Day – 01 – Arrival and Transfer to Phuentsholling
Our
representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway
Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) –
He will be assisting to reach Phuentsholling/Jaigaon-Phuentsholling is 170
kilometres and 6 hours drive from Siliguri-Phuentsholling is in India and
Bhutan border-The Indian side is called Jaigaon and the Bhutanese side is
called Phuentsholling-Foreigners need to have Bhutan Visa clearance documents
if they want to visit the rest of Bhutan -They should carry passport size
photos and passport along with visa clearance documents-Foreigners without
proper documents won t be allowed in Bhutan-Indian Nationals don’t require visa
or passport to visit rest of Bhutan but
any identity document like election commission I.D card is
required-Permit is not required for visiting Phuentsholling only but other
parts of Bhutan-Check into the hotel- In the evening one can go about in auto
rickshaw exploring the place -Overnight
stay in Phuentsholling
Day – 02 – Transfer to Thimpu after Permit formalities
Morning breakfast-Passing through the beautiful
landscape we proceed to Thimphu(2320 metres/7656 feet)-Thimphu is 172 kilometres
and 7 hours drive from Phuentsholling-Thimphu ,the capital of Bhutan is
beautiful valley with a mixture of modern facilities and culture-Thimphu Valley
has cradled its culture and tradition in a sustainable manner since 1216-The
valley is surrounded by hills and provides outstanding view-Adventure sports
like hiking,trekking,river rafting and wildlife excursion is available here-One
can get to see colorful festivals and dance celebrated in the dzongs of Thimphu
on a festival days-Don’t forget to taste the butter tea-Check into
Hotel-Overnight stay in a hotel in Thimphu.
Day – 03 – Thimpu sightseeing (Full day)
Early
morning breakfast – Drive and visit the Memorial Chorten (Stupa) built in
memory of the third King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, who was called the
Father of modern Bhutan - Next the National Library where ancient manuscripts
are preserved, Wood Craft and Painting School - The handicrafts Emporium which
has beautiful and creative collection of textile arts, and indigenous
fibres-Future plans of becoming a center of textile learning - Trashichhoedzong
is also called fortress of the glorious religion-The dzong houses main
secretariat building and is the throne of His Majesty, King Of Bhutan-During
the summer months His Holiness,Je Khenpo visits the dzong.-The car will be at
your disposal – Other places to visit are National Zoo, National Institute of
Traditional medicine, Traditional Paper Factory(made from Daphne Plant)-Please
note it is not possible to cover all the sites mentioned above in a single
day-Back to Hotel-In the evening local markets like handicraft shops, weekend
market(Saturdays and Sundays),Craft Bazaar(Tuesday and Wednesday) can be
visited-Overnight stay in Thimphu
Day – 04 – Thimphu to Dochula pass and transfer to Paro
Nearly 100 kilometers, nearly 3 ½ - 4 hours drive
- After early breakfast, drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m/ 10,130 ft) to
take in the view and admire the chorten, mani wall, and prayer flags which
decorate the highest point on the road - If skies are clear, the following
peaks can be seen from this pass Masagang (7158 meters), Tsendagang (6960
meters), Terigang (7060 meters), Jejegangphugang (7158 meters), Kangphugang
(7170 meters ), Zongphugang (7060 meters), etc - finally Gangkar puensum, the
highest peak in Bhutan at 7497 meters - Next drive to Paro visiting Simtokha
Dzong, the oldest fortress of the country built in 1627 on the way - Evening
stroll around the area – Night stay at Paro
Day – 05 – Departure – Transfer from Paro to Phuentsholling
Early
morning breakfast - Transfer from
Paro to Jaigaon / Phuentsholling - A drive of nearly 180 kilometers, a drive of
approximately 6 ½ - 7 hours - After breakfast transfer to Phuentsholing – On
the way take a short stop at Chuzom, the confluence of Paro and Thimphu rivers
with three different style of stupas adorn this confluence - Drive further
through Chapcha and later take glimpse
of famous Chukha Dam and the magnificent Vince waterfall before Gedu town - Arrive Phuenthsoling by evening
and check into the hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Night stay
at hotel in Phuentsholing.
Day – 06 - Departure and Transfer
Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Nearly 170 kilometers 6 hours drive – Forwarding Journey
