bhutan
Land of The Thunder Dragon
Land of The Thunder Dragon
Nestled in the mountains is this beautiful Himalayan Kingdom called Bhutan. Popularly known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon and the Land of Happiness, Bhutan has is indeed a gem hidden by mystical mountains and fog. Bhutan is surrounded by Tibet on the north and India on the south west.
Brief Itinerary
| Day | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station – Phuentsholing |
| Day 2 | Phuentsholing to Thimphu |
| Day 3 | Thimphu : Local Sightseeing |
| Day 4 | Thimphu to Punakha, Wangdue & via dochlu pass |
| Day 5 | punakha to paro |
| Day 6 | paro : Local Sightseeing |
| Day 7 | departure/drop to Airport/phuentsholing |
Highlights
- See Thimphu’s impressive Giant Golden Buddha
- Drive through the scenic Himalaya mountain pass of Dochu La
- Hike to Bhutan’s most famous landmark, the Tiger’s Nest Monastery
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, Bhutan’s oldest temple
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station – Phuentsholing
Pick up from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / NJP Railway Station (NJP) and transfer to Phuentsholing. ((165 Kms, 04 to 05 Hrs drive approx)
PROCESSING TOURIST PERMIT AT PHUENTSHOLING
Arrival at Phuentsholing, Check in and rest for sometime, the remaining day is the Leisure
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 2 : Phuentsholing to Thimphu
Transfer to Thimphu, (WHICH IS APPROX 6 HOURS/172 KM FROM PHUENTSHOLING TOWN).
THIMPHU IS THE CAPITAL AND LARGEST CITY OF BHUTAN.
On arrival in Thimphu, check in to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
*ON ROAD WATER FALLS & NATURAL SIGHTSEEING, CHUKHA DAM (TOP VIEW) EN-ROUTE.
Day 3 : Thimphu – Local Sightseeing
After Breakfast go for Major Sightseeing:
- BUDDHA POINT
- BBS TOWER
- TASHICCHHOE DZONG
- THE MEMORIAL CHORTEN
- NATIONAL LIBRARY
- THE INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
- CENTENARY FARMER MARKET
- CHANGLIMITHANG STADIUM
- SCHOOL OF ARTS & CRAFTS
- HANDICRAFT INSTITUTE
- ZANGTHOPELRI LHAKHANG
- MOTITHANG TAKIN RESERVE (TAKIN ZOO)
- SEMTOKHA DZONG.
In the Evening Stroll Around the Market of Thimphu and Overnight stay at Thimphu.
Day 4 : Thimphu To Punakha, Wangdue & Via Dochlu Pass
After Breakfast transfer to Punakha (APPROX 3 HOURS /90 KM, FROM THIMPHU)
ENROUTE VISIT
- DOCHU LA PASS
- DRUK WANGYAL LHAKHANG
In Afternoon visit:
- PUNAKHA DZONG
- WANGDUE PHODRANG
- KHAMSUM YULLEY NAMGYEL CHORTEN
Overnight stay at Punakha.
Day 5 : Punakha To Paro
After Breakfast transfer to Paro (APPROX 4 HOURS/143 KM FROM PUNAKHA)
Paro is the Destination of Scenic Beauty, the Only International Airport of Bhutan is in Paro.
Day is at Leisure and Local Natural Sightseeing in and around.
Overnight Stay at Paro.
Day 6 : Paro – Local Sightseeing
After Breakfast Visit –
- DRUKGYAL DZONG
- VIEW OF TAKTSANG MONASTERY,
- KICHULANKA MONASTERY
- TA DZONG
- PARO RINPUNG DZONG (MUSEUM)
- NYA-MEY ZAM
- DUNGTSE LHANKHANG.
In the Evening Stroll Around the Market of Paro, and Overnight Stay in Paro
Day 7 : Departure/Drop To Airport/Phuentsholing
After Breakfast Visit Checkout from Hotel to Onward Journey to Phuentsholing. (Approx 165 km 4 to 5 hrs) or Drop to the Paro International Airport or NJP/IXB Railway Station for Onwards Journey
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Inclusions
Accommodation is on twin sharing basis
Meals: breakfast at all places
Transfers from one place to another
Sightseeing in private cars
Vehicle will be provided based on the itinerary
All current taxes such as hotel taxes and transportation taxes
exclusions
Entrance fees at the monuments/temples
Meals not mentioned in inclusions
Personal Expenses / Purchase of things
Any kind of insurance
Any increase in the govt. taxes and state taxes
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
