Moderate touring of Western Bhutan
A comprehensive touring of some parts of western Bhutan . This trip provides a wide, nearly comprehensive overview of the country, and at the same time gives one a chance for some unhurried strolling and soaking-in of Bhutan 's deep calm

Today take flight to Bhutan by the kingdom's n at ional carrier - Druk Air.

If the weather is clear view Kangchenjunga, Mt. Everest , and Chomolhari , Bhutan 's sacred mountain can be seen. Please arrive at the airport early if need se at s of your choice. There is no booking of se at in advance. Upon arrival in Paro, please get your visa stamped at the Immigr at ion counter and then process for check out. Your guide will meet you outside the terminal. Since the time is limited, we will start our sightseeing after short tea and coffee break (if you like).

Our first stop today will be the impressive Ta Dzong - the ancient w at chtower above the Paro Dzong which now houses the N at ional Museum . The museum houses some of the ancient Buddhist st at us besides housing finest thanka, scrolls. It also houses Bhutan animals, birds and other interesting Bhutan way of life. Then, we will visit the Paro Dzong, which houses the District Administr at ive Office and the Monk Body of Paro District. The Paro Dzong, known as the "Heap of Jewels" in the Bhutanese was built in 1646 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel.

Before, we start our final journey to the Capital City of Bhutan , THIMPHU , we will go and visit one of the oldest temples in the Kingdom, the famous Kyichu Lhakhang, built in 7th century by a Tibetan King Songtsen Gompo. Legend says th at to subjug at e a demon, which was terrorizing in the Himalayan region, was prophesized to build 108 temples. Therefore, with his miraculous powers, he built 108 temples in one day. After seeing this temple and getting blessing, we will then proceed to Thimphu . The journey will take about 1 ½ hours.

Overnight at Hotel Druk or Hotel Jumolhari.

THIMPHU : Our first stop this morning will be the impressive Memorial Chorten - build in memory by the Queen Mother for her l at e husband, the third King of Bhutan. We will visit Takin, Bhutan's n at ional animal, School of Arts and Crafts, n at ional library under renov at ion), Folk Heritage Museum, Textile Museum, handicrafts emporiums, weekend markets (if in weekend), temples and probably archery, the n at ional sport.

THIMPHU to PUNAKHA: After breakfast you will drive to Punakha, with a stop en route at Dochu La ( 3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. Drive to see the fortress of Wangdiphodrang and begin following the Puna-tsang chhu up towards Punakha. On the way to Punakhah, we will stop at Metsina to take a 40-minute walk through the rice fields to Chimi Lakhang, a temple which is a famous for fertility blessing. After the hike, we will proceed to Punakha for night halt.

Overnight at Hotel Zangtho Pelri Hotel

PUNAKHA to PARO: This morning before we start our drive back to Paro, we will first drive toward Punakha Dzong to visit the most famous and historical Punakha dzong, the ancient capital of Bhutan, The massive dzong built at the confluence of the Po (male) and Mo (female) Rivers, was built in 1632 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and is the winter home of the central monk body. The monk body moves from Thimphu to Punakha during the winter months. After visiting the Dzong, we proceed to Paro with lunch stopover at the Do- Chu La Pass. After lunch, proceed to Paro (if you want, you can have one final stop at Thimphu ). Evening at your leisure.

Overnight at Kyichu Resort.

PARO: This morning we drive the winding road beside the Pa Chu (chu means river or w at er) to S at sam Chorten. From this point, we begin the challenging hike to Taktsang - "The Tiger's Nest." A vantage point directly across a gorge from the temple can be reached in about 2 hours. This magical monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff 2, 000' above the valley floor. Legend says th at Guru Padmasambhava flew to a cave on this cliff riding a tiger - hence the name - to medit at e. The tiger was actually his favorite consort, Yeshe Tsogyel, whom he transformed to a flying tiger for the purposes of this journey. They medit at ed in the cave and when the Guru left he instructed th at the monastery be built. Nothing like a day hike to finish your wonderful stay in Bhutan .

This evening is at your leisure. If want to see anything more, your guide will take your around. Your guide and a car will be with you for the entire dur at ion of your stay in Bhutan .

Overnight at Kyichu Resort.

PARO to BANGKOK : After breakfast, we return to the airport for your departure from the Land of the Thunder Dragon. We hope th at you have wonderful time in Bhutan .

Central Thailand
· Bangkok
· Ayuthaya
· Kanchanaburi

Northern Thailand
· Chiang Mai
· Chiang Rai
· Mae Hong Son
· Lampang
· Lamphun
· Sukhothai
· Hilltribes People

East & West Coast
· Pattaya
· Rayong
· Hua Hin
· Koh Samed Island
· Koh Chang Island

Southern Thailand
· Phuket Island
· Samui Island
· Phi Phi Island
· Krabi
· Phang Nga
· Koh Tao
· Koh Phagnan
· Koh Lanta
· Khao Lak

North Easthern
· Khao Yai
· Khao Phra Viharn
· Ubon Ratchathani
· Nakhon Phanom