Where you stay
6 nights in 4 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 Bagdugra Airport 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 . -
Day 3 Punakha
Thimphu to Punakha
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, After Lunch 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. Evening stroll down at Kaja Thom. -
Day 4 Paro
Punakha to Paro
Morning visit 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. and also visit Chimmi Lakhang- The Temple of Fertility. Later drive to Paro.
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Day 5 Paro
Hike to Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery)
After the hearty breakfast, we will suggest you tie up your shoelace well as you will be hiking up the steep 900 meters to the most popular and hottest all-time attraction for all the visitors popularly known as Taktshang Monastery (the Tiger’s Nest). The hike will submerge you into the pristine nature filled with the most familiar scent of the pine trees and beautiful chirps of the birds.
The most amazing feeling about the hike is when you savor the climb and reach the destined height though it might give your legs quite a hard time but the feeling of victory will settle it well for you because the views from the height will heal your heart giving you the eternal happiness that you might have experienced quite less often with a bonus of amazing internal and external tour of the Monastery itself containing the most sacred relics. As it is one of the most important pilgrimage sites so your visit to the Monastery itself is remarkable to shower you with blessings to cleanse all your sins committed in the past. After the hike, visit Traditional farmhouse interacting with the farmers and villagers connecting you directly with the pure hearts of Bhutanese people.
Evening Go For Traditional Hot Stone Bath. -
Day 6 Phuentsholing
Paro to Phuntsholing.
Morning Ta Dzong (National Museum) and walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, the fortress which has a long and fascinating history, after lunch we drive to phuntsholing. One the way stop over at Tachog Lhakhang.
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Day 7
Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Station Departure
Morning depart to Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Station for onward program