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Bhutan Holidays

Destination Covered : Phuentsholling - Thimphu - Paro

Inclusions

  • Daily breakfast.
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
  • All transfers & sightseeing by dedicated vehicle.
  • Permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).

Itinerary

  • Day 01 : Arrival and Transfer to Phuentsholling

    Our representative will receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting for the transfer via Jaigaon to Phuentsholling - The border of India & Bhutan, Indian side is Jaigaon and the Bhutan side is called Phuentsholing - Nearly 170 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – The drive is through Dooars - Land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Phuentsholling.

  • Day 02 : Transfer to Thimpu after Permit formalities

    After preparing permit etc - Transfer from Jaigaon / Phuentsholling to Thimpu - 180 kilometers – Nearly 6 ½ - 7 ½ hours – The drive will take guest along the Paro Chu (water or river) down stream to the confluence with the Wang Chu next the road bends upstream and travel along the Wang Chu to Thimpu - One can experience breath taking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks including the sacred Jumolhari and Mount Jichu Drake - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Thimpu.

  • Day 03 : Thimpu sight seeing (Full day)

    Early morning breakfast – Drive and visit the Memorial Chorten (Stupa) built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who ruled the Kingdom from 1952-1972 - Next the National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved, Wood Craft and Painting School - The handicrafts Emporium where Bhutanese textiles and other arts and crafts are displayed and can be purchased - Simtokha Dzong, one of the oldest fortresses in Bhutan built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1629 A.D - Browse through example of Bhutan's fine traditional arts. Here you can buy hand-woven textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and wood carvings, jewelry, interesting items made from local materials – Night stay at Thimpu.

  • Day 04 : Thimphu to Dochula pass and transfer to Paro – Nearly 100 kilometers, nearly 3 ½ - 4 hours drive

    After early breakfast, drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m/ 10,130 ft) to take in the view and admire the chorten, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road - If skies are clear, the following peaks can be seen from this pass Masagang (7158 meters), Tsendagang (6960 meters), Terigang (7060 meters), Jejegangphugang (7158 meters), Kangphugang (7170 meters ), Zongphugang (7060 meters), etc - finally Gangkar puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 7497 meters - Next drive to Paro visiting Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the country built in 1627 on the way - Evening stroll around the area – Night stay at Paro.

  • Day 05 : Departure – Transfer from Paro to Phuentsholling

    Early morning breakfast. Transfer from Paro to Jaigaon / Phuentsholling - A drive of nearly 180 kilometers, a drive of approximately 6 ½ - 7 hours - After breakfast transfer to Phuentsholing – On the way take a short stop at Chuzom, the confluence of Paro and Thimphu rivers with three different style of stupas adorn this confluence - Drive further through Chapcha and later take glimpse of famous Chukha Dam and the magnificent Vince waterfall before Gedu town - Arrive Phuenthsoling by evening and check into the hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Night stay at hotel in Phuentsholing.

  • Day 06 : Departure and Transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction)Departure and Transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction)

    Early morning breakfast - Drive to Siliguri - New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Nearly 180 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 ½ hours drive – Forwarding Journey.

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