Season: Available throughout the year (Best seasons – March – Mid-June & Mid-Aug – Mid Nov)

(The itinerary can be revised in feasible order, to incorporate local events or celebrations depending on your interest. Please revise in consultation with your guide)

Day 1: Arrival: Paro – Sightseeing and Thimphu (drive: 1 hour)

1. Trashichhodzong; the beautiful fortress/monastery which houses Secretariat building, King's Throne room and other government's offices. It is also the summer residence of Chief Abbot.
2. Kuensel Phodrang with one of the tallest Bhuddha statue in Bhutan.
3. Traditional Medicine Institute; the rich herbal medicines abundant in Kingdom is prepared here. The institute also imparts the art of herbal medicines to would be practitioners.
4. Textile and Folk Heritage Museum; the fascinating testimony of the Bhutanese material culture and living traditions.
5. Memorial Chorten; the beautiful stupa built in the memory of Bhutan's third King. The paintings and statues inside the monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy.
6. Handicrafts Emporium; it displays wide assortment of beautifully hand-woven and crafted products and many more.

Night halt: Thimphu

Day 2: Thimphu: Sightseeing : Some of the attractions and visits include

1. National Library; it holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts, manuscripts, modern academic books and printing blocks for prayer flags.
2. Painting School; famous for traditional thangkha paintings.
3. Traditional Medicine Institute; the rich herbal medicines abundant in Kingdom is prepared here. The institute also imparts the art of herbal medicines to would be practitioners.
4. Textile and Folk Heritage Museum; the fascinating testimony of the Bhutanese material culture and living traditions.
5. Memorial Chorten; the beautiful stupa built in the memory of Bhutan's third King. The paintings and statues inside the monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy.

Night halt: Thimphu.

Day 03: Thimphu – Punakha & Wangdue Phodrang (drive: 2-3 hours)

Visits to

1. Dochula pass (3040 masl) where you will also find the 108 stupas built in 2004 war causalities.
2. Lamperi Botanical Garden. If you are interested, enjoy sometime walking in the garden.
3. Chimi Lhakhang- the seat of the divine madman alias Drukpa Kunley. himi Lhakhang is renowned for its fertility blessings, it also fulfills the other religious and spiritual needs of the Bhutanese.
4. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan. And it is still the winter capital or residence of the Central Monastic Body. Punakha dzong (fortress) is strategically located between Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (female) rivers.

Night Halt: Punakha-Wangdue

Day 4: Punakha-Wangdue – Paro (drive: 3 hours)

1. Wangduephodrang. Wangduephodrang dzong:  constructed in 1638 after a boy named Wangdue- which also means bringing power under ones control. This magnificent dzong was gutted down by fire 24^th June 2012. It is now in ruins. You may want to walk through the town and also visit the ruins.
2. Start sightseeing in Paro. Some of the attractions in Paro are 1. National Museum- ancient watch tower, 2.Rinpung Dzong – the fortress of the heap of jewels built in 1646, 3. Kyichu Lhakhang- oldest temple built in 7^th century by Tibetan Emperor, 4. Drukgyel Dzong- built in 1649 to commemorate victory over an invasion from Tibet. If the sky if clear, you can see Mt. Jomolhari, 5. Tachog Lhakhang- built in 14^th century by son of the builder of Iron chain bridges in Bhutan; if you visit coincides on weekends, try going around to the Sunday market.

Day 5: Paro- day excursion to famous Paro Taksang( Tiger’s Nest) ( 5-6 hours)

Short hike to Paro Taksang- popularly known as Tiger’s Nest. The monastery is perched on a rocky cliff. It is believed that Guru Rinpoche – Popularly regarded as the 2^nd Lord Buddha and founder of Mahayana Buddhism, rode on a tigress and meditated in this cave.

Night halt: Paro

Day 6: Departure Bhutan

Drive to the airport for flight to onward destination. Your guide and driver will be through and through till you leave the airport and have bid you farewell with onward journey wishes.

Day 07: VARANASI , India

Arrive in Varanasi, transfer to the hotel. Evening visit one of the many Ghats of Varanasi to witness the evening Aarti – an unforgettable experience. Stay overnight at the hotel. 

Day 08: VARANASI

Early morning transfer to the Ghats of Holy River Ganges to take a boat ride – a very spiritual experience. Later walk through the narrow lanes of Varanasi exploring various temples .After breakfast full day Sarnath tour where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 – Varanasi / Bodhgaya ( 250 Km 5-6 hrs drive )

After breakfast drive to Bodhgaya, check-in into hotel. Later visit Mahabodhi Temple. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 – Bodhgaya

After breakfast full day Bodhgaya visit various temple and monastery. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 11 – Bodhgaya / Rajgir/ Nalanda / Patna ( 200 Km & 5-6 Hrs drive )

After breakfast check out then drive to Patna enroute visit Rajgir and Nalanda. Check –in into the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 – Patna, Departure
After breakfast check out from the hotel then transfer to airport / railway station for onward journey.