Day 01: Arrive Paro International Airport. During your flight you will experience breath-taking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Jumolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be received by our representative escorted your hotel.

Day 02: Paro - Sightseeing. Visit the National Museum (Ta-Dzong). This was actually the Watchtower of the Paro Rinpung Dzong. Visit the Rinpung Dzong. This massive fortress is located on a hilltop above the Pachu (Paro river) in the Paro valley. We also visit the Drukgyal Dzong. The name Drukgyal means ‘Victorious Bhutanese’. It was built to commemorate the victory over the Tibetan army and forms one of the many chains of defensive fortresses against the Tibetan invasions. Also on the cards is a visit to the Kichu Monastery. It is considered one of the holiest places in Bhutan as it marks the advent of Buddhism in the country.

Day 03: Paro - Thimphu. This morning follow the winding road beside the Pa Chu (Chu means river or water) down stream to its confluence with the Wangchu, then up valley to Thimphu, the capital. Afternoon lunch at Hotel. After lunch visit the Memorial Chorten, here the faithful circumambulate the shrine dedicated to the Late King saying their prayer beads as they walk. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 04: Thimphu sight-seeing and then drive for about 4 hours to Wangdiphodrang via Punakh. We stay at the Wangdue Kichu Resort.

Day 05: Drive 6 hrs to Bumthang. Bumthang (the "Plain of Ghosts") is a land of mysteries and mystics and tales of the great Guru Padmasambhava who performed formidable feats and miracles in historical time in this place still hold sway.

A beautiful sighting of Jakar Dzong, "Castle of the White Bird," can be had from View Point. Lunch will be served in a Hotel. Afternoon, a hike up to Lame Gompa, a temple built by the First King of Bhutan for his two nun sisters. Outside Lame Gompa one can see a workshop for traditional Bhutanese paper-making. Overnight halt in Hotel.

Day 06: Trek Starts. Bumthang-Gorsum 18kms 6 to 7 hours walk. After breakfast transport will reach the group to the trek starting point just below Kurjey Lhakhang, the famous holy temple. The trek route follows the Chamkhar Chu, a river known for its wild trout. The trail from Bumthang to Gorsum is gradual climb. Overnight halt in camp.

Day 07: Gorsum - Lungsum 13 kms 4 to 5 hours walk. The trail leads through dense forest of Spruce, Hemlock, Cypress, Juniper and Maple. The trail ascends gradually till the camp site. Overnight halt in camp.

Day 08: Lungsum - Tsochenchen 15 kms 5 to 6 hours walk. The vegetation along the trekking route is similar to that in places crossed the previous day. Near the camp site the vegetation thins out and camp is made above tree line. Halt in camp.

Day 09: Tsochenchen - Dur tsachu 17 kms 6 to 7 hours. The trek from Tsochenchen is uphill all the way till Julila Pass is reached which is about 4700m. From the pass, if the day is clear, surrounding mountains can be seen. After crossing the pass, the trail descends till the camp site. Musk deer, herds of blue sheep and Himalayan bear is sometimes seen along the route. Halt in camp.

Day 10: Dur tsachu halt ( Hot Spring) After a late breakfast, relax in the hot spring or hike the surrounding areas. Overnight in camp.

Day 11: Return to Tsohchenchen. The route from Dur Tsachu is uphill till the Julila Pass followed by descent to Tsochenchen. Overnight halt in camp.

Day 12: Tsochenchen - Gaorsum. The trek must start early because the distance is longer than usual. The trail leads gradually down hill.

Day 13: Gorsum - Bumthang. This is the start of the return trip. From Gorsum the trail descends gradually till the bridge near Dur village. Here the motor road is reached and transport will pick you up to take you to the Karma tobden guest house.

Day 14: Drive to Wangdiphodrang. Over-night stay at the Kichu Wangdi Resort.

Day 15: Drive 5 hrs to Paro. Over-night stay at the Kichu Resort.

Day 16: Farewells and transfers to the airport.