Arrive by flight into Guwahati, Assam (connected by flights from Delhi, Kolkata and other cities). (India Visa required)Upon arrival, meet your Bhutanese Guide and drive for 2-3hrs through rice-fields, lush tea gardens and through some of vibrant small village markets, that seem like a scene of India of the past. Enter Samdrup-Jongkhar a small frontier town located at the foot of the hills. We will have a chance to stroll around the town after completing the border formalities. Overnight in Menjong or Druk Mt. Hotel.

Leaving the plains behind, climb up to the foothills, then through rolling landscapes with views of remote villages in distance to Trashigang. The drive will take most of the day but you will have the opportunity to stop and take in the scenery and visit a village or two on the way, including a stop at Khaling weaving center. Check into hotel where we spend the next two nights. Next day, is an easy day, when we visit historic 17 century Trashigang Dzong (fortress-monastery) located on a promontory over looking the confluence of the DrangmeChhu and the GamriChhu and later stroll into charming township of Trashigang, which draws people from far flung villages.

Today we plan to journey to Trashiyangtse, that occupies a large bowl-shaped valley in one of the furthest corners of the kingdom. Depending on the road conditions, our agenda is to take a detour via Ranjung, Ramjar and other isolated villages. Visit Rangjung, where we also visit RangjungWoeselCholing monastery. Then crossing the river, climb up and drive past hilltop villages of Bidung, Bartsam, and Ramjar, stopping in each to visit them briefly. The views of rolling hillsides with villages are beautiful. After Ramjar, rejoin the main road to Yangtse at Doksum. Upon arrival, visit large Chorten Kora stupa, Wood Turning &Laquering Cluster, Traditional Art School (when in session). Stroll around the town and overnight in a simple Guest House.

Retrace drive back to Doksum, from where you follow the main road, along Kholong chu river that joins Drangmechu river. En-route, visit Gomkora temple filled with colorful Buddhist carvings. At Chazam bridge, the road to Trashigang and Mongar separate, and we follow the river downstream for a while. High above the river, view of Trashigang Dzong can be seen for miles.Soon, our road begins a climb up to Korila ridge, past Yadi and other villages to descend into Mongar town, which should take about 5hrs in total. Visit Mongar Dzong and stroll around the town.

Prepare for one of the most scenic drives in Bhutan! Leaving Mongar, the road drops and hits the lowest point at KuriZampa (570m), before making an amazing ascent of over 3200m in few hours to cross Thrumshingla Pass (3800m). We’ll make numerous stops on the way to ease this long drive which could take over 7hrs. Next day, after a long drive yesterday, it is natural that we now feel like spending sometime outside, so we do a light walks. Combined with short drives and short walks, visit the attractions in the valley that is considered the cultural heartland of Bhutan . The wide valleys with fields of buckwheat, apple orchards, and chalet-like houses, surrounded by pine forested hills, make Bumthang extremely beautiful. Overnight in hotel.

En-route, visit Trongsa Dzong, yet another majestic architectural masterpiece and once Ancient Bhutan’s capital. Continuing over Pela la pass, we make a turn-off from the main road to Gangtey, also called Phobjikha Valley, which is one of the most beautiful alpine valleys in Bhutan. It is the wintering home to the rare black-necked crane, that migrate from Tibet to Bhutan for the winter (from November-March). Overnight hotel.

En-route, visit Trongsa Dzong, yet another majestic architectural masterpiece and once Ancient Bhutan’s capital. Continuing over Pela la pass, we make a turn-off from the main road to Gangtey, also called Phobjikha Valley, which is one of the most beautiful alpine valleys in Bhutan. It is the wintering home to the rare black-necked crane, that migrate from Tibet to Bhutan for the winter (from November-March). Overnight hotel.

Along the way to Thimphu, first stop briefly at the Lamperi Nature Park, followed by longer stop at Dochula pass, which provides one of the most astounding panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks. In the afternoon, we arrive at the capital city, where we have half day today and full day tomorrow to visit some of its many attractions, including visiting colorful farmer's market, view points, local arts centers, temples and Dzongs etc and have some free time to wander around. Overnight in hotel.

A short drive of about 1hr. gives us full day to explore the serene Paro valley. Visit Paro Rinphung Dzong (‘Fortress on a Heap of Jewels’), followed by the Ta Dzong, which was formerly a Watch Tower and now the country’s national museum. Later, visit Kyichu Temple, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan built in 7th century. Visit one of traditional farm houses in the village and stroll through the small and charming Paro town. Overnight hotel.

Our journey culminate in a hike to iconic Taktsang (tiger’s nest) monastery located at about 3100m, clinging to a seemingly vertical cliff. It is one of the most amazing and important pieces of architecture and the most important pilgrimage site. Riding horses are available for the uphill part till the first view-point (cafeteria). Overnight hotel in Paro.

Departure transfer to the airport in time for your flight. From Paro, there are regular flights to Bangkok, Kolkata, Delhi and Kathmandu. Sometimes there are flights to Guwahati, Bagdogra and Singapore as well.