(150 Reviews)
5 Star Hotel
English, Hindi
No
Breakfasts, Dinners
Bus, Taxi
Guided
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Yes
Yes
Hotel
Follow in the footsteps of ancient Balinese culture – wander through the lush rice terraces of Ubud, ascend the steps of the sacred Besakih Temple, and traverse the vibrant markets of Seminyak. Learn about traditional Balinese customs over a home-cooked lunch in a local village.
Day 1 Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station to Phuentsholing 156 km – 5 hrs drive
On arrival at Bagdogra Airport, transfer to Phuentsholing and check in the hotel and evening at leisure. O/n at Phuentsholing.
Day 2 Phuentsholing – Thimphu – capital city 179 km 5 -6 hrs drive
Morning process for route permit and transfer to the capital city Thimphu through the mountains, this journey is of almost unbelievable beauty and through endless turns, hair pin bends and daring stretches carved into the mountain rock via Chukka to Thimphu. Check in the hotel. Afternoon you can relax and in the evening spend some time in clock tower square. O/n at Thimphu
Day 3 Thimphu sightseeing
When in Thimphu you got to prepare for surprises where this unique capital has no traffic lights but adopted its own version of the British – Indian colonial times traffic policemen who can startle you and mesmerizes others with his elaborate hand gestures, sometimes he may be signaling stop when it looks like go but don’t worry you can observe the flow and notice his smile as you stare at him. Sightseeing includes the Folk Heritage Museum, National Library and Handicraft Center to view the traditional arts, the indigenous Medicine Hospital, the Painting School and from the road point take a glimpse of Tashichho Dzong. Further drive uphill and visit Takin Zoo where you will find national animal of Bhutan. Afternoon visit National Memorial Chorten a stupa dedicated to the third king of Bhutan and Buddha statue. Evening take a walk to the main city from Clock tower square. O/n at Thimphu.
Day 4 Thimphu – Punakha via Dochula pass 77 km 3 hours drive
Morning drive to low lands of Punakha valley touching Dochula pass 10,000 ft. You will be driving through the first mountain pass in the western part of Bhutan. You will find the 108 Druk Wangyal Chorten on the top of the pass where the ridges are draped in colorful prayer flags greet you. You could take three rounds and offer prayers, take some best photo shots. If the weather is clear you will be able to see the highest peaks towards the north, Gangar Punsum among others is the highest unclimbed peak (24,000 ft) in the world. Proceed down to Thinleygang village and upon reaching Lobesa turn left and enter Punakha valley. Check in the hotel. Afternoon visit majestic Punakha Dzong placed strategically at the junction of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers, the dzong was built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to serve as the religious and administrative seat of the region. It was here that the dual system of government was introduced in the 17th century and in 1907, enthroned the first King Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuk. Evening at leisure. O/n at Punakha
Day 5 Punakha – Paro 145 km 4 hours’ drive
Morning drive to Paro via same road and stop at Lamperi. Visit the Royal Botanical Park for 30 minutes. If you are lucky you could see red pandas, different species of birds, you can take some photo shot close to the natural lake. You could watch a short documentary about the park. Proceed to Paro via Semtokha and check in the hotel. Afternoon visit ruins of Drukgyel Dzong and drive till the base of Tigers Nest. Evening at leisure. O/n at Paro.
Day 6 Paro sightseeing
Morning visit Paro Dzong, the National Museum housed in a round fortress called as the Ta Dzong considered to be one of the best natural history museums in Asia where it has a fine collection of natural and historic artifacts. Kyichu Lhakhang the monastery dates back to 7th century and is one of the oldest and most sacred. Afternoon at leisure and evening visit the town for shopping. O/n at Paro.
Day 7 Paro – Phuentsholing 172 km 5 – 6 hrs drive
Morning transfer to Phuentsholing and before reaching Phuentsholing stop and visit Kharbandi Gompa. Check in the hotel and evening at leisure. O/n at Phuentsholing.
Day 8 Departure
Morning transfer to Bagdogra Airport for onwards destination.
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