The flight into Paro on our national carrier, Druk Air, (KB) is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather, magnificent views of the world's highest peaks, give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. Your Bhutanese escort from The Bhutan Travel will greet you on arrival, and then drive you the short distance to the Paro town for refreshment. After all, we will visit the National Museum, housed in the Ta Dzong (watchtower). Here, an intriguing collection of artifacts provide a wonderful introduction to the rich culture and heritage of the Kingdom. Just a short walk downhill lays the dominating Paro Dzong, a fine example of Bhutanese historic architecture. From the Dzong, the tour crosses Nyamai Zampa, a traditional cantilever bridge, and guests are then driven to the town temple, built in 1525, to view ancient wall paintings. In evening time, we will stroll in Paro town. 

Today, we will hike up to Taktshang (Tiger's Nest) monastery; it is 2 1/2 hour hiking distance from the road end. The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. We stop for a rest and light refreshments at the Taktsang Jakhang (cafeteria) and then, continue our journey to the temple, which was built in 1600s, this incredible monastery clings to the edge of a sheer rock cliff that plunges 900 m into the valley below. Legend has it that Guru Padmasambhava, the Tantric mystic who brought Buddhism to Bhutan, landed here on the back of a flying tigress. Lunch will be served at the cafeteria. On our way back we will visit Kyichu Lhakhang, It is one of the two most sacred and the oldest temples in Bhutan, built in 7th century by Tibetan king Songtsen Gempo. Dinner will arrange in farm house.

After having breakfast, checking out from Hotel and drive to starting point and there, we will have little religious ceremonies for good fortune and to get blessing from local deities to have very successful trip. The trek to Shana starts from Drukgyal Dzong following the Paro River gently and we pass through the cultivated fields and tiny picturesque villages. The forests are alive with numerous birds and brightly colored butterflies.

The trail follows the river through a heavily forested area with a few isolated farmhouses. It narrows and closes in and the trail winds up and down along the drainage. We pass a junction en-route, where another path leads north over the Tremo La to Tibet. Camp is in a meadow with a stone shelter.

We will continue the Pa Chhu River and after passing a small army post, the trail slowly leaves the forest line and gradually climbs into a beautiful valley, passing Tegethang, a winter home of yak herdsmen. Lunch will be served in one of these huts. Lots of yaks will be seen today before we arrive at the Jhomolhari base camp (4,115 m). High mountains overlook the camp and visible nearby are the ruins of an old fortress used to guard Bhutan against Tibetan invasions.

Today is a rest day, a chance to acclimatize and walk up to the Jhomolhari glacier or to the lakes in the opposite direction.

Today will be the finest day for trek with great views of the Mountain Jhomolhari, Jichu Drake and the Tserim Gang, start climbing straight away and after 3 to 4 hours reaches the Nyelela pass (4,700m). After this pass, we descend to a circular hut just below Lingshi, where we camp. Coming down from Lingshi we obtain our first views of the truly mystical Dzong atop a high hill.

The trail ascends up to the Yalila pass (4,820-m), from here will view Mountain Jhomolhari, Jichu Drake, Tserim Gang and Khangbum can be seen on a clear day. After the pass we descend to Shodu. Today is a fairly long day.

We will follow the Thimphu Chhu through a forest of rhododendrons and waterfalls, the river then narrows and closes in and the trail winds along the drainage, ascending up to the ruins of the Barshong Dzong, where we set our camp.

Today, will be long day, we descend down along the Thimphu Chu crossing forests of rhododendrons and green meadows. Our trail follows the river until we emerge at Dodina in Thimpu, where The Bhutan Travel's representative will be waiting for our reception and then drive to Capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu. Dinner will be served with Bhutanese cultural program.

The day begins with a visit to the National Memorial Chorten built in honour of our late third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk and the Dupthop Lhakhang, one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan. We then drive to the view point of Tashichho Dzong, seat of the national government and summer residence of the Central Monastic Body, including Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan) and visit to National Library House, Folk Heritage museum and Painting School, where traditional art is still kept alive through instructions in the art of painting Thangkas (sacred Buddhist religious scrolls). Stop for lunch, and there after visit to Bhutanese Paper factory, weaving center, textile museums and then to Handicrafts Emporium and shopping for souvenirs in the shops of Thimphu. In the early evening drive to Paro.

The Final day, you will have departure from Paro to your destination place (You could go back to Nepal or any other countries). Our representative will drop you to the Paro airport by privet Car/Van/Hiace.

Note: We could arrange you Druk air ticket (Kathmandu-Paro) weather on your request.