Day 1 (17 Oct, Sunday): Arrive in Paro
Arrive Paro International Airport. Bhutan’s only airport is located on the banks of the Paro Chhu River at an altitude of 2200m above the sea level. After clearing customs and immigration you will be met by our local guide and transfer to your hotel. In the evening you can stroll through the Paro market and town. Overnight in Paro.

Day 2 (18 Oct, Monday): Paro-Thimphu
After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan 's most famous monastery. Guru Rinpoche, an Indian saint is said to have flown on the back of a tigress from Singye Dzong in Lhuntse (eastern Bhutan) 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 monastery makes for a nice half-day excursion. In the afternoon you will drive to Thimphu. In the evening you can explore Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, and absorb the lifestyle of the people. You can also visit some interesting handicraft shops. Overnight in Thimphu .

Day 3 (19 Oct, Tuesday): Thimphu
You will spend the day in Thimphu visiting the King's Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan), the radio tower (for a great view of Thimphu Valley and the Thimphu Dzong), 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, the Textile Museum, the Folk Heritage Museum, the majestic Tashichhodzong and you can explore the interesting handicraft shops.. Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 4 (20 Oct, Wednesday): Thimphu-Wangdue with excursion to Punakha
After breakfast you will drive to Wangdue, with a stop en route for tea at Dochu La (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. After lunch you will drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan, and visit Punakha Dzong, which is noteworthy both 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, you 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. Overnight in Wangdue.

Day 5 (21 Oct, Thursday): Wangdue-Trongsa with stop in Gangtey
Morning drive to Gangtey. You'll pass through dense forests of oak trees and rhododendrons and arrive at Gangtey village. From Gangtey, you can see the picturesque Black Mountain range as well as Phobjikha Valley, the winter habitat of the black-necked cranes. From there you'll head to Trongsa. The route is along a spectacular winding road, crossing 3,300-meter-high Pele La, and at certain times of year it's possible to see yaks. You can browse through the Trongsa shops and town in the afternoon. Overnight in Trongsa.

Day 6 (22 Oct, Friday): Trongsa-Bumthang
In the morning you'll visit Trongsa Dzong, one of the biggest Dzongs in the country. Then proceed to Bumthang, the religious heartland of the nation, with lush valleys and hilly forests. Along the way you will stop at a yethra (textile weaving) factory, where the yathras are designed with patterns unique to Bumthang, and you can even watch some of the weavers at their looms. The afternoon will be spent sightseeing in the area, including Jakar Dzong, the administrative center of the valley; Jambey Lhakhang, one of the oldest monasteries in Bhutan, dating from the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan; and Kurjey Lhakhang, one of the most sacred places, because Guru Rinpoche left his body imprint on the cave when he was meditating. You can spend the evening strolling through Bumthang town. Overnight in Bumthang.

Day 7 (23 Oct, Saturday): Bumthang
Attend full day Prakhar Duchhoed Festival. Overnight in Bumthang.

Day 8 (24 Oct, Sunday): Bumthang
Day excursion to Tang Valley. Tang valley is the most remote valley in Bumthang, and this will make a nice enjoyable excursion. You'll make a stop in Tang valley for lunch and will have a chance to visit the Ugyen Chholing Palace and explore the village. On the way back to town, you will see Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake), where some of Guru Rinpoche's treasures were found in the 15th century by the famous treasure discover Pema Lingpa. It's a good place to meditate. You will also have a chance to tour Tamshing Lhakhang, a treasure house of interesting religious Buddhist paintings. In the evening you can visit local shops. Overnight in Bumthang.

Day 9 (25 Oct, Monday): Bumthang-Mongar
You will begin your journey to eastern Bhutan, which is different from western and central Bhutan in terms of development and lifestyle. The steepness of the region lends itself to some spectacular views, with rushing waterfalls and sheer drops. The drive on this day is an exhilarating 8 hours, particularly the Thrumshing La (pass), which peaks at 3,750 meters. You can wander around Mongar town in the evening and sit down to a relaxing dinner. Overnight in Mongar.

Day 10 (26 Oct, Tuesday): Mongar-Trashigang
In the morning you will visit Mongar Dzong, which is more modern than most dzongs in Bhutan (though architecturally it looks the same), having been built at the request of the third king in 1953. You will then head to Trashigang, passing through several villages. In the afternoon, you can visit Trashigang Dzong and stroll through the town, absorbing the culture of eastern Bhutan. Overnight in Trashigang.

Day 11 (27 Oct, Wednesday): Trashigang with excursion to Trashiyangtse
Today you will visit Tashiyangtse, which is a small, pretty, quiet town. The people are known for making wooden bowls and containers, which are said to be the best in Bhutan. Just below the town is the Chorten Kora. Along the way to Tashiyangtse you will stop at the Gom Kora temple, behind which is a large black rock. It is said that Guru Rinpoche meditated in a cave in the rock and that you can see the impression of his thumb, his hat, and his body on the rock. You will also visit the abandoned iron chain-link bridge behind the village of Duksum . It is said that this is the last remaining bridge of those built by a Tibetan bridge builder by the name of Thangtong Gyalpo in the 15th century. Later in the day you can relax in Trashigang and enjoy a nice dinner. Overnight in Trashigang.

Day 12 (28 Oct, Thursday): Trashigang-Mongar
In the morning you can visit the Sherubtse College in Kanglung (Bhutan 's first college), and Zangdopelri Monastery. From there you will head back to Mongar. Overnight in Mongar.

Day 13 (29 Oct, Friday): Mongar-Bumthang
Drive the spectacular 8-hour route back to Bumthang, with stops for lunch and tea in nearby villages. Overnight in Bumthang..

Day 14 (30 Oct, Saturday): Bumthang-Wangdue
You'll begin the day at the Bumthang market, and then drive to Wangdiphodrang, where you can stroll through the town and visit the shops. The nearby villages are known for their slate and stone carvings and bamboo work. Overnight in Wangue.

Day 15 (31 Oct, Sunday): Wangdue-Thimphu
In the morning you will drive back to Thimphu. After lunch, visit the famous Weekend Market. Stroll through the market to see the variety of food of the country, including basket upon basket of fiery chilies, fresh cheese, and mangoes. In addition, many stalls contain Bhutanese handicrafts and household items. This is perhaps good opportunity for photography and to mingle with locals who comes from the nearby villages to sell their farm products. Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 16 (1 Nov, Monday): Thimphu-Paro
Spend morning shopping in Thimphu. Then drive to Paro. After taking rest for while, visit Paro Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang and Drugyel Dzong (Bhutan Victory Fort). On a clear day you can see Mount Jumolhari, Bhutan's second-highest mountain at 7,329 meters, from the village below the dzong. In the evening you can stroll through the Paro market and town. Overnight in Paro.

Day 17 (2 Nov, Tuesday): Excursion to Haa Valley
After breakfast, you will drive to Haa Valley across Chele La Pass 3810m. On the clear days you will have views of Mount Jumolhari and other mountains and valleys below the pass. Explore nearby mountains dotted with colorful prayer flags and blanketed with dwarf rhododendrons. After a picnic lunch, you will drive for about 26km through the forests of blue pine, fir and oak and arrive at Haa – it is a picturesque remote valley which has only recently been opened to tourists. Stroll freely in the town and drive back to Paro. In the evening, you will visit a Bhutanese farmhouse to explore the lifestyle of a Bhutanese farmer. If you wish, you can experience “ara”, a local wine produced by a brewery of wheat or rice. Overnight in Paro.

Day 18 (3 Nov, Wednesday): Depart Paro