Private Phuentsholing to Thimphu 6-Days Adventure

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Complete the immigration formalities, Drive from Phuentsholing to Thimphu (180 km/approx 5-6 hours)
3 stops
1
Thimphu
After an early breakfast move for immigration formalities after being done with immigration transfer to Thimphu, on arrival check-into the hotel. On the way visit :- Kharbandi Gumba Evening time can be spent strolling through the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts bazaar, to browse through examples of Bhutan's fine traditional arts. Here you can buy hand-woven textiles, thangka paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and wood carvings, jewelry, and interesting items made from local materials. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. (Altitude 2,320m)
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Zangto Pelri means celestial abode of Guru Rinpoche. The gates to the park greet the visitors warmly and the entrance is led by flower gardens and a fountain.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Bhutan Gate
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Thimphu local Sightseeing
7 stops
4
The National Library of Bhutan, Thimphu, Bhutan was established in 1967 for the purpose of "preservation and promotion of the rich cultural and religious heritage" of Bhutan.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
5
Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
The Memorial Stupa, Thimphu, also known as the Thimphu Chorten, is a stupa in Thimphu, Bhutan, located on Doeboom Lam in the southern-central part of the city near the main roundabout and Indian military hospital.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
6
Motithang Takin Preserve
Motithang Takin Preserve, located in the Motithang district of Thimphu, Bhutan is a wildlife reserve area for takin, the national animal of Bhutan. Originally a mini-zoo, it was converted into a preserve when it was discovered that the animals refrained from inhabiting the surrounding forest even when set free.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
7
National Folk Heritage Museum
The Folk Heritage Museum or Phelchey Toenkhyim is a museum in Thimphu, Thimphu District, Bhutan.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
8
Simply Bhutan Museum
Museum resembling a Bhutanese village, featuring traditional cuisine, demonstrations & performances.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
9
Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
Tashichho Dzong is a Buddhist monastery and fortress on the northern edge of the city of Thimphu in Bhutan, on the western bank of the Wang Chu.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
10
Buddha Dordenma
Great Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the mountains of Bhutan celebrating the 60th anniversary of fourth king Jigme Singye Wangchuck.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Transfer Thimphu to Punakha Sightseeing - Night Stay
4 stops
11
Dochula Pass
The Dochula Pass is a mountain pass in the snow covered Himalayas within Bhutan on the road from Thimpu to Punakha where 108 memorial chortens or stupas known as "Druk Wangyal Chortens" have been built by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk, the eldest Queen Mother. Apart from the chortens there is a monastery called the Druk Wangyal Lhakhang (temple), built in honour of the fourth Druk Gyalpo (head of the state of Bhutan), Jigme Singye Wangchuck; the open grounds in its front yard is a venue for the annual Dochula Druk Wangyel Festival. The pass with 108 memorial chortens is adjacent to the country's first Royal Botanical Park.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Punakha Dzong
It was built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, at the junction of the Phochu and Mochu rivers. This majestic dzong served as both the religious and the administrative center of Bhutan in the past. It measures some 600 by 240 feet and has a six-story, gold-domed tower. Inside are courtyards and religious statuary that hint at the depth of history and spiritual tradition embodied here.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
13
Chimi Lhakhang Temple
The Chimi Lhakhang, situated on a hillock in the centre of the valley, is also known as the temple of fertility. It is widely believed that couples who do not have children and want one, if they pray at this temple, they are usually blessed with a child very soon. A walk through the village near the temple will give you rare glimpses into the daily life and lifestyle of the villagers.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
14
Punakha Suspension Bridge
Punakha Suspension Bridge
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Transfer Punakha to Paro - Paro Local Sightseeing - Night Stay
3 stops
15
National Museum
National Museum , Ta-Dzong, an ancient watchtower, which now houses the National Museum. It is located about five and a half kilometers away from the main town of Paro and 500 feet from the Rinpung Dzong located below the museum. Cameras are not allowed inside the museum, but you can photograph the ta dzong and surrounding grounds.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
16
Rinpung Dzong
The construction of the Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) began in 1644 on the order of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the unifier of modern-day Bhutan. Unlike most of the other dzongs in Bhutan, it survived the massive 1897 earthquake though it was damaged by fire in 1906. Paro Dzong’s full name is Rinpung Dzong, which means ‘the fortress of the heap of jewels’. The approach toward the Dzong is through a traditional covered bridge called the Nemi Zam. A paved stone path runs alongside the imposing outer walls of the structure. The valley’s annual springtime religious festival called the Paro Tsechu is organized each year in the courtyard of the dzong and is attended by tourists from all over the world.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
17
Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Tiger’s Nest Monastery Hike
2 stops
18
Paro Taktsang
Taktsang Monastery it may take 6 hr (to n fro). Suggest to take a hot Stone bath & Spa after trekking for body relaxing and take a rest .Evening free for exploratory walk around Main Street and market area by walking. Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang Lhakhang) is Bhutan’s most iconic landmark and religious site. The name Taktsang translates to “The Tiger’s Nest”. This temple is one of the most holy sites in the kingdom. It is believed that Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) flew to this location from Tibet on the back of a tigress from Khenpajong. This place was consecrated to tame the Tiger demon, was first built in 1692 at a cave where Guru Rimpoche meditated in a cave. In order to arrive at the temple you must trek for around 2-3 hours through beautiful, shady pine forests that are colorfully festooned with moss and prayer flags.
6 hours • Admission ticket not included
19
Kyichu Lhakhang
Kyichu Lhakhang Monastery
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 6
Drive from Paro to Phuentsholing. (160 km 4hrs approx)
1 stop
20
Drive from Paro to Phuentsholing. (160 km 4hrs approx)
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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