BHUTAN TRIP - THIMPHU & PARO

On arrival at (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (500Ft / 150Mts) / NJP Railway Station â€“ you will be greeted by our official and transfer to Thimphu post immigration formalities at Phuenstholing (India -Bhutan border). Thimphu lies at an elevation of 2300m, 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. Check In. Evening at your own leisure. Visitors can enjoy relaxing walk in the valley at evening. Be sure to sink your teeth into momo kopi, steam dumplings filled with finely chopped cabbage, onions, cheese and butter. Overnight at Thimphu.

After breakfast go for Thimphu City  Tour Covering -Art & Craft school,National Institute of Traditional Medicine , National library, Handicraft centers, The  Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, Tashichoo dzong ,Buddha Dordenma statue ,Bhutan  Simply Museum, Folk and Heritage  Museum, Handmade  paper  factory, BBS Tower, SAARC  building, 15 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 and free time in the market. Overnight at Thimphu.

Early breakfast check-out & transfer to Paro, (Approx 50km / 2hrs drive) 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. Also visit the Paro airport view point, Reach Paro & drive 12KM North of Paro to visit the Holy Tiger Nest Monastery which you need to hike by your own & it will take approx 2-3hrs one way) If  not interested  to hike  it  one can have  a view from the  parking point ) and  proceed for local sightseeing – covering Ta dzong, Rinpung  Dzong , Dungtse Lhankhang, Nya-mey Zam, Ugyen Pelri Palace, Kychulhakhang  monastery (one  can visit  here to explore  the cultural and traditional heritage by  Dressing up in the  local attire and  various other traditional dresses  which are available  at this  location)  - Check in - Leisure  -  Overnight at Paro

After breakfast check out of the hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing (Approx 155km / 5 hrs drive). Phuentsholing (298Mts / 977Fts) is a small town at the Indo-Bhutan border - leisure. Overnight at Phuentsholing

After breakfast check out of the hotel and drop to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport   - Service ends with sweet memories.