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Bhutan is situated in the eastern Himalayas between two global giants, China in the north and India in the south. The country encompasses an area of 38,394 sq.km with a population of just over seven hundred thousand as of February, 2017. The name Bhutan appears to have originated from the world "Bhu-uttan” meaning “high land” in Sanskrit. Though the country is widely and internationally known by the name Bhutan, the Bhutanese people still takes immense pride in referring their country as “Druk Yul" or "The Land of Thunder Dragon".
With spectacular mountains views, evergreen forests, verdant valleys with awe-inspring rivers, traditional houses & fortress (Dzongs), unique Culture & festivals, and above all with very friendly & hospital people makes Bhutan the hotspot of tourists from across the world.
Day 01: Phuentsholing – Thimpu:
(Distance: 176 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2350 mts.)
Meet & Greet on arrival at Phuentsholing - The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. It is a thriving commercial centre on the northern fringe of the Indian Plains. After completing the immigration formalities proceed to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in to the hotel. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Stay overnight at Thimphu.
Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing – Paro:
(Distance: 65 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2280 mts.)
After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place of spirituality for the devotees, with a huge statue of Buddha on top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) - and Folk Heritage Museum, drive to Paro. On the way visit the Tamchog Lhakhang – It is situated between Thimphu and Paro and it was built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo. He is also known as the Iron bridge builder, situated on a hill top, one has to cross an ancient style bridge to reach the temple. On arrival at Paro, check in to the hotel. In the Afternoon you may visit Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Rinpung Dzong - Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". The Dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Stay overnight at Paro.
Day 03: Paro – Sightseeing:
After breakfast visit Drukgyel Dzong, also visit the famous Taktsang Monastery - called Tiger's Nest (2 hrs. hike from the base camp) & Kyichu Monastery. Enjoy the rest of the evening and stay overnight at Paro.
Day 04: Paro to Phuentsholing:
After breakfast check out from the hotel and say good bye to the visit of Bhutan and reach Phuentsholing for your onward journey.
Day 01: Phuentsholing – Thimpu:
(Distance: 176 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2350 mts.)
Meet & Greet on arrival at Phuentsholing - The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. It is a thriving commercial centre on the northern fringe of the Indian Plains. After completing the immigration formalities proceed to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in to the hotel. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Stay overnight at Thimphu.
Day 02: Thimphu – Sightseeing:
After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place of Sprituality for the devotees with a huge statue of Buddha on top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum. In the afternoon you may visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve Centre, the national animal of Bhutan (Takin) can be seen here and Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Stay overnight at Thimphu.
Day 03: Thimphu Sightseeing – Paro:
(Distance: 65 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2280 mts.)
After breakfast drive to Paro. On the way visit the Tamchog Lhakhang – It is situated between Thimphu and Paro and it was built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo. He is also known as the Iron bridge builder, situated on a hill top, one has to cross an ancient style bridge to reach the temple. On arrival at Paro, check in to the hotel. In the Afternoon you may visit Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Rinpung Dzong - Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". The Dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Stay overnight at Paro.
Day 04: Paro – Sightseeing:
After breakfast visit Drukgyel Dzong, also visit the famous Taktsang Monastery - called Tiger's Nest (2 hrs. hike from the base camp) & Kyichu Monastery. Enjoy the rest of the evening and stay overnight at Paro.
Day 05: Paro – Phuentsholing:
After breakfast check out from the hotel and say good bye to the visit of Bhutan and reach Phuentsholing for your onward journey.
Day 01: Phuentsholing – Thimpu:
(Distance: 176 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2350 mts.)
Meet & Greet on arrival at Phuentsholing - The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. It is a thriving commercial centre on the northern fringe of the Indian Plains. After completing the immigration formalities proceed to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in to the hotel. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Stay overnight at Thimphu.
Day 02: Thimphu – Sightseeing:
After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place of Sprituality for the devotees with a huge statue of Buddha on top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum. In the afternoon you may visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve Centre, the national animal of Bhutan (Takin) can be seen here and Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Stay overnight at Thimphu.
Day 03: Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing:
(Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1310 mts.)
After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, On the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.). to view the higher Himalayan Range while arriving at Punakha, check in to hotel. In the Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong - built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952. You may also go for a short excursion to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang - The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Divine Mad Man”. Evening is free for leisure. Stay overnight at Punakha / Wangdue.
Day 04: Punakha/Wangdue – Paro Sightseeing:
(Distance: 140 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2280 mts.)
After breakfast drive to Paro (7,483 ft.). On the way stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Park - The park is enriched with biodiversity of flora and fauna and features a large species of plants. On arrival check in to the hotel. In the Afternoon you may visit Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Rinpung Dzong - Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". The Dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Evening is free for leisure. Stay overnight at Paro.
Day 05: Paro – Sightseeing:
After breakfast visit Drukgyel Dzong, also visit the famous Taktsang Monastery – also known as Tiger's Nest (2 hrs. hike from the base camp) & Kyichu Monastery. Overnight stay will be at Paro.
Day 06: Paro – Phuentsholing:
After breakfast check out from the hotel and say good bye to the visit of Bhutan and reach Phuentsholing for your onward journey.
Day 01: Paro Airport – Thimphu:
(Distance: 65 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2350 mts.)
Meet & Greet on arrival at Paro Airport and drive to Thimphu (7,710 ft), the capital city of Bhutan, on arrival check into the hotel. In the evening you may explore the Thimpu city by walk. Stay overnight at Thimphu.
Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing:
After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place for spirituality for the devotees with a huge statue of Buddha on top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & the Folk Heritage Museum. In the afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve Centre, the national animal of Bhutan (Takin) can be seen here, Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Stay overnight at Thimphu.
Day 03: Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing:
(Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1310 mts.)
After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue enroute Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts). to view the higher Himalayan Range and reach Punakha, check in to the hotel. In the afternoon visit Punakha Dzong - built in 1637 A.D. by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952. After that take a short excursion to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang - The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”. Evening is free for leisure. Stay overnight at Punakha / Wangdue.
Day 04: Excursion to Gangtey (Phobjikha):
(Distance: 78 kms. One way / Driving Time: 3 hrs.)
After breakfast start for a full day excursion to Gangtey (9,840 ft). Gangtey is the home of Black Necked Crane which migrates from the arid plains of Tibet in the north, It is a beautiful valley of Bhutan. You can also visit Gangtey Gompha. In the evening return to the hotel and stay overnight at Punakha / Wangdue.
Day 05: Punakha/Wangdue – Paro Sightseeing :
(Distance: 140 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2280 mts.)
After breakfast drive to Paro (7,483 ft.) enroute Lamperi to visit the Royal Botanical Park - The Park has a rich bio-diversity of flora and fauna and features a large species of plants. On arrival check in to the hotel. In the afternoon visit Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Rinpung Dzong - meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". The Dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Evening is free for leisure. Stay overnight at Paro.
Day 06: Paro Sightseeing:
After breakfast you may visit the Drukgyel Dzong, the famous Taktsang Monastery also known as “Tiger's Nest” (2 hrs. hike from the base camp) and Kyichu Monastery. Come back to the hotel, enjoy the rest of the evening and stay overnight at Paro.
Day 07: Paro Airport:
After breakfast check out from the hotel and say good-bye to the visit to Bhutan with beautiful memories of this amazing place and drive for Paro Airport for your onward journey.