After breakfast, we will drive north of Paro valley to ruins of Drukgyel Dozng. From this fort Bhutanese repelled several invasions by Tibetan armies. We will visit traditional Bhutanese farm House and then take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, the most famous of Bhutanese monasteries. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of Tigress and meditated at this Monastery, hence it is called “Tiger’s Nest”. The Excursion to Monastery’s view point takes about 5 hours for round trip. While returning to Paro town, we will stop to Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom. Overnight in Paro.

After breakfast , we will drive to Phunkha and explore. Overnight at Phunkha.

After breakfast, we will drive to Thimpu and commence the sightseeing tour which includes a visit to Tashichhodzong, the beautiful medieval fortress/ Monastery. It is also the summer residence of Je Khenpo, the chief Abobot of Bhutan Institute of Zorig Chusum where students undertake a course on the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan; National Library, which holds an extensive collection of Buddhist texts and manuscripts, some dating back to several hundred years back, as well as modern academic books, mainly on Himalayan culture and religion; The Post office; The Institute of Tibetology; National Memorial Chorten; Handicrafts emporium which displays wide assortment of beautiful handoven and crafted products.

After breakfast , it will be time to say goodbye to the guide and porter and take a flight back to Kathmandu.