Bhutan Essence 6N/7D

📅 Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival at Bagdogra (IXB) Airport – Transfer to Phuentsholing

Upon arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or NJP Railway Station, meet and greet our representative who will assist with

your transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival, check in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Day 2 – Phuentsholing – Thimphu

After breakfast, complete the Visa/Permit formalities with the assistance of our

representative (if not completed on the day of arrival). Later, proceed for your scenic

drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and

relax.

Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 3 – Excursion to Wangdue / Punakha

After breakfast, drive to Wangdue / Punakha via the picturesque Dochu La Pass,

offering breathtaking views of the Himalayan ranges. Upon arrival, visit Punakha

Dzong, majestically situated at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.

Continue to Chimi Lhakhang, also known as the Temple of Fertility. Later, take a walk

across the Punakha Suspension Bridge before returning to Thimphu.

Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 4 – Thimphu Half-Day Sightseeing – Transfer to Paro

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Thimphu, visiting: Buddha Point

(Kuensel Phodrang) – Offers panoramic views of the Thimphu Valley and houses the

largest Buddha statue in Bhutan. National Memorial Chorten – Built in 1974 in

memory of His Late Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, the Third King of Bhutan.

Simply Bhutan Museum, Takin Reserve , National Library, Painting School Bhutan

Textile Museum After sightseeing, drive to Paro. On arrival, check in to your hotel.

Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 5 – Excursion to Chele-La-Pass or Tiger’s Nest Monastery

After breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion to Chele-La-Pass, one of the highest

motorable passes in Bhutan (3,810 m). Enjoy the scenic drive through dense spruce

and larch forests. On a clear day, you can view Mt. Jumolhari, Jichu Drake, and the

valleys of Haa and Paro. Alternatively, guests may opt for a hike to the world-famous

Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang Monastery), perched on a cliffside offering

magnificent views. Return to Paro in the evening.

Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 6 – Paro Sightseeing – Transfer to Phuentsholing (Approx. 6 hrs drive)

After breakfast, proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of Paro covering Paro Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, and the

National Museum of Bhutan, showcasing the country’s rich heritage and spiritual essence. Later, drive back to

Phuentsholing.

Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax.Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Day 7 – Transfer from Phuentsholing to IXB Airport.

After breakfast, transfer to IXB Airport (Bagdogra) for your onward journey with wonderful memories of Bhutan.