Where you stay
9 nights in 6 cities, 2 rooms. 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 Phuentsholing
Arrive at Bagdogra & Drive in to Phuentsholing (170km, approx 4 hrs drive)
Arrive to Bagdogra and transfer to Phuentsholing (alt. 300m / 985 ft) - it is a thriving commercial center. On arrival check in to your hotel rooms & evening go for a walk arround Zangthopelri Lhakhang Situated in the heart of city and visit Toorsa River.
Overnight stay at the hotel Phuentsholing (Altitude 300m) -
Day 2 Paro
Phuentsholing to Paro( 180km, approx 6 hrs drive)
After an early breakfast complete all the immigration formalities at Phuentsholing and then transfer to Thimphu. Later in the day after checking into hotel, proceed to visit Ta Dzong, originally built as Watchtower, which now houses National Museum. The extensive collection includes antique thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons & armour, household objects and a rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts.
Than visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang one of the 108 temples built in the Himalayas by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m) -
Day 3 Paro
Hike to Tiger Nest (approx 6 hours hike)
After breakfast hike to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s next) approx 6 hours round trip hike. It is one of the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. After Hike stroll around the Paro mini town one last time visiting some renown handicraft shops to take back some memories of your Bhutan tour arrival back to your Place and go for Hot Stone Bath and Pay by self.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m) -
Day 4 Paro
Day excrusion to Haa vai Chelela Pass (75Km, approx 7 hrs)
After Breakfast Drive to Haa Valley, the valley of Guardian Spirit. En route, you will be crossing the Chele La Pass, the highest motorable high pass of Bhutan. The pass is situated at 3,988 meters or 13,083 feet between Paro and Haa valleys. On a clear day, you can enjoy the astounding views of snow-capped mountains, including Mount Jumolhari and Jichu Drake. The pass, which is filled with colorful Buddhist Prayer flags, also offers an unparalleled view of the verdant valleys.
Further, you will be driving downhill from the pass and driving through a dense forest filled with for, pine, and oak trees. In the afternoon, you will be exploring the local villages. Moreover, you will be visiting the local families and interacting with the, experience warm local hospitality. Late afternoon drive back to Paro for overnight stay
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m) -
Day 5 Phobjikha Valley
Paro to Phobjikha (Gangtey Valley )(6hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Phobjikha across Dochu La Pass. , embark on a fascinating excursion to Gangtey. The valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful spots in Bhutan. The surprise of finding such a wide, flat valley without any trees after the hard climb through dense forests is augmented by an impression of vast space, an extremely rare experience in Bhutan where most of the valley’s are tightly enclosed.
Visit here the Gangtey Gompa : Perched on a small hill that rises from the valley floor, the Gangtey Monastery is the only Nyingmapa monastery on the western side of the Black Mountain’s and also the biggest Nyingmapa monastery in Bhutan. The Monastery is surrounded by a large village inhabited mainly by the families of the 140 Gomchens who take care of the Monastery.
Then explore the fascainting Phobjikha Valley. This place is the winter home of black necked cranes that migrate from the arid plains in the north to pass winter in milder and lower climate. Phobjikha, at an altitude of 2900 m, falls under the district of Wangduephodrang and lies on the periphery of the Black Mountain National Park.
Also visit Black Neck 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.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Gangtey. (Altitude 2900m) -
Day 6 Punakha
Phobjikha to Punakha (75km 2hrs drive)
After an early breakfast drive to Punakha by same route and on arrival to Punakha check in to hotel and
Visit Punakha Dzong - The Palace of Great Happiness and one of the most beautiful fortress of Bhutan after that Visit Bhutan Longest Suspension Bridge and visit Chimi Lhakhang (fertility Temple) Than discuss with Guide and go for River Rafting and pay by self.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Punakha (Altitude 1,300m) -
Day 7 Thimphu
Punakha to Thimphu (Approx. 3hrs)
After breakfast drive back to Thimphu across Dochu la pass Located at a height of 3,088m/ 10,130 ft, Dochula is a beautiful scenic point housing 108 beautiful Chorten(Stupa), circular mani(Prayer wheel) wall, and prayer flags which decorates this highest point. and on reaching Thimphu Check in to Hotel and visit Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) ). The largest seated Buddha statue (169ft) in the country Located at a short drive from Thimphu city. Then, visit King's Memorial Chorten and towards evening go for a walk in Changyul Park & stroll through the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts bazaar.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu (Altitude 2,320m) -
Day 8 Thimphu
Thimphu Local Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit:-
1) Trashichhoedzong the central administration center of Bhutan and the picturesque fortress of pride,
2) Takin Preserve center at Motithang a small zoo housing the unique and rare ship-like animal which is the national animal of Bhutan
3)Choki Traditional Art School
4) The Folk Heritage Museum (Phelchey Toenkhyim),
5) simply Bhutan museums.
6) Sangaygang View point
By evening back to hotel and have some leisure time.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu (Altitude 2,320m) -
Day 9 Phuentsholing
Thimphu to Phuentsholing (180km, Approx 6 hrs. drive)
Than without further delay travel back to Phuentsholing, 5km before Phuentsholing visit Kharbandi Goenpa from where you can get the eagle eye view of the Phuentsholing city and the plains, daurs area (India) boarder town.
On arrival check into your hotel and evening time at leisure to cherish your last night stay in Bhutan…
Overnight stay at the hotel in Phuentsholing (Altitude 300m) -
Day 10
"Final Adieu" - Farewell & Departure
After the hearty breakfast check out of the hotel and transfer to Bagdogra airport enjoying the roadside scenery of the green tea gardens of Duars. There we bid you the final adieu with an undying hope of your visiting our country again to explore the unvisited parts and regions with many more adventures together. We bid you farewell with picturesque memories of Bhutan.
