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7 Nights 8 Days Bhutan Tour Package
Phuentsholing 2N › Thimphu 1N › Thimphu 1N › Punakha 1N › Paro 2N
Where you stay
7 nights in 5 cities, 2 rooms. 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 Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the kingdom which now houses the School for religious and cultural studies -
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, Folk Heritage Museum and Handicrafts Emporium(Craft Bazzer) later evening visit and Chang Yul Park -
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.
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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.
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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 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.
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Day 8
Phuntsholing to Bagdogra Airport/NJP Station Departure
Morning depart to Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Station for onward program
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