Bhutan - Paro - Thimpu tour
Bhutan - Paro - Thimpu tour package
Itinerary
Day1
On arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri
Guests will be received by our executive who will be waiting just outside of the airport or railway station. He will assist guest to board the vehicle to proceed for Phuentsholling. The drive is of 165 kilometers i.e. 4 to 4 ½ hour's drive through the lush green Tea Estate of Dooars. On arrival at Phuentsholling. Check into hotel. The border of India & Bhutan, the Indian side is known as Jaigaon and the Bhutan part is called Phuentsholling. Situated at an altitude of nearly 980 feet is a small settlement. Night stay in Hotel at either Phuentsholling or Jaigaon. (You can proceed directly to Thimpu if Permits Obtained well in advance & if time permits).
Day2
Proceed to Thimpu
The drive is 175 km and is 6 ½ - 7 hours drive. Early morning breakfast. Obtain permit with assistance from our representative. Proceed for Thimpu. The drive is beautiful, and one can see some waterfalls along the way – Thimpu is a charming city, probably the smallest capital in the world, resting in the heart of the Himalayas. The skyline hardly changes as new buildings are all constructed in traditional Bhutanese style. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan. It is a lively place, interesting combination of tradition and modernity. Thimpu is situated at an elevation of 2350 meters / 7710 feet. Reach Thimpu. Check into & Overnight stay in Hotel at Thimphu.
Day3
Punakha and Dochu La Pass Excursion
Punakha , is situated at an elevation of 1300 meters / 4265 feet. Punakha is the winter seat of Je Khenpo (the chief abbot). Its natural drainage from Pho Chhu (male) and Mo Chhu (female) rivers. It offers splendid views of the distant Himalayas at Dochula Pass situated at an elevation of 3050 meters / 10065 feet on Thimphu – Punakha road. The pass is also popular spiritual place for both locals and tourists because of an important temple that is located on the crest of Dochula pass. Visit Punakha Dzong which was strategically built at the confluence of the Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (female) rivers by the first Shabdrung of Bhutan, Ngawang Namgyel in 1637. Drive back to reach Thimpu. Check-in Overnight stay in Hotel at Thimphu.
Day4
Paro local sight seeing
Early morning breakfast. Paro has many sites for tourist to roam around. Three (3 ) night stay is the minimum requirement to visit all places. The main tourist attractions in Paro are Nya-mey Zam or "the bridge with no fish" - Ta Dzong, "Ta" means to see / watch and "dzong" means fortress. Dungtse Lhankhang, Drukgyel Dzong or "fortress of the victorious Drukpas", Kyichu Lhakhang, Kila Gompa, Druk Choeding. Next Rinpung Dzong or "the fortress of the heap of jewels". Then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong situated at commanding height, overlooking Paro valley. This Dzong is symbolic as the religious and secular centre of all affairs of the valley. Late afternoon back to hotel. Evening free to stroll around the local market. Night stay in Hotel / Resort at Paro.
Day5
Excursion to Chele La pass
Chele la (Pass) is situated at an elevation 3988 meters is considered to be one of the highest motor able passes in Bhutan. It is nearly 35 kilometers and about an hour later from Paro. About an hour's drive along a thickly - forested road is a botanical paradise. The pass provides stunning views of the sacred mountain Jomolhari and Jichu Drake. Made all the more mysterious and beautiful with its abundance of prayer flags. Guest can witness the cascades of wild roses; purple and yellow primulas; and swathes of deep blue iris covering the forest floor. Back to resort. Guest may spend the day by shopping or simply walking through the town or relax. Overnight stay in Hotel / Resort at Paro.
What's included
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- Any other services or meals which are not mentioned in the above “Includes” section.
- Expense of personal nature such as tips, laundry, telephones, beverages etc
- Entry fee for all monuments and places of interest if any
- Airfares and Train ticket charges if any
- Christmas Eve /New year Eve supplement charges if applicable.
What's excluded
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- Any other services or meals which are not mentioned in the above “Includes” section.
- Expense of personal nature such as tips, laundry, telephones, beverages etc
- Entry fee for all monuments and places of interest if any
- Airfares and Train ticket charges if any
- Christmas Eve /New year Eve supplement charges if applicable.