Bhutan - The Land of Thunder Dragons

Bhutan known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon because of the alpine storms which sweep in from the Himalayas, there is something magical about Bhutan. The simple yet mesmerizing land somehow manages to touch your soul, balm it with peace, and even mend the broken heart. The salubrious climate, the breathtaking views, and the majestic monasteries may seem a cliched way to describe the beauty of Bhutan, but each word used for this gorgeous country is in its purest form. Visiting and exploring Bhutan can be a wonderful experience, something you will never forget.

Key Highlights :

• Visit the magnificent temples and fortresses of Bhutan;

• Hike up to the sacred Tiger's Nest Monastery;

• Admire soaring Himalayan peaks and the natural beauty of Paro Valley;

• Learn about the kingdom's rich history and culture;

• Visit Punakha's Dzong;

• Go walking & explore the pristine valleys;

Travel Itinerary :

Day 1 : pick up from Bagdogra in the morning and drive to Phuentsholling. Overnight stay at Phuentsholling.

Day 2 : after completing immigration formalities we move towards Thimphu. Enroute we drive through picturesque town of Gedu, Chukha, Chuzom. We visit Tashi Choezaong on the same day. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 3 : local siteseeing in and around Thimphu including Memorial Chorten, Buddha Viewpoint, Simply Bhutan, Craftbazar and later drive to Sangay Gang from where we get to see the entire city view. Overnight stay at Thimphu

Day 4 : drive to Punakha. We visit Dochula pass, 108 Druk Wangyel Chortens and later hike to Chimmi Lakhang- temple of fertility. We visit Punakha Dzong, walk on longest Suspension Bridge of Bhutan. Overnight stay at Punakha.

Day 5 : We drive to Phobjikha valley. Tele view of Wangdue phodrang Dzong. We visit Gangtey goempha. Siteseeing in Phobjikha. Return to Punakha for overnight stay.

Day 6 : drive to Paro. Enroute through Chuzom, the meeting point of Paro and Thimphu rivers. Here we will see shrines built to ward off evil spirits that the Bhutanese believe lurk beneath the water. Enroute visit Tachong monastery. Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 7 : we start from Paro and drive to Chele la pass. We visit Lhakhang Karpo and Nagpo. Overnight stay at Haa valley.

Day 8 : drive back to Paro. We visit National Museum, Paro Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, viewpoint of Paro Airport, Dungtshe Lhakhang.

Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 9 : day hike to Tiger Nest Monastery perched on a rock overlooking a sheer drop and clings seemingly impossible to a cliff of rock at 900m above the valley floor. Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 10 : Tour ends today. After breakfast we drive to Phuentsholling from Paro for overnight stay.

Day 11 : Drop to Bagdogra airport/NJP railway station for your return journey back home.