Bhutan Himalayan Kingdom: Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha & Paro

Itinerary at a glance

Highlights

• Phuentsholing to Thimphu night stay.(Distance 180kms; Driving Time 06hrs)
• Thimphu Sightseeing night stay.( Full Day Sight Seen )
• Thimphu to Dochula, Punakha Sightseeing & back to Punakha night stay.( Distance 70kms.; Driving Time 03hrs.)
• Punakha to Paro and Sightseeing night stay Paro.( Distance 140kms.; Driving Time 06hrs.)
• Paro to chellela Sightseeing & return Paro night stay.( Distance 45kms.; Driving Time 02hrs.)
• 7 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 Wankha Waterfalls on arrival at Thimphu check in hotel and Overnight stay in Thimphu hotel.

3. 3
   Day 3

   Thimphu Sightseeing night stay.( Full Day Sight Seen )

   Overnight: ThimphuMeals: Breakfast, DinnerSightseeing

   Morning go for a full day local sightseeing tour of Thimphu including visit - Simtokha dzong, buddha point & Hindu temple, simply bhutan, break for lunch, TAKIN RESERVE CENTER and view point from where you can see (Tashi chhoe dzong, supreme court and saarc conference hall) and CENTENERARY FARMER’S MARKET, if interested stroll around the city in the evening. Overnight stay in Thimphu

4. 4
   Day 4

   Thimphu to Dochula, Punakha Sightseeing & back to Punakha night stay.( Distance 70kms.; Driving Time 03hrs.)

   Overnight: PunakhaMeals: Breakfast, DinnerTransferSightseeing

   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 Punakha.

5. 5
   Day 5

   Punakha to Paro and Sightseeing night stay Paro.( Distance 140kms.; Driving Time 06hrs.)

   Overnight: ParoMeals: Breakfast, DinnerTransferSightseeing

   In the morning drive to Paro 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 and visit Nya mey zam bridge, rinpung dzong and TIGER NEST VIEW (just view from 7km range-not trekking), and Overnight stay at hotel in Paro.

6. 6
   Day 6

   Paro to chellela Sightseeing & return Paro night stay.( Distance 45kms.; Driving Time 02hrs.)

   Overnight: ParoMeals: Breakfast, DinnerSightseeing

   Morning drive to visit Kyichu lakhang, international airport, national museum and then drive to see chellela view point, Chelle La Pass is at over 13,000 ft to the west above the Paro Valley is the highest road pass in the country and has amazing views of the Himalaya especially that of Mt. Jhomolari, Bhutan’s most sacred peak at over 22,000 feet and drive back to Paro and overnight stay at hotel in Paro.

7. 7
   Day 7

   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.

8. 8
   Day 8Departure day

   Phuentsholing to Bagdogra drop, here your tour will end with 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 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