6 Nights & 7 Days by NJP or bagdora
As the main trading point between Bhutan and India, Phuntsholing is a vibrant center of commerce. Bustling markets line the streets, overflowing with colorful textiles, handcrafted souvenirs, and fresh local produce. The Bhutanese shops offer traditional fabrics, woven thangkas (religious paintings), and intricate wooden handicrafts, while the Indian stalls entice with spices, sarees, and trinkets.
Highlights
- Enjoy the beauty of Bhutan Himalaya, waterfall & dram view.
- Visit to buddha point- world largest sitting buddha, flock heritage Museum, National Library
- Visit Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom.
Welcome to Bhutan. On arrival at Siliguri (NJP) railway station or Bagdogra (IXB) airport meet & greet
by our representative. Transfer from Siliguri/Bagdogra to Jaigaon/Phuentsholing at Bhutan border. Check
into hotel, visit zangto pelri lhakhang & rest of the day is leisure
Overnight: phuentsholing
After breakfast proceed to Bhutan immigration for immigration formalities and after completed at work in
immigration you will start your journey to Thimphu (7,500 ft), the Bhutan capital. On the way enjoy the
beauty of Bhutan Himalaya, waterfall & dram view. On arrival at Thimphu check into your respective
hotel. Evening leisure time at clock Tower & Market Area
Overnight: Thimphu
Drive for a full day Thimphu sightseeing starting with, Buddha point- world largest sitting Buddha, Visit
Institute of handicraft emporium & the National Memmorial Chorten.
After lunch Proceed for a full day to Punakha (Approx 75km/ 3 Hours from Thimphu). Punakha is the old
capital of Bhutan and now its district of punakha Dzongkhag. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan till
1955.
En-route Dochu la Pass. Visit Douchu la pass (3150masl). The pass is a popular among the tourists
because of its 360 degree panoramic view of Himalayan range. The place is worth going in clear winter
days with magnificent view of snow-capped mountains and mountain pass.
Overnight at Punakha
Visit to punakha Dzong: The Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungthang Dewa chhenbi Phodrang, is the
administrative centre of Punakha District in Punakha, Bhutan. Constructed by Ngawang Namgyal, 1st
Zhabdrung Rinpoche, in 1637–38, it is the second oldest and second largest dzong in Bhutan and one of
its most majestic structures
Hike to chimmi lhakhang- Chimi Lhakhang, also known as Chime Lhakhang or Monastery or temple,
is a Buddhist monastery in Punakha District, Bhutan. Located near Lobesa, it stands on a round hillock
and was built in 1499 by the 14th Drukpa hierarch, Ngawang Choegyel, after the site was blessed by the
“Divine Madman” the maverick saint Drukpa Kunley (1455–1529) who built a chorten on the site.
After Lunch- proceed to paro and check in hotel. Evening leisure time at paro town
Overnight: Paro
Morning – After breakfast, take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, the most famous of Bhutanese
monasteries. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress andmeditated at this
monastery hence it is called “Tiger’s Nest”. The excursion tomonastery’s view point takes about 5 hours
for round trip. While return to Paro town visit Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines
of the Kingdom.
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Optional: Proceed for a full day sightseeing of Paro another important destination in Bhutan. Morning
proceed to Chelela Pass is the highest motorable point in Bhutan, sitting 3988 metres (about 13,000 ft)
above sea level, between the Haa and Paro valleys. The pass is located 35 km from Paro and 26 km
from Haa on the Bondey-Haa Highway.Built in the 1990s, the asphalt road is narrow and steep, with
hundreds of turns and sheer drops. It can be dangerous in winter due to snow and ice and the risk of
avalanche.And see the view of mountain jomolhari,View of Taktsang Monastery, Kichulanka MTa Dzong.
After lunch visit Paro Rinpung Dzong (Museum), Nya-Mey Zam, Dungtse Lhankhang and evening leisure
time at paro town.
Overnight at Paro
Today you will proceed to Phuentsholing from Paro and on the way seen the view of road side temple,
paro river side, bird eye view of paro international airport. Check into your respective hotel.
Overnight at Phuentsholing
Morning check out hotel and proceed from Phuentsholing to Siliguri (NJP)/ Bagdogra (IXB) for your onward journey with happy memories to cherish