Phuentsholing 2N – Thimphu 2N - PUNAKHA 1N – Paro 2N (7 nights / 8 days)
Day 1 :
NJP Railway stn / IXB - Bagdogra - Phuentsholing
(Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.)
Meet and greet on arrival at NJP Railway stn / Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing - The gateway of Bhuntan, by road from India. It is thriving commercial centreon the northern edgeof the Indian Plains. On arrival at Phuentsholing hotel check in and onvernight stay.
Day 2 :
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 theTashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight
stay at Thimphu.
Day 3 :
Thimphu Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place for refreshing with
a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial
Chorten(Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visit Sangaygang View
Point, Changangkha Monastery, Taking Preserve Centre, The talking national
animal of Bhutan can be seen here Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious
Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.
Day 4 :
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 visitPunakha 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.
Day 5 :
Punakha / Wagdue - Paro Sightseeing
(Distance: 140 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2280 mts.)
After breakfast drive to Paro (7,483 ft.). On the way stop at Lamperi to visit Royal
Botanical Park - The park contains a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna and
features a huge species of plants and animals including endangered species. On
arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Ta Dzong - National Museum with an
excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Rinpung Dzong -
Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". The dzong now serves as the
administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at
Paro.
Day 6 :
Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Drukgyel Dzong. Also visit famous Taktsang Monastery - called "Tiger's Nest" (2hrs hike from the base camp) & Kitchu Monastery. Overnight stay will be at Paro.
Day 7 :
Paro – Phuentsholing
(Distance: 200 kms. / Driving Time: 7 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival
check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
Day 8 :
Phuentsholing – NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport
(Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of NJP/IXB: 89 mts.)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP
Railway Station / IXB Airport.