Itinerary
Day 01. Arrive PhuentsholingPick up from Hasimara Rly.
station drive to Phuentsholing, for immigration formalities. &
after taking permit drive to Thimphu city Overnight stay at the hotel.
(200 km) 05 hrs journey.
Day 02.THIMPHU Sightseeing.Thimphu
the capital of Bhutan, where most of the modern facilities has still
not reached, some say that Thimphu is the only capital in the world
without the computerized traffic lighting system. Morning visit memorial
Chorten built in the memory of Late His Majesty the King by Royal Queen
Mother; visit ChangangkhaLhakhang, Motithang mini Zoo to see the
National animal the Takin. Drive down to viewpoint from where you have
magnificent view of Thimphu valley; visit National Library to see the
large collection of traditional books, Folk Heritage museum where you
can see the typical Bhutanese house and their lifestyle. Afternoon if
time permits you may visit Tashichodzong, the parliament house of the
country, handmade paper factory and some of the local Handicraft centre.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03.Thimphu- PunakhaMorning
transfer to Punakha, visitDochula pass,Dzong. After lunch drive to
Punakha, visit dzong which is the summer residence of Central Monastic
body; stroll in & around Punakha, & Night stay at the hotel .
Day 04.Thimphu – Paro.Morning after breakfast transfer to Paro, check in the hotel and after lunch sightseeing.
Visit
Ta Dzong, the National Museum housed in an ancient watchtower, which
has a fine collection of ancient Thangka painting, textiles, weapons and
artifacts. Walk to the traditional wooden bridge. Night stay at Paro.
Day 05.Paro- Chellea.Morning drive back to chellea pass & night satay at hotel.
Day 06.Paro to PhuentsholingMorning drive to phuntsholing for your onward itinerary.
Day 07.Phuentsholing to GangtokAfter breakfast drive to Gangtok over night stay at Hotel.
Day 08.Gangtok to North Sikkim LachenPick
from Gangtok Hotel and transfer to Lachen (9500 Ft / 2896 Mts / 130 Kms
/ 06 to 07 Hrs). On the way visit Tashi view point, KabiLongtsok, Seven
sister’s water fall Singhik view point, Lunch on route and Overnight at
Hotel. (Breakfast at Gangtok, En-route Lunch & Dinner at Lachung
Day 09.Lachen - LachungToday
excursion to Chopta valley &Gorudongmar (17800 Ft / 5427 Mts) then
transfer to Lachung(8000 Ft / 2439 Mts ,60 kms / 03 to 04 Hrs).
Overnight at Hotel.(Breakfast & Lunch at Lachen, Dinner at Lachung
Hotel)
Day 10.Lachung - Yumthang – GangtokEarly
morning proceed on a half day excursion to Yumthang Valley (11800 Ft /
3598 Mts / 25 Kms / 1 ½ hours one way). On the way visit the Hot Spring
and Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary. Back to Gangtok overnight stay at
hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch at Lachung Hotel)
Day 11.Leave Gangtok - Njp Railway Station / (Ixb) Bagdogra Airport
Transfer to NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport.