TRIP DETAILS

ITINERARY
Day 01: NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Phuentsholing(170 kms. / 5 hrs.)
On arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Day 02: Phuentsholing – Thimphu(176 kms. / 6 hrs.)
After breakfast transfer to Thimphu. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 03: Thimphu Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang a huge statue of Buddha. National Memorial Chorten & Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve Centre, the national animal of Bhutan can be seen here. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 04: Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing (77 kms. / 3 hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, on the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.). to view the higher Himalayas. Arrival at Punakha check in at hotel. After noon visit Punakha Dzong. After that take a short excursion trip to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay will be at Punakha / Wangdue.

Day 05 : Punakha – Bumthang (212 kms. / 8 hrs.)
After breakfast check out and drive to Trongsa across Pele-La-Pass. Stop Enroute Chendbji Chorten. Further ahead visit Trongsa Dzong. An ancient watch tower. The chapel inside is said to be dedicated to the Trongsa Penlop Jigme Namgyal. Then drive further to Bumthang over the Yutong-La-Pass. While in Chumey valley in Bumthang, visit the Yathra Weaving Factory. Overnight stay at Bumthang.

Day 06: Bumthang Sightseeing
After breakfast, 1st half visit Jakar Dzong, Lamey Goemba - A large palace and monastery. Chakhar Lhakhang: Literally meaning the Iron Castle, the original palace was made of Iron and hence the name “Chakhar”. Kurjey Lhakhang: Named after body print of Guru Rimpoche. Afternoon 2nd half Visit Tamshing Lhakhang. established by Pema Lingpa. Membarstho: Literally meaning, “The burning Lake”. The evening ends visit a local handloom weaving house and Interact with the weavers. Overnight stay at Bumthang.

Day 07: Bumthang – Punakha / Wangdue (212 kms. / 8 hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Punakha. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Punakha/Wangdue.

Day 08: Punakha/Wangdue – Paro Sightseeing (140 kms. / 5 hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Paro (7,483 ft.). On the way stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Park - The park contains a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna and features a huge species of plants. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Rinpung Dzong - Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". The dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 09: Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Drukgyel Dzong. Also visit famous Taktsang Monastery - called “Tiger's Nest” (2hrs hike from the base camp) & Kyichu Monastery. Overnight stay will be at Paro.

Day 10: Paro – Phuentsholing
(Distance: 200 kms. / Driving Time: 7 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Day 11: Phuentsholing – NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (170 kms. / 5 hrs.)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.


COST INCLUDE:
• Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.
• Meal Plan (as per mentioned above).
• Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
• All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).