Thimphu Paro, Trongsa & Bumthang (Bhutan) 10 Nights & 11 Days Tour Package

Day- 01

Arrival 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

Transfer to Punakha & Dochula Sightseeing - Morning breakfast – Next Transfer to Punakha - It is approximately 75 Kilometers and is nearly 03 hours drive by road – Watch Ruins of Drukgyel Dzong - From this fortress, Bhutanese repelled several invading Tibetan armies during the 17th century - Next visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temples of the Kingdom, reflecting the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan - Next drive to Punakha across Dochu La pass (3080 meters) which heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan – Punakha was the capital of Bhutan and the seat of government until 1955, when the capital was moved to Thimphu - In 1907, Punakha Dzong was the site of the coronation of Ugyen Wangchuck as the first King of Bhutan - If skies are clear, the following peaks can be seen from this pass left to right are Masagang (7158 meters), Tsendagang (6960 meters), Terigang (7060 meters), Jejegangphugang (7158 meters), Kangphugang (7170 meters), Zongphugang (7060 meters), a table mountain that dominates the isolated region of Lunana - finally Gangkar puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 7497 meters - Visit Punakha Dzong built in 17th century at the junction of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers - It has been destroyed by four fires and an earthquake in 1897 and has frequently been devastated by flood water coming from the great northern glaciers - The Dzong has now been fully restored to its original splendor - Evening visit local market - Overnight at the hotel in Punakha

Day- 05

Transfer to Bumthang via Trongsa - Morning drive to Trongsa across Dochula pass that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan - Trongsa, previously Tongsa, is a Thromde or town, and the capital of Trongsa District in central Bhutan -  Trongsa is at an altitude of 2300 meters i.e. 7545 feet -  Trongsa forms the central hub of the nation and is historically the place from where attempts at unifying the country were launched - The name means "new village" in Dzongkha - Then process further across 3300 meters pelrla pass and visit Chendbji Chorten en route – The distance is approximately 225 kilometers & is nearly 07 to 08 hours drive by road via via Bumthang - Ura Hwy- Afternoon visit Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral abode of Bhutan’s Royal family - Bumthang District is one of the 20 dzongkhag comprising Bhutan - It is the most historic dzongkhag if the number of ancient temples and sacred sites is counted - Bumthang consists of the four mountain valleys of Ura, Chumey, Tang and Choekhor, although occasionally the entire district is referred to as Bumthang valley – Reach Bumthang – Evening free to stroll around the area  - Overnight at hotel in Trongsa

Day- 06

Bumthang Sightseeing - The enchanting valley of Bumthang is also the religious heartland of Bhutan - Bumthang directly translates as "beautiful field" – thang means field or flat place, and bum is said to be an abbreviation of either bumpa (a vessel for holy water, thus describing the shape and nature of the valley) -  Sightseeing starts with drive to the Yutongla pass situated at an elevation of 3400 meters - Bumthang is rich in producing wheat, buckwheat, dairy product, and potato - Most of Bumthang District is part of Bhutan's extensive protected areas network - Northern two-thirds of the district  (Chhoekhor and Tang) belong to Wangchuck Centennial Park, buffered by pockets of biological corridors - Southern Bumthang (Chhumig, Tang and Ura) is part Thrumshingla National Park - Bumthang is known for its important population of black-necked cranes migrating in winter – Sightseeing to Mebar-Tsho (Burning Lake), Kurje Monastery, Jakar Dzong, Jambay Lakhang, Tamshing, Koenchog Sum Lhakhang, Jakar Lhakhang, Wangdue Choling – Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight at hotel Bumthang

Day- 07

Transfer to Thimphu - Early morning breakfast - At morning drive for Thimphu via Bumthang local sightseeing – It is approximately 280 kilometers and is nearly 09 hours drive by scenic road via  Ura Highway - Reach Thimpu - 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- 08

Transfer from Thimpu to Paro & Sightseeing - In the morning drive to Paro - - Paro is situated at an elevation of 2250 meters  i.e. 7382 feet – It is approximately 55 kilometers and is nearly 02 hours drive by road – Paro is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered through the area - It is a Valley-wide and verdant and is recognized a one of the most beautiful - Along with Jakar and Punakha, Paro forms the 'golden triangle' of popular tourist destinations in Bhutan - Reach Paro & Check into Hotel / resort - Visit Drukgyel Dzong (Dzong is a fortress/monastery) - The ruined fortress from where Bhutanese repelled several invasion by Tibetan armies - On a clear day, there is splendid view of Mount Chomolhari from the approach road to this Dzong - Later visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) and then one can walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, the fortress which has a long and fascinating history– Evening free to stroll around the area - Night stay at Paro

Day- 09

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 the famous Monastery of Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) followed by visit to Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple) – Three hours drive back to Paro

Day- 10

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- 11

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 National 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