Royal Bhutan Tour Package

Morning pick up from NJP Rail Station / Bagdogra Airport & transferred to Phuntsholling. Its take approx. 4 hrs to reach,

Overnight at Phuntsholling

Morning after breakfast transferred to Thimphu after completed Immigration formalities at Phuntsholling. Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan after completing Immigration formalities at Airport. Thimphu lies in a beautiful valley, sprawling up a hillside on the west bank of the Thimphu Chhu River and has a total area of about 1,809 sq. kms. Evening at leisure. Be sure to sink your teeth into momo kopi, steam dumplings filled with finely chopped cabbage, onions, cheese and butter Visitors can enjoy relaxing walk in the valley.

Overnight at Thimphu.

After breakfast go for morning sightseeing – visit the Indigenous hospital where traditional old art of healing is still practiced, Art & Craft school, National Library, Handicraft centers. Have a sumptuous lunch. In the afternoon visit

the Memorial Chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15th Century Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare “Takin” national animal of Bhutan and drive further down with

good view of the Thimphu valley. Visit the new Drupthob nunnery temple. Evening at your own leisure.

Overnight in Thimphu.

After early breakfast transfer to Punakha & drive (70 kms / 2 hrs) to Wangduephodrang, with a stop en route for tea at Dochu La Pass (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. In Wangdue, stop at Mehsina village & visit Chime Lhakhang – The Temple of Fertility built in 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kinley. (This monk is popularly known as the Divine Madman for his philosophy, “Salvation through sex”), Wangduephodrang Dzong, Also visit Punakha Dzong & Suspension Bridge.

Overnight stay at Punakha

After breakfast start day trip to Phobjika Valley & Gangtey Gompa. Its take full day trip. Its take 2hrs to reach one way. Later back to Punakha.

Overnight at Punakha/Wangdue

After breakfast transfer to Paro, covering some on way sightseeing. Every turn on the way comes with surprise and scenic view of the mountain and nature. Visit the historic ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong, built in 1647. Then proceed to TA Dzong (National Museum), Ringpung Dzong & Kyichu Lakhang. Paro’s Main Street features shops on both sides, all crammed with brasswares, silk and cotton scarves, incense sticks, silver filigree jewellery, gho (Bhutanese National Dress for Men) which can be matched with elaborately embroidered boots, kira (wrap-around sarong worn for Bhutanese Women) and prayer flags that one could string across any open space to seek blessings for loved ones and friends. Evening at leisure.

Overnight in Paro.

After breakfast excursion to Taktsang Monastery (2 – 3hrs hike): It is one of the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery and hence it is called ‘Tiger’s Nest’. This site has been recognised as a most sacred place and visited by ShabdrungNgawangNamgyal in 1646 and now visited by all Bhutanese at least once in their lifetime. On 19 April, 1998, a fire severely damaged the main structure of building but now this Bhutanese jewel has been restored to its original splendor.

After breakfast check out from Paro hotel & transfer to Phuntsholling for return back to India. Its take approx. 4- 5 hrs to reach. Overnight stay at Phuntsholling

Morning after breakfast check out from Phuntsholling hotel & transfer to NJP Rail Station/Bagdogra Airport for onward journey to home. Tour end with sweet memories.