Bhutan Fixed Departure Summer 2026

On arrival in Phuentsholing your Bhutanese Guide shall meet you at the Bhutan gate and assist you with the immigration formalities and hotel check in. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing. (Dinner included). Note: Travel to Phuentsholing from Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station is included.

After breakfast, complete the remaining immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. (Distance: 150 Kms. / Driving Time: 5 Hrs. / Altitude: 2,350 Mts.). Visit the Rinchending Goempa located at a few kilometers from Phuentsholing. On the way, stop at places to view scenery and for photography. Enroute Lunch at local restaurant. On arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Thimphu. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

After breakfast drive to Punakha (4298 ft), on the way stop at Dochula Pass at 3150 m to view the higher Himalayas. The pass is approximately 25 kms away from Thimphu and is the highest point between the Thimphu and Punakha/Wangdue Valley. Another attraction is the 108 chorten/stupas (Druk Wangyel Chortens) built close to each other surrounded by numerous colorful prayer flags. Enjoy the winding roads and the nature at its best as you drive further towards Punakha. While in Punakha, take a short and easy hike to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang which is also known as the “The Temple of Fertility” and was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley. Enjoy a Picnic Lunch in the banks of Mochhu River. Then, visit the Punakha Dzong. Built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal the Dzong served as the seat of the Government until the time of the Second King of Bhutan. If time permits, visit the Suspension Bridge, which is one of the longest in Bhutan. In the evening, drive back to Thimphu. Overnight in Thimphu. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

After breakfast visit the Hindu Temple formally known as Devi Panchayan Mandir. Then visit the Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Dordenma). It is located at a short drive from Thimphu City Centre and offers a good overview of the Thimphu valley. The largest statue of Buddha in the country sits here which houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues. Visit Takin Preserve Centre. Takin is the national animal of Bhutan. Finally visit the Folk Heritage Museum, a traditional house giving an insight to the Bhutanese lifestyle. Lunch at a restaurant in Thimphu. Afternoon transfer to Paro (7,480 ft.). On the way stop and view the Tamchog Lhakhang. In the evening explore the Paro Town. Stroll around the local market shopping for souvenirs. Overnight stay at Paro. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

After breakfast, drive to the base of the Taktshang Monastery (Tiger's Nest), abode of gods and monks. The monastery is a 2-3 hours hike uphill from here. One feels truly blessed reaching the monastery. The primary Lhakhang was built surrounding Guru Rinpoche’s Meditation cave in 1684 which clings to the edge of a sheer Rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche flew here on the back of a tigress. Overnight stay at Paro. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

After breakfast check out from hotel and visit Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Then Visit the Rinpung Dzong - Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". The dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Lunch at Paro. After lunch, transfer to Phuentsholing (Distance: 145 Kms / 5 Hrs). On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening, you may choose to relax at the hotel or walk around the Phuentsholing town. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

After breakfast check out from hotel for your onward destination to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station. (Breakfast included).