ARRIVAL - PARO The flight into the Himalaya reveals breathtaking views of the great peaks MT. EVEREST, MT. KANCHANJUNGA, MT. CHOMOLHARI, MT. JICHU DRAKI, etc. taking you right into the Dragon Kingdom's scraping airstrip at PARO. On arrival you will be greeted and transferred though the beautiful PARO valley to Hotel. Evening talk & slide snow on Bhutan - dinner & overnight at hotel.

In PARO the day begins with a visit to the ruing of DRUKGYAL DZONG (18km). This Dzong is of historical importance, from whose ramparts the Bhutanese repelled Tibetan invaders. On a clear day, the 24,00 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 painting, textiles, weapons and artifacts. Overnight at hotel.

PARO - THIMPO Morning scenic drive to THIMPO (2hr.). Transfer to hotel. Afternoon, sightseeing to the MEMORIAL CHORTEN and the late king Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the heart of Thimpu town, TASHICHHODZONG (the Fortress of the Auspicious Religion). Overnight hotel.

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 SARTISHAM CHORTEN and then the drive to Hotel - Overnight at hotel

PARO - DEPARTURE After early breakfast drive to airport departure flight to your onward destination.