Upon arrival in Paro, we will greet you and transferred you to your hotel. After lunch you can visit the Paro Dzong. It was built in 1646 and now houses government offices and religious institutions, as do all the dzongs (forts) currently. You’ll cross a traditional wooden bridge on the way to the dzong. You can then tour the National Museum, formerly the watchtower for the dzong. It now houses a collection of fine arts, paintings, thankas, statues, and antiques. Afterward you will visit Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country. In the evening you can stroll through the Paro market and town.

Overnight in Paro.

After breakfast take a scenic drive for an hour to the capital city, Thimphu. In Thimphu you will visit the King’s Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned from 1952-1972), Changgangkha Monastery, the radio tower (for a great view of Thimphu Valley and the Thimphu Dzong), and the zoo, which contains the national animal of Bhutan: the takin. From there you will visit the nunnery temple, the National Library (which houses ancient manuscripts), and the School of Arts and Crafts (also known as the painting school). After a relaxing lunch, you will visit the National Institute of Traditional Medicine, a traditional paper factory, the majestic Tashichodzong, and Simtokha Dzong (the oldest fortress in the kingdom).

Overnight in Thimphu.

After breakfast you will drive to Wangduephodrang, with a stop en route for tea at Dochu La (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. After lunch you will drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan, and visit Punakha Dzong, which is noteworthy both for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1637. On the way back from Punakha, you will stop at Metshina Village and take a 20-minute walk through the rice fields to Chimi Lakhang, which is a fertility temple, where you may receive a special fertility blessing if you wish.

Overnight in Wangduephodrang.

You will begin the day by driving to Gantey. You’ll pass through dense forests of oak trees and rhododendrons and arrive at Gantey village, where you’ll visit Gantey Gompa, the only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan. From Gantey, you can see the picturesque Black Mountain range as well as Phobjika Valley, the winter habitat of the black-necked cranes. In the evening you can stroll through the town of Wangduephodrang and visit the shops. The nearby villages are known for their slate and stone carvings and bamboo work.

Overnight in Wangduephodrang.

Set out for Paro with a stop in Thimphu for lunch and a visit to the Folk Heritage Museum. Late in the afternoon drive to Paro. In the evening you can visit a traditional farmhouse and, if you wish, enjoy a hot-stone bath and a typical Bhutanese dinner.

Overnight in Paro.

After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, this is Bhutan’s most famous monastery. Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown on the back of a tigress from Singye Dzong in Lhuntse to meditate in a cave where Taktsang Monastery now stands. It is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley. The hike to reach the viewpoint to the monastery makes for a nice half-day excursion. Rest of the day at leisure. You can walk around the Paro town.

Overnight in Paro.

After early breakfast drive to airport and farewell.

Spring is the time when Bhutan’s rich flora is at its best as hundreds of varieties of flowers bloom. And during this time around, the skies are clear and you can see towering snow-covered mountains of the Himalayas. Even in spring Bhutan’s fierce winter, especially in high altitudes, isn’t over. Tourists who intend to visit during this time are advised to bring along some winter clothes.

Spring season starts from March and ends roughly in June. Another good time of the year ‘autumn’ begins from September and lasts till the end of November. Monsoon brings heavy downpours and occurs between June and August when the temperature is normally between 8° and 21°C (46°-70°F). But due to the geographical region and you need to bring some warm cloths with you for autumn. Winter in Bhutan is cold and dry with most high lying places snow-covered. Winter lasts from December to February.

• Paro Dzong
• Oldest temple of Bhutan
• Paro Market
• Nunnery temple
• National library
• The oldest fortress of Bhutan
• Dochu la pass with spectacular view of Himalayas
• Fertility Temple
• Old monastery
• Museum
• Hike to Tiger Nest Monastery

The trip includes hiking to Tiger nest monastery which needs some physical fitness. Except that there is not any challenging walk, just some walking around.

To give our clients a memorable and insightful travel experience with lots of time to interact with each other or with the locals we do run the group as private.

You should consult with your doctor about vaccination and other medical travel information before departure. We recommend you to carry your personal first aid kids together with you personal medical requirement. Please be aware that there are places where immediate medical facilities are not available so when selection your trip please assure your ability to cope with the tour and consult with your doctor if you have any health issue which could affect your trip. While you are going over 2500 meter, the certain risk of high altitude is involved. For most people the problem of high altitude rise over 3500 meter however its different from person to person so it is recommended to consult with your doctor before taking part on this trip.

Standard hotel are provided through out the trip.

All meals are included while in Bhutan (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner with tea/coffee). The meals are normally buffet mixed of Bhutanese and western cuisine.

Private ground transportation is provided through out the trip.

Weather in Bhutan is unpredictable and can change rapidly. Travelers need to be prepared for all weather conditions. Even in the spring time when temperatures are normally warmer, a sudden change in the weather could drop down the temperature dramatically.

The information and details in this trip has been compiled with care and in good faith. It is our intension to cling to the program as mentions. However you should be flexible, as, this is an adventure trip and you are heading into remote region, where unforeseen events may contribute to change in itinerary. The trip details is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destination is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited and travel times mentions are approx. and subject to vary due to circumstances.

We suggest light travelling which makes you easier to move around. A day bag for your valuable and rucksack or duffle bag with wheels or medium size suitcases for your clothing's is recommended to bring with you. If you are sensitive to the noise please do not forget to bring earplugs, as Bhutan is the country with lots of street barking dogs and it could be annoying at night.

Please select depending on the time of year you wish to travel

• Tshirts
• Long sleeved shirts
• Pants
• A jacket and fleece pullover
• Upper and lower thermal layers
• Water proof - jacket and trousers
• Sun hat and sun glasses
• Fleece hat (for winter)
• Scarf
• Gloves- Normal/Thermal for winter
• Socks: Normal cotton, woolen (for winter)
• Shoes: Running and sandals
• Sun cream, lip balm, insect repellent, Hand sanitizer lotion
• Head torch
• Personal toiletaries
• Lightweight towel
• Personal fist aid kits
• Camera and Batteries
• Insurance card
• Ear plugs

While travelling in Bhutan because of religious and conservative nature it is recommended to bring comfortable and appropriate clothes with you. As a general, shoulders and legs should be covered. It is restricted to enter into religious building and family with inappropriate dress.

Please make sure to get your travel insurance before travelling. Travelling insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. Our entire participants should obtain their own personal insurance, which covers medical and emergency evacuation at a minimum. You, of Couse, would also like to have insurance coverage for loss or damage of baggage, flight and trip cancellation.

Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as it’s an adventure in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee. Weather condition, road conditions, flight cancellation, landslides, avalanches, strikes and many any other reasons could contribute to changes on the itinerary. We will try to ensure the trip runs according to plan but an easy going nature will be an asset.

Beauty is to save not to destroy! At the very start of our company we made a proper guideline for travelling responsible in Nepal, so that our future generation would be able to wander around the beauty of Nepal and could live with it. At Hawks Eye, we are extremely conscious about the environment and aim to minimize the detrimental impact on the environment as far as possible. At Hawks eye, we practice how business can minimize the impact on environment, maximize employment and generate opportunities for local communities. We are working together with non-profit organization dedicating some of our time to make positive difference in the lives of Nepalese people. Since the time of our establishment we have been involve in schools building, run health camp in remote villages, scholarship program for genuine poor students, first aid training in schools, family planning project and helping children homes. Certain amounts from the tour you participate help us to give back to the people to make the life better. We are heading on the right track; still long way to go and it would not be possible for long run with out your support.