Tour Details
Arrival in Phuentsholing Bhutan: Our representative will welcome you at the Bhutan – India border and process your Bhutan entry permit. Arrive Bagdogra / NJP and drive to Phuentsholing Bhutan. Complete the immigration formalities on arrival to Phuentsholing and the check in to your hotel rooms. Phuentsholing (alt. 300m / 985 ft) - The frontier town, it is a thriving commercial centre, situated directly at the base of Himalayan foothills. It is a fascinating place where different ethnic groups mingle prominently Indian, Bhutanese and Nepalese. Being the border town, Phuentsholing serves as the convenient entry/exit point for Bhutan and also the important link to visit the Indian state of West Bengal, Sikkim and Assam. After relaxation visit ZangthoPelri Temple the heaven of Guru Rinpoche. Dinner and overnight stay at Phuentsholing. Over night: Phuentsholing | Elevation 300m
Drive from Phuentsholing to Thimphu (6 Hrs). Even though the journey is long and tiring, you will be rewarded with spectacular sights of the diverse range in vegetation that Bhutan is so well known for on the way we will make our first stop to visit KharbandiGompa about 5 km above Phuentsholing . This monastery was built by Royal Grandmother, AshiPhuntshoChoedron in 1967. From this point the road climbs steeply up into the hills, to an altitude of aprrox 6560 ft. We will make stops along the way from time to time, so as not to miss the magnificent view of the Indianplains and Toorsa River below. On the way you will also see the first hydro electric project ever built in Bhutan. Leaving Chukha we will stop at the small town of Chimakothi. Lunch is served enroute. After passing through Chapcha the road reaches its highest point of about 9158 ft, then descends steeply and runs along the banks of Wang Chu (River) to Chuzon (Confluence), where Paro Chu runs into Wang Chu. From here it is only about 30 min drive up the valley to Paro. On arrival at Thimpu, if time permits will visit National Memorial Chorten and Buddha Point. Later check in at the hotel. Overnight:Thimphu | Elevation 2300m
In the Moring visit Textile Museum (opens at 9:00am), Folk Heritage Museum, Painting school, National Library and then proceed towards TrashiChhoeDzong or Thimphudzong. One can visit anytime of the day today from 9-5 pm as its government holiday. Later visit the Jungshi handmade paper factory uses traditional methods to produce the authentic Bhutanese paper known as Deh-sho. It is located approximately 1 km from Thimphu City. The factory uses the bark of two tree species, the Daphne tree and Dhekap tree in the manufacture of traditional paper. Visitors can observe the entire process of producing handmade paper using ancient traditional methods that have been practiced for generations. Deh-sho paper was originally used by monasteries for woodblock and manuscript books and also for writing prayer books.TheJungshi paper factory continues to preserve and promote this age-old Bhutanese tradition. It also produces various other products, such as stationery and greeting cards.
Later break for lunch and then proceed towards Punakha. Along the way you will be greeted by beautiful landscapes crossing the Dochula pass (3150m) if weather permits one can enjoy a spectacular view of the highest pass in your trip. The pass is decked with beautiful 108 DrukwangyelChorten. After the pass one will descend to lower elevation towards warm valley of Punakha and Wangude.
Overnight:Wangdue | Elevation:1350m
After the breakfast one can go and enjoy the beautiful hike towards ChimiLhakhang also known as temple of fertility. Many barren couples visit the temple to get blessed with a child.
Later on visit Punakhadzong which is also known as palace of Great Bliss/Happiness. The dzong stands magnificently on the spit of land between two rivers Phochhu (male) and Mochhu (Female) which literally looks like a gigantic anchored ship in itself. After the dzong. Lunch and then proceed towards Paro. Leisure on you own.
Overnight: Paro | Altitude: 2300m
Optional:-Day Excurison to Cheela Pass (3980m) then later visit ParoDzong and National Museum or
Start your morning with good breakfast and cup of tea as today you will be hiking to the one of the most iconic monastery in the country to the Taktshang monastery (Tiger’s Nest). The hike will take around 2-3 hours approx depending upon pace of walk and breaks one takes but surely one will be amazed by scenery down below to the valley and will not be able to restrain from taking pictures. Taktshang or Tiger’s Nest clings to a huge granite cliff hanging at 900m from the Parovally. Legends says that the Indian Tantric Buddhist master known as Guru Padma Sambhava came here during 8th century on a flying tigress and meditated here in a cave for 3 months, thereby subduing the evil force that was creating hurdle for the spread of Buddhism.
A visit to the KyichuLhakhang one of the oldest temple in the country which is believed to have been built during 8th century by the Tibetan King SongsonGompo.
Evening stroll old Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores and also if you like your guide will be arranging hot stone bath on supplement cost as it will be relieving experience especially after the hike.
After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred back to Phuentsholing. Overnight: Phuentsholing
After early breakfast at the hotel, drive to NJP / Bagdogra for your train / flight back to your destination.
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