SPLENDOUR OF BHUTAN WITH CHELE LA PASS & HAA VALLEY slg 2

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 enters, 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.

After breakfast transfer (Approx - -2HRS Drive) 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. Also visit the Paro airport viewpoint. 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 friend Overnight at Paro

Post breakfast drive 12kms north of Paro to visit Taktshang: or “Tiger’s Nest” is one of the most famous places to visit in Bhutan and one of the holiest sites in Bhutan which you need to hike it 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, Kychu lhakhang  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). Back to hotel/resort - Leisure - Overnight at Paro

After Breakfast proceed to visit Chelela Pass. Chele la (pass), at an elevation 3,988 meters is considered to be one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan. About an hour's drive along a thickly-forested road, is this Pass-a botanical paradise. The pass provides stunning views of the sacred mountain Jomolhari and Jichu Drake. It is also marked by hundreds of prayer flags fluttering in the wind. Here, visitors can see cascades of wild roses; purple and yellow primulas; and swathes of deep blue iris covering the forest floor. The top of the pass bloom with rhododendrons in a variety of colours-pale pink, deep pink, burntorange, mauve, white and scarlet. Also visit Haa valley - 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.