Day- 01

Arrival New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri and Transfer to Phuentsholling - On arrival at Phuentsholing  you will be guided by our representative for checking in Hotel – Phuentsholling  is frontier town Bhutan - The town of is the gateway for travelers entering Bhutan by road -  Indian side of the border is Jaigaon - A thriving commercial centre on the northern edge of the Indian plains of West Bengal & southern Bhutan -  a town at the foot hill of Himalayan range - fascinating mixture of Indian and Bhutanese culture and mingling of people is found here – If time permits one can visit Zangtho Pelri in city centre – a small temple represents the heaven of Guru Rinpoche - Later explore Phuentsholing town and market - Overnight at Phuentsholling hotel

Day- 02

Permit to be obtained and Transfer to Thimpu – After breakfast  start with the pass formalities (biometric nowadays), embark on an interesting journey to Thimphu – at an altude of 2320 meter and 6-6.5 hours journey - The capital town of Bhutan - perhaps the only capital city without traffic light  -  enroute visit Kharbandi Gompa founded in 1967 by Royal Grandmother  Ashi Phuntsho Choedron - Statues of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rimpoche along with paintings portraying scenes from the life of Lord Buddha is seen here -  The monastery garden provides great views of the Phuentsholing town and surrounding plains of West Bengal – under stimulating economic activities between India & Bhutan Thimpu highway was built in 1961- Drive along and stop at Gedu University for some snaps resume your journey through Chimakothi and Chuzom - the confluence of Paro & Thimphu rivers – check into Thimpu the hotel – Thimphu is the centre of religion and commerce of Government - Mixture of modern development alongside ancient traditions makes the city unique. Situated in western Bhutan, with the population of around  1,05,000 – Evening acclimatization  an exploratory roam around Thimphu city centre – Night stay at Thimpu hotel

Day- 03

Thimphu sightseeing & then drive to Punakha / Wangdue  - After breakfast After breakfast drive to visit the stupa Memorial Chorten, also known as Thimphu Chorten built in 1974 in the honour the third King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (1928-1972) - popularly known as Father of modern Bhutan - Afterwards visit to Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) which is renouned for the Buddha Statue of 169 feet (51.5 meter) made of bronze and gilded in gold – the largest statue in Bhutan – Great overview of Thimpu Valley can be seen from this point - Then visit the temple built in 12th century by Lama Phajo Drukgom Shigpo – after lunch  sightseeing of Thimpu valley which includes  National Library, housing an extensive collection of priceless Buddhist manuscripts -  the Institute for Zorig Chusum, the Painting School where students undergo a 6 year training course in Bhutan’s 13 traditional arts and crafts - Textile Museum, enriched with  rich Bhutanese Folk heritage and rural history through its exhibits and documentation of Bhutanese rural life – Further visit of Trashichhoe dzong, if time permits, the fortress of the glorious religion - built in 1641 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel and later reconstructed in 1962 by the third King His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk – After the glorious trip drive to Punakha across Dochu-la pass (3,088m/ 10,130 feet)  - a brief stop to chat with nature & view of the chorten, mani wall, and prayer flags - On a clear day many peaks can be seen from here -  left to right   Masagang (7,158meter), Tsendagang (6,960meter), Terigang (7,060meter), Jejegangphugang (7,158 m ), Kangphugang (7,170 m ), Zongphugang (7,060 m ) and the highest peak Gangkar puensum (7,497meter)  - Punakha, the earlier capital of Bhutan till 1955 is at an altitude of 1300m/4265ft serves as the winter residence of the monk body. Its blessed with a exclusive climate and enriched with water flow from Pho Chhu (male) and Mo Chhu (female) rivers, produces  abundant crops and fruits – after a drive of 75 km nearly 3 hours reach Punakha - Evening explore newly developed Wangdue town and its local market - Overnight at Punakha / Wangdue 

Day- 04

Transfer from Punakha / Wangdue to  Paro – After breakfast visit Punakha Dzong which is called Palace of Great Happiness or Bliss, is at the junction of the Pho chu and Mo chu rivers  - built by by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1637 – Earlier days this majestic dzong served as an administrative center as well as religious centre – with gold-domed tower it is a six stories dzong and measured 600 x 240 feet - Inside are courtyards and religious statuary hint in depth of history and spiritual tradition embodied here - After exploring Punakha city centre -  a short excursion of 10-15 minutes walk through Sobsukha village to reach the monastery - Chimi Lhakhang - located on a ridge surrounded by beautiful paddy fields - also known as Fertility temple and associated with Lama Drukpa Kuenley. It is myth that couples who do not have children and wanting one, praying in the temple they are blessed for that - A walk through the village near the temple will give you rare glimpses into the daily life and lifestyle of the villagers - After lunch, drive to Paro - nearly 125 km and 4 hours journey at an altitude 2280 meter -  by descending through Dochu La along the enchanting Wang Chhu and Paro Chu river valleys, before crossing through Paro Town towards the north end of the valley – enroute one can visit Simtokha Dzong, the place of profound tantric teaching, houses a school for the study of the Dzongkha language – Paro is a  beautiful city in valley enriched with rich culture, scenic beauty, many of the oldest temples / monasteries of Bhutan, National Museum and country’s only International Airport - glacial water of Mount Chomolhari (7,314meter) plunge through Paro Chu (Paro river) created astounding  scenes – Check in hotel and rest of the day at relax

Day- 05

Paro local sightseeing – After breakfast half day excursion to Taktshang Monastery - perched on the side of a cliff 900 meter above the Paro valley floor (around 5 hours round trip by walk) -  It is one of the most famous of monasteries of Bhutan – The monastery is named as Tiger nest on the believe that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated for year long - This site has been visited by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646  and recognized as a most sacred place - now all Bhutanese visit the holy place at least once in their lifetime -  Then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong - exclusive wall paintings along the lining of wooden galleries & inner courtyard illustrates Buddhist lore of four friends such as the old man of long life, the wheel of life, life of Milarepa and other cosmic Mandala – night stay at Paro

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Sightseeing of Chelela Pass -  After breakfast drive for excursion to Chelela pass, the highest motorable passes in Bhutan at elevation of 3988 meters -  About an hour’s drive through a botanical paradise and thickly forest surrounded road -  View of sacred mountain Jumolhari and Jichu Drake marked by hundreds of prayer flags fluttering in the wind is a mesmerizing scene from the pass - enroute visit Dzongdrakha temple - cliff-side temple on the western side of Paro valley- often called as mini Taktsang – The complex is made up by four shrines dedicated to sheringma (Goddess of Longevity), Drolma (Tara), Guru Rinpoche and the Maitreya, Buddha of the Future – Its said that Guru Rinpoche during his visit to Bhutan Nepal landed at Drakarpo and Dzongdrakha before reaching to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) in north Valley - Later in the afternoon drive to a ruined fortress, Drukgyel Dzong, where Tibetan invaders were resisted by Bhutanese warriors centuries ago.  In the early 1954, the Drukgyel Dzong is only ruins today after a massive fire in 1954 - The snowy dome of sacred Chomolhari can be seen from the approach road of the Dzong - On the way return  may visit the Kyichu Lhakhang of 7th century built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo is one of the 108 temples in the region - Overnight at the hotel in Paro

Day- 06

Transfer from Paro to Phuentsholing  - After breakfast, drive to Phuentsholing en route – Distance is around 180 kilometers and 6 - 7 hours drive via Thimpu-Phuentsholing road was built in 1962 by Dantak, the Indian Border road organization - The drive on this route is very pleasant with numerous scenic spots en route - Just before, arriving Phuentsholing, visit Kharbandi Goemba, the monastery built in 1967 - It houses the large and attractive statues of Sakyamuni, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rinpoche – Arrive Phuentsholling – Evening free to stroll around the area – Check into Hotel - Overnight at the hotel in Phuentsholing

Day- 07

Departure Transfer - Check-Out from hotel after breakfast- transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Next drive along the highway 31 via Madarihat - Chalsa & Sevoke - The transfer is along National Highway 31 and is generally in good shape with greenery on either side - The distance is approximately 170 kilometers and is nearly 04 - 05 hours drive by road - The drive is through Dooars i.e. the foothills of Himalaya it is plain forested area and number of Tea estates - One of the most beautiful and scenic green belt of the region - Stop at Coronation bridge at Sevoke for photography if time permits - Forwarding Journey