About the trip
Marvel at the beauty of Bhutan with this travel package that takes you through its most enchanting destinations. Begin with a scenic descent into Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station, followed by a transfer to Phuentsholing. Explore the local markets before heading to Thimphu, the capital city, where you’ll visit cultural landmarks like the National Memorial Chorten, Buddha Point, and the Takin Preserve. The journey continues to Punakha, home to the stunning Punakha Dzong and the historic Punakha Suspension Bridge. In Paro, the highlight is an excursion to the iconic Taktshang Monastery, perched dramatically on a cliffside. The tour also includes visits to Ta Dzong and Rinpung Dzong, showcasing Bhutan’s rich art and architecture. Conclude your adventure with a return to Phuentsholing before departing from Bagdogra or NJP Railway Station. This package offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural immersion, and spiritual experiences.
Tour Manager: Included
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Max. Group Size 10
Included/Exclude
Included in the price
- Phuntsholing
- IXB / NJP to Phuntsholing drop
- Phuntsholing to ixb/njp drop
- Thimphu
- Thimphu local sightseeing
- Thimphu to punakha +punakha Sightseein
- Punakha
- Punakha to Paro + paro local Sightseeing
- Paro
- Tiger's Nest Hike
- Paro to Phuntsholing drop
- Phuntsholing
- Phuntsholing to IXB/NJP
Exclusions
- Air Fare / Train fare.
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance Fees.
- Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Room Heater Charges.
- Travel Insurance.
- Anything which is not included in the inclusion
- Any Medical/rescue evacuation due to mishaps.
Day-wise Itinerary
Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing - The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. It is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing
- Note: The driver and guide will meet today at around 8:30 AM at the Phuentsholing border for immigration. The process should take a maximum of 1 hour. They will remain there until the journey to Thimphu begins.
- After breakfast, proceed towards Thimphu. Halt at Chojum to take photographs of the confluence of two rivers of Bhutan, Thumpu Chu, and Paro Chu. Reach Thimpu in the evening. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening free for your own activity .Overnight stay at Thimphu.
After breakfast, the day is dedicated to sightseeing in Thimphu. You will see the following tourist sites in Thimphu Kuenselphodrang National Memorial Chorten Folk Heritage Museum Sangaygang view point Takin Reserve Centre. Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion) and simply Bhutan .Dinner and Overnight Stay at Thimphu Hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Punakha/Wangdue via the scenic Dochula Pass. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy lunch. Visit the Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lhakhang, Punakha Suspension Bridge, and Punakha Village. Return to the hotel for Punakha overnight stay.
After breakfast, drive to Paro via Dochu La Pass, passing the Paro Chhu and Wang Chhu river valleys. Visit Simtokha Dzong en route. In Paro, check into your hotel and visit: Ta Dzong Rinpung Dzong Tamchog Lhakhang Return to the hotel for an Overnight stay.
After early morning breakfast, you will be starting a Excursion tour to Taktsang Monastery. Taksand Palphug Monastery also known as Tiger's Nest is an amazing Buddhist monastery, temple and sacred site located in the upper Paro town. Built in 1692, Padmasambhava is believed to have meditated at this site for 3 years. Guru Padmasambhava is known to be the founder of Buddhism religion in Bhutan. He is immensely respected and has a huge number of sacred followers in Bhutan. Kyichu Lhakhang is one of the oldest Buddhist Temples in Bhutan (if not the oldest) and it is considered to be a prime example of the ornate Bhutanese architecture. Overnight at the Paro.
- Chele-la remains one of the least visited
- areas in the country and retains the air of
- an unspoiled, primeval forest. Drive to
- Chele La Pass (3,988m) from which on a
- clear day the view sweeps away to
- Bhutan’s second-highest sacred peak,
- Mt Jomolhari (7314m). On arrival check in
- at the hotel. Evening Free for Leisure.
- Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
- On the final day of your journey in Bhutan, the day begins with a leisurely
- breakfast at your hotel in Phuentsholing. After enjoying your meal, it's time to
- check out and bid farewell to the warm hospitality that has accompanied you
- throughout your stay. Your driver will be waiting to transfer you to Bagdogra
- Airport, where you'll catch your departing flight. As you embark on this final leg
- of your trip, take a moment to reflect on the memories you've made, the sights
- you've seen, and the experiences you've cherished during your time in the Land
- of the Thunder Dragon.
