Day 1 (20 Sept, Monday): Arrive Paro
Fly into Himalayas with Drukair, Bhutan's National Airline. Your escort from Bhutan Travelers will receive you at Paro airport and take you to the hotel through fascinating valley of Paro. Relax and get over jet lag. Overnight at hotel in Paro.

Day 2 (21 Sept, Tuesday): Paro
Morning take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger's Nest. It is believed that Guru Rinpoche, the father of the Bhutanese saint of Mahayana Buddhism, arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery. It is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley. The hike through a pine forest to reach the monastery makes a nice half-day excursion. Hike back to Paro. In the evening explore Paro town. Overnight at hotel in Paro.

Day 3 (22 Sept, Wednesday): Paro-Shana (17 km, 5-6 hours)
Drive up to Drukgyal Dzong where the road ends and start the trek by following the river gently uphill through a narrowing valley of paddy fields. You will find plenty of traditional farmhouses in a purely rural setting. The campsite is just beyond an army outpost. Alt. 2800m, Distance - 17 km and time 5-6 hours.

Day 4 (23 Sept, Thursday): Shana- Sio Thangkha (15 km, 4-5 hours)
Continue uphill through the river valley, which narrows and closes in after some distance. The trail then winds up and down along the drainage. Most of the trail actually is down hill after the initial climb. The campsite is located in a meadow with stone shelter. Alt. Approx. 3400m, distance 15 km, time 4-5 hours.

Day 5 (24 Sept, Friday): Sio Thangkha- Jangothang (19 km, 5-6 hours)
Walk up along the Pachu (Paro River), pass a small army outpost where the valley begins to widen again. You can now clearly view the high ridges and the snow-capped mountains all around and also see the yaks and the yak herder’s winter homes. Camp beneath a ruined fortress at the base of the Jumolhari Mountain. Alt. 4040m., Distance 19 km and time 5-6 hours.

Day 6 (25 Sept, Saturday): Rest day at Jangothang
Acclimatization. Explore near by mountains and lakes.

Day 7 (26 Sept, Sunday): Jangothang -Lingshi (19 km, 5-6 hours)
Walk up towards the pass through a wide pastureland. Depending on the season you are there, you might find some yak herders in their camping tents along the way. Descend from the pass for a while and hike up along the ridge to see the commanding Lingshi Dzong. Then descend along the beautiful Lingshi basin - you will see some views of Tserim Kang (mountain) and its descending glaciers at the north end of the valley. Camp in a stone shelter with a built-in fire pit or in the tent. Alt. 4150m. Distance 19 km. Time 5-6 hours.

Day 8 (27 Sept, Monday): Lingshi- Shodu (22 km, 8-9 hours)
The trail climbs up to the Yalila Pass, at an altitude 4820 m. From the pass, Mt. Jhomolhari, Tserim Gang and Mt. Masagang can be seen on clear days. We walk 22 kilometers and descend to the camp at a height of 3,963m.

Day 9 (28 Sept, Tuesday): Shodu-Barshong (16 km, 6-7 hours)
We trek along forests of rhododendron flowers, waterfalls and the Wang Chhu River that narrows along the trail. We camp below the ruins of Barshong Dzong after a 16-km walk.

Day 10 (29 Sept, Wednesday): Barshong-Dolam Kencho (15 km, 5-6 hours)
A gradual descend to meet the river and ascend again to pasture lands. The night halt is in a meadow after an 15-km walk.

Day 11 (30 Sept, Thursday): Dolam Kencho-Dodena-Thimphu (8 km, 3 hours)
Watching animals in the wild, we walk 8 kilometers till Dodeana from where we take the transport to capital Thimphu. The night you stay in a hotel and not in tents.

Day 12 (1 Oct, Friday): Thimphu-Punakha
After breakfast you can visit the National Library which has a rich collection of ancient manuscripts some of which are the only copies in the world. The Institute of Zorig Chusum is the only school of the 13 arts and crafts in Bhutan. You can visit a nunnery and go to Sangaygang, an elevated point from where you can see the whole Thimphu valley. Along the way you can also visit the Takin reserve (takin is the national animal of Bhutan). After lunch we drive to Punakha valley across the Dochula Pass (Alt: 3140m) where one can see the beautiful views of Eastern Himalayan Range. Check into your hotel on arrival in Punakha. Overnight at hotel in Punakha.

Day 13 (2 Oct, Saturday): Punakha with excursion to Wangdue
Punakha Dzong is former capital of Bhutan, the summer residence of the monastic body and the chief abbot of the country. The Dzong is located at the junction of two rivers called the Pho Chu and Mo Chu (Pho means male and Mo means female. Chu is river). On the way back, you can visit the Chimi Lhakhang, built by the eccentric Buddhist master saint Lama Drukpa Kuenley famously known as ‘Divine Madman’. It is believed that the temple answers fertility prayers. Many childless couples visit the temple and there are wonderful stories of success stories. Along the way, you can visit Wangduephodrang town and the Wangdue Dzong, which is believed to be built on a mountain that resembles a sleeping elephant. Overnight at hotel in Punakha.

Day 14 (3 Oct, Sunday): Punakha-Paro
Drive to Paro with stop in Dochula for lunch. Visit the new Druk Wangyal Monastery, which is the only of its kind in the country with elaborate paintings depicting the lineage of the present monarchy and their visionary works. Continue drive to Paro. In Paro, stroll freely in town and if you wish you can visit the farmhouse and enjoy the traditional Bhutanese dinner. Overnight at hotel in Paro.

Day 15 (4 Oct, Monday): Paro Depart
After early breakfast, drive to Paro airport for flight to onwards destination.