PHUENTSHOLING , THIMPHU, PUNAKHA, PARO, EXCURSIONS TO CHELE PASS OR TAKTSANG MONASTERY

Day - 1 : Arrival -EXCURSIONS TO CHELE PASS OR TAKTSANG MONASTERY

On arrival at IXB Airport, you will be met By our representative (Tour Driver) who will transfer you to your hotel in Phuentsholing (140 Km/5:30 Hrs) and followed by dinner & overnight stay in Phuentsholing.

Day - 2 : PHUENTSHOLING TO THIMPHU

After Breakfast and Immigration Formalities, move towards Thimphu from Phuentsholing , do the road sightseeing. Halt lunch at Damn View point, Chhukha, and check in the hotels (Thimphu). Freshenup, followed by Dinner and overnight stay.

Day - 3 : THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, proceed for a panoramic private sightseeing tour of Memorial Chorten, Kuensel Phodrang – world’s largest sitting Buddha statue, BBS Tower – a vantage point view of the Thimphu valley and Takin Preserve.After Lunch, proceed for a Folk Heritage Museum, Royal Textile Academy & Museum, Anim Dratshang (Nunnery), Trashichhodzong – Fortress in Thimphu and Handicrafts Emporium. Dinner & overnight stay in Thimphu. Note - On weekends, guests would also have the opportunity of visiting the weekend market, an interesting market with local items and bargain priced handicraft goods.

Day - 4 : THIMPHU TO PUNAKHA

After breakfast, proceed towards Punakha (Approx 100km/3 hours). En route, halt at Dochu La - a mountain pass leading further into the Punakha Valley, offering a stunning 360-degree panoramic view of Eastern Himalayan mountain ranges.River Rafting.,The view is especially scenic on clear, winter days with snow-capped mountains forming a majestic backdrop to the tranquility of the 108 chortens gracing the mountain pass. Enjoy lunch at restaurant ‘Druk Wangyel Café’ and visit Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lakhang on your way to Punakha. Dinner & overnight stay in Punakha.

Day - 5 : PUNAKHA TO PARO

After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and proceed to Paro. (125 Km / 4 Hrs). The Paro valley extends from the confluence of the Paro Chhu and the Wang Chhu rivers at Chuzom upto Mt. Jomolhari at the Tibetan border to the North.This picturesque region is one of the widest valleys in the kingdom and is covered in fertile rice fields and has a beautiful, crystalline river meandering down the valley. After checking into your hotel, proceed for a private sightseeing tour of Drukgyel Dzong – ruins of an old fortress in Paro, Kyichu Lakhang – famous monastery in Paro and Ta Dzong - national museum of Bhutan. Dinner & overnight stay in Paro.

Day - 6 : PARO – EXCURSIONS TO CHELE PASS OR TAKTSANG MONASTERY (ANY ONE)

After breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Chele La Pass (12,200ft) - The highest motorable point in Bhutan or you can choose to visit the most iconic place of Bhutan -The Taktsang Monastery – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.It requires 2-3 hours of trekking. Evening is free at leisure to explore more of Paro markets, as May you find a perfect souvenir to take back home. Dinner and overnight stay in Paro.

Day - 7 : DEPARTURE

After Breakfast, Depart to Phuentsholing from Paro, do the road sightseeing and Drop Back to IXB. • Depart with happy memories from the Kingdom of Happiness - Bhutan!