Bhutan 8 Nights / 9 Days
PHUENTSHOLING–THIMPHU–WANGDUE-PUNAKHA–PARO
Itinerary
Day 1
IXB Airport – Phuentsholing:
(Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.)
Meet & Greet on arrival at IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing – The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. It is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Dinner at Hotel and Night stay at Phuentsholing.
Day 2
Phuentsholing – Thimphu:
(Distance: 176 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2350 mts.)
After breakfast, complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Dinner at Hotel and Night stay at Thimphu.
Day 3
Thimphu Sightseeing:
After breakfast, visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a refreshing place with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum. In the Afternoon, visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve Centre, where the national animal of Bhutan can be seen. Dinner at Hotel and Night stay at Thimphu.
Day 4
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 Himalayas. Arrival at Punakha, check in at hotel. After noon 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 DechenPhodrang (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 trip to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang – The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility” built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”. Evening free for leisure. Dinner at hotel and Night stay at Punakha / Wangdue.
Day 5
Excursion to Gangtey (Phobjikha):
(Distance: 78 kms. One way / Driving Time: 3 hrs.)
After breakfast, start for full day excursion trip 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. Evening return back. Dinner at Hotel and Night stay at Punakha / Wangdue.
Day 6
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 contains a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna and features a huge species of plants. On arrival check in at the hotel. 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 free for leisure. Dinner at hotel and Night stay at Paro.
Day 7
Paro Sightseeing:
After breakfast, visit Drukgyel Dzong. Also visit famous Taktsang Monastery – called “Tiger’s Nest” (2hrs hike from the base camp) & Kyichu Monastery. Dinner at hotel and Night stay at Paro.
Day 8
Paro – Phuentsholing:
(Distance: 200 kms. / Driving Time: 7 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.)
After breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival check in at the hotel. Dinner at Hotel and Night stay at Phuentsholing.
Day 9
Phuentsholing –IXB Airport:
(Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of NJP/IXB: 89 mts.)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to IXB Airport for your onward journey.
Highlights
- Visit the TashichhoDzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion)
- Visit KuenselPhodrang (Buddha Statue) -Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum
- Visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve Centre, where the national animal of Bhutan can be seen
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Gangtey (9,840 ft.)
- Visit Gangtey Gompha
- Visit Royal Botanical Park
- Visit Ta Dzong – National Museum
- Taktsang Monastery – “Tiger’s Nest” & Kyichu Monastery
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