Where you stay
5 nights in 3 cities, 1 room with 1 extra bed. 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 Thimphu
Arrival at Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Station to Thimphu
On arrival in Bagdogra/ NJP Station, met our representative and drive to Phuntsholing. After finishing the immigration formalities, proceeds to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. 4km ahead of Phuentsholing, visit Kharbandi Gompa, a beautiful Overnight monastery situated in the garden of tropical plants and flowers. Nearby Thimphu, visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the kingdom which now houses the school for religious and cultural studies
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Day 2 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 3 Punakha
Thimphu to Punakha
Early morning after breakfast drive to Punakha, En-route stopover at 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. Punakha Dzong: Built-in 1637, the dzong continues to be the winter for the clergy, headed by Chief Abbott, the Je Khenpo. It is a stunning example of Bhutanese architecture, sitting at the fork of two rivers portraying the image of the medieval city from a distance. The dzong was destroyed by fires and glacial floods over the years but has been carefully restored and is today a fine example of Bhutanese craftsmanship. Longest suspensory bridge of the Kingdom.
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Day 4 Paro
Punakha to Thimphu
After breakfast visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten(Monastery) and Chimmi Lakhang- The Fertility Temple and drive to Paro and if possible, visit Drukgyel 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.
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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 Bagdogra /NJP Station Departure
Early Morning depart to Bagdogra Airport for onward program
