On arrival at Bagdogra airport or railway station, be met and get transferred to Phuentsholing, (alt. 961 ft) a beautiful small town and gateway to Bhutan by road from India. Arrive and check into your hotel. Time permitting, explore this town on foot on your own.

Overnight: Hotel in Phuentsholing (D)

• Enroute Gedu, Chojum, Tashichho Dzong

After breakfast, proceed to Thimpu via Gedu, a mystic town (alt. 9000 ft) 9000 ft. Enroute halt at Chojum and photographs of confluence of two rivers of Bhutan - Thumpu Chu and Paro Chu. Reach Thimpu, (alt. 7375 ft) by evening and check into your hotel. Later in the evening Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion), the seat of Bhutan’s govt including offices of various.

Overnight: Hotel in Thimpu (B, D)

• Kuensel Phodrang, The National Memorial Chorten, Changangkha Lhakhang, Takin Zoo, The National Library, Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Lhakhang,

After breakfast visit The National Memorial Chorten, a site for evening prayers, Sakyamuni Buddha, on top of Kuensel Phodrang hill sits the statue of 51.5 mtr. Sakyamuni Buddha, and also get
uninterrupted view of the valley, Changangkha Lhakhang, 15th century Buddhist structure, Takin Zoo, see the National and endangered animal of Bhutan “Takin”, found only in Bhutan, The National Library, for it’s collection of priceless Buddhist manuscripts and the world’s largest published book weighing 60 kgs and 5x7 ft in dimension, Folk Heritage museum, Sangaygang View Point, offering a panoramic view of Thimphu city, the area is surrounded by lush green pine forest and colorful prayer flag. In the evening enjoy the sunset from here, Changangkha Lhakhang, founded in the 13 th -14 th centuries, it is probably the oldest surviving temple in Thimphu.

Overnight: Hotel in Paro (B, D)

• Dochula view point, Dochu La pass, Punakha Dzong

After breakfast, drive to Punakha. Enroute, visit Dochula view point, Dochu La pass (10170 ft.), way
above the clouds offering a glimpse of the Eastern Himalayan range. Also visit Punakha Dzong also
known as “the palace of great happiness”, located at the confluence of the Pho Chhu (father)
and Mo Chhu (mother) rivers in Punakha. Amongst the most picturesque of all Bhutan’s ancient
fortresses, it is joined to the mainland by an arched wooden bridge, and contains precious relics
from the past and the 1499 built Chime Lhakhang monastery. Arrive Punakha and check into your
hotel to relax or on your own stroll around enjoying the beauty around.
PS: recommend for experience, a Bhutanese lunch at Folk Heritage Restaurant (on direct payment)

Overnight: Hotel in Punakha / Wangdu (B, D)

Enroute Simtokha Dzong, Rinpung Dzong, Tamchoglhakhang
After breakfast, leave for Paro. Enroute visit the 1629 built Simtokha Dzong, housing Dzongkha
language learning institutes, Rinpung Dzong, built in 1646 now the office of the district
administrative head and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district, Tamchog Lhakhang, Temple of excellent
horse. Check into your hotel to relax or on your own stroll around enjoying the beauty around.

Overnight: Hotel in Paro (B, D)

Kyichu Lhakhang-Jowo temple, Nyamai Zam, Dungtse Lhankhang, Ta Zong OR Taktsang
Monastery (Tiger’s nest)
After breakfast, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, an important Himalayan Buddhist temple, The Jowo Temple
of Kyichu is amongst the oldest temples in Bhutan, originally built in the 7th century, Nyamai Zam,
this 20-metres long bridge flaunts Bhutanese wooden craftsmanship, Dungtse Lhankhang, a
rare, temple in form of chorten, Tamchog Lhakhang and chain-link suspension bridge and Ta Dzong,
a conch-shaped fortress housing more than 3000 artifacts OR visit Tiger’s nest, if are willing to aprx
3-hr trek and brave the risky cliffs on a high mountain, surely visit this monastery, (alt. 3937 ft) to
reach this sacred site. View the stunning view of the scenic surroundings and the valley underneath.
Established in 747 CE, the construction was completed in 1694 and finally visit Paro Airport View
Point, the finest valley view point to see the airport overlooking the Paro river, the Dzongs and
Monastery. Return to your hotel and relax for the day.

Overnight: Hotel in Paro (B, D)

After breakfast drive to Lataguri and check into your hotel and rest after a long journey.

Overnight: Hotel in Lataguri (B, D)

Early morning drive for Lataguri jeep safari (on direct payment basis). If lucky, view, rhinos, bisons,
gaur, asian elephants, sloth bears, sambar deer, chital and elephants. and many others. 
Note: the Park is closed every Thursday for safari rides.
Return to hotel for breakfast and thereafter get transferred to Bagdogra airport or railway station
for you to return home with sweet memories of this exotic destination.

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