Bhutan

Day wise Itinerary 6 Nights / 7 Days

DAY 01 ARRIVAL AT BAGDOGRA (IXB) AIRPORT / NJP RAILWAY STATION - PHUNTSHOLING
Pick up from Njp Railway Station / Bagdogra (IXB) Airport and transfer to Phuntsholing (165 Kms, 03 to 04 Hrs) Meet & Greet upon arrival at Phuntsholing (298Mts / 977Fts). Depending on your arrival time our Trip Leader will assist you in procurement of your permit to Bhutan. The permit issuance takes time depending on the rush to stand in queue for permit procurement. If the permit is not processed on the day of arrival, it can be issued the next day before you start for your next destination. Overnight at Hotel

DAY 02 PHUNTSHOLING – THIMPHU
After breakfast and after completing your Visa / Permit formalities assisted by our Bhutan representative who will assist you in boarding your vehicle for transfer to Thimphu (2320Mts / 7656Fts, 180 Kms / 06 to 07 Hrs) in case your permit is not done on the day of arrival. On arrival in Thimphu, Check in to the hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 03 THIMPHU – WANGDI / PUNAKHA EXCURSION – THIMPHU
After breakfast drive to Wangdi (Wangdiphodrang) (1350Mts / 4430Fts, 70 Kms / 03 to 3½ Hrs One way). Wangdi 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 a fascinating view of the mountains of Bhutan. At Punakha visit Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lhakhang (Monastery), Evening you drive back to Thimphu. Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 04 THIMPHU - PARO
After breakfasts, transfer to Paro Enroute covering Thimphu sightseeing – Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong, Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodong),Changangkha Lhakhang (Monastery), Motithang Takin Preservation Centre, Drupthob Goemba / Zilukha Nunnery, National Library (Closed on Saturday , Sunday & National Holiday), Institute for Zorig Chusum (Traditional Art & Craft School-Closed on Saturday , Sunday, National Holiday & During Summer & Winter Vacations), Textiles Museum (Handicrafts Shops - Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holiday), Zangthopelri Lhakhang (Monastery). Later transfer to Paro (2200Mts / 7656Fts, 65 Kms / 01½ to 02 Hrs). On arrival, Paro, checked in to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 05 PARO
After breakfast, go for Paro Sightseeing covering, Ta Dzong (National Museum-Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holiday), Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang (Monastery), and back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
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PARO - FULL DAY HIKE TO TAKTSANG LHAKHANG (TIGER`S NEST)
Start the day early for a day hike to Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger's Nest Monastery) - The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2 /3 hours one way through pine forests. Afternoon at leisure for going for shopping in the market. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 06 PARO – PHUNTSHOLING
After breakfast drive to Phuntsholing (298Mts / 977Fts, 176 Kms / 06 Hrs).Overnight at Hotel

DAY 07 PHUNTSHOLING - NJP RAILWAY STATION / BAGDOGRA (IXB) AIRPORT
After breakfast, Drive to Njp Railway Station / Bagdogra (IXB) Airport (165 Kms, 03 to 04 Hrs) the services end. One can take their onward connection.