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BHUTAN

Land of the Thunder Dragon With [PARO – THIMPU – PUNAKHA- 6N/7D]

Day – 1:Start of tour from BENGAL: Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at  Bagdogra Airport / NJP / Hasimara Station in Bengal. After getting entry permit form immigration office (Closed on Saturday & Sunday). Phuntsholing, we proceed towards Thimpu.  Check-into Hotel at Thimpu. Lunch en-route or after check-in. (Note: Avoid reaching on Fridays & Saturdays as immigration office are closed on Saturday & Sunday). Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel at Phunsholing/Jaigaon.

ALTERNATIVELY:Start of tour from PARO AIRPORT: Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at Paro Airport. After getting entry permit form immigration office (Closed on Saturday & Sunday). Phuntsholing, we proceeds towards Thimpu.  Hotel at Thimpu. (Note: Avoid reaching on Fridays & Saturdays as immigration office are closed on Saturday & Sunday). Lunch-en-route. Return in the evening.  Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel at Thimpu.

Day –2:Phuntsholing-Thimpu—After getting entry permit form immigration office Phuntsholing, we proceeds towards Thimpu. Thimpu is 172 km and 7 hours  driving time from Phuntsholing. Thimpu the capital of Bhutan is beautiful valley . The valley is surrounded by hills and provides outstanding view. Lunch-en-route. Return in the evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel at Thimpu.

Day –3:Thimpu Sight-seeing :  In the morning after break fast, your Bhutan tours starts from the National Memorial Chorten built in the memory of Bhutan’s 3rd king and it is also a favourite place for local people. The next destination is  the Buddha’s Dordenma statue. It is a gigantic Buddha statue made of Bronze and gilded gold. Later we will see Bhutan’s national animal, the Takin, in the Sanctuary. Finally today’s tour end at Thimpu Dzong. It is also called Trashichho Dzong, the largest religious building in Bhutan and the present king’s office and administrative center. The afternoon visit is scheduled for you to learn much about Bhutan’s culture, history and local peoples life. You will visit the Thirteen Traditional Arts and Craft School and the folk Heritage Museum, before continuing to the National Library and the Traditional Paper Making Factory. Lunch-en-route. Return in the evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel at Thimpu.

Day –4:Thimpu - Paro : Today after break we will move towards Paro. It takes about 2 hours. Today’s sightseeing tour starts from Paro Dzong, also named Rinpung Dzong. It is one of the most impressive dzongs in Bhutan and the finest example of Bhutnes’ architecture. It was built in 1644 as a fortrees and Buddhist temple, and is now the local religious administrative centre. A visit to Airport View Point is also scheduled. The annual Paro Tshechus held here in spring, is the most important local religious festival and attracts thousands of visitors. Later we visit Ta Dzong at the top of the hill above the Parodzong. It was originally the watch tower of Paro Dzong now it houses the National Museum with over 3000 art treasures. Our next destination is the KyichuLhakhang. One of the oldest temples inn Bhutan where the royal family’s most important celebration are held. Lunch-en-route. Return in the evening.  Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel at Paro.

Day – 5 :Paro - Hiking : This morning’s private tour is scheduled in the Taktsang ( Tiger Nest) , the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries. It has long been recognized as a holy place as it was said that in the8th century the Guru Rinpoch flaw to the site of the monastery on the back of a Tiger and then meditated in a cave here. This site is located in the rocky cliffs over 900 meters above the floor of Paro valley. It is about aa two hours strenuous hike to get there, however it is worthwhile for the spectacular view and historical interest. After that we will go to the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong which was built to honour the memory of Bhutan’s victory over the Tibetan invaders. (OR) If you are not hiking to Tiger Nest, some local sight seeing included. Lunch-en-route. Return in the evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at  Hotel at Paro.

Day – 5 :ALTERNATIVELY: Paro – Chele La Pass: Che Le (Pass) considered to be one of the highest motor able passes in Bhutan & some local sight seeing as per time available. On a clear day, you can appreciate the stunning distant view of Mt. Chomolhari behind the ruins. Some local sight-seeing included.  Lunch-en-route. Return in the evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel at Paro.

Day – 6 :Transfer from Paro to Phuntsholing / Dooars : After breakfast, check-out & drop to Paro Airport / Hasimara Station in Bengal around (02-03pm). (OR) Transfer back to Hotel at Phuntsholing. Tour Ends…. On the way take a short stop at Chuzom, the confluence of Paro and Thimpu rivers with three different style of stupa adorn this confluence. Drive further through Chapcha and later take glimpse of famous Chukha Dam and the magnificent Vince waterfall before Gedu town. Alternatively, we will take you to Jaldapara / Lataguri in Dooars. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel at Resort at Jaldapara / Lataguri.

Day – 7 :Early breakfast. Some socal sightsseing & places of interest in the Forest of Jangapara / Gorumara can be visited. You can also take a Jeep Safari if time permits. Lunch en-route. Then drive to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station in Bengal for Forwarding Journey before (06.00pm) Tour ends.

PUNAKHA

Add-on (or) Separately From [THIMPU - PARO- 2N/3D]

Day –1 :ALTERNATIVELY: Thimpu – Punakha: For visiting Punakha, one has to rise early & visit Punakha. (Rs.3000/5500) per vehicle will be charged extra / payable locally). Punakha is situated at an elevation of 4265 feet. Punakha is the winter seat of Je Khenpo (the chief abbot). Its natural drainage from Pho Chhu (male) and Mo Chhu (female) rivers - It offers splendid views of the distant Himalayas at Dochula Pass situated at an elevation of 10065 feet on Thimphu – Punakha road.  The pass is also popular spiritual place for both locals and tourists because of an important temple that is located on the crest of Dochula pass. Visit  Punakha Dzong; strategically built at the confluence of the Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (female) rivers by the first Shabdrung of Bhutan, Ngawang Namgyel in 1637. Lunch-en-route. Return in the evening. Dinner & Overnight  at Hote l at Punakha.

Day –2 :Punakha - Paro : Today after break we will move towards Paro. Check into Hotel. After which start a strenuous hiking up to Kila Goempa( Kila Nunnery ), located on  the cliffs at about 3500 meters (11,400 ft) above sea level. This hiking takes almost an hour each through forest and steep slopes. From here you will have beautiful views into the Haa and Paro valleys It takes about 2 hours. Today’s sightseeing tour starts from Paro Dzong, also named Rinpung Dzong. It is one of the most impressive dzongs in Bhutan and the finest example of Bhutnes’  architecture. It was built in 1644 as a fortress and Buddhist temple, and is now the local religious administrative centre. The annual ParoTshechus held here. Later we visit Ta Dzong at the top of the hill above the Parodzong. It was originally the watch tower of ParoDzong now it houses the National Museum with over 3000 art treasures. Our next destination is the Kyichu Lhakhang; one of the oldest temples inn Bhutan where the royal family’s most important celebration are held. Lunch-en-route. Return in the evening.  Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel at Paro.

PHOBCHIKA

Add-on (or) Separately From [PUNAKHA - PARO- 2N/3D]

Day –1 :Thimphu-Phobchika valley-After breakfast move towards Phobjika valley-also known as the valley of the Cranes. As you leave Thimphu you’ll be surrounded by forest as your car climbs to the Dochulla Pass with its spectacular northern facing mountain views, continue to the subtropical valley of Punakha and down in to glacial valley of Phobjikha. Lunch-en-route. Return in the evening. Check into Hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel/Resort at Phobchika.

Day –2 :After breakfast, Check-out for Half day site seen of Phobjikha valley which include visit to Gangtey Gonpa, etc. After site seen back to Punakha. Some local sight-seeing en-route included. Lunch-en-route. Return in the evening. Overnight stay in a Hotel at Punakha.

Day –3 :To visit Bumthang / Gangtey / Haa Valley ( 200km, 7 hours drive ): In order to visit these additional places, it is advised to add one more night (or pay Rs. 5000/- per vehicle to visit these places by not visiting other places mentioned elsewhere. Lunch-en-route. Return in the evening. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel at Punakha / Paro.

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