On arrival pick up from IXB Airport/NJP Railway Station Drive to Phuentsholing. The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. It is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. As reach Phuentsholing check in at hotels. Overnight stay at the hotel in Phuentsholing.
After breakfast check out the hotel and get the permit done and drive to Thimphu via the wonderful mystic town Gedu, Which is about 9000 ft above the sea and Chukha Dam. On the way visit Crocodile Park, Kharbondi Gumpha, Wankha waterfalls and halt at Chojum to take photographs of the confluence of two rivers of Bhutan. After resume your journey for Thimphu, as reach check in to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel in Thimphu.
After breakfast, Visit the Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue). Located at a short drive from Thimphu City Centre, Kuenselphodrang offers a good overview of the Thimphu valley. The largest statue of Buddha in the country sits here which houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues. Then visit the National Memorial Chorten built in the memory of the Third King of Bhutan. Finally, visit the Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery and the Takin Preserve Centre. Takin is the national animal of Bhutan. In the evening visit Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). After sightseeing return back to the hotel and overnight stay in Thimphu.
After breakfast, drive to Punakha (4298 ft.), on the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 Mts.). To view the higher Himalayas. Arrival at Punakha check in at hotel. After noon visit Punakha Dzong - 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 Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952. After that, take a short and easy hike to visit the Punkha Village, Chhimi Lhakhang - The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man’. And also visit Punakha Suspension Bridge. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Punakha.
After breakfast drive to Gangtey valley. Its located in the beautiful, broad and U shaped glacial valley of Phobjika. After arrival hotel check in and latter after lunch we will hike to nature trails .From the small hilltop overlooking Gangtey Goemba, head downhill through flower meadows to Semchubara village and from here through beautiful forests and into the open valley. After passing a chorten and Khewa Lhakhang, the trail ends at the local community school; this involves a 30 minute walk up to the start of town. Black Necked Crane Information Centre Situated on the edge of the forest and wetland along the main road of Phobjikha valley, the black-necked crane information Centre has an observation room equipped with high power telescope and spotting scopes for catching the best view of the cranes. The centre also offers display information that outline the natural and cultural history of the area. There is a small gift shop, which sells handicrafts produced by the local people, after back to the hotel. Overnight Stay at Punakha.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Paro via Dochu La Pass, covering Paro Chuu river valley and Wang Chhu river valley. On the way, you will be visiting Simtokha Dzong, an old fortress which is now a school for Dzongkha language. Once you reach Paro, you will be checked into a hotel. After freshen up proceed to Paro local sightseeing point, Ta Dzong, Rinpung Dzong, Tamchog lhakhang. After sightseeing back to the hotel. Evening is for leisure. Overnight stay at a hotel in Paro.
After breakfast, we proceed to the World famous “Tiger Nest Monastery”. It will take your full day. One needs to do some trek to visit this. Ponies are available on hire. Evening is for leisure. Overnight stay at a hotel in Paro.
After breakfast check out of your hotel and transfer to the Phuentsholing, on the way visit Paro Airport View Point and local market. As reach Phuentsholing, go to Immigration office for exit stamping, after we shall escort you to NJP Railway station. Tour concludes; cherish always sweet memories…….
