Day 1:Arrival and Transfer to Phuentsholling
Our representative will receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting for the transfer via Jaigaon to Phuentsholling - The border of India & Bhutan, Indian side is Jaigaon and the Bhutan side is called Phuentsholing - Nearly 170 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – The drive is through Dooars - Land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Phuentsholling
Day 2:Transfer to Thimpu after Permit formalities
After preparing permit etc - Transfer from Jaigaon / Phuentsholling to Thimpu - 180 kilometers – Nearly 6 ½ - 7 ½ hours – The drive will take guest along the Paro Chu (water or river) down stream to the confluence with the Wang Chu next the road bends upstream and travel along the Wang Chu to Thimpu - One can experience breath taking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks including the sacred Jumolhari and Mount Jichu Drake - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Thimpu
Day 3:Thimpu sight seeing
Early morning breakfast – Drive and visit the Memorial Chorten (Stupa) built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who ruled the Kingdom from 1952-1972 - Next the National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved, Wood Craft and Painting School - The handicrafts Emporium where Bhutanese textiles and other arts and crafts are displayed and can be purchased - Simtokha Dzong, one of the oldest fortresses in Bhutan built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1629 A.D - Browse through example of Bhutan's fine traditional arts. Here you can buy hand-woven textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and wood carvings, jewelry, interesting items made from local materials – Night stay at Thimpu
Day 4:Sightseeing at Thimpu and Transfer to to Wangdi Phodrang
Early morning breakfast – Next drive 70 ,kilometers, adrive of nearly 3 -4 hours - After a hearty breakfast, embark on a half-day sightseeing tour of Thimphu and visit the Memorial Chorten, a stupa built in 1974 in the memory of late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk - The paintings and images inside the monument provide a rare sight into Buddhist philosophy - Thereafter, visit Mothinthang zoo and viewpoint - In the afternoon, enjoy a picturesque drive to Wangdiphodrang, which is the last town on the highway before entering central Bhutan – Evening free to stroll around the area – Night stay at the hotel in Wangdiphodrang
Day 5:Wangdiphodrang - Gangtey Gompa Excursion
Early morning breakfast – After breakfast start on a full-day excursion to Gangtey Gompa in the Phobjikha Valley, which is a 16th century monastery - It is the only monastery in Bhutan, which follows the Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism - The Phobjikha Valley is home to rare & endangered black - neck cranes, which migrate from the Tibetan plateau in winters - About 250-300 of these reside in this beautiful valley - Return to Wangdiphodrang in the evening – Evening free to visit the local market – Night stay at the hotel in Wangdiphodrang
Day 6:Wangdiphodrang to Paro Transfer
Early morning breakfast - After enjoying breakfast drive / leave for Punakha Valley – Punakha lies amidst snow-capped mountain peaks and served as capital of Bhutan until 1955 - The Punakha Dzong built at the confluence of the Po Chu and Mo Chu rivers in the 17th Century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel - The Dzong houses sacred artefacts and the embalmed body of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel - Thereafter, drive to Paro – Check into hotel – evening free to stroll around the area – Night stay at Paro Hotel / resort
Day 7:Paro Sight seeing
Morning two hours hike to reach Taktshang monastery - Tiger's Nest - Later visit Drugyel Dzong (fortress) - The Dzong was built in 1649 by Shabdrung Nawang Namgyel to commemorate the victory of Bhutan over Tibetan Invaders in 1644 - Destroyed by fire in 1951 - Spectacular view of sacred Mountain Jumolhari is worth it - On the way back view Taktsang Monastery perched on the side of a cliff at 900 meters - Visit Kychu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples - National Museum popularly known to the local Bhutanese as Ta Dzong or Watch Tower - Built as Watch Tower (Ta Dzong) of Paro Dzong and the Valley was renovated and converted into National Museum in 1968 - Evening stroll around Paro town Night stay at Paro
Day 8:Departure – Transfer from Paro to Phuentsholling
Early morning breakfast - Transfer from Paro to Jaigaon / Phuentsholling - A drive of nearly 180 kilometers, a drive of approximately 6 ½ - 7 hours - After breakfast transfer to Phuentsholing – On the way take a short stop at Chuzom, the confluence of Paro and Thimphu rivers with three different style of stupas adorn this confluence - Drive further through Chapcha and later take glimpse of famous Chukha Dam and the magnificent Vince waterfall before Gedu town - Arrive Phuenthsoling by evening and check into the hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Night stay at hotel in Phuentsholing
Day 9:Departure and Transfer to New Jalpaiguri
Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Early morning breakfast - Drive to Siliguri - New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Nearly 180 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 ½ hours drive – Forwarding Journey
Type | Package Rates (in INR) |
Standard | Rs. 26000 |
Deluxe | Rs. 30000 |
Super Deluxe | --- |