Golden tour of Bhutan
Golden tour of Bhutan
TOUR CODE: NET/34 –02N Phuentsholing / 02N Thimphu / 02 Punakha / 03N Paro
Tour Itinerary Details
Day 1: NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Phuentsholing (Distance: 140 kms. / Driving Time: 04 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts)
Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / 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. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
Day 2: Phuentsholing – Thimphu
(Distance: 150 kms. / Driving Time: 4 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 the way visit Kharbandi Monastry and the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.
Day 3: Thimphu Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Taking Preserve Centre, The talking national animal of Bhutan can be seen here Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.
Day 4: Thimphu – Dochu-La-Pass - Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing
(Distance: 85 kms. / Driving Time: 2.5 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 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 trip 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. Overnight stay will be 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. By evening return back. Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.
Day 6: Punakha/Wangdue – Paro Sightseeing
(Distance: 130 kms. / Driving Time: 3.5 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2280 mts.) After breakfast visit suspension bridge and drive to Paro (7,483 ft.). On the way stop at Lamperi to visit suspension bridge & Royal Botanical Park – The park contains a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna and features a huge species of plants and animals including endangered species. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Paro Local market by walking to enjoy your evening in leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.
Day 7: Hike ToTakshang
After breakfast visit Drukgyel Dzong. Also visit famous Taktsang Monastery – called “Tiger’s Nest” (2hrs hike from the base camp) &Kitchu Monastery.
Day 8: Excursion to Chele-La-Pass
(Distance: 35 kms. One way / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Chele-La-Pass: 3810 mts.) After breakfast excursion trip to Chele-La-Pass (13,088 ft.) – the highest motorable road in Bhutan. Enjoy the scenic beauty & memorable landscapes from Chele-La-Pass. Back to Paro. Rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.
Day 9: Paro local sightseeing – Phuentsholing (Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude ofPhuentsholing: 450 mts.)
After breakfast check out of your hotel and visit Paro local sightseeing like, Drukgyel Dzong, Ta Dzong (Ring Pong Dzong), Paro Airport View Point and local market after all these sightseeing travel back to Phuentsholing. Overnight stay will be at Phuentsholing.
Day 10: Phuentsholing - NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 04.30 hrs. / Altitude of NJP/IXB: 70 mts.)
After breakfast check out of your hotel and travel back to NJP/IXB for your onward journey.As you go home let the everlasting memory of the radiant Himalayas and this beautiful serene kingdom linger in your mind and prompt you now and again to revisit this place.