Visit to Ta Dzong, built in 17th century. This Dzong was later converted into National Museum in 1968, and is filled with antique thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons and armor. Also visit the Rinpung Dzong, built in 17th century to defend Paro valley against Tibetan invaders. Afternoon drive to Drukgyel Dzong, situated at the end of Paro valley and built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate his victory over Tibetan invaders. Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest monastery of the Kingdom is another place of interest.

Overnight halt at the hotel in Paro.

Morning drive to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. About 7 km before Thimphu, on a breezy hilltop rises Simtokha Dzong, Bhutan's most ancient fortress. After lunch, visit the Memorial Stupa of the Late King, built in 1974, the Traditional Medicine Institute where centuries old healing arts still practice, the Painting School which is particularly famous for thangkha paintings, the National Library that houses ancient Buddhist texts, manuscripts. Also visit Trashichhodong, the 'fortress of the glorious religion'.

Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Drive to Trongsa via Dochula pass (3,050m). From this pass, on a clear day, one can have a superb view of the highest peaks in Bhutan such as Gangkhar Puensum, Jeje Khang, Masagang, Gangchey Ta. Drive further to Wangdue Phodrang town which is also your lunch stop. Then proceed to Trongsa crossing 3,300m Pele la pass.

Overnight at the lodge in Trongsa.

Morning visit to striking Trongsa Dzong, ancestral abode of Bhutan's Royal family. Then visit Ta Dzong, built as watch tower to guard Trongsa Dzong. Proceed to Bumthang and in the afternoon, visit here; the Jakar Dzong built in 17th century during the time of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the first religious and temporal ruler of Bhutan. Then visit the Kurjey monastery where Guru Padsambhava left his body imprint in the 8th century. The temple was later built in 17thcentury. Later visit Jambay Lhakhang.

Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.

The trek route passes through Chamkhar Chhu, the river famous for trouts.

Camp at an altitude of 3,120m.

Today's route passes through the dense forests of spruce, hemlock, cypress, juniper and maples. The trail is more or less muddy and ascends gradually till you reach to campsite at altitude 3,160m.

Trek through dense vegetation till you reach Tashochenchen at an altitude of 3,700m. Camp is just above the tree line.

The day's walk is uphill, passing a small lake until you reach at Juli La (4,700m). After crossing the pass, the trail descends to a lake, then climbs again to Gokthong La (pass). The trail then traverses through jungle to a camp near Duer hot spring at 3,550m. Musk deer, Blue sheep and Himalayan bear may be seen on this part of trek.

Day to relax in the hot spring.

Start early crossing again Juli La pass en route. After this pass it is gradual descent till the campsite.

Being a long route, today's trek should be started early.

From Gorsum walk downhill till you reach the Duer village. Then follow the new motor able road.

Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.

Explore fascinating Bumthang valley.

After early lunch drive to Punakha for overnight stay.

Morning visit to Punakha Dzong and Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten. Later drive to Wangdue Phodrang visiting Dzong and local market.

After lunch, proceed to Paro.

After early breakfast drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.