Day 1 : Arrival in Bagdogra | Bagdogra to Phuentsholing

Begin creating happy memories right from your arrival at Bagdogra Airport, where a driver will meet you and assist in your transfer to Phuentsholing. On reaching the hotel in Phuentsholing, help yourself to a hearty dinner before retiring for the night in your room.

Day 2 : Phuentsholling - Thimphu

A Visit to Thimpu (Phuentsholing to Thimphu | Visit to National Memorial Chorten)
After freshening up, head to the breakfast table to recharge yourself before traveling further into the kingdom. Post breakfast, begin your journey by road to Thimphu – the Bhutanese capital.
A pleasant year-round weather, soaring hills on all sides and an old-world charm all combine beautifully to make Thimphu a perfect holiday retreat. What’s more? The city is studded with Buddhist monasteries and temples that radiate peace.
Here, explore the magnificent National Memorial Chorten, built in honor of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the third emperor of the kingdom. This three-storey stupa has numerous shrines, housing colorful statues of Buddhist deities and photographs of the monarch.
After paying homage to the king, make your way back to the hotel to gorge on a delicious dinner. Later, enjoy an overnight stay in your hotel room.

Day 3 : Thimpu

The Thimpu Experience (Sightseeing in Thimphu)
A lavish breakfast signals the start of a day, which would take you closer to Bhutan’s amazing culture. Head out, and visit Motithang Takin Preserve, home to Bhutan’s national animal, the takin. The protected territory has pine forests that create the perfect environment for these animals.
Also during the day, travel to Tashichhodzong, a huge dzong-style building, from where the king rules. You could walk in its landscaped lawns or see rich Buddhist artwork on its exterior walls.
The place, which will really bespeak about the lifestyle of the kingdom, is the Folk Heritage Museum. The daily chores of villages, objects in use, typical village houses, livestock and stables, a rural kitchen and traditional open hot stone bathhouse are on display here.
You will certainly be awe inspired at the sight of the around 52-metre high Buddha Dordenma statue. The idol has smaller statues of Bodhisattvas, Arhats, and mandalas.
Like shopping? Then make the most of your time at National Handicrafts Museum, where you may buy Bhutanese clothes, handmade paintings, and jewelry.
Photographers can rejoice as they will get a great opportunity to click a bird’s eye view of the city from atop BBS Tower.
Follow this amazing excursion with dinner at the hotel; later, it’s time for bed.

Day 4 : Thimpu / Paro (52kms approx 2hrs drive)

After breakfast drive to Paro en route visit Simtokha Dzong. This dzong, built in 1627 is the oldest in Bhutan. It now houses the Institute for Language and Culture Studies.

Afternoon in Paro, visit Ta Dzong, once a watchtower, built to defend Rinpung Dzong during inter-valley wars of the 17th century, Ta Dzong was inaugurated as Bhutan’s National Museum in 1968.

Afterwards, walk down a hillside trail to visit Rinpung Dzong. Built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal , the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan, the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda (district administrative head) and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district. The approach to the Dzong is through a traditional covered bridge called Nemi Zam.

Overnight at the hotel in Paro. (Meals included – Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 5 : Paro

After breakfast drive up the valley to view the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. It was from here that the Bhutanese repelled several invading Tibetan armies during the 17th century.

Then take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, the most famous of Bhutanese monasteries. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery hence it is called “Tiger’s Nest”. The excursion to monastery takes about 5 hours for round trip.

While return to Paro town visit en route Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom.

Overnight at the hotel in Paro. (Meals included – Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 6 : Paro / Phuentsholing

Fill up on breakfast, and then pack your bags because now you will be making your way back to Phuentsholing.
On reaching the hotel in this border town, have dinner and then rest for the night. (Meals included – Breakfast)

Day 7 : Goodbye, Bhutan (Departure from Phuentsholing - Bagdogra)

After breakfast transfer to the airport for flight to onward destination.

Inclusions

• Accommodation is on twin sharing basis
• Meals : breakfast at all places
• Transfers from one place to another
• Sightseeing in private cars
• Vehicle will be provided based on the itinerary
• All current taxes such as hotel taxes and transportation taxes

Exclusions

• Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples
• Meals not mentioned in inclusions
• Personal Expenses / Purchase of things
• Any kind of insurance
• Any increase in the govt. taxes and state taxes
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.