Road Trip to Kingdom of Happiness- Bhutan

Take any connecting flight from your home town,which Reaches at Bagdogra airport before 10:30 AM on 22nd April 2023.There at airport you will be greeted by PnF buddy. After collecting your luggage,we will proceed for Lunch at siliguri. Afterwards we proceed for enchanting road journey,to Phuentsholing the neighbouring border city of Bhutan,while crossing various lush green tea estates in Jalpaiguri District in West Bengal & crossing Indo-Bhutan border.Check in & Over night stay in Phuentsholing. Evenving will be free to stroll around Phuentsholling

After an early breakfast & check out. We will proceed for Premit processing office at Bhutan After permit processing formalities we will proceed for Capital of Bhutan Thimpu with Lunch stop over at Chukha Dam view restaurant. On our way to Thmipu we will have Photo stop overs at Kharbandi Monestery , At sorchen view point which gives you the panoramic view of the plains .During this mystical drive of nearly 6 hours to Thimpu we will have our last stop over at Taktakoti for a tea break, refreshen yourself before you take your selfies along with waterfalls. Before emerging ourselves into the modern city of Bhutan-Thimphu our first stop over will be at Chuzom  which is the meeting point of two rivers Thimphu chu and Paro chu. On the way we will also visit Tamchog Temple  where oldest Iron bridge in Bhutan is located. Good for photo session. After reaching Thimpu we will visit Memorial Chorten (Stupa ) built in memory of the third King of Bhutan Jigme Dorji Wangchuk who was called the Father of modern Bhutan. Check into your hote.lRest of the evening is at your leisure. Dinner at Hotel. Over night stay in Hotel.

After an early morning breakfast we visit the Buddha Dorema which has world’s tallest statue than visit National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved. Later visit Choki Handicraft where you can watch how the weaving is done and perhaps try as well.Visit traditional paper factory. Than have a look at Live Thangkha Painting at Institute. You can also visit wood reserves for Bhutn’s National animel Taskin. During evening we can have outside view of Tashi chhoe dzong which is also called fortress of the glorious religion.The dzong houses main secretariat building and is the throne of His Majesty, King of Bhutan.Visit famous clock tower. During afternoon you can buy some at handicraft market. Later Proceed for fun filled evening at Simply Bhutan Eco Restaurant. Dress up in Bhutanese dress; enjoy Bhutanese Cultural show along with dinner. Over night stay in Thimphu. 

After breakfast & check out, we drive to Wangduephodrang, with a stop en route for tea break at Dochu La pass (3,100 meters), where on a clear day one can get a spectacular view of the Himalayas. After lunch, we will continue our drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan and visit Punakha Dzong, which is noteworthy both for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1637. Damaged four times by fire and an earthquake, it has been fully restored by present King. Now you will visit second longest suspension bridge of Bhutan, which is built on Po chu river . It connects to the nearby village with Punakha. Walking through this a sheer adventure. Check into Hotel –  Evening free to stroll around the region – Night stay at Punakha.

Post early morning breakfast, Check out & get ready for a day full of adventurous activities we have organized for you. First we will do little hiking to visit Fertility temple. Now we head for white water river rafting (Optional) for a stretch of  nearly 14 Km followed by Picnic lunch nearby the river (extra cost Rs.750/- per person) After lunch & some rest we  proceed to visit sangchhenDorjiLhuendrup Lhakhang (Nunnery) where we will have Interaction session with nuns/ lady monks. Later we get transferred for Paro. Get indulge in shopping for some time & have dinner & Check  into your hotel for a good rest.

After breakfast & check out, we drive to Paro, enroute with a stop over for a Bhutan’s famous Tangka painting live demonstration at Thimpu’s famous tangka painting. We reach Paro by lunch time. If you feel hungry than we can stop for lunch.Late afternoon we visit a local family at their traditional  farm house. There you will have sneak peak of Bhutanese culture while interacting with this family & also will enjoy playing Bhutan’s national gameArchery. Later we proceed to Paro market. Indulge in shopping for some Bhutneses artifacts. Check into your resort. Freshen up & have dinner. Before you go to bed, walk around your beautiful resort.

In the morning, you can hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (optional), the most beautiful monastery located on a granite cliff high in the mountains. It is approximately 2-3 hour walk uphill for regular mountain hikers, however who are not used to of mountain hiking it could take an entire day too. Evening back to the hotel and relax. In case you don’t wish to do Tiger nest hikining you can opt for excursion by coach at no extra cost to Chele La Passwhich is a must visited place during your Bhutan trip.35 Km from Paro at the altitude of 3899 Mtrs. It is the highest motorable road in Bhutan with an amazing touristic experience! You can feel the wind running through your hair, the fresh air around you, the fluttering voices of the prayer flags, the colorful wild flowers dancing in the breeze and sip a cup of your favorite piping hot tea on the peak of this pass. Mother nature at its best in all its glory. Admire snow capped peaks of Jomolhari mountain. The view from one side of the pass is Paro city and the Haa valley on the other. What may look like just another mountain pass, the Chele La Passcan keep you spellbound for hours if you are a nature lover. Just sit on the grass on the slopes (with care) and admire the beauty of nature as it embraces you from all sides. Close your eyes and just breathe in the fresh mountain air. Offer a prayer of thanks to God for this wonder of nature before you return to Paro. Over night in Paro

After breakfast &  Check out we drive back from Paro to Jaigaon / Phuentsholing – A drive of nearly 180 kilometers, a drive of approximately 6 ½ – 7 hours. On the way take a short stop at Chuzom, the confluence of Paro and Thimphu rivers with three different style of stupas adorn this confluence – Drive further through Chapcha and later take glimpse of famous Chukha Dam and the magnificent Vince waterfall before Gedu town – Arrive Phuenthsholing by evening and check into the hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area or last round of shopping from Bhutan- Night stay at hotel in Phuentsholing.

After breakfast & check-out, we start for our last leg of this trip. While crossing Indo-Bhutan Border again we drive from Phuentsholing to Bagdora  airport to catch our flight for our homeward journey with lunch stop over. If Time permits we will enjoy some tea leaves plugging activity at any tea estate of Jalpaiguri in West Bengal before heading for airport. . Say kuzuzangpo La” (Namaste) to your New friends. Enjoy the lingering memories of your dream journey accomplished, yet longing & looking forward to more with us.