Bhutan Main Destination

7N 8D: Drive-In & Drive-Out Itinerary

Package Details:

Day 1 – NJP Train Station / IXB Airport – Phuentsholing

(Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.)

Meet and Greet on arrival at NJP Train Station / IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing. It is a thriving commercial centre on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival check in at the hotel.Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Day 2 – Phuentsholing – Thimphu

(Distance: 176 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2248 mts.)

After breakfast complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening the Tashichhoe Dzong Outer view (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 3 – Thimphu Sightseeing

Morning Drive To Tawang.Enroute Witnessed The Snowcapped Sella Pass At 14000 Ft And The Jaswantgarh War Memorial. (Legend Has It That Jaswant (Mahavir Chakra Awardee (Posthumous) Of 4TH Battalion Garhwal Rifles), Fought A Lone Battle Against The Invading Chinese During The 1962 War. His Spirit Is Still Believed To Protect The Place). Overnight In Tawang.

Day 4 – Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing

(Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1200 mts.)
After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, on the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.), during clear days you will get a chance to see Himalayan mountain ranges of Bhutan. After noon visit Punakha Dzong ( entry fee 1000 ) 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 PungthangDechenPhodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of monastic body. After that take a short hike to visit the Khamsum yulley Namgyal Chorten - The Temple, also known as replica of National Memorial chorten was built by HM The queen Mother Ashi Tshering Yangdon ( short hike of uphill 30 mins ) and on way back vist Suspension bridge , Evening free for leisure. Over night stay at Punakha .

Day 5 – Paro Sightseeing

After breakfast drive to Paro and on the way visit near river side and drive Bonday Zangthophelri , Airport View , Ta Dzong – National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangka. RinpungDzong ( outer view ) - Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels" Evening Leisure .Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 6 – Paro SightseeingExcursion to Chele-La-Pass

(Distance: 35 kms. One way / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Chele-La-Pass: 3988mts.)
After breakfast excursion trip to Chele-La-Pass – the highest motorable road in Bhutan. Enjoy the scenic beauty and memorable landscapes from Chele-La-Pass. Back to Paro. And Evening Try Bhutanese Traditional Dress and Shopping at Town. Overnight stay at Paro
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Paro Sightseeing

After breakfast visit Taktsang Monastery - called “Tiger's Nest” and later if time permits visit Drukgyel Dzong. Overnight stay will be at Paro.

Day 7 – Paro – Phuentsholing

(Distance: 141 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Day 8 – Phuentsholing – NJP Train Station / IXB Airport

(Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of NJP/IXB: 89 mts.)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to NJP Train Station / IXBAirport for departure