Bhutan Happiness Trail: Phuentsholing, Thimphu & Paro

Itinerary at a glance

Highlights

• Phuentsholing to Thimphu night stay. (Distance 180kms.; Driving Time 06hrs )
• Thimphu to Dochula, Punakha sightseeing & Thimphu night stay. (Full Day Sight Seen)
• Thimphu local Sightseeing and night stay Paro. (Distance 65kms.; Driving Time 02hrs.)
• Paro local Sightseeing night stay Paro. (Full Day Sight Seen)
• Paro to Phuentsholing and night stay. (Distance 180kms.; Driving Time 06hrs.)
• 6 nights in 3-Star hotels with breakfast & dinner

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1Arrival day

   Bagdogra Pick up to Phuentsholing and night stay. (Distance 160kms.; Driving Time 04hrs.)

   Overnight: PhuentsholingMeals: DinnerAirport pickup

   Arrive at Bagdogra, where you are met and transferred to your hotel in Phuentsholing. Check in and settle in. Today's plan: Bagdogra Pick up to Phuentsholing and night stay. (Distance 160kms.; Driving Time 04hrs.). Phuentsholing, opposite Jaigaon on the India-Bhutan border, is the gateway town for travellers entering Bhutan by road.

2. 2
   Day 2

   Phuentsholing to Thimphu night stay. (Distance 180kms.; Driving Time 06hrs )

   Overnight: ThimphuMeals: Breakfast, DinnerTransfer

   Morning after Breakfast and after processing permit you will drive to Kharbandi Gumpa/ Milerapa Lhakhang & Drive through spectacular mountain views and peaceful countryside to Thimphu, The capital of Bhutan via Gedu, which is located about 9000 ft above the sea and view of.and stopover for photo session at WankhaWaterfallson arrival at Thimphu check in hotel and overnight stay in Thimphu hotel.

3. 3
   Day 3

   Thimphu to Dochula, Punakha sightseeing & Thimphu night stay. (Full Day Sight Seen)

   Overnight: ThimphuMeals: Breakfast, DinnerSightseeing

   Morning drive to Dochula pass (3,150m) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan. Later drive to Punakha visit Chimmi Lakhang, PHO CHU & MO CHU River, Punakha Dzong, and Suspension Bridge. Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.

4. 4
   Day 4

   Thimphu local Sightseeing and night stay Paro. (Distance 65kms.; Driving Time 02hrs.)

   Overnight: ParoMeals: Breakfast, DinnerTransferSightseeing

   Morning proceed go for local Sightseeing tour of Thimphu including visit ---National Library, Simply Bhutan, The National Memorial Chorten, BUDDHA POINT & Hindu Temple, Changankha Lakhang, Tashichodzong (The Seat Of Government), TAKIN RESERVE CENTRE, Zorig Chusum School Of 13 Traditional Arts And Crafts, drive through the Wangchu river in the valley floor through the suburbs and villages of Thimphu to arrive at the river confluence of Chuzom, a hub of road network going to Paro, Haa and Phuentsholing. From Chuzom following Pa Chu river upstream passing Tachogang temple on the other side of the river to Thimphu. Overnight stay Paro.

5. 5
   Day 5

   Paro local Sightseeing night stay Paro. (Full Day Sight Seen)

   Overnight: ParoMeals: Breakfast, DinnerSightseeing

   In the morning drive to visit Nya mey zam bridge, rinpung dzong, kichu lhakhang, international airport (Bird Eye View), NATIONAL MUSEUM and TIGER NEST VIEW (just view from 7km range-not trekking), Paro river, iron bridge (TAMCHU) and Overnight stay in Paro.

6. 6
   Day 6

   Paro to Phuentsholing and night stay. (Distance 180kms.; Driving Time 06hrs.)

   Overnight: PhuentsholingMeals: Breakfast, DinnerTransferSightseeing

   Morning after breakfast, drive from Paro to Phuentsholing and drop to hotel and in the evening you can visit Phuentsholing/Jaigaon Market and night stay at Phuentsholing.

7. 7
   Day 7Departure day

   Phuentsholing to Bagdogra drop, here your tour will end with a memorable experience of Bhutan. (Distance 160kms.; Driving Time 04hrs.)

   Meals: BreakfastAirport dropSightseeing

   After breakfast, check out of your hotel. Phuentsholing to Bagdogra drop, here your tour will end with a memorable experience of Bhutan. (Distance 160kms.; Driving Time 04hrs.). Your holiday ends here, with memories to treasure.

Your hotels

Standard hotels (3-Star), breakfast & dinner included. Hotels are listed as “or similar”.

Inclusions & exclusions