Where you stay
6 nights in 4 cities, 11 rooms. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Sightseeing
- Pickup and drop
Trip details
Day by day
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Day 1 Thimphu
Day 1 - NJP Rly Station – Phuentsholing (170 kms / 4 hrs) - Thimphu Drop
Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Station & transfer to Phuentsholing - The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. Phuentsholing is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. Then complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On the way visit Gedu waterfall, and the natural sightseeing .On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at Thimphu.
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Day 2 Thimphu
Thimpu Sightseeing –
Thimphu the capital of Bhutan is a home of Royal family .After breakfast visit Tashichhodzong ,the main secretariat building which houses the throne room of His Majesty,the king . View of the Thimphu valley from BBS Tower is very captivating and will prove to be the perfect introduction to Thimphu. Some of the sites of religious nature are National Memorial Chorten; built in 1974 it was raised in the memory of third King. Next visit one of the oldest monasteries in the valley- Chang Gangkha Monastery. The nature and wildlife lovers should not miss a visit to National Zoo which also houses national animal takin. Next visit Dechen Phodrang and Zoring Chusum( art n crast school ). Then visit to Chakhanga Lakhang , Dechen Phodreang , Simtokha dzong . Next visit to Bhutan Textail Musium . National Library (collections of holy scripts) & in the evening visit Buddha point. Overnight at Thimphu .
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Day 3 Punakha
Thimphu – Punakha(77kms/3hrs)
After breakfast drive to Punakha , via Dochula-La (10,170ft. ). Then visit to Chimi Lakhang – The Temple of Fertility built in 15th century. Also visit Punakha Dzong. then Visit to Numgel Chorten and Maa chuu . On arrival check in at the hotel . Evevning free for leisure. Overnight at Punakha .
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Day 4 Paro
Punakha - Paro ( 140kms /5hrs )
Visit the Ta Dzong , onace a fortified looked tower that is now the National Museum . Then walk down the trail to visit the Rinpung Dzong . Next visit Kichu Lakhang , the oldest temple in the country . From there you will be taken to the Drugyel Dzong . next visit to Taksang Dzong ( Tiger Nest ) . Evening is free for leisure . Overnight at Paro.
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Day 5 Paro
Haa Valley Excursion
Drive to Haa through Chele La (3,988 m). From the pass, you can see Paro valley on one side and then Haa valley on the other. You can also have a picnic at Chele La if you like to. In Haa, some sightseeing and then going to katsho village and visiting the Katso Lhakhang. The valley of Haa was only opened to Tourist in 2002 and Haa is the least visited valley in Bhutan due to the lack of Tourist infrastructure. This has helped in keeping Haa the way it has always been, with Bhutanese families living their traditional and simple life.Overnight at Paro.
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Day 6 Phuentsholing
Paro – Phuentsholing ( 200kms / 7hrs )
Visit the Ta Dzong, once a fortified lookout tower that is now the National Museum. Then walk down the trail to visit the Rinpung Dzong meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". Next visit Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country. From there you will be taken to the Drugyal Dzong (Bhutan Victory Fort), which was built in 1646 to commemorate Bhutan's victory over Tibetan invaders during the 1600s. On a clear day you can see Mount Jumolhari, Bhutan's second-highest mountain at 7,314meters. Drive towards Phuenstholing . Overnight at Phuenstholing.
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Day 7
Phuentsholing – NJP Rly Station ( 170kms / 4 hrs )
After breakfast check out from hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Rly Station for your onwatrd journey.
