Phuntsholing, Thimpu, Punakha, Paro Tour

Package Overview

Airfare / Railway fare
Entry fees for museums, monuments, etc
Elephant Ride / Jungle Safari
Expenses of personal nature like Packaged Water, laundry, Tips, etc.
Trip cancellation and Medical / Evacuation Insurance
Tips for Staff
Guide
Beverages03-0831-08

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (Njp)

  On arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Guest will be received by our executive & assisted to board the vehicle to proceed for Phuntsholing - The drive is of 165 kilometers i.e. 4 to 4 ½ hour’s drive through the lush green Tea Estate of Duars - On arrival at Phuntsholing - Check into hotel - The border of India & Bhutan, the Indian side is known as Jaigaon and the Bhutan part is called Phuntsholing - Situated at an altitude of nearly 980 feet is a small settlement - Night stay at Hotel at either Phuntsholing or Jaigaon

  • Meals & Drinks Not included
• Day 2 : Transfer To Thimpu

  (2350 METERS / 7710 FEET) The drive is 172 kilometers and is 6 ½ - 7 hours drive - 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 - Thimpu is a charming city, probably the smallest capital in the world, resting in the heart of the Himalayas - The skyline hardly changes as new buildings are all constructed in traditional Bhutanese style - It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan - It is a lively place, interesting combination of tradition and modernity - Thimpu is situated at an elevation of 2350 meters / 7710 feet - Reach Thimpu - Check into your hotel on arrival - Overnight stay at hotel in Thimpu
• Day 3 : Thimpu Local Sightseeing

  Visit to the National Memorial Chorten built in honour of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk and the Dupthop Lhakhang – One can visit the National Library, stocked with ancient Buddhist manuscripts, and the Painting School where traditional art is still kept alive through instructions in the art of painting Thangkas - After lunch visit Traditional Medicine Institute and to Lungtenzampa - Visit to the Tashichho Dzong, seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo - The Tashichho Dzong is open to visitors only in winter when the Je Khenpo and the monks move to Punakha the ancient winter capital of Bhutan - Drive to Simtokha Dzong and visit the Handicrafts emporium followed by shopping for souvenirs - Over night stay in Thimphu
• Day 4 : Punakha And Dochu La Pass Excursion (10,430 Feet) & Transfer To Paro

  (7382 FEET) Punakha is situated at an elevation of 1300 meters / 4265 feet - Punakha is the winter seat of Je Khenpo (the chief abbot) - Its natural drainage from Pho Chhu (male) and Mo Chhu (female) rivers - It offers splendid views of the distant Himalayas at Dochula Pass situated at an elevation of 3050 meters / 10065 feet on Thimphu - Punakha road - The pass is also popular spiritual place for both locals and tourists because of an important temple that is located on the crest of Dochula pass - Visit Punakha Dzong - Punakha Dzong was strategically built at the confluence of the Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (female) rivers by the first Shabdrung of Bhutan, Ngawang Namgyel in 1637 - Drive back to reach Paro - Check into your hotel on arrival to Paro - Overnight stay at hotel in Paro
• Day 5 : Paro Local Sightseeing

  Paro has many sites for tourist to roam around - Three night stay is the minimum requirement to visit all places - The main tourist attractions in Paro are Nya-mey Zam or "the bridge with no fish" - Ta Dzong, "Ta"means to see / watch and "dzong" means fortress - Dungtse Lhankhang - Drukgyel Dzong or "fortress of the victorious Drukpas" - Kyichu Lhakhang - Kila Gompa - Druk Choeding - Next Rinpung Dzong or "the fortress of the heap of jewels"- Then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong situated at commanding height, overlooking Paro valley - This Dzong is symbolic as the religious and secular centre of all affairs of the valley - Late afternoon back to hotel - Evening free to stroll around the local market - Night stay in hotel / resort in Paro

  • Hotspots Rinpung Dzong
• Day 6 : Excursion To Chele La Pass

  (3988 METERS / 13084 FEET) Chele la (Pass) is situated at an elevation 3988 meters is considered to be one of the highest motor able passes in Bhutan - It is nearly 35 kilometers and about an hour later from Paro - About an hour's drive along a thickly - forested road is a botanical paradise - The pass provides stunning views of the sacred mountain Jomolhari and Jichu Drake - 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
• Day 7 : Transfer From Paro To Phuntsholing

  After breakfast, drive to Phuntsholing en route - Thimpu / Phuntsholing 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 Phuntsholing, visit Kharbandi Goemba, the monastery built in 1967 - It houses the large and attractive statues of Sakyamuni, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rinpoche - Arrive Phuntsholing - Evening free to stroll around the area - Check into Hotel - Overnight at the hotel in Phuntsholing/Jaigaon.
• Day 8 : Transfer To New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (Njp) / Bagdogra Airport (Ixb) / Siliguri

  Early morning breakfast or breakfast on the route - Check out of the hotel and start for Phuntsho Chholing (Phuntsholing) / Dooars / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - One can stay in Dooars or drive directly to Airport or station - Siliguri is roughly 170 kilometers and is 4 - 5 hours drive - Forwarding journey

Inclusions

• Hotel

Exclusions

• Airfare / Railway fare
• Entry fees for museums, monuments, etc
• Elephant Ride / Jungle Safari
• Expenses of personal nature like Packaged Water, laundry, Tips, etc.
• Trip cancellation and Medical / Evacuation Insurance
• Tips for Staff
• Guide
• Beverages

Package Start From

• Phuntsholing, Bhutan, Asia

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