Itinerary
Day 1:- BAGDOGRA AIRPORT – PHUENTSHOLING
You will be received by our executive on arrival at Bagdogra Airport and then transfer to Phuentsholing – the Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India.
It is a thriving commercial centre on the northern edge of the Indian Plains.
On arrival, hotel check-in. Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.
Day 2:- PHUENTSHOLING – THIMPHU
On the second day, after breakfast, we will complete the immigration formalities, and then transfer to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.
On arrival, hotel check-in. In the evening, you can visit the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion).
Overnight stay in Thimphu.
Day 3:- THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING
On the 3rd day after having breakfast, we will visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue), a place with a huge statue of Buddha; National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum.
In the afternoon, visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve Centre (the national animal of Bhutan can be seen here).
Overnight stay in Thimphu.
Day 4:- THIMPHU – PUNAKHA/WANGDUE SIGHTSEEING
On the 4th day of the trip, after breakfast we will drive to Punakha / Wangdue. On the way, stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.) to view the Himalayas.
On arrival in Punakha (4298 ft.), hotel check-in. In the afternoon, visit Punakha Dzong – built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
Take a short and easy hike to visit the Chimi Lhakhang also known as “The Temple of Fertility.”
Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay in Punakha / Wangdue.
Day 5:- PUNAKHA/WANGDUE – PARO SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, drive to Paro. On the way stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Park.
On arrival in Paro, hotel check-in. In the afternoon, visit Ta Dzong – National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Also visit, Rinpung Dzong – “fortress of the heap of jewels.” The dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro.
Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay in Paro.
Day 6:- PARO SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, hike to the famous Taktsang Monastery also called “Tiger’s Nest Monastery” (2hrs hike from the base camp). Later visit Drukgyel Dzong.
Overnight stay in Paro.
Day 7:- PARO – PHUENTSHOLING
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival in Phuentsholing, hotel check-in. Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.
Day 8:- PHUENTSHOLING – BAGDOGRA AIRPORT
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and depart for New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station / IXB Airport (Bagdogra).