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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 Punakha /Wangdue via Dochula pass ( Approx 70 kms / 2.30 hrs)

After permit  ( Permit is not issued on Saturdays, Sundays & Govt holidays) drive to Punakha/Wangdue, with a stop en route at Dochu La Pass ( 3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the highest mountains of Bhutan. After a photo break, drive to warm valley of Punakha. Visit Punakha Dzong ( Timing from 11:00 a.m to 1: 00 p.m and 3:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m) built at the confluence of the Po and Mo Chu Rivers in the 17th Century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel and served as capital of Bhutan until 1955.  Overnight in Punakha/Wangdue.

 

Day 05 ::  Punakha /Wangdue to Paro ( Approx 160 kms / 4 hrs)

After breakfast drive to Paro ( Alt. 2200 m/7,300 ft ). On the way enjoy the view of Shaba River Point and Paro airport view. Check in at the hotel.. Overnight in Paro.

 

Day 06 ::  Paro Sightseeing

After breakfast 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 07 :: Paro to Pheuntsholing.

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

 

Day 08 :: Pheuntsholing To IXB / NJP

Drop to IXB/NJP