In the afternoon 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 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.

Day 2: Paro - Acclimating day (hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery). After breakfast you'll hike to Taktsang Monastery, which is perched on a cliff 900 meters above Paro valley. It is one of the most famous monasteries in Bhutan. It is said that Guru Rinpoche flew to the site of this monastery on the back of a tigress and meditated there for three months. If you wish you can hike beyond the monastery. In the afternoon you and explore the Paro town. Overnight in Paro

Day 3: TREK Paro - Jili Dzong (10 km, 4-5 hours). The first day of the trek will take you to Jili Dzong, which is atop a ridge above Paro. You will make a lengthy, gradual climb up to the ridge, where the trail mellows out as you head across the ridge to the camp. The camp is a ways below the dzong, in a yak pasture. In clear weather you can see the Paro valley, with Jumolhari Mountain and other snow-capped peaks in the distance. Altitude 3,450m.

Day 4: TREK Jili Dzong - Jangchu Lakha (10km, 4-5 hours). The trail begins with an ascent through rhododendron and thick alpine forest and leads across Jili La (pass) at 3,490m. During the second half of the trail, as the path follows the ridge, there are many ups and downs above the tree line. The camp is near a yak herders' camp, and there are lovely views of Jumolhari Mountain from here. Altitude 3,780m.

Day 5: TREK Jangchu Lakha - Jimilang Tsho (11km, 5 hours). The trek will start off ascending and will follow the ridge above the tree line, crossing a high point of 4180m. The day's hike ends with a descent into the camp. The camp is near Jimilang Tsho (Sand Ox Lake), where you will have the chance to fish for giant trout, which the lake is known for. There is a good view of Jichu Drake Mountain from here on a clear day. Altitude 3,880m.

Day 6: TREK Jimilang Tsho - Simkota Tsho (11km, 5 hours). The path to Simkota ascends through dwarf rhododendrons and takes you past Janye Tsho (lake). After some short ups and downs, you will make a sharp descent to Simkota Tsho (lake), where the camp is located. It's possible to go trout fishing here if you wish. Altitude 4,040m.

Day 7: TREK END Simkota Tsho - Phajoding - Thimphu (16km, 8 hours). The trail will be mostly uphill until you reach Phume La (pass) at 4,210m. From here, if the weather cooperates, you will have a spectacular view of Gangkhar Puensum, the highest mountain in Bhutan, as well as other Himalayan peaks. And you will be able to see the beautiful Thimphu valley below. From the pass, the trek is all downhill through forest, mostly blue pine. The trek is all downhill through forest, mostly blue pine, this last day. You can walk at a leisurely pace and enjoy the scenery. You will be met by your driver and driven to your hotel in Thimphu to freshen up. In the evening you can explore Thimphu town. Overnight in Thimphu

Day 8: Thimphu to Wangduephodrang (sightseeing in Thimphu) (3-hour drive). After breakfast 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 nunnery temple, the School of Arts and Crafts (also known as the painting school), the Textile Museum, the Folk Heritage Museum, and the National Library (which houses ancient manuscripts). In the late afternoon you will drive to Wangduephodrang. Overnight in Wangduephodrang.

Day 9: Wangduephodrang to Paro (5-hour drive) After breakfast you will visit Wangduephodrang Dzong, explore Wangdue Town and 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. In the afternoon you will drive to Paro. Overnight in Paro

Day 10: Depart Paro for Delhi