Where you stay
6 nights in 4 cities, 2 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 Phuentsholing
Day 1: Arrive at Bagdogra & Drive in to Phuentsholing (170km, approx 4 hrs drive)
Arrive to Bagdogra and transfer to Phuentsholing (alt. 300m / 985 ft) - it is a thriving commercial center. On arrival check in to your hotel rooms & evening go for a walk arround Zangthopelri Lhakhang Situated in the heart of city.
Overnight stay at the hotel Phuentsholing (Altitude 300m) -
Day 2 Thimphu
Day 2: Phuentsholing to Thimphu ( 180km, approx 6 hrs drive)
After an early breakfast complete all the immigration formalities at Phuentsholing and then transfer to Thimphu. On arrival checking in hotel, towards evening visit Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) ). The largest seated Buddha statue (169ft) in the country Located at a short drive from Thimphu city. Then, visit King's Memorial Chorten and towards evening go for a walk in Changyul Park & stroll through the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts bazaar.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu (Altitude 2,320m) -
Day 3 Punakha
Day 3 : Thimphu sightseeing to Punakha - 2 hrs Drive
After an early breakfast visit:-
After breakfast, visit:-
1) Trashichhoedzong the central administration center of Bhutan and the picturesque fortress of pride,
2) Takin Preserve center at Motithang a small zoo housing the unique and rare sheep-like animal which is the national animal of Bhutan
3)Simply Bhutan Musuems - Museum resembling a Bhutanese village, featuring traditional cuisine, demonstrations & performances.
Then 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.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Punakha (Altitude 1,300m) -
Day 4 Paro
Punakha to Paro (125km, approx 4 ½ hrs drive)
After breakfast Visit if any places are missed in Punakha and drive back to Paro across Dochu la pass via Thimphu. On your way visit Tachog lhakang & 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”).
Overnight stay will be at hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m) -
Day 5 Paro
Day excrusion to Haa vai Chelela Pass (75Km, approx 7 hrs)
After Breakfast Drive to Haa Valley, the valley of Guardian Spirit. En route, you will be crossing the Chele La Pass, the highest motorable high pass of Bhutan. The pass is situated at 3,988 meters or 13,083 feet between Paro and Haa valleys. On a clear day, you can enjoy the astounding views of snow-capped mountains, including Mount Jumolhari and Jichu Drake. The pass, which is filled with colorful Buddhist Prayer flags, also offers an unparalleled view of the verdant valleys.
Further, you will be driving downhill from the pass and driving through a dense forest filled with for, pine, and oak trees. In the afternoon, you will be exploring the local villages. Moreover, you will be visiting the local families and interacting with the, experience warm local hospitality. Late afternoon drive back to Paro for overnight stay
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m) -
Day 6 Phuentsholing
Paro to Phuentsholing (180km, approx 5 hrs drive)
After an early breakfast drive back to Phuentsholing. 5km before Phuentsholing visit Kharbandi Goenpa from where you can get the eagle eye view of the Phuentsholing city and the plains, daurs area (India) boarder town.
On arrival check into your hotel and evening time at leisure to cherish your last night stay in Bhutan…
Overnight stay at the hotel in Phuentsholing (Altitude 300m) -
Day 7
Departure
After the delicious breakfast, check out of the hotel and you will be and drive back to Bagdogra Airport enjoying the roadside scenery of green tea gardens of Duars. Though we do not want this to end here the journey of our life has to move on in the directions we aim so we will say VISIT AGAIN as life also gives us another opportunity.
