NOMADIC BHUTAN

Welcome to Bagdogra then drive to Thimpu on your 6 days in Bhutan 

Move for immigration formalities after done with immigration transfer to Thimphu, on arrival check-into the hotel. The capital town of Bhutan and the centre of government, religion and commerce, Thimphu is a unique city with unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient traditions. With the population of about 90,000, it is perhaps still the world’s only capital city without a traffic light. 

Also take a walk to the Coronation Park.

Located on the banks of the river (near the city stadium), this 5.6 acres of parkland offer a pleasant and relaxing environment to stroll or to sit and watch the river flow by. 

Evening time can be spent strolling through the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts bazaar, to browse through example of Bhutan's fine traditional arts. Here you can buy hand-woven textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and woodcarvings, jewellery, interesting items made from local materials. 

Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. (Altitude 2,320m)

Distance from IXB to Thimphu : 300.4 km

Travel time: 7 hrs 48 minutes (approximately)

After breakfast, visit:

1) Buddha Point

2) King’s Memorial Chorten

3) Simply Bhutan Museum the live museum depicting the Lifestyle of Bhutanese people.

4) Bhutan Postal Museum.

5) Government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts bazaar

6) Takin Preserve

Then proceed to Punakha and en-route:

6) The Dochu La is a mountain pass in the snow covered Himalayas within Bhutan on the road from Thimphu to Punakha where 108 memorial chortens or stupas known as "Druk Wangyal Chortens" have been built by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk, the eldest Queen Mother.

7) Royal Botanical Garden is a breathtaking 125 acres garden with 46 species of rhododendron flower. On arrival, check-in and relax. Overnight at Punakha(Elevation: 1,242 m).

After Breakfast, visit:

1) The Punakha Dzong (the palace of great happiness or bliss), is the administrative centre of Punakha District in Punakha, Bhutan.

2) Punakha Suspension Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan measuring 180 m in length.

3) Chimi Lhakhang, known to the English speaking world as The Fertility Temple, is a Buddhist monastery, in the Punakha District of Bhutan.

Then after checkout and proceed to Paro returning back via same route via Dochula Pass and on arrival visit:

4) Airport Viewpoint to enjoy the spectacular view of the paro international airport.

Then check-in and relax. Stay Overnight at Paro(Altitude 2,280m).

After breakfast, go for the Hike to the Tak-tshang(Tiger's Nest) Monastery (900 feet above the ground level) perched in between the cliff and one of the most popular pilgrimage site and hiking trail. The Monastery commands a beautiful view of the valleys surrounding and below it.

Evening time can be spent exploring handicrafts & gift stores to purchase gifs and mementos to remember the memorable trip to Bhutan later in your life. Overnight stay at the hotel in. (Altitude 2,280m) . Paro

After an early breakfast visit:-

1) Ta Dzong

2) Rinpung Dzong Then after proceed to Phuentsholing and en- route visit:

3) Tachog Lhakhang

4) Kharbandi Goenpa

On arrival, check into your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Phuentsholing (Altitude 293m

After a hearty breakfast, check-out from the hotel and head to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station /Bagdogra Airport