BEST OF BHUTAN

Day 01:  Arrival at Paro, Sightseeing and Transfer to Thimpu
Upon arrival in Paro, you will be received and greeted by our guide. The tiny town of Paro, bursting with color and tradition, is overlooked by a dramatic dzong. Fields cover most of the valley floor, while hamlets and isolated farms dot the countryside - the houses here are considered to be among the most beautiful in the country.
Sightseeing in Paro include the Paro Rinpong Dzong (fort), National Museum (watchtower), Kyichu Lhakhang (oldest monastery), and Drugyal Dzong (victory dzong).

Day 02: Thimpu - Sightseeing
After breakfast: Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Thimpu. This tour includes the King's Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned from 1952-1972), Changgangkha Monastery, the radio tower (for a great view of Thimphu Valley and the Thimphu Dzong), and the zoo, which contains the national animal of Bhutan: the takin.
From there, you will visit the nunnery temple, the National Library (which houses ancient manuscripts), and the School of Arts and Crafts (also known as the painting school).
After a relaxing lunch, you will visit the National Institute of Traditional Medicine, a traditional paper factory, the majestic Tashichodzong, the Simtokha Dzong (the oldest fortress in the kingdom), and the Folk Heritage Museum.

Day 03: Thimpu - Wangdue Phodrang - Punakha
After breakfast:  Drive to Wangduephodrang, with an en-route short break at Dochu La (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas.
After lunch: Drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan, and visit Punakha Dzong, which is noteworthy for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1637.
On the way back from Punakha, will stop at Metshina Village and take a 20-minute walk through the rice fields to Chimi Lakhang, which is a fertility temple, where you may receive a special fertility blessing if you wish.

Day 4: Punakha - Paro
After breakfast: Drive to Paro(4 hrs).
Afternoon: Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest), which is Bhutan's most famous monastery. Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown on the back of a tigress from Singye Dzong in Lhuntse to meditate in a cave where Taktsang Monastery now stands. It is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley. The hike to reach the viewpoint to the monastery makes for a nice half-day excursion.

Day 05: Transfer to Airport 
Farewell by our guide and driver. We Will transfer you to Airport 3 hours before your flight. 

COST INCLUDES:

• All Government Taxes
• All Entrance Fees as mentioned in the plan
• Visa Processing Fee
• English Speaking Guide throughout the trip
• Private car for sightseeing
• All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Bottled Drinking Water

COST EXCLUDES:

• International Flight Fare
• Visa Fee of USD 40
• Specialized Language Guide
• Tips, Personal Expenses, Travel Insurance