DAY 01: ARRIVED AT PARO AIRPORT FROM KATHMANDU

Meet and greet at airport of paro and transfer to the Hotel and after lunch you will visit T-Dzong.

DAY 02: PARO - THIMPU

Sightseeing of Druyyel Dzong, Kyichu monastery and drive to Thimpu. The crisscross road journey to Thimpu will provides the different thrill of your journey. Overnight in the Hotel at Thimpu.

DAY 03: THIMPU SIGHTSEEING

Full day of sightseeing and shopping in Thimpu. Ramble in town; visit the handicraft's emporium. Visit the workshop where all the handicrafts are produced if you like. Afternoon visit the Tashichhodzong; Take a walk up or drive up to Motithang to visit the rare Takin.

DAY 04: THIMPU - JAKAR (BUMTHANG)

This Long journey of 8 to 9 hours to jakar will go via Trongsa. Tales of the great teacher padmasambhaya dominates this holy Vally. From a distance you can see Jakar Dzong "The castle of White Bird". Lunch at Tourist Lodge. Afternoon hike upto Lame Gompa, a monastery built by the 1st King for his two nun sisters. Outside of Lame Gompa, one can see the old style of Bhutanese paper making.

DAY 05: EXCURSION TO BUMTHANG

Walk around Bumthang valley or visit the Dairy farm, Swiss cheese factory and apple juice factory. Try some of each -they are the best in Bhutan. Also fishing in Chamkhar Chu (Chu means, river or water can be done, time permitting.

DAY 06: BUMTHANG - NGANGLHAKHANG

This trek route takes you around the Chamkhar Chu, a river known for its richness in trout. With a lunch stop at Tangbi Lhakhang, you enter the swan land Ngang Yul with its central swan temple, Nganglhakhang. This part of the valley was first inhabited by the swans, thus derived its name, Ngang. The Lama Namkha Samdrup having dreamt a vision of how to build a Gompa shot an arrow and at the spot where the arrow landed Nganglhakhang was erected. Overnight in camp. Alt. 9500 ft. Distance 20km or about 5/6 hours.

DAY 07: NGANGLHAKHANG - UGYENCHHOLING

Climb gradually to Phephele pass at alt. 3353 m/11,000ft. the highest point on the trek route. The trail climbs to the pass taking you through one of the most beautiful frosted area of this region. The trekking team of Adventure Monalisa Travels and Treks allow for many stops to enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings.

DAY 08: UGYENCHHOLING - JAKAR

The trail you follow takes you along the Tang Chu, another river filled with trout. Along the banks of this river is Ta Rimochen Lhakhang whose foundation is ascribed to Guru Rinpoche and its second foundation to the "Treasure Finder" Terton Pemalingpa. On the way to Jakar you visit Membartso "Flaming Lake". At Pangzhing the pick up transport awaits for onward journey. Alt. 9000 ft (approximately) Distance 10 km or 2-3 hours.

DAY 09: JAKAR - TRONGSA

Return drive to Trongsa, stopping for a hot lunch at Trongsa Tourist Lodge, if you dislike pack-lunches.

DAY 10: TRONGSA - THIMPU

Drive to Thimpu takes approximately 7-8 hours.

DAY 11: THIMPU PARO - DEPARTURE

Drive to Paro airport for your onward destination.