Mr Vinoth || Bhutan ex Bagdogra

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL AT BAGDOGRA AIRPORT– TRANSFER TO  PHUNTSHOLLING

Meet & greet upon on an arrival at Bagdogra Airport our representative will assist you to board your vehicle & you will be transferred to Phuntsholling. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Phuntsholling.

DAY 2 -  TRANSFER TO  THIMPU

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Thimphu (178 KMS / 06 HRS / 2134Mts /7000Fts), the capital of Bhutan. Thimphu lies in a beautiful valley, sprawling up a hillside on the west bank of the Thimphu Chhu River and has a total area of about 1,809 sq. km. Evening at leisure. Be sure to sink your teeth into momo kopi, and steam dumplings filled with finely chopped cabbage, onions, cheese and butter Visitors can enjoy a relaxing walk in the valley. Overnight at Thimphu.

 DAY 3 - THIMPHU FULL DAY CITY TOUR.

After breakfast goes for morning sightseeing - visit the Indigenous hospital where the traditional old art of healing is still practised, the Art & Craft school, the National Library, the Royal goldsmith workshop and Handicraft centres. Have a sumptuous lunch. In the afternoon visit the Memorial Chorten built in memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15th Century Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare "Takin" national animal of Bhutan and drive further down with a good view of the Thimphu valley. Visit the new Drupthob nunnery temple. Evening at your own leisure. Overnight in Thimphu.

 DAY 4 - THIMPHU – PUNAKHA 

After early breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang & Memorial Chorten. Later drive (70 kms / 2 hrs) to Wangduephodrang, with a stop en route for tea at Dochu La Pass (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. In Wangdue, stop at Mehsina village & visit Chime Lhakhang - The Temple of Fertility built in 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kinley. (This monk is popularly known as the Divine Madman for his philosophy, “Salvation through sex”), Chendebji chorten, ,Stay at Punakha
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  DAY 5 -  PUNAKHA TO PARO 
After breakfast transfer to Paro, covering some on way sightseeing. Every turn on the way comes with a surprise and scenic view of the mountain and nature. 

DAY 6 -  PARO FULL  DAY CITY TOUR

After breakfast, covering some on way sightseeing.   Visit the historic ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong, built in 1647.  Then proceed to TA Dzong (National Museum),  Ringpung Dzong & Kyichu Lakhang. Paro’s Main Street features shops on both sides, all crammed with brasswares, silk and cotton scarves, incense sticks, silver filigree jewellery, gho (Bhutanese National Dress for Men) which can be matched with elaborately embroidered boots, Kira (wrap-around sarong worn for Bhutanese Women) and prayer flags that one could string across any open space to seek blessings for loved ones and friends. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Paro.

DAY 7 - TIGER NEST HIKING

After breakfast excursion to Taktshang Monastery (2 - 3hrs hike). 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 hence it is called ‘Tiger’s Nest’. This site has been recognised as a most sacred place and was 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 the building but now this Bhutanese jewel has been restored to its original splendour.

DAY 8 - TRANSFER TO PHUNTSHOLLING

After Breakfast check out from Paro hotel & transfer to Phuntsholling for the return journey to India. It takes approx 6 hrs to reach. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Phuntsholing.

 DAY 9 - TRANSFER TO BAGDOGRA AIRPORT

After breakfast check out from Phuntsholling & transfer to Bagdogra Airport for a return journey. The tour ends with sweet memories.