Suggested Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival and Transfer to Phuentsholling

Our representative will receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting for the transfer via Jaigaon to Phuentsholling - The border of India & Bhutan, Indian side is Jaigaon and the Bhutan side is called Phuentsholling - Nearly 170 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – The drive is through Dooars - Land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Phuentsholling

Day 02: Transfer to Paro after Permit formalities - Transfer to Paro after Permit formalities

After preparing permit etc - Transfer from Jaigaon / Phuentsholling to Paro - 180 kilometers – Nearly 6 – 6 ½ hours – The drive will take guest along the Paro Chu (water or river) down stream to the confluence with the Wang Chu next the road bends upstream and travel along the Wang Chu to Thimpu - One can experience breath taking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks including the sacred Jumolhari and Mount Jichu Drake - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Paro

Day 03: Sightseeing at Paro

Early morning breakfast - After Tea, drive to the ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong, built in 1647 by the Great Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, father and unifier of medieval Bhutan, the dzong was destroyed by accidental fire and left in ruins as an evocative reminder of the great victories it was built to commemorate - Explore the ramparts and on a clear day experience an unforgettable view of Mt. Jhomolhari (7314 meters) - On the way back, visit Kichu Lhakhang, built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan king Srongsen Gampo - This Monastery is one of the 108 monasteries built across the Himalayan region by the Tibetan King to subdue the Demoness that lay across the Himalayan region – Evening free to stroll around the area – Night stay at hotel in Paro

Day 04: Paro sightseeing

After breakfast 20 minutes drive takes you to Satsam Chorten - From the road point the hike up to Taktshang, on a well maintained path, is quite uphill and it takes around 3-4 hours at an average walking speed - The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags - We stop for a rest and light refreshments at the Taktsang cafeteria - The primary Lhakhang was built around Guru Rimpoche's meditation cave in 1684 by the Penlop of Paro, Gyaltse Tenzin Rabgay, this incredible monastery clings to the edge of a sheer rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below - Legend has it that Guru Padmasambhava, the tantric mystic who brought Buddhism to Bhutan in 747 AD, flew here on the back of a flying tiger, Dorji Drolo, said to be his consort - Visit Ta Dzong (built in1656 and renovated in 1968), an ancient watchtower, which now houses the National Museum - Overnight Paro Hotel.

Day 05: Thimphu Sightseeing – Early morning breakfast

One and half hour drive to Thimphu pass the striking Tacho Gompa founded by the Tibetan saint, one will reach to Chuzom marks by the confluence of Paro Chu (river) and the Wang chu - Opposite at the confluence, are three protecting chortens each built in a different style - After lunch visit the National Memorial Chorten (1974) built in honour of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk and the Dupthop Lhakhang one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan - Visit the National Library, stocked with ancient Buddhist manuscripts, Painting School where traditional art of painting Thangkas (sacred Buddhist religious scrolls) – Next Traditional Medicine Institute - Lungtenzampa to observe the Royal silver smiths and Bhutanese paper factory at work - Tashichho Dzong, seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan ) – Night Thimphu Hotel

Day 06: In Thimphu Hike to Tango Monastery

After breakfast drive to north of Thimphu, and it is about 30 minutes drive from the main Thimphu town followed by 30 minutes walk to the monastery through beautiful forest from the road point - The monastery was founded by Lama Gyalwa Lhanampa in the 12th century - The monastery whish is now an important center of higher learning for monks is also associated with Lama Drukpa Kuenlay (divine mad man) and Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel - The three-story main temple is dedicated to the body, speech, and mind of the Buddha - Afternoon one can freely stroll in Thimphu city with local peoples and visit the Handicrafts shops followed by shopping for souvenirs – Night stay at Thimphu Hotel

Day 07: Departure – Transfer from Thimpu to Phuentsholling – Early morning breakfast

Transfer from Thimpu to Jaigaon / Phuentsholling - A drive of nearly 180 kilometers, a drive of approximately 6 – 6 ½ hours - After breakfast transfer to Phuentsholing – On the way take a short stop at Chuzom, the confluence of Paro and Thimphu rivers with three different style of stupas adorn this confluence - Drive further through Chapcha and later take glimpse of famous Chukha Dam and the magnificent Vince waterfall before Gedu town - Arrive Phuenthsoling by evening and check into the hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Night stay at hotel in Phuentsholing.

Day 08: Departure and Transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction)

Early morning breakfast - Drive to Siliguri - New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Nearly 180 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 ½ hours drive – Forwarding Journey

Package Inclusions:

• Daily breakfast
• Accommodation on twin sharing basis
• All transfers & sightseeing by dedicated vehicle
• Permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).

Package Exclusions:

• Air Fare
• Entry fess, Camera fees, Portarage, Tips & Gratuity and Mineral/soft/hard drinks
• Extra usage of vehicle
• Guide
• Applicable Peak Season, Christmas, New year surcharges
• Items of Personal Nature
• Travel Insurance
• Service tax extra @ 3.09% is applicable
• Anything not mentioned above

Hotel Details

Destinations	Hotels
Thimpu	Hotel Raven Inn / River View / Dragon Roots/ Phuntsho Pelri / Jumolhari
Phuncholing	Hotel Lakhi / Hotel Namagey / Similar
Paro	Tenzinling Resort / Tashi Phuntshok / Dechen Cottages / Similar

Thimpu

Since 1960, the capital of Bhutan is Thimphu. Thimphu is situated at a height of over 7600 feet on a hillside in a fertile valley on the banks of the Thimphu Chhu River. Thimphu is perhaps the smallest capital in the world. The town of Thimphu is nothing like what a capital city is imagined to be. Thimphu Bhutan One interesting fact about this city is that it is the only world capital without any traffic lights. Thimphu is a gallery of traditional Bhutanese art, architecture, culture, and tradition and above all still so ethnic and pure. It is a fitting and lively place. The wooden houses stand side by side with concrete buildings, all painted and constructed in traditional Bhutanese styles. For most part of its history, Bhutan has tried consciously to save its culture from the blunt influences of the western world. It is not that modernity has not reached this region, but they are being introduced in a phased and balanced manner that is unheard of at any place in the world. All these make Thimphu and other parts of the country a unique destination.

Phuentsholling

Phuentsholing is the second largest town in Bhutan and is located on the Indian border, next to the town of Jaigaon.

Paro

Paro is the gateway to the country of Bhutan. Situated in the Paro Valley of Eastern Himalaya, the town is full of legends, heroism, and natural splendour. If there would be a place where nature and Paro Bhutan man conjured to create their clearest and cleanest image, it must be the Paro valley in Bhutan. The town is located at an altitude of 2,250 m above the sea level with river flowing gently on its side and making it the most beautiful valley in the country. Though, the capital of Bhutan is Thimphu, but for a longer time of the history Paro had the control of this part of the country. The town of Paro in western Bhutan attracts tourists due to its scenic locales, beautiful landscapes, wooded villages and historic buildings. The Paro valley is unique in beauty and in history. The only airport of Bhutan is located in Paro. To the north, Mount Chamolhari (Mountain of the Goddess), reigns in white glory and the waters from its "five sisters" peaks passes through deep gorges, finally meeting in the end to form the Paro Chu river that nourishes the rice fields and apple and peach orchards.