Stone tools, weapons, elephants, and remnants of large stone structures provide evidence that Bhutan was inhabited as early as 2000 BC, although there are no existing records from that time. Historians have theorized that the state of Lhomon (literally, "southern darkness"), or Monyul ("Dark Land", a reference to the Monpa, the aboriginal peoples of Bhutan) may have existed between 500 BC and AD 600. The names Lhomon Tsendenjong (Sandalwood Country), and Lhomon Khashi, or Southern Mon (country of four approaches), have been found in ancient Bhutanese and Tibetan chronicles.The Dzong in the Paro valley, built in 1646.Buddhism was first introduced to Bhutan in the 7th century AD. Tibetan king Songtsän Gampo (reigned 627–649), a convert to Buddhism, who actually had extended the Tibetan Empire into Sikkim and Bhutan, ordered the construction of two Buddhist temples, at Bumthang in central Bhutan and at Kyichu (near Paro) in the Paro Valley. Buddhism was propagated in earnest in 746 under King Sindhu Rāja (also Künjom; Sendha Gyab; Chakhar Gyalpo), an exiled Indian king who had established a government in Bumthang at Chakhar Gutho Palace.

Day 01: Kathmandu - ParoWe will transfer you the Kathmandu airport to take the flight to Paro. On arrive at Paro Airport and after going through the immigration formalities, you will be received and transfer to the Resort. If time permits we will bring you for a short sightseeing Tour.Overnight at hotel.Day 02: ParoAfter breakfast we will bring you to visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong which still attracts visitors due to the strategic location of the fort. The fort defended the Paro valley from the Tibetan invasion from the north in the early 17th century. On clear weather Mount Chomolhari (7320m) can be seen towering over the dzong. Proceed through the beautiful valley to the watch tower or locally known as Ta-Dzong. It was housed into the National museum in the 1960s by the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The seven floors museum highlights various aspects of Bhutanese culture and history dating back to the 7th century. We will take a short walk downhill to the Rinpung Dzong which serves as the administrative center and school for monks. We will walk further down crossing the traditional bridge into Paro Town . Stroll around the market and return to the resort.Overnight at hotel.Day 03: Paro - ThimpuAfter breakfast we will drive to Thimphu (2 hours) upon arrival, we will check in to a hotel. In the afternoon we will visit the Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15 century Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare "Takin" national animal of Bhutan and drive further down with good view of the Thimphu valley. We will visit the new Drupthob nunnery temple and spent free time in the market.Day 04: Thimpu - WangduephodrangIn the morning we will visit the Painting school, National library, Royal goldsmith workshop and Handicraft centers. In the afternoon, we will drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang, crossing the Dochula pass (3100m) from where on a fine weather day you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan Mt. Gangar Punsum (7520m). We will further drive from the pass all the way downhill to the lower and warmer valleys of lobesa. We will visit the Dzong from outside and the market area. Overnight at hotel.Day 05: WangduephodrangWe will bring you for a day excursion to the Gangtey Gompa valley (2800m), the only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan . This beautiful valley is also home to the rare Black Necked Cranes migrating from the Tibetan plateau to escape the harsh winter. Currently there are 200 to 300 cranes residing in this valley and the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) is taking every measure to ensure the safety of the Cranes. While the cranes reside in the winter valley for 4/5 months the village folks are not allowed to make loud noises or fish in the river that runs through the valley. We will explore the fascinating glacier valley and return to the Resort.Overnight at hotel.Day 06: Wangduephodrang - Thimpu - ParoIn the morning we will drive 45 minutes to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong, which serves as an old capital of Bhutan . This remarkable fortress is built between two rivers and has survived many glacial floods and fire. Every year during the month of February a procession, known as the Punakha Serda, takes place to commemorate the victory over the Tibetans. We will return drive to Thimpu (3 hours). After lunch we will further drive to Paro (2 hours) visiting the oldest building in Bhutan , the Simtokha Dzong. It now serves as a Buddhist university.Overnight at hotelDay 07:Paro - KathmanduAfter breakfast we will transfer you to the airport to catch flight back to Kathmandu .

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