Where you stay
7 nights in 5 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 Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Station to Phuntsholing
On arrival in Bagdogra/ NJP Station, met by our representative and drive to Phuntsholing.
Evening, as the time permits take a stroll around Phuentsholing market.
Overnight Phuentsholing. -
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, Chukha and Chozom.
Nearby Thimphu, visit Centenary Farm Market and Clock Tower Square. -
Day 3 Punakha
Thimphu Sightseeing and drive 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), National Institute for Zorig Chusum , Folk heritage Museum and Simply Bhutan- The Living museum when you can enjoy the cultural dance of Bhutan.
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
Early morning after breakfast 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. Also visit Chimmi Lhakhang- The temple of Fertility.
Later drive to Paro. -
Day 5 Paro
Paro - Haa Valley- Paro.
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. Later, we return to Paro for the night.
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Day 6 Paro
Hike to Taktsang Monastery(Tiger's nest)
Today, you will trek up the mountain to view the enchanting Taktsang Monastery
(Tiger’s Nest) that clings dramatically on a huge rock cliff, 900m above the valley. The 2-3 hours hike (each way) takes you through pine forests with a spectacular view of the valley below.
Later, visit to Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Bhutan. Tibetan King Songtsen Gambo the second of two temples builds this in Bhutan in a single day to hold down the giant demoness who was preventing the spread of Buddhism.
In the evening, go for a Traditional Hot Stone Bath. -
Day 7 Paro
Paro Sightseeing
Morning visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) and walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, the fortress which has a long and fascinating history. Drive to Hotel and check in.
Later if possible visit Drukgyel Dzong (Fortress/monastery), the ruined fortress from where Bhutanese repelled several invasions by Tibetan armies. On a clear day, there is a splendid view of Mt. Chomolhari from the approach road to this Dzong. Then visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Bhutan. Tibetan King Songtsen Gambo the second of two temples builds this in Bhutan in a single day to hold down the giant demoness who was preventing the spread of Buddhism .
Evening Stroll down the Local Market. -
Day 8
Paro to Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Station Departure
Morning depart to Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Station for onward program