Where you stay
8 nights in 5 cities, 1 room. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Pickup and drop
- Sightseeing
- Meals
Trip details
Day by day
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Day 1 Thimphu
Bagdogra to Thimphu via Phuentsholing
Meet and Greet on arrival in bagdogra and transfer to Phuentsholing, After immigration 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.
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Day 2 Thimphu
Thimphu Local Sight Seen
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.
• Changangkha Monastery
• Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion)
Dinner and Overnight Stay at Thimphu hotel. -
Day 3 Punakha
Thimphu to Punakhka
After breakfast, you will be taken on a three hour road trip from Thimphu to Punakha / Wangdue Phodrang, 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
Back to hotel. Overnight Stay in Punakha / Wangdue -
Day 4 Bumthang Valley
Punakha to Bumthang
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Trongsa across Pele-La-Pass (11.120 ft.) traditional boundary between east & west Bhutan, There is an adrupt change in vegetation, with mountain forest replaced by high altitude dwarf bamboo. Stop Enroute Chendbji Chorten - built in the style of the great Bodhanath Choten of Nepal. Further ahead visit Trongsa Dzong – It was the seat of power over central & eastern Bhutan and Ta Dzong - An ancient watch tower. The chapel inside is said to be dedicated to the Trongsa Penlop Jigme Namgyal. Then drive further to Bumthang over the Yutong-La-Pass (11,155 ft.). While in Chumey valley in Bumthang, visit the Yathra Weaving Factory - It is the most famous textile product of Bumthang. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Bumthang.
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Day 5 Bumthang Valley
-Bumthang Local Sight Seen
After breakfast, 1st half visit Jakar Dzong: Literally meaning the Castle of White Bird. The current structure was built in 1667. Lamey Goemba: A large palace and monastery built in 18th century by Dasho Phuntsho Wangdi Jambay Lhakhang: built by King Srongsen Gampo of Tibet. In October one of the most spectacular festival, “Jambay Lhakhang Drup” is staged here. Chakhar Lhakhang: Literally meaning the Iron Castle, the original palace was made of Iron and hence the name “Chakhar”. Kurjey Lhakhang: Named after body print of Guru Rimpoche. Afternoon 2nd half Visit Tamshing Lhakhang: Literally meaning the Temple of the good message, established in 1501 by Pema Lingpa. Membarstho: Literally meaning, “The burning Lake”. The evening ends visit a local handloom weaving house and Interact with the weavers. Overnight stay at Bumthang.
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Day 6 Punakha
Bumthang to Punakha via Phobjikha Valley
After breakfast drive to Punakha via Phobjikha Valley . Reach Punakha by late evening. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Punakha/Wangdue.
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Day 7 Paro
- Punakha / Wangdue to Paro
After breakfast, you will leave Punakha/Wangdue and drive to Paro via Dochu La Pass, covering Paro Chuu river valley and Wang Chhu river valley. On the way, you will be visiting Simtokha Dzong, an old fortress which is now a school for Dzongkha language.
Once you reach Paro, you will be checked into a hotel. Later, you will be taken on a sightseeing tour covering important destinations of Paro:-
• Ta Dzong
• Rinpung Dzong
• Tamchog lhakhang
Back to hotel. Overnight Stay in Paro -
Day 8 Phuentsholing
Day 09 :- Paro Taksang Monastery to Phuentsholing
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.
After finish trekking transfer to phuentsholing by evening.On arrival Check in at the hotel.
Dinner and Overnight at the Phuentsholing hotel. -
Day 9
Phuentsholing to Bagdogra Airport
After breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to IXB Airport for your onward journey.
