Where you stay

Phuentsholing

2 nights

Hotel khamsum Deluxe room

Thimphu

2 nights

Asura Hotel Deluxe room

Punakha

1 night

RKPO Green Resort Deluxe room

Paro

2 nights

Tashi Namgay Resort Super-Deluxe room

7 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

1. Day 1 Phuentsholing

   Arrival at Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Station

   On arrival in Bagdogra, met by our representative and drive to Phuntsholing.
   Evening, as the time permits, visit Zangthopelri and Bhutan Gate.
   Later take a stroll around Phuentsholing market
   Overnight Phuentsholing

   Night in Phuentsholing · Hotel khamsum
2. 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 Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the kingdom which now houses the School for religious and cultural studies
   Overnight Thimphu.

   Night in Thimphu · Asura Hotel
3. Day 3 Thimphu

   Thimphu sightseeing

   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, as the time permits, visit to School of Arts & Crafts, Textile Museum Paper Factory, Folk Heritage Museum and Handicrafts Emporium(Craft Bazzer) later evening visit Chang Yul Park.

   Night in Thimphu · Asura Hotel
4. Day 4 Punakha

   Thimphu to Punakha

   Early morning after breakfast 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. 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. If possible go for river rafting.

   Night in Punakha · RKPO Green Resort
5. Day 5 Paro

   Punakha to Paro

   After breakfast visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten(Monastery) and Chimmi Lakhang- The Fertility Temple and drive to Paro and 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.

   Night in Paro · Tashi Namgay Resort
6. Day 6 Paro

   Paro Leisure

   Today Lasure at hotel , Evening if possible stroll down the Local Market.

   Night in Paro · Tashi Namgay Resort
7. Day 7 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.
   Overnight Punentsholing.

   Night in Phuentsholing · Hotel khamsum
8. Day 8

   Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Station Departure

   Morning depart to Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Station for onward program

Notes from the tour operator

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