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Find your peace & rejuvenate your soul in this mesmerising trip to Bhutan for 5 Nights and 6 Days.
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Itinerary
Phuentsholing (alt. 300m / 985 ft) - The frontier town, it is a thriving commercial centre, situated directly at the base of Himalayan foothills. It is a fascinating place where different ethnic groups mingle prominently Indian, Bhutanese and Nepalese. Being the border town, Phuentsholing serves as the convenient entry/exit point for Bhutan and also the important link to visit the Indian state of West Bengal, Sikkim and Assam.
OVER NIGHT STAY AT JAIGAON.
Thimphu (alt. 2400m/7875ft) - The capital town of Bhutan and the centre of government, religion and commerce, Thimphu is a unique city with an unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient traditions. Although not what one expects from a capital city, Thimphu is still a fitting and lively place. Home to civil servants, expatriates and monk body, Thimphu maintains a strong national character in its architectural style.
OVER NIGHT STAY AT THIMPHU.
Places of interest in and around Thimphu:
Memorial Chorten
Simtokha Dzong
National Library
Institute for Zorig Chusum
Traditional Medicine Institute
The Folk Heritage Museum (Phelchey Toenkhyim)
National Textile Museum
Trashichhoedzong
Handicrafts Shops
Weekend Market
Changangkha Lhakhang
Craft Bazaar
Junghi Handmade Paper Factory
Zangthopelri Lhakhang
Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang)
Simply Bhutan Museum
Drubthob Goema / Zilukha Nunnery
OVER NIGHT STAY AT THIMPHU
Punakha (alt. 1300m/4265ft) - Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until and still it is the winter seat of Je Khenpo (the chief abbot). Blessed with temperate climate and owing to its natural drainage from Pho Chhu (male) and Mo Chhu (female) rivers, the Punakha valley produces abundant crops and fruits. There are splendid views of the distant Himalayas at Dochula pas (alt. 3,050m) on Thimphu – Punakha road.
Places of interest in and around Punakha:
Punakha Dzong
Excursions around Punakha
Chimi Lhakhang
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery
Limbukha
Talo
Punakha Ritsha Village
Nalanda Buddhist College
OVERNIGHT STAY AT PARO
Places of interest in and around Paro:
Rinpung Dzong
Ta Dzong
Drukgyel Dzong
Kyichu Lhakhang
Farm House (traditional village house)
Druk Choeding
Dungtse Lhakhang
Ugyen Pelri Palace
Jangsarbu Lhakhang
Taktshang Lhakhang (Tiger's Nest)
OVER NIGHT STAY AT PARO
After breakfast, drive to Hasimara Station towards your destination.
