We will start our sightseeing tour visiting Memorial Chorten built-in memory of the 3rd King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck who reigned the Kingdom from 1952-1972. Visit the National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved. Further, we will visit the Zorig Chusum - 13 Arts & Crafts Institute where traditional arts and crafts are still kept alive. The visitors can see students of different trades at work like: Sculpting, Thanka Painting, Wood Carving and other skills.

Afternoon visit to the Textile Museum, Handicrafts Emporium, Crafts Bazaar where Bhutanese textiles and other arts and crafts are displayed and can be purchased. In the evening free for a leisure walk to explore Thimphu city - the world's smallest capital and the only capital city where Traffic Lights are absent. The walk around the city is easy and would be enjoyable to experience the Bhutanese way of life.

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. In the evening, time free at leisure for own activities and relax in the hotel to acclimatize with Bhutan weather conditions.

After a leisurely breakfast, we will attend Thimphu Tshechu upto Lunch time or return back to the Festival Ground after lunch.

Afternoon: Two Optional Programs are: (1) Attend the Tshechu, (2) More Sightseeing in and around Thimphu. Detailed activities for the day will be included in the Final Tour Program. In the evening stroll in Thimphu city to see colorful people in festive moods.

Check-out from the hotel and drive to attend Thimphu Tshechu or go on a day-long Excursion to Phajodng which is at an altitude of 3700m. The 3 hours hike is considered one of the most enjoyable short hikes through coniferous forests. The panoramic view of Thimphu valley and surrounding mountains will be most rewarding. There are several monasteries, state monastic Buddhist schools and it is also a popular meditation place for many devout Buddhists.

Upon arrival check-in to the hotel and relax at the Hotel or visit one of the Health Clubs in town.

Breakfast in the hotel. Proceed for a Thimphu Tshechu for half day. Afternoon: Two Optional Program: (1) Attend Tshechu after Lunch, (2) Visit Indigenous Medicine Hospital & do a local tour in Thimphu.

In the evening free to take a stroll or do shopping. Bargaining is an accepted norm in Bhutan.

Check-out from the hotel and drive to Punakha, the former Capital of Bhutan (77 Km) from Thimphu. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Black Mountain range at Dochu La, Visit Druk Wangyel Lhakhang, and Royal Botanical Garden on the way. Dochu La is a paradise for photographers. Details will be included in the Final Tour Program.

In the evening visit a nunnery and enjoy scenic views as the nunnery is on a hilltop.

Visit Punakha Dzong, Drive upstream of Phochu for a short hike/return from the viewpoint. Depart for Paro after Lunch at Dragon Nest Resort at Wangduephodrang.

In the evening take a stroll through Paro town. The town is flooded with handicraft shops catering to tourist interest. There also fake jewelry shops. Bargaining is accepted and part of business deals.

The guests will be Seen Off by a Representative of our company and the Tour Guide at the Exit Gate.