Fly from UK to Kolkata.

Arrive Kolkata in the morning. You will met by Novaturient's representative on your arrival and transferred to heritage hotel Lalbari for an overnight stay. Afternoon Kolkata sightseeing includes St Paul's Cathedral, Victoria Memorial and Mother Theresa's House.

Morning fly to Guwahati and drive to the border town of Samdrup Jongkhar. You will be received by our Bhutan representative and checked in to Phuntsho Yongkhar hotel for an overnight stay. Evening take an exploratory walk around town and visit Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang.

After breakfast drive to the eastern Bhutan town of Trashigang, enroute make a short stop at Khaling - an enchanting, haunting and lovely green fertile valley blessed with numerous species of birds. At Khaling explore the ancient tradition of Bhutanese textile weaving. On arrival in Trashigang, check into the Druk Deothjung for 2 nights. Evening visit Trashigang Dzong.

After breakfast have a full day excursion to Trashiyangtse, enroute visit the Temple of Gom Kora, a significant pilgrimage site. In former times, Trashiyangtse was an important centre lying on one of the ancient caravan routes from western and central Bhutan. This area is famous for its wooden containers and bowls - perfect souvenirs of a visit to this remote region! Visit Trashiyangtse Dzong Chorten Kora. Picnic lunch near Chorten Kora Ground. Finally drive back to Trashigang.

After breakfast drive to Mongar, enroute detour to visit Drametse Lhakhang- one of the largest and most important monastery in eastern Bhutan, with a unique 'flying' roof. Overnight stay at The Wangchuk hotel.

After breakfast embark on one of the most scenic journeys to Bumthang, crossing the 4,000m high Thrumshing la (pass). Prayer flag hoisting at the pass. Enroute visit the scenic Ura valley (3100m) dotted with traditional buildings nestled around verdant terraced fields. The valley is the highest of the four Bumthang valleys. On arrival in Bumthang check into the Mountain Resort for 2 nights.

Bumthang is the religious heartland of the nation and home to several ancient Temples and Monasteries. Today's full day sightseeing includes Kurje Lhakhang, Jambay Lhakhang, one of the oldest Temples in Bhutan, and Jakar Dzong the 'Fortress of the White Bird'. After lunch visit the Swiss Brewery and Dorbji Weaving Centre. Finally relax with a Cooking class on Bhutanese cuisine followed by dinner.

After breakfast drive to Gangtey, along the way visit the Ta Dzong, Trongsa Dzong (the largest fortress in Bhutan) and the Chendbji Chorten. The valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled places in Bhutan. Check in at The Dewachen Hotel for 2 nights.

Early morning visit the Monastic School to witness the prayer ceremony. After breakfast visit Gangtey Goempa. Then a walking excursion to Gangtey Nature Trail. This lovely walk highlights the delightful Phobjikha valley, and is noted for the overwintering of Black Neck Cranes, who migrate from the far northern arid plains. Continue exploring the scenic valley after lunch. Finally visit the Black Neck Crane Information Centre.

After breakfast drive to Punakha. Check in at The Meri Puensum Resort for 2 nights stay. Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong - 'Palace of Great Happiness' and the Chimi Lhakhang- a 15th C. fertility Temple, where childless couples come to pray for a 'wang' - blessing - from the 'Divine Madman'! Evening visit a beautiful local farmhouse. Bhutanese homes are filled with colour, very decorative and traditionally built without the use of nails. The majority of people still live a pastoral life farming in small villages.

After breakfast, enjoy a lovely hike to the regal Khamsum Yuelley Namgel Chorten. Picnic lunch by the riverside relaxing in the beauty, peace and serenity of the valley. Next an excursion to the pristine Talo village, scattered along the hill slopes. Also visit Nalanda Buddhist Institute. Here you've an opportunity to interact with monks for an insight on Buddhism.

After breakfast, drive to Thimphu - the capital of Bhutan. Check in at The Lemon Tree Hotel for 2 nights. Afternoon walk around National Memorial Chorten, a large white structure crowned with a golden spire. Later a short drive to Buddha Dordenma to see the massive statue of Shakyamuni made of bronze and gilded in gold. It stands 51.5 m in height, making it one of the largest statues, in Bhutan. Dinner with a local family. This also provides an opportunity to experience local culture, traditions and way of life.

Morning sightseeing includes the Institute for Zorig Chusum to learn about the 13 Bhutanese art forms including Bronze casting, wood carving and embroidery. See the Folk Heritage Museum with its glimpses of traditional life and the National Library. After lunch explore the Centenary Farmer Market, then visit Takin Preserve and the Pangri Zampa, which is also the site of the College of Astrology. Conclude the sightseeing visiting Trashichhoedzong, 'Fortress of the Glorious Religion'.

After breakfast visit Bhutan Postal Museum. Drive to Paro with a short photo stop at Chuzom, the scenic confluence of the Paro and Thimphu rivers. Check in at the Paro Eco Lodge for 2 nights. Afternoon Archery session to learn the skills of the National Sport, followed by an outdoor lunch. Rest of the afternoon visit the Ta Dzong and Rinpung Dzong, meaning the 'Fortress of the Heap of Jewels'.

After breakfast embark on a fascinating excursion to Taktshang Monastery - Tiger's Nest (approx. 5 hours round trip walk): it's one of the most famous of Bhutan's Monasteries, perched on the precipitous side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. Afternoon attend a blessing ceremony at a village Monastery followed by the lighting of 108 butter lamps. Late afternoon visit 7th C. Kyichu Lhakhang.

After breakfast transfer to the airport to board your flight to Kolkata. Meeting, assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel LalBari for an overnight stay. Afternoon at leisure or an optional boat ride on river Hooghly.

Transfer to the airport to fly home.