Bhutan Diwali Special

Cities Covered :

• Phuentsholing     : 2 Nights
• Paro                     : 3 Nights
• Thimphu              : 3 Nights

Paro:

• Paro Sightseeing with Visit to National Museum
• Drukyel Dzong & Kyichu Monastery
• Excursion to Chele-La-Pass

Thimphu:

• Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion)
• Kuensel Phodrang (169 Feet Giant Buddha Statue)
• City Tour of Thimpu
• Takin Reserve Center

Punakha:

• Dochu La Pass (Enroute Thimpu to Punakha)
• Punakha Dzong (Punakha Fortress)
• Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of the Divine)
• Suspension Bridge

Meals:

• 08 Breakfast at Hotels
• 08 Dinner at Hotels

Day 1:- Arrive at Bagdogara Airport / Transfer to Phuentsholing. (170 Kms / 5 Hours)

(Dinner)

Arrival at Bagdogara Airport and start your journey into Bhutan towards the border town of Phuentsholing.

Boasting a rich amalgamation of culture, ethnicity, art and scenic beauty, the border town of Phuentsholing serves as the gateway to the ‘land of thunder dragons’ from the Indian states of West Bengal, Sikkim and Assam. Lying in the Himalayan foothills at an altitude of just 300 meters. Phuentsholing offers tourists a glimpse into the fascinating culture, heritage and traditions of Bhutan.

On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check. Rest of the evening is free for leisure.

Dinner and overnight in Phuentsholing.

Day 2:– Depart Phuentsholing / Arrive Paro. (Approx 160kms / 5hrs) 

(Breakfast & Dinner)

Today After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed to immigration.

Complete immigration process and transfer to Paro.

Paro is a valley town in Bhutan. It is also home to the National Museum, which displays hundreds of ancient Bhutanese artefacts and artwork. Charming town nestled in the heart of Bhutan, Paro is a delightful blend of natural beauty, spiritual serenity, and cultural richness.

Arrive at hotel and Check in.

Rest of the evening is free for leisure and shopping in Paro.

Enjoy your beautiful resort hotel in Paro.

Dinner and Overnight in Paro.

Day 3:- Full Day Sightseeing of Paro.

(Breakfast & Dinner)

After breakfast at hotel, proceed for full day sightseeing of Paro.

First visit the Ta Dzong, the National Museum.

Located below the Museum is Paro Dzong.

Visit the ancient ruin of Drukgyel Dzong, considered as the most beautiful and famous archaeological sites in Bhutan, is situated on a ridge in the upper Paro valley. The Dzong was destroyed by fire in 1951 and is now preserved as heritage site.

Last visit is Kyichu Lhakhang – one of the oldest Buddist temples in Bhutan.

Transfer back to the hotel.

Dinner and Overnight in Paro.

Day 4:-  Excursion to Chele-La-Pass. Evening free for leisure.

(Breakfast & Dinner)

After Breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Chele-La-Pass.

Chele La Pass is famous in Bhutan for offering the panoramic vista of snow-capped Himalayan Mountain Range like the magnificent Mount Chomolhari.

In the evening back to Paro.

Rest of the day is free for leisure.

Dinner and Overnight in Paro.

Day 5:- Depart Paro / Arrive Thimpu (50kms / 1.30hrs). Evening Tashichho Dzong.

(Breakfast & Dinner)

Today After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and transfer to Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan.

On arrival check in at the hotel.

In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion).

One of the popular and biggest landmarks in Thimphu, located at the banks of the Wangchhu River the Tashichho dzong stands tall two kilometers away from the main town. It is the main secretariat building which houses the offices of the King and the Throne Room.

Dinner and Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 6:- Visit Kuensel Phodrang.  Full Day Thimphu Sightseeing.

(Breakfast & Dinner)

Today after breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing of Thimpu.

Our first stop will be at Kuensel Phodrang.

Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) is a place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top.

Later, visit the Memorial Chorten, view the paintings and statues inside the monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy.

The Folk Heritage Museum (Phelchey Toenkhyim): connect people to the Bhutanese rural past through exhibits, demonstrations, educational program and documentation of rural life. The principal exhibit in the museum is a restored three storey traditional rammed mud and timber house.

Visit the Sangaygang View Point, one can see the entire city of Thimphu nestled in the valley below and also beautiful vistas of snow peaks and pine trees.

Later, visit the famous Changangkha Lhakhang.

It is time to witness the National Animal of Bhutan, Takin, at the Takin Reserve.

In the evening back to hotel.

Dinner and Overnight in Thimpu.

Day 7:-  Full Day Excursion to Punakha via Dochula Pass. Visit Punakha Dzong & Chimi Lhakhang.

(Breakfast & Dinner)

Today After breakfast, proceed to Punakha via the scenic Dochu La Pass.

Take a beautiful hike on the paddy fields towards Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of the Devine Mad Man called Drukpa Kuenley. It is also known as the “The Temple of Fertility” We can take a leisurely walk through the paddy field, no steep climb here.

Later visit arguably the most beautiful Dzong in the country, Punakha Dzong. The dzong houses the sacred relics of the southern Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Visit the Suspension Bridge, which is one of the longest bridge in Bhutan

In the evening, transfer back to Thimpu.

Dinner and Overnight in Thimpu.

Day 8:-  Depart Thimphu / Arrive Phuentsholing (165 Kms / 5.5 Hours).

(Breakfast & Dinner)

Today After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing.

On arrival, Check in to the hotel.

Evening free for shopping and leisure.

Dinner and Overnight in Phuentsholing.

Day 9:- Depart Phuentsholing / Transfer to Bagdogara Airport. (170 Kms / 5 Hours)

(Breakfast & Dinner)

After Breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Bagdogara Airport for your flight back home with wonderful memories and souvenirs from your Bhutan Holidays.