Hidden treasures of Bhutan

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
Drive to the Bumthang valleys through the historic town of Trongsa (7 hours) .

Day 6
Explore Jakar. Visit the many temples and monasteries that dot the beautiful valley.

Day 7
Day trip to the Tang valley (2 hours each way). In Tang, visit the century old Ogyencholing Manor and its folk museum.

Day 8
Drive from Jakar to Chuzomsa near Wangduephodrang, visiting the impressive Trongsa Dzong on the way (6 hours drive).

Day 9
Drive to Thimphu (2 ½ hours), stop in for lunch, and then drive back to Paro (1 ½ hours).

Day 10
Early morning departure flight from Paro airport.