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Day 01 :: Arrival NJP/ IXB  To  Pheuntsholing ( Approx 4-5 hrs drive)

Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP / IXB & transfer to Pheuntsholing – The Gateway of Bhutan by  Road from India , Pheuntsholing (also sometimes spelled Phuntsholing) is the second largest town in Bhutan (population around 40,000) and is located on the Indian border, next to the town of Jaigaon . Evening free . Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 :: Pheuntsholing to Thimphu ( Approx 178 km/6-7 hrs drive)

Breakfast at the hotel. On 09 a.m onwards permit has to be obtained  at Department of Immigration ( Permit procedure may take times ). After Permit , drive to Thimphu.  On arrival at Thimphu check in at the hotel.  Overnight in Thimphu.

 

Day 03 :: Thimphu sightseeing .

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing includes

 

National Memorial Chorten– This stupa was built in 1974 in the memory of Bhutan’s third King, His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, who is popularly regarded as Father of modern Bhutan

 

Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang), visitors can get a good overview of the Thimphu valley from here;

 

Chang Gangkha Monastery, the oldest temple in the valley;

 

Motithang Takin Preserve , preserve center of Takin – National Animal of Bhutan.

 

Anim Dratsang (Nunnery) ; also called Thakcho Kunzang Choden Nunnery nunnery is located in Zilukha

 

Day 04 :: Thimphu to Paro ( Approx 65 kms – 1.15 hrs drive). Paro sightseeing.

After early breakfast transfer to Paro. Check in at the hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing   includes

Ta Dzong (National Museum) ( open throughout the week except Govt. Holiday . Timing: from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m ) – the first of its kind which has a collection from natural history to religious paintings and then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong (also known as Paro Dzong) which has a long and fascinating history.

 

Afternoon proceed for sightseeing   includes

Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined fortress from where Bhutanese repelled several invasion by Tibetan armies.

Later visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom. Evening stroll at Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores.  Return at hotel. Overnight at Paro.

 

Day 05 ::  Hike to Taktsang Monastery

After  early morning breakfast hike to Taktsang or ‘’Tiger’s Nest’’ Monastery . It takes approx  3 hrs hike one way.  Return at hotel by afternoon. Evening is free.  Overnight in Paro.

NOTE: Please ensure yourself that you are fit for this hike before you do this hike. The hike is a steep climb uphill .

Day 06:: Paro to Pheuntsholing.

After check out drive to Phuentsholing ( Approx 178 km/6-7 hrs drive). Overnight at Phuentsholing.

 

Day 07 :: Pheuntsholing To IXB / NJP

Drop to IXB/NJP