Beautiful Bhutan Tour

Welcome to the Gateway of Happiness! Upon arrival at Bagdogra Airport, our representative will assist you for your transfer to Phuentsholing, the entry point to Bhutan. Enjoy a scenic drive through the green foothills of the Himalayas.
Complete immigration formalities at the border.
Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.
Dinner included.

After breakfast, drive to Thimphu, the charming capital city of Bhutan.
En route, stop at Chuzom, the confluence of the Paro and Thimphu rivers, where three stupas represent the styles of Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet.
Arrive in Thimphu and enjoy an evening stroll through the main street and local markets.
Overnight stay in Thimphu.
Breakfast & Dinner included.

Discover the cultural heart of Bhutan with visits to:

• Pangri Zampa Monastery – for an astrology session.
• Handmade Paper Factory
• School of Arts & Crafts (Zorig Chusum) – where students learn 13 traditional Bhutanese arts.
• National Library and Simply Bhutan Museum – experience local traditions and try your hand at archery.
• Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma, Changangkha Lhakhang, Takin Preserve, and Zilukha Nunnery.
  Overnight stay in Thimphu.
  Breakfast & Dinner included.

After breakfast, drive through the scenic Dochula Pass (3,100m), offering panoramic Himalayan views and 108 memorial chortens.
Descend into the warm valley of Punakha and check into your hotel.
Afternoon visits:

• Punakha Dzong – the most beautiful fortress in Bhutan.
• Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility) – a short, picturesque walk through paddy fields and local villages.
  Overnight stay in Punakha.
  Breakfast & Dinner included.

Drive to Paro, retracing the route via Dochula Pass. En route, visit Simtokha Dzong, one of Bhutan’s oldest fortresses.
In Paro, explore:

• Ta Dzong (National Museum) – home to thangkas, artifacts, and armory.
• Rinpung Dzong (Fortress of the Heap of Jewels) – admire its ancient murals and stunning architecture.
  Overnight stay in Paro.
  Breakfast & Dinner included.

A highlight of your Bhutan journey! After breakfast, hike to the legendary Taktsang Monastery, perched 900m above the Paro valley.
It is believed Guru Rinpoche arrived here on a tigress and meditated — giving it the name Tiger’s Nest.
Later visit:

• Drukgyel Dzong – an ancient fortress.
• Kyichu Lhakhang – one of Bhutan’s oldest temples from the 7th century.
  Overnight stay in Paro.
  Breakfast & Dinner included.

After breakfast, drive back to Phuentsholing. Enjoy scenic landscapes and make a few souvenir stops along the way.
Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.
Breakfast & Dinner included.

After breakfast, transfer to Bagdogra Airport for your onward flight.
Your beautiful journey through the Kingdom of Happiness concludes with memories of peace, spirituality, and Bhutanese warmth.

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