Bhutan Fixed Departure

On arrival in Phuentsholing your Bhutanese Guide shall meet you at the Bhutan gate and assist you with the immigrationformalities and hotel check in. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

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Note: Travel to Phuentsholing from Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station is available at an additional supplement cost, asper the group size and arrival time, mentioned after the cost column. Guests also have the option to reach Phuentsholing ontheir own and join the group directly.

(Distance: 150 Kms. / Driving Time: 5 Hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2,350 Mts.)

After breakfast, complete the remaining immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city ofBhutan. Visit the Rinchending Goempa located at a few kilometres from Phuentsholing. On the way, stop at places to viewscenery and for photography. Enroute Lunch at local restaurant. On arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.Overnight stay at Thimphu. 

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

(Distance: 78 Kms. One way / Driving Time: 3 Hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1,310 Mts.)

After breakfast drive to Punakha (4298 ft), on the way stop at Dochula Pass at 3150 m to view the higher Himalayas. Thepass is approximately 25 kms away from Thimphu and isthe highest point between the Thimphu and Punakha/WangdueValley. Another attraction is the 108 chorten/stupas (Druk Wangyal Chortens) built close to each other surrounded bynumerous colourful prayer flags. Enjoy the winding roads and the nature at its best as you drive further towards Punakha.While in Punakha, take a short and easy hike to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang which is also known as the “The Temple ofFertility” and was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”. Enjoy a Picnic Lunch in the banks of Mochhu River.Then, visit the Punakha Dzong. Built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal the Dzong served as the seat of theGovernment until the time of the Second King of Bhutan. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palaceof Great Happiness). It is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo. If time permits, visit the Suspension Bridge, which is one ofthe longest in Bhutan. In the evening, drive back to Thimphu. Overnight in Thimphu.

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

(Distance: 55 Kms. / Driving Time: 1½ Hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2,280 Mts.)

After breakfast visit the Hindu Temple formally known as Devi Panchayan Mandir which was consecrated on 1st October2019. Then visit the Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Dordenma). It is located at a short drive from Thimphu City Centre.Kuenselphodrang offers a good overview of the Thimphu valley. The largest statue of Buddha in the country sits here whichhouses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues. Visit Takin Preserve Centre. Takin is the national animal ofBhutan. Finally visit the Folk Heritage Museum. traditional house giving an insight to the Bhutanese lifestyle, and artifactsfrom the rural households. Lunch at a restaurant in Thimphu. Afternoon transfer to Paro (7,480 ft.). On the way stop and view the Tamchog Lhakhang. It was built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo who is also known as the Iron bridgebuilder. Situated on a hill top, we have to cross an ancient style bridge to reach the temple. In the evening explore the ParoTown.  Stroll around the local market shopping for souvenirs. Overnight stay at Paro. 

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast, drive to the base of the Taktsang Monastery, abode of gods and monks. The monastery is a 2 -3 hours hikeuphill from here. One feels truly blessed reaching the monastery. The primary Lhakhang was built surrounding GuruRinpoche’s Meditation cave in 1684 which clings to the edge of a sheer Rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valleybelow. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche flew here on the back of a tigress which gives its name “Taktsang” meaning Tiger’snest. Overnight stay at Paro.

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

(Distance: 145 Kms. / Driving Time: 5 Hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 Mts.)

After breakfast check out from hotel and visit Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics,religious thangka, etc. Then Visit the Rinpung Dzong - Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels& quot; The dzong now serves asthe administrative and judicial seat of Paro.  Lunch at Paro. After lunch, transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival check in at thehotel. In the evening, you may choose to relax at the hotel or walk around the Phuentsholing town. Overnight stay atPhuentsholing. 

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast check out from hotel for your onward destination.

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Note: Travel to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station from Phuentsholing is available at an additional supplement cost, asper the group size and departure time, mentioned before the cost column. Guests also have the option to reach BagdograAirport / NJP Railway Station on their own.