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Bhutan Happiness Trail

Bhutan 6 Nights / 7 Days Bagdogra → Bagdogra

Overview

Journey through the Last Shangri-La on this 6-day Bhutan tour — the dramatic Tiger's Nest monastery hike, the dzongs of Paro and Thimphu, fluttering prayer flags and warm Bhutanese hospitality.

Day-wise Itinerary

D1

Bagdogra - Phuentsholing

On arrival pick up from Bagdogra Airport & Drive to Phuentsholing. The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. It is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. As reach Phuentsholing check in at hotels. Overnight stay at the hotel in Phuentsholing.

D2

Phuentsholing - Thimphu

Morning check out the hotel and get the permit done and drive to Thimphu via the wonderful mystic town Gedu, Which is about 9000 ft above the sea and Chukha Dam. On the way visit Crocodile Park, Kharbondi Gumpha, Wankha waterfalls and halt at Chojum to take photographs of the confluence of two rivers of Bhutan. After resume your journey for Thimphu, as reach check in to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel in Thimphu.

D3

Thimphu – Punakha

Morning check out from hotel & visit the Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue). Located at a short drive from Thimphu City Centre, Kuenselphodrang offers a good overview of the Thimphu valley. The largest statue of Buddha in the country sits here which houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues. Then visit the National Memorial Chorten built in the memory of the Third King of Bhutan. Finally visit the Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery and the Takin Preserve Centre. Takin is the national animal of Bhutan. In the evening visit Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). After sightseeing transfer to the Punakha. As reach check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Punakha.

D4

Punakha – Paro

Morning check out from hotel and visit Punakha Dzong - built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952. And also visit Punakha Suspension Bridge. After Punakha sightseeing transfer to Paro via Dochula-Pass. As reach check in to the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro

D5

Paro Local sightseeing

After breakfast, Visit Nya-mey Zam and Dungtse Lhakhang, Kila Gompa, Druk Choeding, Tamchog Ihakhang, Ringpung Dzong, view of Taktsang Monastery, Ta Dzong. After sightseeing return back to the hotel. Evening is for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Paro.

D6

Paro – Phuentsholing

After breakfast check out of your hotel and transfer to the Phuentsholing, On the way visit Paro Airport View Point and local market. As reach check in to the hotel. Explore the local area in the evening; enjoy the delicious dinner at the hotel, overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

D7

Phuentsholing – Bagdogra

Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Bagdogra, After arrival drop to Bagdogra Airport.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in handpicked hotels
  • Daily breakfast & dinner
  • All transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Experienced tour coordinator
  • Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee
  • All applicable taxes

Exclusions

  • Airfare
  • Lunch unless specified
  • Monuments entry tickets & activity charges
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Medical Expenses other than basic first aid

Hotels

Comfortable, handpicked hotels/resorts as per the category.

Transport

Private/AC vehicle and transfers as per the itinerary.

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