Where you stay

Phuentsholing

1 night

Hotel Phuentsholing Deluxe room

Thimphu

1 night

FOREST BOUTIQUE Deluxe room

Punakha

2 nights

Punakha Boutique Deluxe room

Paro

3 nights

Zhideychen Resort Deluxe room

7 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

1. Day 1 Phuentsholing

   Day 01 : Bagdogra – Phuentsholing (Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.)

   Meet & Greet on arrival at Bagdogra and transfer to Phuentsholing - The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. It is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

   Night in Phuentsholing · Hotel Phuentsholing
2. Day 2 Thimphu

   ay 02 : Phuentsholing to Thimphu (Distance: 176 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2350 mts.)

   After breakfast , proceed towards Thimpu via the wonderful mystic town Gedu, which is about 9000 ft above the sea and Chukha Dam. On the way, halt at Chojum to take photographs of confluence of two rivers of Bhutan, Thumpu Chu and Paro Chu. Reach Thimpu in the evening. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening, visit theTashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion).
   Overnight stay at Thimphu.

   Night in Thimphu · FOREST BOUTIQUE
3. Day 3 Punakha

   Day 03 : Thimphu Local Sight Seeing & transfer to Punakha

   After breakfast, day is dedicated to sightseeing of Thimphu.You will see the following tourist sites in Thimphu include:-
   
   • Kuenselphodrang
   • National Memorial Chorten
   • Folk Heritage Museum
   • Simply Bhutan
   • Sangaygang view point
   • Takin Reserve Centre.
   • Chang-yul Park
   • Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion)
   Transfer to Punakha, Dinner and Overnight Stay at Punakha hotel.

   Night in Punakha · Punakha Boutique
4. Day 4 Punakha

   Day 04 :- Punakha to Phobjikha Valley

   After breakfast drive to Gangtey valley . Its located in the beautiful, broad and U shaped glacial valley of Phobjika. After arrival hotel check in and latter after lunch we will hike to nature trails .From the small hilltop overlooking Gangtey Goemba, head downhill through flower meadows to Semchubara village and from here through beautiful forests and into the open valley. After passing a chorten and Khewa Lhakhang, the trail ends at the local community school; this involves a 30 minute walk up to the start of town.Black Necked Crane Information Centre
   Situated on the edge of the forest and wetland along the main road of Phobjikha valley, the black-necked crane information Centre has an observation room equipped with high power telescope and spotting scopes for catching the best view of the cranes. The centre also offers display information that outline the natural and cultural history of the area. There is a small gift shop, which sells handicrafts produced by the local people.
   back to Punakha hotel. Overnight Stay in Punakha.

   Night in Punakha · Punakha Boutique
5. Day 5 Paro

   Day 05 :- Punakha to Paro

   After breakfast, you will be taken on a road trip from Punakha / Wangdue Phodrang to Paro which is located across the famous Dochu La Pass.
   During the road trip, you will pass through the Dochula, where you will spot mani wall, chorten, prayer flags, and others. This is the country’s highest road. You can even spot the peaks of surrounding mountains, if the sky is clear. Top peaks to spot during your drive are Masagang, Tsendagang, Terigang, Kangphugang, Table Mountain, and others. This includes the Gangkhar Puensum peak, which is the highest in Bhutan.On Arrival Check Into the Hotel. Post Lunch You will see the following tourist sites in Punakha /Wangdue include:-
   
   • Punakha Dzong
   • Chimi Lhakhang
   • Punakha Suspension Bridge
   • River Rafting (pay on spot)
   
   Transfer to Paro hotel. Overnight Stay in Paro.

   Night in Paro · Zhideychen Resort
6. Day 6 Paro

   Day 06 : Paro to local sightseeing Or Tiger’s Nest Excursion

   After breakfast go for full day sightseeing of Paro. You will see the following tourist sites in Paro include:-
   • View of Taktshang Monastery,
   • Nya-mey Zam,
   • Dungtse Lhankhang,
   • Druk Choeding
   • Paro Airport View
   
   OR
   After early morning breakfast, you will be starting a Excursion tour to Taktshang Monastery.Taksand Palphug Monastery also known as Tiger's Nest is an amazing Buddhist monastery, temple and sacred site is located in the upper Paro town. Built in 1692, Padmasambhava is believed to have meditated at this site for 3 years. Guru Padmasambhava is known to be the founder of Buddhist religion in Bhutan. He is immensely respected and has a huge number of sacred followers in Bhutan.
   
   Dinner and Overnight at the Paro hotel.

   Night in Paro · Zhideychen Resort
7. Day 7 Paro

   EXCURSION TOUR TO Chelle la pass & Haa Valley

   After breakfast excursion trip to Haa Valley & Chele-La-Pass (13,088 ft.) – the highest motorable road in Bhutan. Enjoy the scenic beauty & memorable landscapes from Chele-La-Pass. Back to Paro. Rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.

   Night in Paro · Zhideychen Resort
8. Day 8

   Paro to Bagdogra

   After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Bagdogra. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Bagdogra.

Notes from the tour operator

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