Day 1: The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. One can see the Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchanjunga, Mt. Makalu and other peaks in Bhutan such as Mt. Chomolhari, Mt. Jichu Drake, Mt. Tsrimghang. The green wall of hills known as the dooars, or gateways into Bhutan from the plains climbs continually higher as down the forested mountainsides, and to the north, the great snowcapped peaks of the inner Himalayas rise up to the sky. You will be received by the representative of Silver Dragon Tours & Treks Ltd. and escorted to the hotel. Overnight Paro.


Day 2: Paro: morning hike up to the Taktsang monastery (Tiger’s nest). The climb up to the viewpoint will take around three hours. Enjoy the stunning view of the monastery, where Guru Padmasambava landed on the back of a tiger in the 8th century, and mediated for three months. The monastery was later built in this holy place in 1684. After tea in the café walk back to the road point and drive to hotel for lunch. Afternoon visit the Ta dzong, built in the 17th century as a watchtower for the Paro dzong. This dzong was converted into the National museum in 1967, and is filled with antique thankha paintings, textiles, weapons and armor. Drive to the Rinpung dzong, built in 17th century, to defend the valley against Tibetan invaders, the dzong is now used as an administration centre and school for monks. Overnight at Paro.


Day 03: Paro / Thimphu – Drive to Thimphu (54 km), the modern capital of Bhutan. The drive will take around 2 hours. Check in to the hotel. After lunch, visit the Memorial Chorten of the late king, built in 1974, the indigenous Hospital, where traditional medicine is still practiced, and the Painting School, where children still learn the ancient art of painting. Overnight Thimphu.


Day 04: Thimphu/Punakha. (Duration 3 hours). Drive to Punakha via the Dochula pass. An hour’s drive from Thimphu will take you to this pass. From here one can have a superb view of the highest peaks of Bhutan, such as Mt. Gangkar Puensum, table mountain, Mt. Jeje Khang, Mt. Masakhang and Mt. Gangcheyta. Drive on to Wangduephodrang for lunch. After lunch visit Punakha dzong (when the monk body is away in Thimphu) and walk around the main street of Punakha. Overnight Punakha.


Day 05: Punakha / Trongsa. (Duration 5 hrs: 40 minutes) Drive to Trongsa via Pele la pass at an altitude of 3,150 meters. Commanding the Mangde Chu at an altitude of 2,200 meters Trongsa Dzong is the most impressive dzong in Bhutan. Built in 1647 by the Shabdrung, the dzong is an architectural masterpiece. Overnight at Trongsa lodge.


Day 06: Trongsa / Bumthang: Drive to Bumthang (68 km), a journey of about three hours. This is one of the most spectacular valleys in Bhutan and also the heartland of Buddhism. Here the great teachers meditated and left in there wake many sacred grounds. The Guru and his lineage of Tertons, treasure finders, have led to the sprouting of many temples in the valley. Visit the famous Kurjey, Jambay and Tamshing Lhakhang. Also the Jakar Dzong, seat of the district administration. After lunch visit the Jakar dzong, built in the 17th century during the time of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the first religious King of Bhutan. The dzong is now used as the administration centre for Bumthang valley. Visit the local handicraft weaving centre and Honey & Cheese Farm. Overnight at Bumthang lodge.

Day 07: Day excursion to Ura village (58 km). En route visit Member Tso Lake, where Terton Pemalingpa, the reincarnation of Guru Padmasambava, is supposed to have discovered religious treasures in the 12th century. Drive on to Ura village at an altitude of 3,300 meters. Visit the village and the temple and drive back to Bumthang for overnight stay.

Day 08: Bumthang - Gangtey. 8 hrs. Approx. Drive to Gangtey Gompa with picnic lunch or lunch at Trongsa. Visit Gangtey Gompa, which now houses one of the only Nyingmapa monasteries in Bhutan. The valley is also the winter home to the rare black-necked cranes (Grus Nicorocolis), which migrate, from remote parts of Tibet, China and Siberia to winter in this valley. Overnight guesthouse, Phobjikha.

Day 09: Gangtey Gompa - Thimphu. Proceed to Thimphu after breakfast. Lunch at the hotel and at leisure. Overnight Thimphu.

Day 10: Thimphu - Paro. In the morning do some sightseeing around the Thimphu valley and drive to Paro after lunch. At leisure at Paro. A farewell cocktail party will be given to the clients. Overnight Paro.

Day 11: Drive to airport to catch Druk Air Flight. Our representative will assist you with all the necessary formalities and bid you farewell.