Bhutan Fascinating Journey For Family – 7 Days/ 6 Nights

General Information

Start/ End: Paro/ Paro
Duration: 8 days/ 7 nights
Tour Route: Paro – Thimphu – Punakha – Paro
Tour Customizable: Definitely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Guides: Local Guide (English Speaking Guide, Other Languages depends on your Request)
Transportation: Private first-class air-conditioned vehicles
Accommodation: Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges.

Brief Itinerary

Day 01: Transfer From Bagdogra To Phuentsholing
Day 02: Transfer To Thimphu (B)
Day 03: Thimphu – Punakha (B)
Day 04: Punakha – Paro Sightseeing (B, L)
Day 05: Paro Sightseeing (B, L)
Day 06: Paro – Phuentsholing (B)
Day 07: Phuentsholing – Bagdogra Or Njp Railway Station

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Transfer From Bagdogra To Phuentsholing

Welcome to  Bagdogra, upon arrival, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to Phuentsholing, a small town on the Indo – Bhutan border.After that, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Day 02: Transfer To Thimphu

After having breakfast, head to Thimphu and hotel check-in.
We start with a visit to Tashichho Dzong, which is a famous fortress and a Buddhist monastery in the northern part of the city. This is the official office of the civil government’s head or the Dharma Raja.
Stay overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 03: Thimphu – Punakha

Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before  visiting Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue), which is a huge statue of Buddha on the top; National Memorial Chorten, the site showcases magnificent Asian architecture, elaborately painted annexes, marvelous mandalas, and a shrine to the King & Folk Heritage Museum.
Pay to visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, one of the ancient temples of Thimphu Valley. This is the home of gigantic prayer wheels, super-sized sacred scriptures, and not only that, a sculpted figure of Thousand-armed Avalokitesvara, the lord/master that looks over the troubles/sadness of life, according to the Buddhist faith.

Then, transfer to Punakha. On the way, stop at Dochu-La-Pass, known as one of the finest viewpoints of the Eastern Himalayas. On a clear day, you can see the peaks Masangang, Tsendagang, Terigang and Gangkar Punsum (the highest unclimbed mountain in the world).
On reaching DochuLa, admire the view, and walk around the 108 Chortens. We then descend through the beautiful forest into the Punakha Valley, situated at an altitude of 1,350m. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Stay overnight and have a good sleep at Punakha.

Day 04: Punakha – Paro Sightseeing

Enjoy breakfast, then visit Punakha Dzong, built at the confluence of two major rivers in Bhutan, the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu. It is an exceptionally beautiful sight on sunny days with the reflection of the rivers on its white-washed walls.
Travel to Chimi Lhakang, trek for 20 minutes through the agricultural fields of rice and mustard to access the monastery. Popularly known as The Fertility Temple by westerners, the monastery idyllically stands on a round hillock surrounded by scenic views. Built over half a millennium ago, it’s one of the oldest monasteries in Bhutan

Afterward, drive to Paro (7,483 ft.). On arrival, hotel check-in. Overnight stay in Paro.

Day 05: Paro Sightseeing

After having breakfast, we hike to the famous Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan’s most iconic landmark and religious site. Also known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery, this temple is one of the holiest sites in the kingdom and clings to a sheer cliff face at a height of 900 meters above the Paro Valley (2hrs hike from the base camp).

Afternoon: Visit Ta Dzong – National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangka, etc. Rinpung Dzong – Meaning “fortress of the heap of jewels”. The dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Overnight stay in Paro.

Day 06: Paro – Phuentsholing

Wake up early in the morning, check out from the hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival, hotel check-in. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Day 07: Phuentsholing – Bagdogra Or Njp Railway Station

After having breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Bagdogra airport to catch your flight. We wish you and your family have a once-in-a-lifetime experience Bhutan trip.