Day 01 : Bagdora/Silliguri-
Phuntsholing
Received by our representative
at Nepal border or Silliguri or
Bagdora airport (Indian state of
West Bengal) and drive for about
4 hours through lush green tea
gardens en route arriving
Phuntsholing, the gate way of
Bhutan. Phuntsholing lies
directly at the base of
Himalayan foothills and this
small town is Bhutan’s
commercial centre holding most
of commercial organizations.
Dinner and overnight at the
hotel in Phuntsholing.
Day 02 : Phuntsholing –Thimphu
After breakfast, proceed to
Thimphu. 5 kms ahead of
Phuntsholing visit to Kharbandi,
the beautiful monastery built by
Royal Grand Mother Ashi Phuntsho
Chhoden and situated in garden
of tropical plants and flowers.
From the monastery garden there
is a beautiful view over the
plains and town of Phuntsholing.
Road further climbs steeply and
winds in innumerable bends,
upwards to an alt. of
approximately 2000m. You should
occasionally stop on the way so
as not to miss the magnificent
Brahmaputra plains and the
Toorsa River. After two hours
drive through light mountain
jungle, displaying lianas and
orchids, the first ridge has
been paseed and the road
descends slightly. The scenery
and vegetation changes and en
route you pass Chhukha Hydel
Project and the small town of
Chimakothi. Lunch would be
served en route. Near Chapcha
the road reaches its highest
point approximately 2,800m. Now
it goes steeply down and along
the Wang Chu till the Chhhuzom
(confluence).
Shortly before entering Thimphu
city, visit to Simtokha
Dzong,the oldest fortress of the
Kingdom built by Shabdrung
Ngawang Nmagyal in 1627.
On arrival in Thimphu, check
into the hotel. Overnight at the
hotel in Thimphu.
Day 03 : Thimphu
Once a rustic village, Thimphu
today is the capital of Bhutan,
sitting in broad fertile valley
of Wang Chu River.
Thimphu’s most impressive
building is Tashichhodzong, the
home of National Assembly known
as ‘fortress of the glorious
religion”. Originally built in
1627 by Shabdrung Ngawang
Namgyal, it was the country’s
first official centre of social
and religious education.
Memorial Chorten is town’s
another landmark, built in the
memory of the Late King Jigme
Dorji Wangchuck who is popularly
regarded as Father of Modern
Bhutan.
Visit the Art School, which are
an experience gratifying and
where the traditional Bhutanese
arts are taught. Also visit the
National Library that houses
vast collections of manuscripts
and texts related with Buddhist
studies.
The other places of interests
are; Traditional Medicine
Institute where centuries old
healing are still practiced,
Handicrafts Emporium which
displays wide assortment of
beautifully hand-woven and
crafted products, the Textile
and Folk Heritage Museum.
Evening take a stroll through
Thimphu’s market area visiting
local shops and mingling with
people. Overnight at the hotel
in Thimphu.
Day 04 : Thimphu-Punakha/Wangdue
phodrang
After breakfast proceed to
Punakha. About 45 min from
Thimphu, lies Dochula pass
(3,100m), offering visitor their
first glimpse of the eastern
Himalayan range.
A low-lying sub tropical valley
of Wangduephoidrang situated at
the junction of Punakha Chu and
Tang Chu rivers. Overnight at
the hotel in
Punakha/Wangduephodrang.
Day 05 :
Punakha/Wangduephodrang-Paro
Sightseeing in Wangduephodrang
that is typical small Bhutanese
town, with bustling market and
well-stocked shops. The place is
also known for its fine bamboo
works, slate, stone carvings,
and yak diary research station.
Wangdue is the town’s most
visible feature, situated
majestically at the junction of
Puna Chu and Tang Chu rivers.
After lunch drive to Paro en
route visiting village house.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 06 : Paro
This beautiful valley, where
nature and man conjured to
create their dearest image is
home to some of Bhutan’s oldest
temples, monasteries, the
National Museum and country’s
only international airport.
Situated strategically and
commanding spectacular view of
valley, Rinpung Dzong meaning
“fortress of the heap of jewels”
was built by Shabdrung Ngawang
Namgyal in 1646. It now houses
Paro monastic school and office
of civil administration. It is
also the venue of famous Paro
Tshechu (festival) held once a
year in spring. Above Rinpung
Dzong is Ta Dzong or National
Museum, which has vast
collection of Bhutanese art,
artifacts, weapons, stamps and
wild life.
A short drive north overlooking
Paro river visit Kyichu Lhakhang
one of the oldest and most
sacred shrines of Bhutan, dating
from the introduction of
Buddhism. Further ahead, at the
end of valley lies Drukgyal
Dzong, a symbol of Bhutan’s
victory over the Tibetans in the
17th century, was built by
Shabdrung.
Evening at leisure to visit
local shops. Overnight at the
hotel in Paro.
Day 07 : Paro depart
After early breakfast in the
hotel drive to the airport for
flight to onward destination.
