Bhutan · starts in Bagdogra/NJP
Bhutan Journey Through Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Paro and Punakha
- Phuentsholing 2N
- Thimpu 2N
- Paro 1N
- Punakha 1N
Where you stay
Phuentsholing
2 nights
Hotel palm or Similar (Deluxe)
Thimpu
2 nights
Peaceful Resort OR Similar (Deluxe)
Paro
1 night
Hotel Sangayling or Pema Yangsel or center point or taktshang paradise or similar (Deluxe)
Punakha
1 night
Punakha Residence OR (Deluxe)
6 nights in 4 cities, 1 room. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Hotel
- Candle light dinner
- Sightseeing
- Meals
- Visa
- Honeymoon cake
- Pickup and drop
- Flower bed
Trip details
- Duration
- 6 nights, 7 days
- Starts from
- Bagdogra/NJP
- Transport
- Creta/Swift Hatchback/SUV for the Bhutan tour & Pick and Drop in Wagon R, A/C
- Hotels
- As listed in the stay plan
Day by day
Day 1 · Phuentsholing
Day 1: Bagdogra - Phuentsholing
Welcome to Bagdogra/NJP then drive to Phuentsholingon your 8 days in Bhutan Arrive to Phuntsholing and check in to your hotels. PHUENTSHOLING: Phuentsholing (alt. 300m / 985 ft.) - The frontier town, it is a thriving commercial centre, situated directly at the base of Himalayan foothills. It is a fascinating place where different ethnic groups mingle prominently Indian, Bhutanese and Nepalese. Being the border town, Phuentsholing serves as the convenient entry/exit point for Bhutan and also the important link to visit the Indian state of West Bengal, Sikkim and Assam. later visit; Evening take a down town walk. Overnight at the hotel in Phuntsholing Distance from Bagdograto Phuentsholing:172 km Travel time: 4 hour 10 minutes (approximately)
Night in Phuentsholing · Hotel palm or Similar (Deluxe)
Includes: Sightseeing
Day 2 · Thimpu
Day 2: Thimphu: Immigration Process
Get transferred to Thimphu on Day 2 of your Bhutan Itinerary After an early breakfast move for immigration formalities after done with immigration transfer to Thimphu, on arrival check-into the hotel. The capital town of Bhutan and the centre of government, religion and commerce, Thimphu is a unique city with unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient traditions. With the population of about 90,000, it is perhaps still the world’s only capital city without a traffic light. Also take a walk to the Coronation Park. Located on the banks of the river (near the city stadium), this 5.6 acres of parkland offer a pleasant and relaxing environment to stroll or to sit and watch the river flow by. Evening time can be spent strolling through the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts bazaar, to browse through example of Bhutan's fine traditional arts. Here you can buy hand-woven textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and woodcarvings, jewellery, interesting items made from local materials. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. (Altitude 2,320m) Distance from Phuentsholing to Thimphu : 165 km Travel time: 4 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
Night in Thimpu · Peaceful Resort OR Similar (Deluxe)
Includes: Breakfast, Sightseeing
Day 3 · Thimpu
Day 3: Thimphu: Enchanting local sightseeing
Visit enchanting local sites as part of your Bhutan tour itinerary Savor a delectable breakfast and gear up for local sightseeing in Thimphu. Memorial Chorten: Also known as Thimphu Chorten, this stupa located on Doe Boom Lam is unlike most stupas in the world. The Memorial Chorten does not enshrine human remains but instead represents the mind of the Buddha. Teach your kids about the culture and tradition of Bhutan as you revel in these architectural marvels. National Library: Your final stop for the day is the National Library and Archives of Bhutan. The library was established in 1967 and has been used to promote and preserve regional culture, ever since. Go through old sacred texts and know more about the rich history of Bhutan. Tashichhoedzong - The seat of the government since 1952 and presently houses the throne room and offices of the king, the secretariat and the ministries of home affairs and finance Buddha Point: The Buddha Dordenma statue in Thimphu at 51.5 metres is among the largest Buddha statues in the world. Located atop a hill in KuenselPhodrang Nature Park, the statue is gilded in bronze and gold. Seek peace in this scenic haven and cherish the wonderful time with your kids. Bhutan Textile Museum: Visit the textile museum located near the National Library as your second sightseeing spot for the day. Established in 2001, the museum sustains and promotes the art of weaving. One can also buy books and textiles from the museum shop. Changangkha Lhakhang: This popular temple, perched like a fortress on a ridge above central Thimphu, hums with pilgrim activity. It was established in the 12th century on a site chosen by Lama Phajo Drukgom Shigpo, who came from Ralung in Tibet. Parents traditionally come here to get auspicious names for their newborns or blessings for their young children from the protector deity Tamdrin (to the left in the grilled inner sanctum). Children are blessed by a phurba (ritual dagger) and given a sacred thread. The interior murals are particularly fine. Give the resident astrologer your birth date and he will consult divination charts to decide which kind of protective prayer flags will benefit you (Nu 150 for the flags). Don't leave without checking out the shrine to the tshomen (mermaid) in the central courtyard and then taking in the excellent view from the back kora (pilgrim path), with its lovely black-and-gold prayer wheels. Takin Zoo: Motithang Takin Preserve, located in the Motithang district of Thimphu, Bhutan is a wildlife reserve area for takin, the national animal of Bhutan. Originally a mini-zoo, it was converted into a preserve when it was discovered that the animals refrained from inhabiting the surrounding forest even when set free. The reason for declaring takin as a national animal of Bhutan on 25 November 2005 (Budorcas taxicolor) is attributed to a legend of the animal’s creation in Bhutan in the 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kunley Cherri Monastry: Chagri Dorjeden Monastery, also called Cheri Monastery, is a Buddhist monastery in Bhutan established in 1620 by Ngawang Namgyal, 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche,[1] the founder of the Bhutanese state. The monastery, which is now a major teaching and retreat center of the Southern Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, is located at the northern end of the Thimphu Valley about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the capital. It sits on a hill above the end of the road at Dodeyna and it takes about an hour to walk up the steep hill to reach the monastery from there. Come back to the hotel for a peaceful night’s sleep. Optional: Shopping (charges extra)
Notes from the tour operator
Archery included