountain. Amazingly built 108 memorial Chorten and thousands fluttering of prayer flags. Drive down along the switchback roads with harping turns enjoying your way through the mountain ranges, beautiful different kinds of flower, wonderful traditional farm house and scenery for almost 64km. it is a great walk after the long drive, across the small village and rice field dawn to the Chime Lhakhang. It is dedicated to Lam Drukpa Kinley, who in the late 15th century, widely believed that childless couples who pray at this temple are usually blessed with children. Duration of drive: 3 to 4 hours. Overnight: Meri Puensum Hotel

DAY 03 , Dzong, Pele La and Chendebji Chorten to . An early morning start for further explores Heading down along the riverside the massive architectural edifice of the 17th--‐century Punakha Dzong soon looms into view. The fortress was built in 1637 by Shabdung Nawang Namgyal in a commanding position at the confluence of the Po Chhu and Mo Chhu. It once served as the ancient capital of Bhutan and continues to be the winter home of Je Khempo, the head abbot of Bhutan, along with a retinue of 1,000 monks. After a stroll through the quaint bazaar at Wangdue Phodrang to visit its dzong it is time to leave for Trongsa. Winding again through forest, there is a good chance to see monkeys before reaching a spectacular viewpoint across a gorge to . Our hotel for the night can be seen to the left of the town and though you can almost touch it, the road teases you and takes another detour (14km) before reaching Trongsa. Duration of drive: 5 --‐ 6 hours (135km). Overnight: Yangkhil Hotel (or similar), Trongsa.

DAY 04 Trongsa Dzong, Ta Dzong, Weaving Villages, Bumthang. Built in 1648, Trongsa Dzong was the ancestral home of the ruling dynasty its labyrinth of temples, corridors, offices and living quarters for the monks. Backing on to the mountain and built on several levels, the Dzong fits narrowly on a spur that sticks out into the gorge of the Mangde River and overlooks the routes south and west. The view from the Dzong extends for many kilometres and in former times nothing could escape the vigilance of its watchmen. Furthermore, the Dzong is built in such a way that in the old days, no matter what direction a traveller came from, he/she was obliged to pass by the Dzong. The Ta--‐Dzong, an ancient Watch Tower of the Trongsa Dzong, is located on top of a steep hill overlooking the town and is worth the climb. Duration of drive: 2.5 � 3 hours (68km). Overnight: Yu--‐Gharling Resort (or similar) Bumthang.

DAY 05 Dzong, Wangdichholing Palace, Lamey Goemba, , Tamshing Lhakhang. Bumthang is the name for a region of 4 valleys in the east of Bhutan centered on the town of Jakar, which is the largest between Thimpu and Tashigang in the country’s east. The area is of great spiritual significance in Bhutan, being strongly associated with myth and legend as well as more corporeal manifestations, such as the great Buddhist preacher, Pema Lingpa. The area is truly unspoilt. It is also famous for the production of honey, as well as cheese, apples, apricots and Red Panda beer. There are numerous day walks and places to visit including , Wangdichholing Palace, Lamey Goemba and the impressive Kurjey Lhakhang (temple) on the western side of Bumthang Chhu (river). Tamshing temple - the most important Nyingma Buddhist temple in Bhutan. Jakar Dzong (Casle Of The White Bird) was built by Minjur Tenpa, the 3rd Druk Desi (Temporal ruler) in 1646 A.D, is probably one of the biggest Dzongs in Bhutan with the surrounding walls about a kilometre in circumference. Overnight: Yu--‐Gharling Resort (or similar) Bumthang

DAY 06 Ura Valley. Explore the Chokhor Valley before driving out to the easternmost valley in Bumthang, to Ura Village (1.5 hours). This is said to be home to some of the earliest inhabitants of Bhutan. A traditional, picturesque medieval village, it has cobbled walkways and villagers who still wear sheepskins on their backs. There may still be time to visit Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake). Overnight: Yu--‐Gharling Resort

DAY 07 Bumthang, Phobjikha Valley, Gangtey Goemba, Carpet Weaving, Nature Study Centre. After 3 nights in the idyllic apple orchard setting of the Bumthang Valley it is finally time to start back west to explore magical valley of Phobjikha, home to the rare Black Necked Crane that has made Phobjikha its winter home for centuries. The bird flies in from in October and November and leave just before spring. The sweeping views from the restaurant and rooms of the Dewachen Hotel take the eye across the wetlands. This valley also boasts a carpet weaving concern and the 16th century Gangtey Goemba in a commanding position; it is a monastery which includes a school, meditation facilities and quarters for monks, and is home to the mind reincarnation of Pema Lingpa, one of the region's historically important Buddhist treasure discoverers. Duration of drive: 5 � 6 hours (130km). Overnight: Dewachen, Phobjikha.

DAY 08 Phobjikha, Paro. Today drive is the longest of the tour but with the great views backwards to the western Bhutan. Again its time to step bak over Dochu la for a second chance to see the wonderful view of the Himalayan range. Duration of drive: 5.5 � 6 hours (150km) Overnight: Tashi Namgyel resort

DAY 09 National Museum, , Paro town, and Drugyel Dzong. National museum was built in 1649 by the governor of Paro and used as watch tower. Later by third king changed into national museum. It is with magnificent views over Paro valley. And down to Paro Dzong This fortress of the heap of jewels was built in 1646 to protect Paro valley, presently used for the monk body and administration of Paro. Walk down into Paro town via traditional bridge. Kychu Lhakhang it is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan with its magical orange tree that bear fruit all year around. Drive further up to end of the road to Drugyel Dzong which was built in 1649 by Zhabdrung to control the Tibetan route to Bhutan. Duration of drive: 2-•3 hours. Overnight: Tashi Namgyel resort.

DAY 10 Taktshang Day Walk. Highlight of the Paro valley. Tiger nest is a beautiful day hike with amazing and important pieces of architecture in Bhutan. It is perched on the side of a cliff at a height of 3100m above sea level. The hike up to the monastery takes about 4 to 5 hours or makes a splendid day excursion. It is the one of the place to visit for the tourist and as well as local people. Since it is consider to be as pilgrimage place, which was found out by Guru Rinpoche landed on the back of a flying tigress. It is believed that a Bhutanese should visit the monastery at least once in their lifetime. Duration of drive: 2-•3 hours. Overnight: Tashi namgyel resort

DAY 11 Departure Finally visiting beautiful place, scenery and spiritual land of Bhutan. Hope you satisfied reached to your destination to Paro airport carrying all the beautiful memories during the stay in Bhutan. Hope all wishes and prayer comes true in all of your life. So do make best effort to visit heavenly country again. Package Includes: HOTEL & TOURS TWIN A minimum of 3 star accommodation (4 & 5 star may require an additional Package Excludes: (Jan– Feb/ Jun – Aug / Dec) Fr. B$ 3180 premium). × Return International Economy Class Ticket (Mar - May / Sept – Nov) Fr. B$ 3955  All meals × Airport Taxes & Fees  A licensed Bhutanese tour guide for the extent of your stay × Travel Insurance, Travel Visa, Tipping TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY:  All internal transport (excluding internal flights)  Camping equipment and haulage for trekking tours Rates & Tour information are updated at  All internal taxes and charges the time of publishing/printing and are  A sustainable tourism Royalty of $65. subject to change.  This Royalty goes towards free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation, along with the building of infrastructure