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About This Tour
Embark on a captivating eight-day journey, commencing at Siliguri Airport or Railway Station. Begin with a transfer to Phuentsholing, where the Land of the Thunder Dragon welcomes you. Explore local markets and complete immigration formalities before checking into your hotel. Journey to Thimphu, the capital, marveling at scenic landscapes and immersing in cultural diversity. Continue to Punakha, a junction of two rivers, and then to Paro for sightseeing of historic fortresses and monasteries. Experience the breathtaking hike to Taktsang Monastery before returning to Phuentsholing, concluding your Bhutanese adventure with a transfer back to Siliguri.
Highlights
- Explore the local markets of Phuentsholing and experience a warm Bhutanese welcome.
- Discover Thimphu's cultural diversity through visits to the National Memorial, Buddha Statue, and Motithang Takin Preserve.
- Immerse in the historical richness of Punakha, visiting Dochula Pass, Chimi Lhakhang, and Punakha Dzong.
- Explore Paro's Drukgyel Dzong, Kichu Lhakhang, and embark on a memorable excursion to Taktsang Monastery.
- Enjoy leisure time in Phuentsholing, experiencing the unique charm of this border town.
- Depart with fond memories, waved goodbye by the Land of the Thunder Dragon.
What’s Included
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis in hotels mentioned or similar.
- Services of Local English Speaking Guide
- Travel Insurance for guest up to 60 years
- Local 01 SIM Card per family on arrival will be provided on a returnable basis
- Sustainable Development Fee (Royalty Fee)
- Internal permits for visiting municipal areas
- Bhutan Sector Transfers and Sightseeing by Non AC Toyota Coaster/Hiace/Similar depending on group Size.
- India Sector Transfers from IXB airport to Phuentsholing by AC Toyota Innova/Indigo/Tempo Traveller Similar depending on group Size.
- Any Air or Rail fare.
- Monument entrances Museum visiting fees.
- Any other meal not mentioned in price includes.
- Any other destination not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any expenses of personal nature.
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse allArrival at Siliguri & Transfer to Phuentsholing | Welcome to Land of the Thunder Dragon
Reach Siliguri Airport/Railway Station from where our local representative will help you with the transfer to Phuentsholing. On reaching the immigration process. After that, the driver will drop you off at the pre-booked hotel in Phuentsholing. Check in to the hotel and take some rest and the rest of the day is at your leisure and you’ll be free to explore the beautiful Local Markets of Phuentsholing. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in Phuentsholing.
Phuentsholing to Thimphu Transfer | Capital City of Bhutan
Start your day with a healthy breakfast at the hotel. Post-breakfast the driver will help you with your transfer to Thimphu. Upon reaching, head directly to the hotel & complete the check-in formalities. The rest of the day at leisure you’ll be free to explore the nearby local market of Thimphu. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu Local Sightseeing | Explore Cultural Diversity
Wake up this morning and enjoy a delicious breakfast. After breakfast the driver will pick you up from the hotel for the local sightseeing which includes, National Memorial, Buddha Statue, and Motithang Takin Preserve. Next visit Tashichho Dzong, Simtokha Dzong the oldest Dzong of Bhutan, and Handicrafts Emporium followed by shopping for souvenirs at the local markets in Thimphu. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
You’ll proceed to visit the National Memorial Chorten that was built in the honor of late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
Also visit the largest Buddha Statue that overlooks the beautiful Thimphu Valley and the Motithang Takin Preserve, the humble abode of Takin, the national animal of Bhutan.
Other highlights include a visit to the Tashichho Dzong, the seat of the national government, and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan).
Later drive to Simtokha Dzong the oldest Dzong of Bhutan built by Zhabdrung in 1627 and finally visit the Handicrafts Emporium followed by shopping for souvenirs at the local markets in Thimphu.
Transfer to Punakha | The Juncture of the two Beautiful Rivers
Wake up this morning and enjoy a delicious breakfast. After check-out the driver will pick you up from the hotel for the transfer to Punakha. On the way take a stopover at Dochula Pass, and visit Chimi Lhakhang also known as “the Temple of Fertility”, and Punakha Dzong situated between Pho Chu (Male River) and Mo Chu (Female River). Then the driver will drop you at the pre-booked hotel in Punakha, and complete the check-in formalities. Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel.
If the weather is clear, we stop for a while at Dochula Pass to view the Higher Himalayas.
On the way, visit Chimi Lhakhang, also known as “the Temple of Fertility”, and built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley who subdued the demons with his “Magical Thunderbolt”.
Transfer to Paro | Paro Sightseeing
The day begins with the morning breakfast. Post breakfast, the driver will pick you up for transfer to Paro. On reaching, check in to the hotel and take some rest. You'll then visit Drukgyel Dzong, a fortress and Buddhist monastery, next explore Kichu Lhakhang, built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo Namgyal. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Firstly you will visit the ruins of the Drukgyel Dzong, a fortress and Buddhist monastery, now in ruins, located in the upper part of the Paro. Built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, father and unifier of medieval Bhutan, the dzong was destroyed by accidental fire and left in ruins as an evocative reminder of the great victories it was built to commemorate.
Spend some time exploring the ramparts and on a clear day, experience an unforgettable view of Mt. Jhomolhari.
On the way back, visit Kichu Lhakhang, built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo.
Excursion to Taktsang | A Beautiful Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest)
Start your day with a healthy breakfast and then proceed for an excursion to Taktsang Monastery. Reach the base of the trail to Tiger's Nest from where a 6.5 km hike will take you to the monastery. The trail climbs through a beautiful pine forest and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags to reach Taktsang. Take a break at Taktsang Cafeteria located mid-way and then climb 700 steps at the last leg of the hike. Later, return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
The trail climbs through a beautiful pine forest and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags to reach Taktsang Monastery.
The Monastery was built around Guru Rinpoche's meditation cave & clings to the edge of a rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below.
You can then visit Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower, which now houses the National Museum below which is the Paro Rinpung Dzong (literally meaning “Heap of Jewels”).
Proceed for a short walk to the base of the dzong and across a traditional cantilevered, covered bridge.
Transfer to Phuentsholing | Border Town of Bhutan
Enjoy the morning with a delicious breakfast. Check out from the hotel and the driver will help you with the transfer to Phuentsholing. After completing the check-in formalities rest for some time and the rest day is at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Phuentsholing.
Departure from Phuentsholing | Wave Goodbye to the Land of Thunder Dragon
Wake up this morning and enjoy a delicious breakfast. After breakfast the driver will pick you up from the hotel for the transfer back to Siliguri Airport/Railway Station with a huge smile.
The driver will pick you up from the hotel in Phuentsholing and will drop you off at the Siliguri Airport/Railway station.