After breakfast, visit the Institute of Arts & Crafts, Folk Heritage Museum, National Library, Traditional Handmade Paper factory and Gold & Silversmiths unit. In the evening, visit the Tashicho Dzong, which houses the Office of His Majesty the King.

After lunch drive to Mothithang and visit the Takin (National Animal) sanctuary. Drive further up to the viewpoint and

enjoy the view of Thimphu valley. Walk to Wangditse Temple, which would take about 2 hours for the round trip. It is a very gradual walk with great view of Tashicho Dzong and National Assembly building.

After breakfast, drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass (3150 mts). On a clear day, you can see the breathtaking views of the whole range of Eastern Himalayan Mountain ranges. On reaching Punakha check in the hotel.

After lunch drive to Karbisa and begin the Khamsung Yuelley Namgyal Stupa hike. The round trip hike would take about 2 – 3 hours and the place offers good view of the lower Punakha Valley. The Stupa was built for the wellbeing of the present Crown Prince of Bhutan.

After breakfast drive to old Punakha town and visit the recently renovated Punakha Dzong with beautiful woodworks and paintings. Drive to Wangdi and visit the Wangdi Dzong and Wangdi village town.

After lunch in Wangdi drive to Dochula pass for the evening tea and to Paro for the night.

After breakfast, drive to Drugyal Dzong to see the ruins of the Dzong that defended the valley in the 17^th century from Tibetan Invasion. Drive back to Satsam Chorten and hike to Tasktsang Monastery. Taktsang Lhakhang means the “Tiger’s Nest Temple”. The round trip hike would take about 4 hours and you will be served lunch at the cafeteria at the view point. On the way back to the hotel, visit the 7^th century Kichu temple.

After lunch/refreshment in the hotel drive to the National Museum located on a promontory overlooking the valley. Visit the Paro Ringpung Dzong after the museum. The 17^th century Dzong still houses the Monk Body and the district administration. In the evening explore the Paro town.

Farm House (traditional village house): The beauty of Paro valley is embellished by cluster of quaint farm houses. Bhutanese farm houses are very colourful, decorative and traditionally built without the use of single nail. All houses follow the same architectural pattern. A visit to Farm House is very interesting and offers a good glimpse into the lifestyle of a farmer.

Paro dzong: Built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal , the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan, the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda (district administrative head) and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district. The approach to the Dzong is through a traditional covered bridge called Nemi Zam. A walk through the bridge, over a stone inlaid path, offers a good view of the architectural wonder of the Dzong as well as life around it. It is also the venue of Paro Tshechu, held once a year in the spring.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.