Bhutan · starts in NJP/Bagdogra
Bhutan Journey Through Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha and Paro
- Phuentsholing 2N
- Thimphu 2N
- Punakha 2N
- Paro 3N
Where you stay
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.
What's included
- Hotel
- Sightseeing
- Meals
- Visa
- Pickup and drop
- Welcome drink
Trip details
- Duration
- 9 nights, 10 days
- Starts from
- NJP/Bagdogra
- Transport
- Sedan, Non A/C
- Hotels
- As listed in the stay plan
Day by day
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) ★★★★
Includes: Sightseeing
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) ★★★★
Includes: Breakfast, Sightseeing
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) ★★★★
Includes: Breakfast, Sightseeing
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 Manâ€. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay will be at Punakha / Wangdue.
Notes from the tour operator
You can opt for Jungle Safari in Dooars on the first or the last day if time permits (Safari cost payable on the spot) Includes Toll, Parking, GST