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Itinerary TOUR - 01
3 NIGHTS/4DAYS PACKAGE - JOURNEY TO THE LAND OF THE DRAGON KINGDOM OF BHUTAN
DAY 01: ARRIVAL - PARO
The flight into the Himalaya reveals breathtaking views of the great peaks MT EVEREST, MT KANCHANJUNGA, MT CHOMOLHARI, MT JICHU DRAKE, etc., taking you right into the colourful valley of the Dragon Kingdom at PARO. On arrival you will be greeted and transfered through the beautiful PARO valley to Hotel. Evening briefing on the tour/trek in Bhutan - dinner & overnight at hotel.
DAY 02: IN PARO
AM: visit the old for ruins pf the DRUKGYAL DZONG (castle) which offers a very scenic drove of a typical Bhutanese landscape. On the clear day, the Mt CHOMOLHARI (7314 m), the sacred summit reaches skyward beyond the Dzong. On the way back, visit TA DZONG, the national museum housed in the ancient watch tower build in around 1651, situated a little above the PARO RIMPUNG DZONG. PM: After lunch, scenic drive to THIMPU (65 Km/2 hrs) and visit MEMORIAL CHORTEN, SCHOOL FOR PAINTING & MEDICINE, the national library and Bhutanese handicraft center - overnight at hotel.
DAY 03: THIMPU - PARO
AM: Visit TASHICHO DZONG (presently Govt. secretariat building which requires special permit for the visit. So, permit could be declined. In that case, visit is organized to have just an external view). After this, visit Bhutanese cottage industry for local paper production. PM: After lunch, drive back to PARO (2 hrs) and visit KICHU LAKHANG (the oldest monastery in BHUTAN) - Overnight at hotel.
DAY 04: PARO - DEPARTURE
After early breakfast, drive to airport for departure flight to your onward destination.
TOUR - 02
GREAT TOUR TO THE HIDDEN KINGDOM - BHUTAN
4 NIGHT / 5 DAY
Day 01 : ARRIVAL - PARO
As in TOUR 01
Day 02 : IN PARO 
The day begins with a visit to the ruins of DRUKGYAL DZONG (18 Km.). This Dzong is of historical importance, from whose ramparts the Bhutanese repelled Tibetan invaders. On a clear day, the 24,000 ft. white-domed peak of sacred CHOMOLHARI (Mountain of Goddess) looms overhead. After lunch at the hotel, visit TA DZONG, the National Museum housed in an ancient watchtower, which has a fine collection of ancient Thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons and artifacts. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : PARO - THIMPU
Morning scenic drive to THIMPU (2 hr.). Transfer to hotel. Afternoon, sightseeing to the MEMMORIAL CHORTEN of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the heart of Thimpu town, TASHICHHO DZONG (the Fortress of the Auspicious Religion, presently Govt. secretariat building) - Overnight hotel.
Day 04 : PARO - EXCURSION TO TAKTSANG LHAKANG.
AM: After breakfast drive to SARTSHAM CHORTEN and then two hours of horse riding uphill will take you to the TAKTSANG MONASTERY. After refreshment, a short trek to the view point to witness a fascinating eye-level view of the famous TAKTSANG LHAKHANG also known as the tigers' nest. PM: After lunch a slow downhill trek to SARTSHAM CHORTEN and then drive to Hotel. - Overnight hotel.
Day 05 : PARO - DEPARTURE
After early breakfast, drive to airport for departure flight to your onward destination.
TOUR - 03
7NIGHTS/8DAYS CULTURAL TOUR TO DRUNK YUL
THE LAND OF THUNDER DRAGON
DAY 01: ARRIVAL - PARO
As in TOUR 01.
DAY 02: IN PARO
Morning drive and to DRUKGYAL DZONG (18km), RINPUNG DZONG, TA DZONG MUSEUM including local bazaar in PARO valley - Overnight at hotel
DAY 03: EXCURSION TO TAKTSANG
Morning excursion to TAKTSANG MONASTERY with a 2 hour horse ride-Afternoon drive to MENDEGANG-Overnight at lodge.
DAY 04: WANGDI - PUNAKHA
Scenic drive to WANGDI & PUNAKHA including visit to WANGDIPHODRANG & PUNAKHA DZONGS-Overnight at lodge.
DAY 05: MENDEGANG - PHUBIJIKHA
Morning excursion tour to PHUBIJIKHA valley including visit to the GANGTEY DZONG - Overnight at guest house in MENDEGANG.
DAY 06: PHUBIJIKHA - THIMPU
Morning drive to Thimpu, the capital of BHUTAN-full day sightseeing in Thimpu -evening cultural show with masked dances-Overnight at hotel.
DAY 07: IN THIMPU
Morning sightseeing tour to DECHENCHOLING VALLEY - afternoon dance performance-Rest afternoon at leisure -evening drieve to PARO-Overnight at hotel.
DAY 08: PARO - DEPARTURE
Early morning drive to PARO Airport to board your onward flight.
As above package tours can easily be connected by following flight connections:
KATHMANDU - PARO - KATHMANDU
DHAKA - PARO - DHAKA
DELHI - PARO - DELHI
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