Where you stay
5 nights in 3 cities, 1 room. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Pickup and drop
- Sightseeing
- Meals
- Welcome Drink on Arrival
Trip details
Day by day
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Day 1 Phuentsholing
Arrival at Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Station to Phuntsholing
On arrival in Bagdogra, met by our representative and drive to Phuntsholing.
Evening, as the time permits, visit Zangthopheri Temple and Bhutan Gate.
Later take a stroll around Phuentsholing market -
Day 2 Thimphu
Phuntsholing to Thimphu
Morning proceed to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. 4km ahead of Phuentsholing, visit Kharbandi Gompa, beautiful Overnight monastery situated in garden of tropical plants and flowers. On the way, stop over Gude Town, Damchu Water Fall and Chozom.
Nearby Thimphu, visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the kingdom which now houses the School for religious and cultural studies
Overnight Thimphu. -
Day 3 Thimphu
Thimphu Sightseeing
Morning drive to BBS Tower for fascinating view of Thimphu valley and later visit mini zoo(Takin Preserve Center), Tashi Chho Dong, Buddha Point(Kuensel Phodrang), Memorial Chorten (stupa) and Simply Bhutan- The Living museum when you can enjoy the cultural dance of Bhutan.
Afternoon, as the time permits, visit to School of Arts & Crafts, Textile Museum Paper Factory, Folk Heritage Museum and Handicrafts Emporium(Craft Bazzer) later evening visit Chang Yul Park. -
Day 4 Paro
Thimphu to Paro
Morning drive to Dochula Pass where 108 Chorten was built by the present Queen Mother of Bhutan Ashi Dorji Wangmo to commemorate Bhutan’s over Indians militants and to liberate the soul of the soldiers lost and drive to Paro. At Paro visitDrukgyel Dzong (Fortress/monastery), the ruined fortress from where Bhutanese repelled several invasions by Tibetan armies. On a clear day, there is a splendid view of Mt. Chomolhari from the approach road to this Dzong
Later visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) and walks down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, the fortress which has a long and fascinating history. -
Day 5 Paro
Hike to Taktsang Monastery(Tiger's nest)
Today, you will trek up the mountain to view the enchanting Taktsang Monastery
(Tiger’s Nest) that clings dramatically on a huge rock cliff, 900m above the valley. The 2-3 hours hike (each way) takes you through pine forests with a spectacular view of the valley below
While coming back to the hotel visit Kyushu Lhakhang.
In the evening, go for a Traditional Hot Stone Bath -
Day 6
Paro to NJP Station Departure
Early Morning depart to NJP for onward program
