06 NIGHTS / 07 DAYS BHUTAN TOUR Phuntsholing,THIMPHU, PUNAKHA & PARO (Direct Transfer)

On arrival at Bagdogra airport, you will be met & transferred to Phuentsholing followed by the immigration process. ON completion transfer to Thimphu. On reaching check in to hotel and later take rest from long drive.

Overnight at the hotel, Thimphu.

After breakfast at hotel, Drive to Punakha across Dochula pass (3O8Om). In Bhutan, the passes are marked by a large Bhutanese Chorten and prayer flag. Dochula pass offers the most spectacular view over the high peaks of the eastern Himalayas on a clear day.

After checking into hotel, proceed to visit Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers. It was the capital of Bhutan until 1955, and still serves as the winter residence of the monk body.

Later in the day excursion to Chimi Lhakhang (from hotel it is about 15 minutes’ drive till motorable road and then walk starts through paddy fields and villages. This is total about 1½ hour walk, including both way). The Chimi Lhakhang, situated on a hillock in the centre of the valley, also known as the temple of fertility. It is widely believed that couples who do not have children and wanting one, if they pray at this temple, they are usually blessed with a child very soon. The trail leads across rice fields to the tiny settlement of Pana, meaning ‘field’. A walk through the village near the temple will give you rare glimpses into the daily life and lifestyle of the villagers

Evening can be spent exploring Punakha village located right on the bank of river.

Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.

Today after breakfast drive to Phobjikha valley where you Enjoy the views of the immense and remote Phobjikha valley and the black mountain ranges.   In Phobjikha the villagers continue live a traditional Bhutanese rural lifestyle.  This is the site where black-necked cranes visit in their hundreds in November each year after spending the summer in Tibet.  As a result, no electricity is run to the valley to avoid disturbing their habitat.  evening drive back to Punakha.

Overnight at Hotel

After breakfast excursion to Taktshang Monastery or Tiger’s Nest (approx. 5 hours walk):  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 splendour.

After breakfast; check out from the hotel & enjoy the scenic drive to Phuentsholing. On reaching proceed for the immigration clearance. After completion drop to Bagbogra for your onward onward journey.