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- On arrival at Bagdogra Airport
you will be received by our Bhutan representative who will
assist you in boarding your vehicle and transfer to
Phuentsholing. Meet & Greet upon arrival at Phuentsholing
(298 Mts / 977 Fts). 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
one has to stand in queue for procurement of permit. In case
the permit is not processed on the day of arrival then it
can be issued next day before you start for next
destination. Overnight at Hotel
- After breakfast, Checkout and
then after completing your Visa / Permit formalities
assisted by our Bhutan representative who will then assist
you in boarding your vehicle for transfer from Phuentsholing
to Thimphu, in case if your permit are not done on day of
arrival. On arrival in Thimphu, check in to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
- After breakfasts go for Thimphu
sightseeing covering Sangaygang View Point (BBS Tower) which
is located at an elevation of (2,865 Mts / 9397 Ft), which
offers an exquisite view of the whole town of Thimphu, then
after visit Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodong), Institute for
Zorig Chusum (Traditional Art & Craft School) (Closed on
Saturday, Sunday, National Holiday & During Summer & Winter
Vacations), Textiles Museum , HandicraFt Shops (Closed on
Saturday, Sunday & National Holiday), Zangthopelri Lhakhang
(Monastery), Simply Bhutan (Closed on National Holiday),
Motithang Takin Preservation Centre (Closed on Every
Monday). Later return back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel
- After breakfast drive to Punakha
(1200Mts / 3936Fts, 77 Kms / 03 to 3½ Hrs) / Wangdi
(Wangdiphodrang) (1350Mts / 4430Fts, 70 Kms / 03 to 3½ Hrs).
Punakha / 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 fascinating
view of mountains of Bhutan. Stopping briefly here to take
in the view and admire the Chorten, Mani wall, and Prayer
flags which decorate the highest point on the road. If skies
are clear, the following peaks can be seen from this Pass
(Left to Right): Mt. Masagang (7,158Mts / 23478Fts), Mt.
Tsendagang (6,960Mts / 22829Fts), Mt. Terigang (7,060Mts /
23157Fts), Mt. Jejegangphugang (7,158Mts / 23478Fts), Mt.
Kangphugang (7,170Mts / 23518Fts), Mt. Zongphugang (7,060Mts
/ 23157Fts), a table mountain that dominates the isolated
region of Lunana - Finally Mt.Gangkar Puensum (7,497Mts /
24590Fts), the highest peak in Bhutan. Visit Punakha Dzong
(All tourists visiting Dzongs and temples must be dressed
appropriately. No half pant, sleeve less shirts, floaters,
etc are allowed) - Built Strategically at the junction of
Pho Chhu (Father) and Mo Chhu (Mother) rivers in 1637, by
Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to serve as the religious and
administrative centre of the region, Punakha Dzong has
played an important role in Bhutan's history. Damaged by
Four catastrophic fires and an earthquake, the Dzong has
been fully restored by the present King. The Dzong is open
for visitors during Punakha Festival and in summer months
when the monk body moves to Thimphu. If time permit visit
the Suspension Bridge and then proceed to Chimi Lhakhang
(Monastery), Overnight at the Hotel in Wangdi
- Today the day start early for
full day excursion to Gangtey & Phobjikha Valley (3000Mts /
9845fts , 85Kms / 3 to 3½ Hrs One way ) The valley of
Gangtey is one of the most beautiful spots in Bhutan. The
surprise of finding such a wide, flat valley without any
trees after the hard climb through dense forests is
augmented by an impression of vast space, and extremely rare
experience in Bhutan where most of the valley’s are tightly
enclosed. A few kilometers beyond the Gangtey Monastery, on
the valley floor lie’s the village of Phobjikha. This place
is the winter home of black necked cranes that migrate from
the arid plains in the north to pass winter in milder and
lower climate. Visit Black Necked Crane Information Centre ,
Gangtey Goempa (Monastery),Back to the hotel. Overnight at
Hotel
OR
Punakha/Wangdi - Punakha Local Sightseeing-
Punakha/Wangdi
After breakfast go for Punakha sightseeing covering Punakha
Dzong, followed by Optional White water rafting on Direct
payment basis on Punakha River. Return back to hotel.
Overnight at Punakha / Wangdi
Notes
1.
Guest who are opting for White Water Rafting,
must
carry 01 extra dress along for change, just in case one
gets wet
- After breakfast transfer to Paro
(2200Mts / 7218Fts, 148 Kms / 05 Hrs). Enroute Stop at
Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Garden. On arrival Paro,
check in to the hotel. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight
at Hotel
- After breakfast go for Paro
Sightseeing covering of Dungtse Lhakhang, for the Bird eye
view of picturesque Paro Valley, which can be seen from this
point and the small Paro International airport in the middle
of all, of that looks stunning. Ideal time to go here would
be between 10 am to 11 am, then visit Ta Dzong (National
Museum-Closed on National Holiday), Rinpung Dzong, Kichu
Lhakhang. Afternoon visit the Paro local Market. Overnight
at Hotel.
or
Paro - Full Day Hike To Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger`S
Nest)(
Additional Cost)
Start the day early for a day hike to Taktsang Lhakhang
(Tiger's Nest Monastery) (Tuesday Closed) - The hike which
is all the way uphill takes about 2 /3 hours through pine
forests. The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800
meters from the Paro valley. It is one of the most famous of
Bhutan's monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900m
above the Paro valley floor. It is said that Guru Rinpoche
arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this
monastery and hence it is called "Tiger's Nest". This site
has been recognized as a most sacred place and visited by
Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 and now visited by all
Bhutanese at least once in their lifetime. On 19 April,
1998, a fire severely damaged the main structure of building
but now this Bhutanese jewel has been restored to its
original splendour. Overnight at Hotel.
- Start the day early for a full
day excursion to Haa via Chele-la pass (3988 Mts / 13080
Fts, 67 Kms / 02 to 03Hrs – One way) with packed or early
breakfast. Drive for 4 Kms away at Bondey village the road
to Haa diverts towards the right hand side and ascends
towards the Chele-la pass starts. After driving through Blue
Pine & Rhododendron Forest for 45 km, reach Chele-la pass
(3988Mts / 13081Fts). From this point one can have a superb
view of Mt. Jhomolhari (7134Mts / 23400Fts) & Mt. Jichu
Drake (6989Mts / 22924Fts). This is a very good place to
walk around for few minutes enjoying the view. Drive on to
Haa, descending all the way for another 22 km (under an
hour’s drive), finally reaching Haa. Visit Haa Dzong,
Lhakhang Karpo, Lhakhang Nagpo, Wangchulo Dzong. Evening you
drive back to Paro. Overnight at the hotel.
- After breakfast, checkout and
then transfer from Paro to Phuentsholing (Bhutan) / Jaigoan
(India), enroute stop at Karbandi stop for Bhutan exit
stamps & at Indian Immigration office at Jaigaon for India
entry stamp. Later drive to Lataguri. On reaching check into
the hotel. Overnight at Hotel
- After breakfast, Drive to Njp
Railway Station / Bagdogra (IXB) Airport (75 Kms / 02 Hrs
approx) the services end. One can take their onward
connection
