Day – 01 – Arrival and Transfer to Phuentsholing
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 – Departure – Transfer from Thimpu to Phuentsholing
Early
morning breakfast - Transfer from
Thimpu to Jaigaon / Phuentsholing- A drive of nearly 180 kilometers, a drive of
approximately 6 – 7 ½ 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 – 05 - Departure and Transfer
Early morning breakfast - Drive to Siliguri - New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) -- Nearly 170 kilometers 6 hours drive – Forwarding Journey