Enchanting Bhutan

Morning:
Guests will be picked up from Jaigaon or Phuentsholing. Our representative will assist with permit processing and complete immigration formalities.

After lunch, enjoy a leisurely 5-hour drive to the capital city, Thimphu (Altitude: 7,658 feet above sea level).

Upon arrival in Thimphu, check in to your hotel. Enjoy tea, snacks, and rest.

We recommend bringing basic medication for headaches and bowel issues that may occur due to low temperatures and altitude changes.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Thimphu.

After breakfast:

1. Memorial Chorten
   Built in memory of the Third King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1928–1972), it houses a fine collection of Buddhist statues and is a center of Tantric Buddhism.

2. Buddha Dordenma
   A gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue built to commemorate the 60th birth anniversary of the Fourth King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. It is one of the most visited sites in Thimphu.

3. Simply Bhutan & Traditional Arts School
   One of the key institutions preserving Bhutanese culture. Students learn traditional arts such as painting, calligraphy, embroidery, wood carving, and sculpture.

Afternoon:

4. Changangkha Lhakhang
   An ancient fortress-like temple and monastic school perched on a ridge above Thimphu, established in the 12th century.

5. Takin Preserve (Zoo)
   See Bhutan’s national animal, the Takin.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Thimphu.

After breakfast, drive to Punakha Valley, which served as the winter capital of Bhutan for over three centuries.

1. Dochula Pass
   Located at 10,300 feet, it offers panoramic views of the Himalayan range and features a cluster of 108 chortens.

2. Punakha Dzong
   A stunning example of Bhutanese architecture, situated at the confluence of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers. It served as the religious and administrative center until the mid-1950s.

3. Suspension Bridge
   Visit one of the longest suspension bridges in Bhutan.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Punakha.

After breakfast, drive to Phobjikha Valley.

1. Black-Necked Crane Information Centre
   Learn about the endangered black-necked cranes, considered symbols of peace and prosperity in Bhutan. The center offers observation facilities and detailed information about the region’s natural and cultural heritage.
   (Note: These migratory birds usually arrive after late October.)

2. Short Nature Hike
   Enjoy a pleasant walk through the scenic Phobjikha Valley, offering beautiful landscapes and a peaceful environment.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Phobjikha.

Early morning drive to Paro.

1. National Museum
   Located in a 17th-century watchtower above Paro Dzong, it houses a rich collection of paintings, textiles, ancient weapons, and Bhutanese artifacts.

2. Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong)
   Known as the “Fortress of a Heap of Jewels,” it is one of Bhutan’s finest examples of traditional architecture.
   Cross the traditional wooden bridge, Nyamai Zam, which once served as a defensive structure.

Evening at leisure with a walk through Paro town.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Paro.

After an early breakfast, begin your hike to Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery) (Altitude: 10,433 feet), one of Bhutan’s most sacred pilgrimage sites.

Stop at the cafeteria halfway for tea, snacks, and spectacular views. Continue the hike to the monastery.

On your return, stop again at the cafeteria for lunch.

After some rest, descend to Ramthangkha base and drive back to the hotel.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Paro.

After breakfast, drive back to Phuentsholing.

Lunch will be served en route.

Drop-off at Jaigaon, West Bengal. Bid farewell and conclude your journey.