Day 1
The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. One can see Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Makalu and other peaks in Bhutan such as Mt. Chomalhari, Mt. Jichu Drake and Mt. Tsrim Ghang. The first gift from Bhutan will be cool, clean fresh air as you step out of the aircraft. You will be received by the representative of Silver Dragon Tours & Treks Ltd. and escorted to your hotel. Overnight hotel.

Day 2
Paro sight seeing: morning hike up to the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s nest). The climb up to the viewpoint will take approx. 3 hours. Enjoy the stunning view of the monastery, where Guru Padmasambhava flew on the back of a tiger and landed there in the 8th century, and meditated 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. In the afternoon visit the Ta-dzong, which 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 monastery for monks. Stroll in the local market. Overnight at Paro.

Day 3
Paro / Thimphu: Drive to Thimphu (54 km), the modern capital of Bhutan with sightseeing enroute. The drive will take approx. 2 hours. After lunch, visit the Memorial Stupa of the Late King, built in 1974, the Indigenous Hospital, where traditional medicine is still practiced, and the Painting School, where students still learn the ancient art of Thanka painting. Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.

Day 4
Thimphu / Punakha : Drive to Punakha (70km) via the Dochula pass. An hour’s drive from Thimphu will take you to this pass (3050mts) where one can have a superb view of the Eastern Himalayas on a clear day. Drive on to Punakha, the old capital of Bhutan and presently the winter residence of the central monk body. After lunch, visit the Punakha dzong, (May / Oct) located on the island of the Pho-Chu (male) river and the Mo-Chu (female) river. Walk around the street of Punakha and drive back to the Hotel Meri Puensum Overnight Punakha.

Day 5
Punakha/ Thimphu: Drive back to Thimphu via Wangduephodrang, to see the panoramic view of the dzong and valley. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 6
Morning witness the mask and folk dances at the Royal Academy of Performance & Art, visit the Handicraft Emporium and go for shopping. Afternoon drive to Paro for overnight stay. Overnight Paro in the Hotel

Day 7
Drive to airport to catch Druk Air flight. Our representative will assist you with the airport formalities and bid you farewell.