Day 2: PARO - THIMPHU.
Morning drive to Thimphu - the capital town of Bhutan. Upon arrival drive straight to visit the weekend Market, which is a permanent set of stalls; vendors from throughout the region arrive on Friday afternoon to and remain selling their goods until Sunday evening. It's an interesting place to visit, where people jostle with the Thimphu residents for the best and cheapest vegetables and foodstuff. This is the only time that fresh produce is available and the shopping is enhanced by the opportunity to catch up with the week's gossip. Check in and lunch at the hotel. After lunch sightseeing begins with the visit to the Memorial Choeten, a stupa built in 1974 to honor memory of the 3rd King, His Late Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The stupa is one of the most elegant masterpieces built in the 20th century with detail religious wall paintings and sculptures. Then visit the 14th century Changangkha Lhakhang, which is also a focus of daily worship for many Thimphu residents. Then drive Sangaygang - the viewpoint. It is also known as "Lover's Point," where young couples come to enjoy the bird's eye view of the Thimphu valley. Then you will visit the Dupthob Lhakhang built by Dupthob Thangthong Gyalpo, also known as "Iron Bridge Builder" in Bhutan's history. It is now a nunnery and it has more than 70 practicing nuns. You will then visit the Handicrafts Emporium for souvenirs. Overnight at Hotel. -B/L/D

Day 3: THIMPHU.
After breakfast, you will visit the Textile Museum, National Library - a tall stately building in the traditional Bhutanese style that is a repository of precious historical and religious manuscripts written in gold. Next you will visit the Institute for Zorig Chusum - a painting school where the traditional style of Thangka Painting is passed on to the next. You will then visit the Traditional Paper factory. Lunch in restaurant in town. After lunch you will drive north of Thimphu valley to visit Tango Monastery. It is now a college for learning higher Buddhist philosophy. It was more than 200 monks. It's a moderate hike through the forest of oak and rhododendron. It's one hour hike one day. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel. - B/L/D

Day 4: THIMPHU - PUNAKHA.
After breakfast drive to Punakha - the ancient capital of Bhutan. The drive takes you across Dochula Pass (3100 m) which is marked by a large Bhutanese style Choeten, 108 small choetens and prayer flags. If weather is clear you will have an opportunity to enjoy the most spectacular views of the high peaks of the eastern Himalayas. The road to Punakha descends from the pass through the magnificent pine and rhododendron forests and wanders through some of Bhutan's most spectacular countryside. Punakha, situated at an elevation of 1400 m served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955 and it stills serves as the winter residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot) and the Central Monk Body. Blessed with temperate climate and fed with the Po Chu (Male) and Mo Chu (Female) rivers, Punakha is one of the most fertile valleys in Bhutan. The climate allows for two crops of rice to be grown a year. And is also good for growing fruits with oranges and bananas in abundance. Check in and lunch at the hotel. Afternoon lunch visit Wangduephodrang Dzong built in 1638 and explore Wangdue town. Evening visit the YANA farmhouse which will offer a closer look at the country's unique culture that dictates simple hospitality extended to any and all guests, even to perfect strangers. Dinner and overnight at Hotel. -B/L/D.

Day 5: PUNAKHA.
After breakfast you will hike to Khamsum Yuelay Namgyal Choeten built in 1994 by Her Majesty Azhi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck for the well-being of the people and country. It's a moderate hike through the rice paddies and pine forests. The hike takes about 45 minutes one way. The view of the valley from the Choeten is magnificent. Then you will visit the Punakha Dzong and admire the beauty of the Bhutanese architecture where dzongs were built without iron nails. You will also have time to admire the paintings on the life of the Buddha. Lunch in restaurant in Khuruthang town. After lunch you will hike to Chimi Lhakhang - a temple dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenlay who is also known as "Divine Madman." He traveled throughout Bhutan and Tibet using songs, humor and outrageous behavior to dramatize his teachings, and believed that the stiffness of the clergy and social conventions were keeping people from learning the true Buddhist teachings. Even today this site is believed to hold fertility powers for women wanting to conceive. Dinner and overnight at hotel. - B/L/D.

Day 7: PARO (Day hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery).
Day Excursion to Taktshang Monastery literally known as Tiger's Nest. This is one of Bhutan's most sacred places, and an important pilgrimage destination. You will walk along a trail that slowly rises above the valley, taking you through fields and past four large prayer wheels turned by a stream. Continuing across an open meadow, you hike up a section of trail to a ridge where prayer flags rustle in the wind next to a massive prayer wheel. Just beyond is the Taktshang Cafeteria at 9,200 feet, where you stop to enjoy a hot drink and the striking views of the Monastery across the valley. Depending on your energy level, you may relax in the pleasant atmosphere of the cafeteria until lunch or continue on for a mile of steep climbing to another dramatic viewpoint. You return to the cafeteria for a delicious buffet of typical Bhutanese food. You may want to try Emadatsi (A chili cheese dish), vegetables with cheese sauce and other dishes. Farewell dinner and overnight hotel.

Day 8: DEPARTURE.
Early morning breakfast and drive to the airport for departure. Your local representative will help with check-in formalities and bid you farewell.