Splendors of the west

Day 1
Arrive in Paro. Explore Paro. Visit National Museum and Paro Dzong.

Day 2
Hike to Taktsang, "the Tiger's Lair". Afternoon drive to Thimphu, the capital (1 ½ hours ) .

Day 3
Visit National Library, School of Traditional Arts, National Memorial Chorten, Textile Museum, Folk Heritage Museum and the Thimphu Dzong.

Day 4
Morning drive to Punakha (2 hours). Visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong. After the Dzong, enjoy a short drive in the lush upper Punakha valley and hike for 45 minutes to the beautiful chorten temple of Khamsum Yuley on a hill.

Day 5
Visit Chimme Lhakhang (temple of the divine mad man) near Punakha before driving back to Paro with a lunch stop in Thimphu.

Day 6
Early morning departure flight from Paro airport.