EXPLORE Best of Bhutan [Club Class Tours]

Day 1 BAGDOGRA AIRPORT TO PHUENTSHOLING (160 KMS/6 HRS JOURNEY) Welcome to your Bhutan Tour! Arrive at Bagdogra Airport till 2pm. We will have lunch in Siliguri and transfer to Phuentsholing (Indo/Bhutan border). On arrival complete the immigration formalities and check – in at the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Day 2 PHUENTSHOLING – THIMPHU (160 KMS/4 HRS JOURNEY) After breakfast transfer to Thimphu “The Capital Town of Bhutan“ one can enjoy beautiful Mountain view and River side on the way. Enroute we have lunch & visit Sangye Migyur Ling Lhakhang – A Tower for Milarepa in the Land of the Thunder Dragon. On arrival to Thimpu check in at the hotel. If time permits in the evening we will visit The Tashichhoe Dzong Outer view (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Dinner & Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 3 THIMPHU After breakfast visit outer view Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue known as Buddha Point), Hindu Temple, Outer view of National Memorial Chorten (Monument). Return to hotel for lunch later in the afternoon visit Nunnery (Female Monk Prayer Place), BBS Tower, Thimpu Market (Handicraft product and Local product can be Found here) and visit Simply Bhutan. Dinner & Overnight stay at Thimpu.

Day 4 THIMPHU – PUNAKHA (80 KMS/3 HRS JOURNEY) After breakfast drive to Punakha you have to cross Dochu-la Pass from where one can see of Beautiful Mountain ranges of Bhutan (Subject to weather condition) and here it is built 108 memorial chorten (small stupas). [In Punakha you also have option to do white water river rafting at your own expense] Lunch, Dinner & Overnight in Punakha.

Day 5 PUNAKHA EXCURSION TO PHOBJIKA After breakfast, drive to the breathtaking Phobjikha Valley, famously known as The Valley of Black-Necked Cranes. This serene, U-shaped glacial valley is one of Bhutan’s most beautiful landscapes and the winter home of the rare Black-Necked Crane. The valley also offers sweeping views of the historic 17th-century Gangtey Gompa, one of the oldest and largest monasteries of the Nyingma (Red Hat) school of Buddhism. Dinner & Night halt at Punakha.

Day 6 PUNAKHA - PARO (120 KMS/4 HRS JOURNEY) After breakfast, we will drive to Paro. Our first visit will be at the Mountain River, where you can experience the refreshing and clear waters. Later, we will visit the Museum of lights [closed on Sat/Sun as Govt holiday], Ringpung Dzong and Paro Market, a charming place to crafted wooden handicrafts and showcasing of typical Bhutanese arts. Lunch, Dinner & overnight stay in Paro.

Day 7 PARO After breakfast excursion trip to Chele-La-Pass – the highest motorable road in Bhutan (Distance: 35 kms. One way/Driving Time: 2 hrs/altitude of Chele-La-Pass: 3988 meters). Enjoy the scenic beauty and memorable landscapes from Chele-La-Pass. Back to Paro on the way can visit Eagle view Point (From here one can see the beautiful artistic Airport). Evening Try Bhutanese Traditional Dress and Shopping at Town. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight stay at Paro. *Guests who are enthusiasts of trekking have the opportunity to visit TAKSTANG MONASTERY at their own expense [you will also need to pay guide expense]. The monastery is located a 30-minute drive away from our hotel. You may depart early in the morning before breakfast and rejoin the tour upon completion of your visit.

Day 8 PARO – PHUENTSHOLING (150 KMS/4 HRS JOURNEY) After a light breakfast, take some time to enjoy and relax in Paro. After lunch, depart for Phuentsholing at around 1pm. The evening is free to rest and unwind. Dinner and an overnight stay will be in Phuentsholing.

Day 9 PHUENTSHOLING TO BAGDOGRA AIRPORT (150 KMS/4-5 HRS JOURNEY) After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Bagdogra Airport for departure. Flights to be booked after 2pm. We hope you had a memorable experience during the tour conducted by Heena Tours & Travels. Safe travels and have a wonderful journey ahead! THIS TOUR STARTS WITH LUNCH ON DAY - 01 & CONCLUDES WITH BREAKFAST ON DAY - 09