Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

• Day-1 Drive from NJP/Bagdogra/Aliporeduar to Phuntsholing

  Pick up by an Indian car from the Bagdogra airport and drive to Phuntsholing (Bhutan border) about 4.5 hours. Keep your passports and other documents ready for the Entry permit clearance. Our Purely Bhutan guide and car will be waiting to receive you at the border gate and help you through the Immigration. Then we will drop you at your hotel in Phuntsholing. You can stroll around the Phuntsholing town. Overnight in Phuntsholing

  • Overnight Stay : Phuntsholing
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• Day-2 Phuntsholing to Thimphu

  After the breakfast, we will drive from Phuntsholing to Thimphu, about 4.5 hours from the warmer climes of the south up to the foothills of the Himalayas. Overnight stay at Thimphu

  • Overnight Stay : Thimphu
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• Day-3 Thimphu Sightseeing

  When you are ready, you can visit the huge statue of Buddha Dordenma, which commands a tremendous view of Thimphu valley. The huge 3-storey throne holds several chapels and the body itself is filled with 125,000 smaller statues of Buddha. Then hike from Kuensel Phodrang nature park to Changangkha Temple. A hike of around one hour or so through beautiful blue pine and rhododendron forest, which also gives a fantastic view of Thimphu valley. Then take a late afternoon stroll around town and soak in the atmosphere of this magical capital with its busy shops and bazaars and photogenic citizens in national dress. Then, you can try on the national costume of gho and kira [Supplement applies] and visit Tashichho Dzong, built in 1641, which housed the original National Assembly and is now home to Government offices, the throne room and offices of the King. You can take photographs in front of the Fortress. Overnight in Thimphu

  • Overnight Stay : Thimphu
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• Day-4 Thimphu to Punakha

  Thimphu sightseeing and travel to Punakha. Morning you can visit the School of Traditional Arts to watch students at work and to get an introduction to the 13 traditional arts, including painting, embroidery, woodcarving, mask-making and statue-making. You can also visit the Takin Reserve showcasing the unique national animal, the Takin. You may like to visit the weekly market. Then drive approximately 3 hours to the old capital, Punakha, via Dochu La pass at 3050 metres, where we will stop for a hot drink and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Eastern Himalaya ranges. You will notice the change of climate and vegetation as we approach low-lying Punakha at 1250 metres. Take a pleasant walk for an hour or so across the terraced fields of Sopsokha village to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility) built in the 15th century by the ‘Divine Madman’ (Lama Drukpa Kuenley). Here, you can visit a Farmhouse for lunch or tea, to taste the red rice and local cuisine and to experience the traditional Bhutanese way of life. You can also witness farmers working in the fields for the cultivation of paddy or the vegetables. You can visit the farmlands and try your hands on the farming. Afternoon, hike an hour or so up to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten, high on the hill across the other side of the valley. The temple is 30 metres tall and is dedicated to the fifth King. From the top you will see a beautiful view of the valley and surrounding villages. Later, try River rafting at Pho Chhu (challenging) or at Mo Chhu (easy). Overnight in Punakha

  • Overnight Stay : Punakha
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• Day-5 Punakha to Paro

  Today we return to Paro, a drive of approximately 4 hours. In the afternoon, we will arrange a mountain biking excursion for you to Chele La pass. You can discuss with your guide how far and how high you want to climb and we will design the route accordingly. A tough climb on a switchback road leads up to Chele La (3822m/12540ft), the gateway to the recently opened Haa Valley from where you will have a view of Mount Jomolhari to the north as well as down the Haa valley. Haa has only recently opened to tourists and the town at 2670 metres is still very small – as yet there are only one or two basic restaurants and local lodges and no tourist hotels, so the area remains quite remote. A great opportunity to view this beautiful rural scene. You can ride back down along the same road or return by the car to your hotel. Overnight in Paro

  • Overnight Stay : Paro
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• Day-6 In Paro

  Today take a day walk to the ‘Tiger's Nest’, the sacred Taktshang monastery which clings to the rock face 900 metres above the valley floor. Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown to the site riding on a tigress. He subsequently meditated here for three months. It is one of Bhutan’s most holy sites and draws pilgrims not only from Bhutan but also from neighbouring Buddhist countries. You can have lunch at the Taktshang cafeteria from where you get a spectacular view of the monastery [You can ride horse up to the view point – with supplement charges]. Late afternoon, visit a local farmhouse and take the opportunity to try the restorative properties of a hot stone bath to feel relaxed after the hike. If you prefer your creature comforts, you can take tea or dinner with the family and then return to your hotel. Overnight in Paro

  • Overnight Stay : Paro
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• Day-7 Paro to Phuntsholing

  After breakfast drive back to Phuntsholing 4.5 hours. On the way from Paro, you can view the confluence of Paro and Thimphu rivers with three different styles of stupas. Drive further through Chapcha, take a glimpse of famous Chukha Dam and the magnificent waterfall before Gedu town. Overnight in Phuntsholing

  • Overnight Stay : Phuntsholing
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• Day-8 Drive from Phuntsholing to Bagdogra

  Early in the morning your guide will accompany you to the airport to see you off onto your flight and wish you Tashi Delek (goodbye and good luck).

  • Overnight Stay : Tour ends
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