Bhutan Itinerary – Duration 09 Nights & 10 Days – Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Siliguri – Phuentsholling (01 Night) – Thimphu (02 Nights) – Punakha or Wangdue Phodrang (02 Night) – Paro (03 Nights) – Phuentsholling (01 Night) – Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Siliguri
Day – 01 – Arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) and Transfer to Phuentsholling – It is approximately 175 kilometers and is nearly 04 hours drive through Dooars – Phuntsholing, also spelled as Phuentsholing, is a border town in southern Bhutan and is the administrative seat of Chukha District – Phuentsholing / Phuntsholing, the second largest town in Bhutan is on the Indian border, next to the town of Jaigaon – Phuentsholing is the point of entry for travelers to Bhutan – Processing of Paperwork for Tourist Permit on arrival at Phuentsholling – Check into Hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area or market at Phuentsholling – Night Stay at Phuentsholling
Day – 02 – Transfer to Thimphu – After processing of Tourist Permit at Phuentsholing – Transfer to Thimphu – It is approximately 175 kilometers and is nearly 06 hours drive from Phuentsholing town – On-Road Water Falls & Natural Sightseeing, Chukha Dam (Top View) En-route – Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan – Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, occupies a valley in the country’s western interior – In addition to being the government seat, the city is known for its Buddhist sites – Thimphu is situated in the constricted, linear valley of the Raidāk River, which is also known as the Thimphu River (Thimpu Chuu) – While the surrounding hills are in an altitudinal range of 2,000 to 3,800 metres (6,562–12,467 feet) – Check-In at Hotel – Overnight Stay at Thimpu
Day – 03 – Thimphu Local Sightseeing – Thimpu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan – It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan, and the surrounding valley is one of Bhutan’s dzongkhags, the Thimphu District – The ancient capital city of Punakha was replaced as capital by Thimphu in 1955, and in 1961 Thimphu was declared as the capital of the Kingdom of Bhutan by the 3rd Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck – Early morning after breakfast start for Sightseeing – One can go for Major Sightseeing Covering 1) Buddha Point, 2) Tashicchhoe Dzong, 3) The Memorial Chorten, 5) Folk & Heritage Museum, 6) Handicraft & Textile Market, 7) Motithang Takin Reserve (Takin Zoo) & 8) Simply Bhutan – Evening free to explore the ciity market – Overnight Stay at Thimpu
Day – 04 – Thimphu to Punakha & Sightseeing – After obtaining Punakha Permit transfer to Punakha & Sightseeing on the way – Punakha is a town in the Himalayas of Bhutan known for the Punakha Dzong, a 17th-century fortress at the juncture of the Pho and Mo Chhu rivers – The fortress hosts the Punakha Tshechu, a religious festival featuring masked dances and music – In the surrounding Punakha Valley, temples include the fertility-focused Chimi Lhakhang and the hilltop Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, which has river and mountain views- Processing Tourist Permit & Transfer to Punakha – It is approximately 90 kilometers and is nearly 03 hours from Thimphu – Enroute Visit 1) Semtokha Dzong Out View, 1) Dochu la Pass, 2) Chimmi Lhakhang, 3) Punakha Dzong, 4) Suspension Bridge (Longest Bridge in Bhutan) – Check-in at the hotel – Overnight Stay in Hotel at Punakha / Wangdue
Day – 05 – Excursion to Phobjikha – Early morning Breakfast – Transfer to Phobjika Valley, Vast U-shaped glacial valley and for Black- Necked Cranes – It is nearly 85 kilometers and is 02 – 03 hours drive via Wangdue Phodrang along Nobding Highway – Visit Gangtey Gompa / Phobjika – It is at an elevation of 3,000 meters / 9,845 feet – Another highlight of Wangdue is the beautiful Phobjika Valley or “The Valley of Black Necked Cranes” – This valley is the winter home of Black Necked Cranes (Bird) that migrate from Tibet – This valley is one of the most beautiful and scenic ones in Bhutan – On the slope overlooking the valley is the Gangtey monastery built in the 17th century and is one of the oldest and biggest monasteries of the Nyingma (Red Hat Sect) school of Buddhism – Back to Punakha – Overnight stay in Punakha / Wangdue Phodrang
Day – 06 – Punakha to Paro & Sightseeing – Early morning drive back to Paro passing by Tachog Lhakhang Iron Bridge En Route, distancing approximately 143 kilometers and is nearly 05 hours drive by road Paro & Paro is a valley town in Bhutan, west of the capital, Thimphu – Paro (Dzongkha 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 Paro Airport, Bhutan’s sole international airport – It is the site of the country’s only international airport and is also known for the many sacred sites in the area – Visit Paro Dzong, Paro Museum & Nya Mey Zampa Bridge – Evening free to explore night club at Paro – Check-in at the hotel & Overnight Stay in Hotel at Paro
Day – 07 – Paro Local Sightseeing – Paro is a town and seat of Paro District, located in the Paro Valley of Bhutan – It is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered through the area – Paro is home to Bhutan’s tallest building, the Ta-Dzong, which is 22 meters (72 feet) high, and has 6 floors – It was completed in 1649 – Paro Airport has been described as “the most difficult commercial airport in the world” – The airport has only one runway. Airplanes on approach pass by 5,500 meters Himalayan mountain peaks, and the 1,980 meters runway length presents a double challenge – After Breakfast start sightseeing with 1) Drukgyal Dzong, 2) View of Taktsang Monastery, 3) Kichu Lhakhang Monastery, 4) Dungtse Lhankhang & 5) Paro Airport View Point – Evening free to explore the local market & pubs – Overnight Stay at Paro
Day – 08 – Excursion to Chele-La Pass & View of Haa Valley – Bhutan is a mountainous country linked with series of passes – Located at 3810 meters / 13,000 feet, between the valley of Paro and Haa is Chele La, the highest road pass in the country – After Breakfast visit Chele La (Pass) – It is about an hour’s drive along a densely-populated forest road – This Pass is also known to be a ‘botanical paradise’ – The top of the pass bloom with rhododendrons – The drive is through dense spruce and larch forests – Depending on season you will encounter various sights such as frozen river, waterfall, and yaks grazing peacefully – Also visit Haa Valley View Point – Below 02 – 03 kilometers from Chelela Pass is a point from where you can see the whole Haa Valley view at a glance – Back to Hotel & Night Stay at Paro
Day – 09 – Transfer to Phuentsholling – After Breakfast – Check-Out from Hotel – Proceed for Paro International Airport Sightseeing – The Only International Airport of Bhutan in Paro – One can also visit some sightseeing places at supplement cost – Next drive & drop to Phuentsholing – It is Approximately 175 kilometers and is nearly 05 hours drive by road – One can stop at the University gate for some refreshment and Tea – Reach Phuentsholling – Check into hotel – Phuntsholing is uniquely more urban than other Bhutanese towns as it is the financial, industrial and trading capital – It has been affected a little by the neighbouring culture but is distinctly far more quiet and orderly than its neighbour – Evening free to stroll around the area and local market for memento – Overnight Stay at Phuentsholling
Day – 10 – Departure transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Siliguri Via Phuentsholling / Jaigaon – Early morning breakfast – Check-Out from Hotel – Proceed for New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Siliguri – It is approximately 175 kilometers and is nearly 04 – 05 hours drive by road – Next Drop at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Siliguri – The drive is through Dooars i.e. the foothills of Himalaya it is plain forested area and number of Tea estate – One of the most beautiful and green belts of the region – Stop at Coronation bridge at Sevoke for photography if time permits – Forwarding Journey
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