Bhutan The Dragon Kingdom

Cities : Phuntsholing (1N),Thimphu (2N),Punakha (2N),Paro (3N),Siliguri (1N)
Sightseeing
- Zangdopelri Lhakhang
- Sangaygang View Point
- Kuenselphodrang ( Buddha Point )
- National Institute for Zorig Chusum
- Textiles Museum
- Shop from Handicrafts Market
- Simply Bhutan
- Motithang Takin Preserve Centre
- Dochula Pass
- Punakha Dzong
- Punakha Suspension Bridge
- Chimi Lhakhang (Chime Monastery or Temple)
- The Royal Botanical Garden
- Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang
- Ta Dzong, The National Museum
- Rinpung Dzong
- Kyichu Lhakang
- Taktsang Lhakhang ( Tigers Nest )
- Chele-la Pass
Meals
- 9 Breakfast
- 9 Lunch
- 9 Dinner
Day wise travel itinerary
- Day 1 :Bagdogra Airport (IXB) - Phuentsholing
Bagdogra Airport (126 Mts / 412 Fts, //
Phuentsholing (293 Mts / 961 Fts, 165 Kms, 04 to 05 Hrs drive approx)
Pick up from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) and transfer to Phuentsholing. Meet & Greet upon arrival at Phuentsholing (298 Mts / 977 Fts). Later check in at hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Day 2 :Phuentsholing - Thimphu
Thimphu (2320 Mts / 7656 Ft, 158 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs drive approx)
After breakfast, Checkout and then after completing your Visa / Permit formalities assisted by our Bhutan representative who will then assist you in boarding your vehicle for transfer from Phuentsholing to Thimphu, in case if your permit are not done on day of arrival. On arrival in Thimphu, check in to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Day 3 :Thimphu - Full Day Local sightseeing - Thimphu
Thimphu (2320 Mts / 7611 Ft)
After breakfast go for Thimphu sightseeing covering Sangaygang View Point (BBS Tower) which is located at an elevation of (2865 Mts / 9397Fts), which offers an exquisite view of the whole town of Thimphu, Then after visit Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodong), Institute for Zorig Chusum (Traditional Art & Craft School) (Closed on Saturday , Sunday, National Holiday & During Summer & Winter Vacations), Textiles Museum, Handicrafts Shops (Closed on Saturday,Sunday & National Holiday), Zangthopelri Lhakhang (Monastery), Simply Bhutan (Closed on National Holiday), Motithang Takin Preservation Centre. Overnight at Hotel.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Day 4 :Thimphu - Punakha / Wangdi
Punakha / Wangdi (1273 Mts / 4177 Fts, 70 Kms / 03 to 3½ Hrs one way drive approx)
After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdi, which is the last town on the highway before entering Central Bhutan. The drive is over Dochu La pass (3080Mts / 10102Fts) which is very scenic with fascinating view of mountains of Bhutan. Visit the Suspension Bridge and then proceed to Chimi Lhakhang (Monastery). Evening you drive back to Thimphu. Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Day 5 :Punakha / Wangdi - Punakha Local Sightseeing - Punakha / Wangdi
Punakha / Wangdi (1273 Mts / 4177 Fts)
After breakfast go for Punakha sightseeing covering Punakha Dzong, followed by Optional White water rafting on Direct payment basis on Punakha River. Return back to hotel. Overnight at Punakha / Wangdi.
Notes
1. Guests who are opting for White Water Rafting, must carry 01 extra dress along for change, just in case one gets wet.
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Punakha / Wangdi - Excursion To Gangtey / Phobjhikha Valley - Punakha / Wangdi
Gangtey / Phobjikha Valley (3000 Mts / 9845 Fts , 85 Kms / 03 to 3½ Hrs one way approx)
Today the day start early for full day excursion to Gangtey & Phobjikha Valley. The valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful spots in Bhutan. At Gangtey visit Black Necked Crane Information Centre, Gangtey Goempa (Monastery). Drive back to the Punakha/ Wangdi. Overnight at Hotel.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Day 6 :Punakha / Wangdi - Paro
Paro (2200 Mts / 7656 Fts, 148 Kms / 04 to 04 ½ Hrs drive approx)
After breakfast, checkout from hotel and then transfer from Punakha / Wangdi to Paro. En route stop at at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Garden. On arrival at Paro, check in to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Day 7 :Paro - Full day Local Sightseeing - Paro
Paro (2200 Mts / 7216 Fts)
After breakfast go for Full day Paro sightseeing covering of Dungtse Lhakhang, Then stop at Bird eye view point from this point picturesque Paro Valley can be seen from this point and the small Paro International airport in the middle of all of that looks stunning. Ideal time to go here would be between 10-11 AM.Then visit Ta Dzong (National Museum-Closed on National Holiday), Rinpung Dzong, Kichu Lhakhang. Afternoon visit the Paro local Market. Overnight at Hotel.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Day 8 :Paro - Hike To Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger’S Nest) - Paro
Paro (2200 Mts / 7216 Fts)
Start the day early for a day hike to Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger's Nest Monastery). The hike which is a uphill climb for about 2 ½ to 3 Hrs (Depending on Guest Fitness label) one way through pine forests. Many guest who are unable to make it to the top can hike upto the cafeteria points which is again about 1 to 1 ½ Hrs uphill climb. Later return back to the base where the vehicle will be waiting to take you back to the hotel.
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Paro - Excursion to Chele - la pass - Paro
Chele-la pass (3988 Mts / 13080 Fts, 40 Kms / 02 to 02 ½ Hrs - One way drive approx from Paro)
After breakfast go for a day excursion to Chele-la pass. Later drive back to Paro. Overnight at Hotel.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Day 9 :Paro - Phuentsholing (Bhutan) - Siliguri (India)
Phuentsholing (Bhutan) / Jaigoan (India) (298 Mts /977 Fts, 176 Kms / 04 to 05 Hrs drive approx)
Siliguri (140 Mts / 460 Ft, 144 Kms / 04 to 05 Hrs drive approx from phuentsholing)
After breakfast, checkout and then transfer from Paro to Phuentsholing (Bhutan) / Jaigoan (India), en-route stop at Karbandi stop for Bhutan exit stamps & at Indian Immigration office at Jaigaon for India entry stamp. Later drive to Siliguri. On reaching check into the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Day 10 :Siliguri - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / NJP Railway Station (NJP)
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) (126 Mts / 412 Fts) / New Jalpaiguri (140 Mts / 460 Ft, 75 Kms, 02 to 03 Hrs drive approx)
After breakfast Check out and transfer to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / NJP Railway Station (NJP) for onwards connection.
- Breakfast
Gallery
- Taktsang Lhakhang 2
- motithang takin 5
- Kuenselphodrang ( Buddha Point )
- Punakha Dzong
- chelle la pass
- chele la pass 2
- Taktsang Lhakhang 2
- motithang takin 5