It'S Amazing - The Land Of Gross National Happiness Tour

Package Overview

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport - Phuentsholing (170 kms / 4 hrs)

  Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & transfer to Phuntsholing - The Gateway of Bhutan by Roadfrom India. Phuntsholing is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival check in at thehotel. Overnight at Phuntsholing.
• Day 2 : Phuntsholing - Thimphu (176 kms / 6 hr

  After breakfast complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at Thimphu.
• Day 3 : Thimphu Sightseeing

  Thimphu the capital of Bhutan is a home of Royal family .After breakfast visit Tashichhodzong ,the main secretariat building which houses the throne room of His Majesty,the king . View of the Thimphu valley from BBS Tower is very captivating and will prove to be the perfect introduction to Thimphu. Some of the sites of religious nature are National Memorial Chorten; built in 1974 it was raised in the memory of third King. Next visit one of the oldest monasteries in the valley- Chang Gangkha Monastery. The nature and wildlife lovers should not miss a visit to National Zoo which also houses national animal takin. National Library (collections of holy scripts) & in the evening visit Buddha point.Overnight at Thimphu.
• Day 4 : Thimphu - Punakha / Wangdue Sightseeing (77 kms / 3 hrs)

  After breakfast drive to Punakha / Kuenselphodrang (4,300 ft.), via Dochu-La-Pass (10,170 ft.). Continue towards Punakha visit Chimi Lhakhang - The Temple of Fertility built in 15th century. Also visit Punakha Dzong. On arrival check in at the hotel.Evening free for leisure. Overnight at Punakha.
• Day 5 : Punakha - Bumthang (212 kms / 08 hrs)

  After breakfast drive to Wangue Phodrang, visiting Dzong & local market. Its famous for Bamboo product, Slate & Stonecarving. Drive further across Pele-La-Pass (11,120 ft.), traditional boundary between east & west Bhutan. There is an abruptchange in vegetation, with mountain forest replaced by high altitude dwarf bamboo. Stop Enroute Chendbji Chorten. Further visit Trongsa Dzong – it was the seat of power over central & eastern Bhutan. Then drive further to Bumthang over the Yutong-La-Pass (11,155 ft.). On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at Bumthang.
• Day 6 : Bumthang Sightseeing

  Bumthang is the general name given to the combination of four valleys - Chumey, Choekhor, Tang & Ura. These valleysproduce Honey, Cheese, Apples & Yathra (woolen colorful material). After breakfast visit Jampey Lhakhang, Kuje Lhakhangand Tamsing Monastery. Also visit the Jakar Dzong. Back to hotel. Overnight stay will be at Bumthang.
• Day 7 : Bumthang - Punakha (212 kms / 08 hrs)

  After breakfast drive to Punakha. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Punakha.
• Day 8 : Punakha - Paro (140 kms / 05 hrs)

  Visit the Ta Dzong, once a fortified lookout tower that is now the National Museum. Then walk down the trail to visit the Rinpung Dzong meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". Next visit Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country. From there you will be taken to the Drugyal
  Dzong (Bhutan Victory Fort), which was built in 1646 to commemorate Bhutan's victory over Tibetan invaders during the 1600s. On a clear day you can see Mount Jumolhari, Bhutan's second-highest mountain at 7,314meters.Overnight stay will be at Paro.
• Day 9 : Paro Sightseeing

  After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan's most famous monastery situated at 3180 meters. Guru Rinpoche (the great spiritual master) is said to have flown on the back of a tigress to meditate in a cave where Taktsang Monastery now stands. The monastery is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley.Overnight stay will be at Paro.
• Day 10 : Paro - Phuntsholing (200 kms / 7 hrs)

  After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Phuntsholing. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Phuntsholing.
• Day 11 : Phuntsholing - NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (170 kms / 4 hrs)

  After breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport.

Inclusions

• Hotel

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• Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia

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