Where you stay

Thimpu

2 nights

Pundrika (Standard)

Punakha

2 nights

Kinten OR Rigsum or Phuensum (Standard)

Paro

3 nights

Sinchula Villa OR Hotel Samden Norzin OR (Standard)

Siliguri

1 night

Swastik Regency (Standard)

8 nights in 4 cities, 3 rooms. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.

What's included

• Accommodation
• Sightseeing
• Pickup and drop

Trip details

Day by day

1. Day 1 Thimpu

   IXB Airport – Phuentsholing - Thimphu

   Meet & Greet on arrival atnew Alipurdwar Railway Station & transfer to Phuentsholing - The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. Phuentsholing is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. Then complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at Thimphu.

   Night in Thimpu · Pundrika (Standard)
2. Day 2 Thimpu

   Thimphu Sightseeing.

   Thimphu the capital of Bhutan is a home of Royal family .After breakfast visit Tashichhodzong ,the main secretariat building which houses the throne room of His Majesty,the king . View of the Thimphu valley from BBS Tower is very captivating and will prove to be the perfect introduction to Thimphu the capital of Bhutan is a home of Royal family .After breakfast visit Tashichhodzong ,the main secretariat building which houses the throne room of His Majesty,the king . View of the Thimphu valley from BBS Tower is very captivating and will prove to be the perfect introduction to Thimphu. Some of the sites of religious nature are National Memorial Chorten; built in 1974 it was raised in the memory of third King. Next visit one of the oldest monasteries in the valley- Chang Gangkha Monastery. The nature and wildlife lovers should not miss a visit to National Zoo which also houses national animal takin. Next visit Dechen Phodrang and Zoring Chusum( art n crast school ). Then visit to Chakhanga Lakhang , Dechen Phodreang , Simtokha dzong . Next visit to Bhutan Textail Musium . National Library (collections of holy scripts) & in the evening visit Buddha point. Stay overnight at Thimphu .

   Night in Thimpu · Pundrika (Standard)
3. Day 3 Punakha

   Thimphu – Punakha / Wangdue Sightseeing (77 kms / 3 hrs)

   After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue Phodrang (4,300 ft.), via Dochu-La-Pass (10,170 ft.). Continue towards Punakha visit Chimi Lhakhang - The Temple of Fertility built in 15th century. Also visit Punakha Dzong. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at Punakha.

   Night in Punakha · Kinten OR Rigsum or Phuensum (Standard)
4. Day 4 Punakha

   Phobhjikha Valley-

   The Phobjikha Valley ཕོབ་སྦྱིས་ཁ is a vast U-shaped glacial valley, also known as Gangteng Valley named after the impressive Gangteng Monastery of the Nyingma sect in central Bhutan, where the graceful black-necked cranes in Bhutan from the Tibetan Plateau visit the valley during the winter season to roost. On arrival in the Phobjikha Valley in the last week of October, the black-necked cranes circle the Gangteng Monastery three times and also repeat the process while returning to Tibet. Overnight at Punakha.

   Night in Punakha · Kinten OR Rigsum or Phuensum (Standard)
5. Day 5 Paro

   Punakha - Paro ( 140kms /5hrs )

   After breakfast hike to Taktsang Monastery ( Tiger Nest), which is Bhutan's most famous monastery situated at 3180 meters. Guru Rinpoche (the greatest spiritual master) is said to have flown on the back of a tigress to meditate in cave where Taktsang Monastery now stands. The monastery is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro . Stay overnight at Paro .

   Night in Paro · Sinchula Villa OR Hotel Samden Norzin OR (Standard)
6. Day 6 Paro

   Haa Excursion

   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.Stay overnight at Paro .

   Night in Paro · Sinchula Villa OR Hotel Samden Norzin OR (Standard)
7. Day 7 Paro

   Paro Sightseeing

   Visit the Ta Dzong, once a fortified lookout tower that is now the National Museum. Then walk down the trail to visit the Rinpung Dzong meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". Next visit Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country. From there you will be taken to the Drugyal Dzong (Bhutan Victory Fort), which was built in 1646 to commemorate Bhutan's victory over Tibetan invaders during the 1600s. On a clear day you can see Mount Jumolhari, Bhutan's second-highest mountain at 7,314meters.Next Visit to the Tiger's nest - which is the most beautiful place of Bhutan .Overnight at Paro.

   Night in Paro · Sinchula Villa OR Hotel Samden Norzin OR (Standard)
8. Day 8 Siliguri

   Paro - Siliguri Drop

   At morning check out from the hotel and transfer to Siliguri .Evening Free Leisure . Stay Overnight At Siliguri .

   Night in Siliguri · Swastik Regency (Standard)
9. Day 9

   Siliguri - IXB Drop

   At morning check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.

Notes from the tour operator

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