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🇧🇹 Bhutan: Into the Land of Happiness

Bagdogra · Phuentsholing · Thimphu · Punakha · Phobjikha Valley · Paro · Siliguri·7N/8D

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Day 1

The Gateway to the Dragon

  • Arrival: Meet your team at Bagdogra Airport and begin the drive toward the Bhutanese border.
  • Border Crossing: Enter the town of Phuentsholing and complete your entry permit formalities.
  • Evening: Check into your hotel and enjoy your first evening in the "Land of the Thunder Dragon".
  • Overnight: Phuentsholing.
Day 2

Phuentsholing to Thimphu ; Into the Heart of Bhutan

  • The Drive: Enjoy a scenic mountain road trip toward Thimphu, passing through lush forests, waterfalls, and charming villages.
  • Highlight Stop: Take a break at Chuzom Bridge, the confluence of the Thimphu and Paro rivers, featuring a grand welcoming portrait of the King and Queen.
  • Culture: Visit Simply Bhutan, an interactive museum showcasing traditional Bhutanese life.
  • Evening: Explore the vibrant local markets of Thimphu—the only capital city in the world without a single traffic light.
  • Overnight: Thimphu.
Day 3

Transfer to Punakha via Dochula Pass.

  • Visit Punakha Dzong and Suspension bridge
  • Morning Views: Visit the massive Buddha Dordenma statue for a panoramic view of the Thimphu Valley.
  • The Pass: Cross the Dochula Pass, home to 108 memorial chortens. On a clear day, you can see the snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
  • Punakha Valley: Arrive in Punakha and explore the Punakha Dzong, a stunning administrative fortress located at the meeting point of two rivers.
  • The Walk: Experience the Punakha Suspension Bridge, one of the longest in the country, offering incredible valley views.
  • Overnight: Punakha.
Day 4

Visit Chimi Lhakhang. Transfer to scenic Phobjikha Valley.

  • The Hike: Take a short, gentle hike to Chimi Lhakhang (The Temple of Fertility), dedicated to the "Divine Madman."
  • Hidden Gem: Continue to the serene and untouched Phobjikha Valley, a glacial valley famous as the winter home of the black-necked cranes.
  • Overnight: Phobjikha.
Day 5

Journey to Paro

  • Transit: After a peaceful morning in the valley, board your transfers for the drive to Paro.
  • Leisure: Spend the evening exploring the cafes and handicraft shops of Paro’s main street or rest for the big hike ahead.
  • Overnight: Paro.
Day 6

The Legend of Tiger’s Nest

  • The Main Event: Embark on the iconic hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), dramatically perched on a cliff face 900 meters above the valley floor.
  • The Experience: The hike takes approximately 2–4 hours through scenic pine forests. Once at the top, spend time meditating or soaking in the spiritual atmosphere.
  • Evening: Return to Paro for a celebratory final night in the mountains.
  • Overnight: Paro.
Day 7

Return Journey from Paro to Siliguri

  • The Long Drive: Begin the return road journey, crossing back through Phuentsholing into India.
  • Arrival: Reach Siliguri by evening for your final overnight stay.
  • Overnight: Siliguri.
Day 8

Farewell

  • Departure: After breakfast, transfer to Bagdogra Airport for your flight home, concluding your Himalayan adventure.
Day 9

Delhi Arrival

  • Arrival to Delhi. Say your teary goodbyes to your new friends, making plans for a reunion tour to ease the pain - not forgetting there are so many places left to explore.