Bhutan is a beautiful country nestled in the Himalayas, known as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon.” It is the perfect place for those who love peace, nature, and culture. The country is full of stunning mountains, green valleys, ancient monasteries, and colorful festivals. Visiting Bhutan gives you a chance to experience pure happiness, as it is the only country in the world that values Gross National Happiness more than anything else. From the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery to the peaceful streets of Thimphu, every moment in Bhutan feels magical and refreshing.
Bhutan Tour
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Pick up from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) and transfer to Phuentsholing. Meet & Greet upon arrival at Phuentsholing (298 Mts / 977 Fts), go to Phuentsholing Immigration office for Bhutan entry formalities assisted by our Bhutan representative. Later check in at hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, checkout and then after completing your Visa / Permit formalities assisted by our Bhutan representative who will then assist you in boarding your vehicle for transfer from Phuentsholing to Thimphu, in case if your permit are not done on day of arrival. On arrival in Thimphu, check in to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast go for Thimphu sightseeing covering Sangaygang View Point (BBS Tower) which is located at an elevation of (2865 Mts / 9397Fts), which offers an exquisite view of the whole town of Thimphu, Then after visit Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodong), Institute for Zorig Chusum (Traditional Art & Craft School), Textiles Museum, Handicrafts Shops (Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holiday), Zangthopelri Lhakhang (Monastery), Simply Bhutan. Overnight at Hotel.
After leisurely breakfast, checkout and then drive from Thimphu to Punakha / Wangdi, which is the last town on the highway before entering Central Bhutan. The drive is over Dochu La pass (3080Mts / 10102Fts) which is very scenic with fascinating view of mountains of Bhutan. Afternoon after reaching Punakha depending on time go for local sightseeing of Punakha Punakha Dzong, the Suspension Bridge. Overnight at Hotel.
Optional : White water rafting on Direct payment basis on Punakha River. Return back to hotel. Overnight at Punakha / Wangdi.
Today the day start early for full day excursion to Gangtey & Phobjikha Valley. The valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful spots in Bhutan. At Gangtey visit Black Necked Crane Information Centre, Gangtey Goempa (Monastery). Drive back to the Punakha/ Wangdi. Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, checkout from hotel and then transfer from Punakha / Wangdi to Paro. En route stop at Docula Pass. On arrival at Paro, check in to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast go for Full day Paro sightseeing covering Dungtse Lhakhang, then stop at Bird eye view point from this point picturesque Paro Valley can be seen from this point and the small Paro International airport in the middle of all of that looks stunning. Ideal time to go here would be between 10-11 AM. Then visit Ta Dzong , Rinpung Dzong, Kichu Lhakhang. Back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Paro - Hike To Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger’S Nest) Optional - Paro
Start the day early for a day hike to Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger's Nest Monastery) (Entrance fee INR 1000 (Approx) per person Adult / Child). The hike which is a uphill climb for about 2 ½ to 3 Hrs (Depending on Guest Fitness label) one way through pine forests. Many guest who are unable to make it to the top can hike upto the cafeteria points which is again about 1 to 1 ½ Hrs uphill climb. Later return back to the base where the vehicle will be waiting to take you back to the hotel.
Today after early breakfast, Start the day for a full day excursion to Haa via Chele-la pass (3988 Mts / 13080 Fts) with packed or early breakfast. In Haa visit Haa Dzong, Lhakhang Karpo, Lhakhang Nagpo, Wangchulo Dzong. Depending on the weather, road conditions and time Haa excursion could be either taken from Chele-la Pass or from Chozum side. Later drive back to Paro. Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, checkout and then transfer from Paro to Phuentsholing (Bhutan), enroute stop at Karbandi stop for Bhutan exit stamps & at Indian Immigration office at Jaigaon for India entry stamp. Later drive to Siliguri. On reaching check into the hotel. Overnight at
Hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), for onwards connection.
