5 Nights - 6 Days Bhutan Tour

Morining: Guest pick up from Jaigaon or Phuentsholing. Our representative will process permit and complete immigration formalities before lunch. After lunch we will take a 5 hour leisurely drive towards the Capital of Bhutan, Thimphu (Altitude 7,658 feet above sea level). On arrival to Timphu, Check-in in the hotel. Tea, snacks and rest. We suggest you to bring the basic tablets for headache and bowl moments caused by low temperature and altitude sickness. Overnight Hotel at Thimphu.

Activities : Sightseeing

After breakfast Visit to the famous Memorial Chorten Build in memory of Third King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1928-72), it contains a fine collection of Buddhist statues and is a center of Tantric Buddhism. Visit to Buddha Dordenma It’s a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue build celebrating the 60th anniversary of fourth king Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The most visited site at Thimphu. Visit to National Library and Choki School of Arts & Crafts The only school besides Zorig Chusum (the Painting School) in the entire kingdom. Here, 30 students between the ages of 14 and 18 learn traditional drawing, painting, calligraphy, embroidery, wood carving, and sculpture. Art and painting play important roles in Bhutanese culture. Afternoon Visit to Changangkha Lhakhang It is an old fortress like Temple and monastic school perched on a ridge above Thimphu. South east of Mothithang which was established in the 12 century. Visit to Takin Zoo To see the National animal of Bhutan `the Takin’. Takin is the national animal of Bhutan. Overnight Hotel at Thimphu.

Activities : Sightseeing

After breakfast, head for the Punakha Valley, winter capital of Bhutan for three centuries. Visit the Dochu La Monastery, Our drive to the Punakha Valley ascends gradually to the Dochu La Pass, 10,300 feet above sea level. From here, get magnificent views of the Himalayan range. Visit Punakha Dzong The beautiful Bhutanese architecture armed by the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers, serving as the religious and administrative center of Bhutan until the mid 1950s. Visit suspension bridge Longest suspension bridge in Bhutan. Overnight Hotel at Punakha.

Activities : Sightseeing

After breakfast we drive to Paro, Lunch at Paro. After Lunch Visit to National Museum Located in Paro Dzong’s 17th-century watchtower. See a fine collection of old paintings and textiles, ancient weapons, and Bhutanese artifacts. Visit to Paro Dzong Also called Rinpung Dzong, the Fortress of a Heap of Jewels. Constructed in the early 15th century as a diminutive fort. This is without doubt one of the kingdom’s finest examples of traditional Bhutanese architecture. Cross a nearby traditional wooden bridge called Nyamai-Zam, which spans the Paro River. In times of war, the bridge would be removed to protect the dzong from Bhutan’s enemies. Evening at leisure walk in Paro Town Overnight hotel at Paro

Activities : Museums

Our day begins with an early breakfast, sustenance for a pony trek this morning to view one of Bhutan’s most revered Buddhist pilgrimage sites, Taktshang Lhakhang, locally known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery (altitude: 10,433 feet). We stop at the Cafeteria, about halfway to the monastery, for wonderful views and for tea & snacks. On our return, we again stop at the Cafeteria, this time for lunch. After some rest time, descend to Ramthanka base and drive back to the hotel. Overnight Hotel at Paro.

Activities : Sightseeing

After breakfast, we head back to Phuntsholing from Paro. Lunch on the way to Phuntsholing. Drop to Jaigaon, West Bengal and Bid farewell.

Activities : Sightseeing