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Wonderfully exotic. Incredibly dramatic. Its magical essence can’t be articulated. From the rich Buddhist culture to its remote Himalayan setting. Here the people live unimaginably hard but full lives, rooted in age-old tradition yet ready to join the 21st century. Bhutan seems like a place that couldn’t still exist. Join us on this one-of-a-kind hiking tour and feel the magic. Arrive at Paro from Delhi/Kolkata/Bagdogra/Guwahati-Drive to Thimphu-Visit important places of tourist attractions-Drive to Punakha-Phobjikha-then back to Paro-Hiking to Tiger Nest-Visit to museum then Paro tour of local sight seeing. Then Depart from Paro to the place of origin.
Day 1 : Bagdogra IXB Airport/Jaigaon – Phuentsholing-Thimphu (Distance: 298.5 kms. / Driving Time: 7 hrs.35 min / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts./Altitude of Thimphu 2335 mtrs)
Meet and Greet on arrival at Bagdogra with Indian art of “Atithi Devo Bhavo” at IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing. It is a thriving commercial centre on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival check in to the immigration checkpost for immigration formalities.
The town of Phuentsholing in south-west is located approximately 170 km east of the Indian national airport at Bagdogra (Siliguri).
After arriving at Phuntsholing Pedestrian terminal, proceed to immigration and move to Phuntsholing.
After completion of immigration formalities drive to Thimphu.
En-route visits Sangye Migyur Ling Lhakhang, a tower for Milarepa.
After arrival in Thimphu visit , the Authentic Bhutanese Crafts Bazaar also known as the handicraft market of Thimphu is a perfect place to get a glimpse inside the art and craft of Bhutan. The shops are made using the eco-friendly bamboo, and you will definitely get mesmerized the vibrant colors on display.
(Phuentsholing to Thimphu Distance: 176 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2335 mts.)
After completing the immigration formalities transfer to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening on reaching Thimphu visit for view of Tashichhoe Dzong Outer view (Fortress of the Glorious Religion).
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Overnight stay at hotel in Thimphu.
Day 2 : Thimphu Tour of Local Sightseeing
After breakfast visit outer view Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) , Hindu Tempel ,Outer view of National Memorial Chorten (Monument) and Wagdi tse Lhakhanag ( short hike of 40 mins ) Simply Bhutan . Afternoon visit Nunnery , BBS Tower , National Library , Centenary Farmer Market ( Handicraft product and Local product can be Found here . Craft Bazar for shopping can be seen here.
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐮, 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 Thimphu
𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙝𝙤 𝘿𝙯𝙤𝙣𝙜: Explore this impressive fortress-monastery, which also houses government offices.
𝘽𝙪𝙙𝙙𝙝𝙖 𝘿𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙢𝙖 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙚: Admire the massive golden statue of Buddha overlooking the city.
𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙠𝙝𝙖 𝙇𝙝𝙖𝙠𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜: Discover this ancient temple offering panoramic views of Thimphu.
𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚: Witness the Takin, Bhutan's national animal, in this unique reserve.
BBS Tower view point area: Enjoy the bird’s eye view of Thimphu valley from BBS Tower the town of Thimphu filled with plethora of signs and symbols.
𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙣: Pay homage to Bhutan's third king at this prominent religious site.
𝙍𝙤𝙮𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙝𝙪𝙩𝙖𝙣: Immerse yourself in Bhutanese textile arts and history.
𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝘽𝙝𝙪𝙩𝙖𝙣 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙪𝙢: Experience Bhutanese cultures, heritage, and traditions here.
𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙯𝙞𝙣 𝙇𝙖𝙢: Stroll along this vibrant street filled with shops, cafes, and local life.
𝙏𝙧𝙮 𝘽𝙝𝙪𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝘾𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚: Taste local dishes like Ema Datshi, momos, and suja (butter tea).
the town of Thimphu filled with plethora of signs and symbols.
KuenselPhodrang
The KuenselPhodrang or the Buddha point isthe world’s largest sitting Buddha statue, the statue is 167 feet high. Today after breakfast we will visit Buddha Dordenma, which is one of the largest and tallest Buddha statue in the World at 169 feet. The body of the Buddha is filled with 1,25,000 smaller statues of Buddha. The view of the Thimphu valley is spectacular from this point.
Next visit to the famous landmark of the capital, the Memorial Chorten, consecrated in the memory of the Third kind of Bhutan who is regarded as the father of the modern Bhutan. Just as you enter the Chorten, you will be amazed to witness the local people, young and the old alike, circumambulate the Chorten with the prayer beads or the prayer wheel in hand, murmuring the sacred words of prayers. The tall four storied Chorten contains statues and iconography of deities from the tantric teachings.
After that it is time to witness the National Animal of Bhutan, Takin, at the Takin Reserve. Takin are related to sheep and weigh up 650 kgs. According to the local folktale, the Devine Madman, Drukpa Kuenley, created the Takin by joining the goat’s head in the body of the Cow. This interesting animal is an endangered species found only in few pockets of the Himalayas.
TashichhoDzong, a Buddhist monastery cum fortress at the northern edge of Thimpu the capital city of Bhutan. The original ThimphuDzong (the Dho-NgyenDzong) is said to have been constructed in 1116 by Lama GyalwaLhanangpa. . (Entry Fees Rs 500 on direct payment basis)
National Memorial Chorten
The National Memorial was built by Bhutan's third king, H.M. JigmeDorjiWangchuck who is also known as the "father of modern Bhutan." The national Memorial Chorten is located in the center of the capital city, Thimphu and is designed like a Tibetan style Chorten(Entry Fees Rs 500 on direct payment basis)
National Textile Museum
The second important Museum that also opened its doors in 2001 is the National Textile Museum of Bhutan. During a trip to this museum you will get an up close and personal experience of the living national art of weaving.
After completing Thimphu tours of today’s sigh seeing let us go for evening stroll for shopping around and evening walks. (Entry Fees Rs 500 on direct payment basis).
National Institute of ZorigChusum
The art and crafts currently taught in Bhutan, were introduced to the country in the 15th century by Trenton PemaLingpa. . (Entry Fees Rs 200 on direct payment basis)
National Library
Bhutan's National Library was established in the 1967. Its mission is to preserve the literary treasures of the nation which constitute a significant element of Bhutan's rich and vibrant cultural heritage.
MotithangTakinPreserve
The MotithangTakin Preserve also known as the Thimphu Zoo by many is a small natural preserve for the Takin Bhutan’s national animal. (Entry Fees Rs 300 on direct payment basis)
Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory
The Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory is a small paper factory located in Thimphu that produces paper using traditional Bhutanese methods.
The paper products produced at the factory are made from Daphne or Mulberry plant bark.
Folk Heritage Museum or “Phelchey Toenkhyim” was established on July 28th, 2001. It was established by the Queen Mother of Bhutan, Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. The building structure is more than 150 years old. It was set in the core area of Thimphu city with a rural way of life including paddy, wheat, and millet fields. (Entry Fees Rs 250 on direct payment basis)
The folk heritage museum was open to the general public in 2001 upon completion. It treasures troves of culture and rich Bhutanese heritage provide rich insights into the Bhutanese ethos.
Simply Bhutan is an interactive 'living' museum that gives a good guided introduction to various aspects of Bhutanese traditional life. Visitors get to learn how to distil ara, dress up in traditional clothes, try out archery and hear songs sung by Bhutanese women as they build houses out of rammed earth. It's a good family experience. There are also souvenir shops and a snack bar. (Entry Fees Rs 1000 on direct payment basis)
After completing the visit of all places of interest spend the enjoyable times at Simply Bhutan and enjoy the Bhutanese cultural dances and leisures.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Overnight Stay at The BD Hotel in Thimphu
Day 3 : : Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing
(Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1200 mts.)
After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, on the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.), during clear days you will get a chance to see Himalayan mountain ranges of Bhutan. After noon visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named PungthangDechenPhodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of monastic body. After that take a short hike to visit the Chimi Lhakang its also known as temple of fertility and on way back vist Suspension bridge , Evening free for leisure.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Overnight Stay at The BD Hotel in Punakha
Day 4 : : Punakha to Paro-Paro Tour of local Sightseeing
Punakha to Paro Distance:114.8 km.|Driving Time: 3hr.3 mins | Elevation of Dochula : 3100m. | Elevation of Paro : 2200m.
After breakfast drive to Paro and on the way stop over for view of Chuzom’s Chorten that augur good fortunes to visitors,few distances ahead visit river side place of interest called Tachog Lhakhang. It was built by Tangtong Gyelpo in the fifteenth century. The temple was likely constructed in 1420. While the Tibetan master was meditating here, he had a vision of an emanation of Avalokiteshvara and decided to build a temple as well as an iron suspension bridge at this location.
After that enjoy Airport View , RinpungDzong Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels , Visit Muesume of Lights ( To display the country’s journey before the arrival of electricity and the present) " then next Ta Dzong – National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangka. Evening Leisure
Namgay Artisanal Brewery (Entry Fees Rs 300 on direct payment basis); An ultimate place to take a sip of your favourite styles of beer, Namgay Artisanal Brewery is among the most coveted places to visit in Paro. Brewing a wide range and some of the best quality beers in the world, this brewery is known for its unique flavour and aroma produced from indigenous Bhutanese ingredients.
Dungtse Lhakhang (Entry Fees Rs 500 on direct payment basis), built in the early 15th century, Dumtse Lhakhang provides with an in-depth knowledge of Buddhism to its visitors. It is located between the valleys of Dopshari and Paro and is in the form of a Chorten which is quite rare and exceptional in Bhutan. The monastery contains a few beautiful Buddhist iconographies and paintings.
Initially constructed by Thangton Gyelpo in 1421, to subdue an evil spirit, it is a three-storey temple, with each storey representing hell, earth and heaven respectively.
In the evening stroll around the old Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores and Kaja Throm to see the lifestyle of the Bhutanese people.
After that we will visit to Paro Rinpong Dzong (Fortress on a Heap of Jewels), followed by the Ta Dzong (Entry Fees Rs 300 on direct payment basis), which was formerly a watch tower and now the country’s national museum and begin our journey to southern town of Phuntsholing from Paro district (4hrs)
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Overnight stay hotel in Paro
Day 5 : Paro – Hiking to Paro Taktshang and local tour of Sightseeing
After breakfast early in the morning at 5:00-06 AM let us take a day walk to the ‘Tiger's Nest’, the sacred Taktshang monastery which clings to the rock face 900 metres above the valley floor. Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown to the site riding on a tigress. He subsequently meditated here for three months. It is one of Bhutan’s most holy sites and draws pilgrims not only from Bhutan but also from neighbouring Buddhist countries.You can have lunch at the Taktshang cafeteria from where you get a spectacular view of the monastery. Nearby you can also visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang, a temple of historical significance and one of the most sacred shrines in Bhutan. (Entry Fees Rs 1000 on direct payment basis).
The next stop will be at Kyichu Lhakhang/Monastery one of Bhutan’s oldest, built in 659 A.D. by the Tibetan King Songsten Goembo. (Entry Fees Rs 500 on direct payment basis).
Stop over at any center of Hot Stone Bath arranged by the guide. You can also experience hot stone bath. A traditional hot stone bath (Extra Cost between 1500-2000) uses river rocks that therapists place in water where they crack and steam, releasing key minerals and relieving deep-set aches. In the past, families soaked after their seasonal farm work in winter. The long, healing bath relaxed their tired bodies and always worked to rid them of any ailment they had picked up during the long months of hard work. It is also believed to cure stomach disorders, arthritis, joint pains and many other minor diseases – though there is no scientific evidence of this.
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Excursion to Chelela pass and Haa.
After breakfast early in the morning at 06.00-7.00 AM we will drive for excursion to Chelela and Haa Tour.
Chelela pass to Kelela Geoenpa
After early morning breakfast, we will take you for a morning drive to Chelela Pass. Seeing the view of Kelela Geoenpa is a beautiful and magnificent forest. You will find the forest worthy, where you will see great beautiful clouds, yaks, hemlock trees, wildflowers, tall firs, Paro valley, Haa valley and natural beauty of the forest. You can also see the beautiful mountains of Bhutan such as Mt. Jomolhari (7314 meters/24000 feet), Mt. Jichu Drake (6794 meters/22290 feet) and the world’s third highest mountain, Kanchenjunga (8586 meters/28169 feet) in a clear weather from the spot.
In Kila Goemba, there are about 40 nuns whose age ranges from 15 to 80. These nuns reside in Kila Goemba as some were orphans and some left their homes and wealth for spiritual happiness. Nuns live here by dedicating their entire life for religion, meditation, studies, prayers and spiritual peace.
The main temple of Kila Goemba has ancient statues such as of Chenrizig (Avalokiteswara) and Guru Rinpoche. Nuns here live a simple lifestyle where their day begins and ends with prayers. The nuns have their breakfast at 10 am where their meal includes rice, vegetables and tea. After the breakfast, they continue with their studies until 9 pm. After the study, they have their simple meal for the night. The nuns are off to bed after their final session of prayers. Older nuns have entered into meditation by retiring while the younger nuns still undergo their dharma studies and even perform religious ceremonies. The courses take about five to six years and after that they start meditation which can take four months to five years.
When you visit this beautiful place, you will witness the atmosphere of peace and discover the undisturbed lives of nuns. One of the interesting things about the nuns here is that they also get lesson in carpentry. You will witness the nuns learning carpentry when you reach the temple.
Visitors usually hike to Kila Gyemba from the Chelela pass which is 25 kilometers from Paro. Chelela pass is located at 3822 meters and is located between Paro and Haa. The hike takes about 1.30 hours through the spectacular views of valleys, pine trees, rhododendron tress and exotic highland flowers such as orchids and blue poppy which is the national flower of Bhutan.
The Chelela pass is the highest road point in Bhutan and people usually come here for picnic. Visitors usually start their hike on early morning around 8 am for fresh view and atmosphere. The pass is beautifully decorated with prayer flags and looks colorful and peaceful as well. Sometimes fogs make the scenes look very breathtaking and beautiful in pictures while captured
It defies natural principles to the core and amazes tourists from around the world. It is a sight to behold.
The Jowo Temple of Kyichu is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. The temple was built by the Tibetan King SongstenGampo in the 7th Century AD.
The next stop will be at Kyichu Lhakhang/Monastery one of Bhutan’s oldest, built in 659 A.D. by the Tibetan King Songsten Goembo. (Entry Fees Rs 500 on direct payment basis).
Stop over at any center of Hot Stone Bath arranged by the guide. You can also experience hot stone bath. A traditional hot stone bath (Extra Cost between 1500-2000) uses river rocks that therapists place in water where they crack and steam, releasing key minerals and relieving deep-set aches. In the past, families soaked after their seasonal farm work in winter. The long, healing bath relaxed their tired bodies and always worked to rid them of any ailment they had picked up during the long months of hard work. It is also believed to cure stomach disorders, arthritis, joint pains and many other minor diseases – though there is no scientific evidence of this.
Sangchen Chokor Monastery for Paro valley view and temple . Back to Paro. And Evening After completing the hotstone bath. Try Bhutanese Traditional Dress and if the time permit we will go for the local sight seeing and go for strolling around the town.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Overnight stay hotel in Paro
Day 6 : Paro – Phuentsholing
(Distance: 172.3 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs.35 mins / Altitude of Paro: 2200 mts./Altitude of Phuentsholing 263 Mtrs)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival check in at the hotel or before checking into the hotel re-visit Sangay Migyur Lhakhang, Kharbandi viewpoint, Crocodile zoo, Toorsa bridge. In the evening stroll around Phuentsholing town,enjoy evening walk.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Overnight stay hotel in Paro
Day 7 : Phuentsholing to Bagdogra IXB Airport
(Distance: 153.3 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs.45 mins / Altitude of Bagdogra IXB: 89 mts.)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to NJP Train Station / IXBAirport for departure with the best goodbye and memory cherished ever in the heart.
No of pax | Age Limit | Price per pax (Rs) |
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Adult | Above 12 years | $ 650 / Adult ( With Tax ) |
* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.
City | Hotel Name | Star Rating |
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Thimphu | The BD Hotel |
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Punakha | Damchen Resort |
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Paro | Nirvana Inn |
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Phuentsholing | Central Hotel, Phuentsholing |
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* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.
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