9 Nights 10 Days Bhutan Tour Package

Phuentsholing

2 nights

Hotel Lhaki - Executive room (Deluxe)

Thimphu

2 nights

Hotel Osel (Deluxe)

Punakha

2 nights

Hotel Damchen (Standard)

Paro

3 nights

Taktsang Village Resort (Deluxe)

9 nights in 4 cities, 1 room. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.

• Accommodation
• Sightseeing
• Meals
• Visa
• Pickup and drop
• Welcome Drink on Arrival

1. Day 1 Phuentsholing

   NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Phuentsholing (Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.)

   Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport 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 Lhaki - Executive room (Deluxe)
2. Day 2 Thimphu

   Phuentsholing – Thimphu (Distance: 176 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2350 mts.) -

   After breakfast complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital
   city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress
   of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.

   Night in Thimphu · Hotel Osel (Deluxe)
3. Day 3 Thimphu

   Thimphu Sightseeing

   After breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Thimphu, which includes the following
   places of interest (Folk Heritage Museum, Royal Textile Academy & Museum, Anim Dratshang
   (Nunnery), Tashichhodzong – Fortress in Thimphu, Handicrafts Emporium) Overnight stay in
   Thimphu. Note – On weekends, guests would also have the opportunity of visiting the weekend
   market, an interesting market with local items and bargain price handicraft goods.

   Night in Thimphu · Hotel Osel (Deluxe)
4. Day 4 Punakha

   Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing (Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1310 mts.) -

   After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, On the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.). to
   view the higher Himalayas. Arrival at Punakha check in at hotel. After noon visit Punakha Dzong -
   built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king, it
   served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang
   (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme
   Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952. After that take a short
   excursion trip to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang - The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility”
   was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay
   will be at Punakha / Wangdue.

   Night in Punakha · Hotel Damchen (Standard)
5. Day 5 Punakha

   Excursion to Gangtey (Phobjikha) (Distance: 78 kms. One way / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Chele-La-Pass: 3810 mts.)

   After breakfast, start for a full day excursion trip to Gangtey (9,840 ft.). Gangtey is the home of
   Black Necked Crane which migrates from the arid plains of Tibet in the north. It is a beautiful valley
   of Bhutan. You can also visit Gangtey Gompha. Evening return back. Overnight stay at Punakha /
   Wangdue.

   Night in Punakha · Hotel Damchen (Standard)
6. Day 6 Paro

   Punakha/Wangdue – Paro Sightseeing (Distance: 140 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2280 mts.)

   After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to Paro. The Paro valley extends from the
   confluence of the Paro Chhu and the Wang Chhu rivers at Chuzom up to Mt. Jumolhari at the
   Tibetan border to the North. This picturesque region is one of the widest valleys in the kingdom
   and is covered in fertile rice fields and has a beautiful, crystalline river meandering down the
   valley. After checking into your hotel, you would proceed for a sightseeing tour of Paro which
   would include the following places Drukgyel Dzong – Ruins of an old fortress in Paro, Kyichu
   Lhakhang – Famous Monastery in Paro, Ta Dzong – National Museum of Bhutan. Overnight stay
   in Paro

   Night in Paro · Taktsang Village Resort (Deluxe)
7. Day 7 Paro

   Chelela Pass and Haa Valley

   After breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Chele La pass (12,200ft) - The highest motorable
   point in Bhutan.(Optional tour) On a clear day one can get a breathtaking view of Mt.Jhomolhari
   (23,996 ft the second highest peak of Bhutan) and other Himalayan giants. Visit Paro handicraft
   market during evening time

   Night in Paro · Taktsang Village Resort (Deluxe)
8. Day 8 Paro

   Excursion to Taktsang Monastery(Tiger Nest)

   After breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Taktsang Monastery – a UNESCO World Heritage
   Site. Tour will be optional since it requires 2-3 hours trekking to reach the Monastery. Ponies are
   available for hire. Overnight stay in Paro. .

   Night in Paro · Taktsang Village Resort (Deluxe)
9. Day 9 Phuentsholing

   Transfer to Jaigaon /Phuensholling

   Proceed to Phuentsholing for overnight journey

   Night in Phuentsholing · Hotel Lhaki - Executive room (Deluxe)
10. Day 10

    Departure

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