Itinerary
Day 1: NJP RAILWAY STATION / BAGDOGRA AIRPORT-THIMPU
On arrival at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport you will be received by our office executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Phuentsholing. The drive is through doors, land of breath taking beauty, sloping tea gardens and spectacular view. Complete immigration formalities at Phuentsholing transfer to Thimphu. After check in to hotel, enjoy the evening in shopping at local town market. Overnight stay in Thimpu.
Day 2: THIMPU SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Thimphu, which includes the following places of interest. Folk Heritage Museum, Royal Textile Academy & Museum, Anim Dratshang (Nunnery), Trashichhodzong – Fortress in Thimphu, Handicrafts Emporium, Memorial Chorten, BBS Tower – Provides a vantage point view of the Thimpu Valley, Kuensel Phodrang – World’s Largest Sitting Buddha Statue. 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.
Day 3: THIMPU-PUNAKHA
After breakfast, proceed toward Punakha (Total 3 hours driving time). Enroute, halt at Dochu La - A mountain pass leading further into the Punakha Valley. It offers a stunning 360 degree panoramic view of Eastern Himalayan mountain ranges. The view is especially scenic on clear, winter days with snowcapped mountains forming a majestic backdrop to the tranquility of the 108 chortens gracing the mountain pass. Enjoy lunch at newly open restaurant Druk Wangyel Cafe and visit Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lakhang on your way to Punakha. Overnight stay in Punakha.
Day 4: EXCURSION TO PHOBJIKA VALLEY
After breakfast, proceed for a visit to the beautiful Phobjika Valley and Goempa Monastery. The Phobjika valley is home to the migration of the Blacked Crane in the months of Winter where the migrant birds a found in large number across the valley floor. Overnight stay in Punakha.
Day 5: PUNAKHA-PARO & CITY TOUR
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 upto Mt. Jomolhari 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 Lakhang – Famous Monastery in Paro, Ta Dzong – National Musuem of Bhutan. Overnight stay in Paro.
Day 6: EXCURSION TO CHELE LA PASS
After breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Chele La pass (12,200ft) - The highest motorable point in Bhutan. 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. While Paro Dzong while returning to Paro. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Paro.
Day 7: PHUENTSHOLING-NJP RAILWAY STATION / BAGDOGRA AIRPORT (170 KMS / 4 HRS)
After breakfast at hotel transfer to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey. As you go home let the everlasting memory of the radiant Himalayas and this beautiful serene kingdom linger in your mind and prompt you now and again to revisit this place.