Where you stay
5 nights in 4 cities, 3 rooms with 1 extra bed. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Pickup and drop
- Sightseeing
- Meals
Trip details
Day by day
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Day 1 Thimphu
Arrive at Bagdogra & Drive in to Phuentsholing (170km, approx 4 hrs drive) to Thimphu ( 180km, approx 6 hrs drive)
Arrive to Bagdogra and transfer to Phuentsholing (alt. 300m / 985 ft) - it is a thriving commercial center. On reaching Phuentshoing complete all the immigration formalities at Phuentsholing and then transfer to Thimphu. On arrival checking in hotel and relax.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Thimphu (Altitude 2,320m) -
Day 2 Thimphu
Thimphu Local sightseeing’s
After early breakfast visit
1)The Folk Heritage Museum (Phelchey Toenkhyim),
2) King's Memorial Chorten
3)Takin Preserve center at Motithang a small zoo housing the unique and rare ship-like animal which is the national animal of Bhutan
4)Simply Bhutan Musuems - Museum resembling a Bhutanese village, featuring traditional cuisine, demonstrations & performances.
5)Jungshi hand made paper factory
Towards in the go for a walk in Changyul park and stroll through the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts bazaar.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Thimphu (Altitude 2,320m) -
Day 3 Punakha
Thimphu to Punakha - 2 hrs Drive
After breakfast visit
1)Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) ). The largest seated Buddha statue (169ft) in the country Located at a short drive from Thimphu city.
2)Trashichhoedzong the central administration center of Bhutan and the picturesque fortress of pride,
Than without any further delay drive to Punakha across Dochu La Pass. Located at a height of 3,088m/ 10,130 ft, Dochula is a beautiful scenic point housing 108 beautiful Chorten(Stupa), circular mani(Prayer wheel) wall, and prayer flags which decorates this highest point en-route.
On arrival in Punakha Visit Punakha Dzong - The Palace of Great Happiness and one of the most beautiful fortress of Bhutan after that Visit Bhutan Longest Suspension Bridge and Chimi Lhakhang (the fertility temple).
Overnight stay at the hotel in Punakha (Altitude 1,300m) -
Day 4 Paro
Punakha to Paro (125km, approx 4 ½ hrs drive)
After breakfast have a leisure time some time with the River views at Punakha and drive back to Paro across Dochu la pass via Thimphu. On your way visit Ta chog Lhakhang and Suspension Bridge which was built around 1420 by Thangtong Gyalpo who was great architect and saint of Bhutan. Then drive further to paro and after checking into hotel, proceed to visit Ta Dzong, then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong (“fortress of the heap of jewels”) and walk at Nyamai Zam Bridge connecting to Ringphung Dzong.
Overnight stay will be at hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m) -
Day 5 Phuentsholing
Hike to Tiger Nest (approx 6 hours hike) to Phuentsholing (180km, approx 6 hrs drive)
After breakfast hike to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s next) approx 6 hours round trip hike. It is one of the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. After Hike drive back to the hotel, check out and drive to Phuentsholing. En - route visit Wangkha Water fall and later stop to see the 8 types of stupas located at Gedu, Which is known as Eight Dharma Keya Stupa. Than before reaching Phuenthsoling visit Sangye Migyur Ling Lhangkhang, also known as the Milarepa Tower. On reaching Phuentsholing Guide will help you complete your exit formalities and check in to the hotel and relax.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Phuentsholing (Altitude 300m) -
Day 6
"Final Adieu" - Farewell & Departure
After the hearty breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Bagdogra IXB Airport by enjoying the roadside sceneries of the green tea gardens of Duars. Though There we bid you the final adieu with an undying hope of your visiting our country again to explore the unvisited parts and regions with many more adventures together. We bid you farewell with picturesque memories of Bhutan.
