Arrive Paro * On to Thimphu ( 65 kms / approx. 1.5 hour drive )

Welcome to your 'Bhutan - Himalayan Kingdom' tour! Arrive at airport in Paro where post customs and immigrations, you will be driven to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Thimphu. None (Meals on your own)

Thimphu

After breakfast, visit Handicraft Emporium, Bhutanese traditional paper factory, National Memorial Chorten, Buddha statue and Centenary Park located very close to river. The rest of the day is at leisure for shopping on your own. Overnight in Thimphu. (B)

On to Punakha ( 77 kms / approx. 2.5 hours drive )

After breakfast, drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass, stop at Druk Wangyal Chorten from here you could have a panoramic view of the Himalayan mountain range when the weather is clear. Drive further down to Lamperi stop and explore Royal Botanical Park for few minutes and proceed to Punakha. On the way, stop and visit Chimmi Lhakhang temple or take a short walk. In the afternoon, visit the majestic Punakha Dzong. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Punakha (B)

On to Paro ( 142 kms / approx. 4 hours drive )

After breakfast, drive to Paro and on the way visit Paro Dzong located on the rocky outcrop of the steep hillside overlooking both sides of the valley drive back to the town. Afternoon visit the old ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, 17th century fortress that used to keep invaders from Tibet and in 1951 the fort was destroyed by fire. Overnight in Paro (B)

Paro

After breakfast, drive till the base of the world famous Tiger's Nest, clings to a sheer, 900m above the ground which is the most popular spiritual heritage sites. There is a belief that the legend Padma Sambhava flew here from Tibet on the back of a tiger. On the way to town, visit Kyichu Lhakhang one of Bhutan's two oldest and most sacred monasteries dating from the introduction of Buddhism in the 7th century. Overnight in Paro. (B)

Depart Paro * Return home with happy memories

Today, bid farewell to your 'Bhutan - Himalayan Kingdom' tour as you are transferred to Airport in Paro for your onward journey.

• Accommodation in the hotels listed or similar hotels.
• Meals - Daily buffet breakfast as per the itinerary.
• Transportation: Transfers / Sightseeing by non - conditioned Wagon R / Indicafor (1-3 adults) & non - conditioned Innova /Xylo / Tavera / Scorpio for (4-6 adults) or similar as per the itinerary. The vehicle is not at disposal.
• All currently applicable taxes i.e. Hotel tax & Transportation tax.

• Any transport to / from Paro. Your tour price starts Ex Paro.
• Air, Train or Bus fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified.
• Any meals / en route meals unless specified.
• Travel Insurance.
• Any rides, safaris, boating charges, additional sightseeing tours other than the mentioned in the inclusions.
• Items of personal nature viz, tips, porterage, room service, laundry, mineral water, alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages, phone calls, additional sightseeing tours & excursions not included in the itinerary, still or video camera fees etc.
• Any increase in fuel cost, government taxes, entrance fees, intra and interstate taxes etc, the tour price will be amended in accordance.
• Entrance fees and guide charges, unless specified in the inclusions.
• Any items / services not specifically mentioned in the 'Tour Price Includes' column.
• Supplement charges applicable for Long weekends and festivals.
• 3.09 % Govt. Service Tax.