Thimphu Paro & Punakha (Bhutan) 06 Nights & 07 Days Tour Package

Day- 01

Arrival at Pakyong Airport (PYG) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri and Transfer to Phuentsholling - On arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri – Guest will be received by our executive who will be waiting just outside of the airport or railway station – He will assist guest to board the vehicle to proceed for Phuentsholling – Pakyong Airport (PYG) is approximately 205 kilometers and requires 06 – 07 hours drive by drive by road along NH10 and NH 17 - The drive from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri is approximately 170 kilometers i.e. nearly 04 to 04½ hour’s drive by road along NH10 and NH 17 - On arrival at Phuentsholling – Check into hotel - The border of India & Bhutan, the Indian side is known as Jaigaon and the Bhutan part is called Phuentsholling - Situated at an altitude of nearly 980 feet it is a small settlement – Night stay at Hotel at either Phuentsholling or Jaigaon

Day- 02

Permit to be processed and Transfer to Thimpu - Have breakfast / Lunch and be prepared to start as soon as the permit is issued - The drive is approximately 179 kilometers and is nearly 05½ - 06 hours drive by road  – Early morning breakfast – Obtain permit with assistance from our representative - Proceed for Thimpu – The drive is beautiful, and one can see some waterfalls along the way – Thimphu earlier known as Thimbu or Thimpu is the capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Bhutan and is situated at an elevation of 2350 meters i.e. 7710 feet - It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan, and the surrounding valley is one of Bhutan's dzongkhags, the Thimphu District - The skyline hardly changes as new buildings are all constructed in traditional Bhutanese style – It is a lively place, interesting combination of tradition and modernity - Reach Thimpu The unique aspect of Thimphu roads and the traffic control over the road network is that it is one of the two national capitals in the world that does not have traffic lights (the other is Ngerulmud, Palau) - Check into your hotel on arrival – Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at hotel in Thimphu

Day- 03

Thimpu Local Sightseeing - Thimphu is the capital of the Kingdom of Bhutan and is a charming city - Probably the smallest capital in the world in the lap of the Himalayas - It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan, and the surrounding valley is one of Bhutan's dzongkhags, the Thimphu District - It is the fourth highest capital in the world by altitude and ranges in altitude from 2248 metres i.e. 7375 feet to 2648 metres i.e. 8688 feet - The culture of Bhutan is fully reflected in Thimphu in literature, religion, customs, and national dress code, the monastic practices of the monasteries, music, and dance, and in the media - Major Sightseeing Covers 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 - Back to Hotel - Evening free to stroll Through The Market of Thimphu - Overnight Stay at Thimpu

Day- 04

Excursion to Punakha and Dochu La Pass & Transfer to Paro - Punakha is situated at an elevation of 1300 meters / 4265 feet  - Punakha is the winter seat of Je Khenpo (the chief abbot) - In 1907, Punakha Dzong was the site of the coronation of Ugyen Wangchuck as the first King of Bhutan - Its natural drainage from Pho Chhu (male) and Mo Chhu (female) rivers - It offers splendid views of the distant Himalayas at Dochula Pass situated at an elevation of 3050 meters i.e 10065 feet on Thimphu – Punakha road -  The pass is also a popular spiritual place for both locals and tourists because of an important temple that is located on the crest of Dochula pass - Visit Punakha Dzong - Punakha Dzong was strategically built at the confluence of the Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (female) rivers by the first Shabdrung of Bhutan, Ngawang Namgyel in 1637 – Drive back to reach Paro – Paro is a town and seat of Paro District, in the Paro Valley of Bhutan - It is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered throughout the area - It is also home to Bhutan's sole international airport - This beautiful city of Bhutan is situated at an altitude of  2250 meters  i.e. 7382 feet - Paro is a beautiful valley encapsulates the rich culture, scenic beauty with hundreds of myths and legends - Check into your hotel on arrival to Paro - Overnight stay at hotel in Paro

Note: Paro Local Sightseeing Half Day can be done - Drukgyal Dzong, Kichulanka Monastery, Ta Dzong, Paro Rinpung Dzong (Museum), Nya-Mey Zam, Dungtse Lhankhang, Druk Choeding, Ta Dzong, Dungtse Lhankhang, Drukgyel Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, Druk Choeding & Next Rinpung Dzong

Day- 05

Excursion to Chele La (Pass) - Bhutan is a mountainous country linked with series of passes – Chele La pass at an elevation of 3810 meters i.e. 13000 feet, between the valley of Paro and Haa is Chele La, the highest road pass in the country - Chele La (Pass) is considered to be one of the highest motor able passes in Bhutan – It is nearly 35 kilometers and about an hour’s drive from Paro – The drive is through dense spruce and larch forests- Depending on season you will encounter various sights such as frozen river, waterfall, rhododendron forest and yaks grazing peacefully - The pass provides stunning views of the sacred mountain Jomolhari and Jichu Drake – One can have the view of Haa Valley - Made all the more mysterious and beautiful with its abundance of prayer flags - Guest can witness the  cascades of wild roses; purple and yellow primulas; and swathes of deep blue iris covering the forest floor – Back to resort - Guest may spend the day by shopping or simply walking through the town or relax  – Overnight stay in hotel / resort in Paro

Optional (Special Permit & Stay is required to visit Haa) - Drive on to Haa situated at an elevation of 2700 meters i.e. 8900 feet - descending all the way for another 22 kilometers nearly an hour’s drive to Haa - The Haa Dzong view from outside is stunning – One can also visit to the famous Monastery of Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) followed by visit to Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple) – Three hours drive back to Paro

Day- 06

Transfer to Phuentsholing - Early morning breakfast – Next drive approximately 175 kilometers and is nearly 05½ – 06 hours drive by road - Drive to Phuentsholing en route visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom built in 1627, which now houses the School for Buddhist studies - Thimphu / Phuentsholing road was built in 1962 by Dantak, the Indian Border road organization - The drive on this route is very pleasant with numerous scenic spots en route - Just before, arriving Phuentsholing, visit Kharbandi Goemba, the monastery built in 1967 - It houses the large and attractive statues of Sakyamuni, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rinpoche - Phuentsholing (also sometimes spelled as Phuntsholing), the second largest town in Bhutan, is on the Indian border, next to the town of Jaigaon – Places of interest in Phunetsholling are Amo Chuu the Crocodile Breeding Centre, The gate at the border (called Bhutan Gate), Chukha Hydrothermal Project, Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang & Karbandi Monastery – On arrival check to hotel -  Evening roam around the local market - Overnight at the hotel in Phuentsholing

Day- 07

Departure Transfer to Pakyong Airport (PYG) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Early morning breakfast or breakfast on the route – Check out of the hotel and start from Phuentsholing or Jaigaon – Forwarding drive to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri  is approximately 170 kilometers and is 04 to 04½ hours drive by road – Pakyong Airport (PYG) is approximately 205 kilometers and requires 06 – 07 hours drive by drive by road via NH10 and NH 17 – The drive is through lush green vegetation, Tea Estate and through jaldapara Nartional park, Chapramari & Gorumara National park - One can stop at Coronation bridge for photography if time permits – From there Pakyong Airport  diversion -  One can stay in Dooars or drive directly to Airport or Railway Station - The road is scenic with Tea Estate and Forests – It is advisable to start early and not to rush - Forwarding journey