This trip offers the perfect introduction to Bhutan! We have designed the itinerary to give you a wide variety of experiences though it will be an adventure enjoyed in comparative comfort because every night is spent either in a hotel or comfortable lodge (with the exception of one night camping). The hikes are gentle and every day hike has an interesting objective taking you to many temples, hermit retreats, old palaces, villages or simply into lovely scenery. If you like you may choose to spend a day walking around town sightseeing, shopping or relaxing. There are also exciting road journeys taking you slowly on twisting mountain roads, and over passes granting gorgeous views. We will also take incursions into the roadside villages where we can experience the indigenous Bhutanese lifestyles.

Day 01: Arrive Paro, welcome dinner and briefing
Day 02: Hike to Taktsang Monastery and visit the Museum
Day 03: Hike on Chelila Ridge and Paro valley sightseeing (Evening drive to Thimphu)
Day 04: Walk to Cheri Monastery and Thimphu sightseeing
Day 05: Hike to Phajoding (Camp) or Thimphu sightseeing
Day 06: Return to Thimphu
Day 07: Drive to Punakha and hike to Chimi Lhakhang and visit Punakha Dzong
Day 08: Hike to Rinchengang Village, visit Wangdiphodrang and other short walks
Day 09: Drive to Tongsa (hike to villages en-route)
Day 10: Drive to Bumthang (short hikes en-route)
Day 11: Walk to Tamshing Monastery and villages nearby; PM Bumthang sightseeing
Day 12: Drive to Ura and hike in the village
Day 13: Drive to Gangtey (Phobjikha valley, short hikes
Day 14: Return to Paro via Thimphu
Day 15: Departure