Bhutan 9 Days 8 Nights : Drive-In & Drive-Out Tour

The itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   NJP Train Station / IXB Airport – Phuentsholing

   (Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.) Meet and Greet on arrival at NJP Train Station / IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing. It is a thriving commercial centre on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival complete the immigration formalities and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

2. 2
   Day 2

   Phuentsholing – Thimphu

   (Distance: 176 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2248 mts.) After breakfast transfer to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening the Tashichhoe Dzong Outer view (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.

3. 3
   Day 3

   Thimphu Sightseeing

   After breakfast visit outer view Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) , Hindu Tempel , National Memorial Chorten (Monument) and Wagdi tse Lhakhanag ( short hike of 40 mins ) Simply Bhutan . Afternoon visit Nunnery , BBS Tower , National Library , Centenary Farmer Market ( Handicraft product and Local product can be Found here . Craft Bazar for shopping can be seen here. Overnight stay at Thimphu

4. 4
   Day 4

   Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing

   (Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1200 mts.) After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, on the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.), during clear days you will get a chance to see Himalayan mountain ranges of Bhutan. After noon visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named PungthangDechenPhodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of monastic body. After that take a short hike to visit the Chimi lhakang – The Temple, also known as Temple of Fertility and on way back vist Suspension bridge , Evening free for leisure. Over night stay at Punakha .

5. 5
   Day 5

   Excursion to Gangtey (Phobjikha)

   (Distance: 78 kms. One way / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude or pele-La-Pass: 3351 mts.) After breakfast, start for full day excursion trip to Gangtey (3000mts.). Gangtey is the home of Black Necked Crane which migrates from the arid plains of Tibet in the north. It is a beautiful valley of Bhutan. You can also visit Gangtey Gompha. Evening return back. Overnight stay at Punakha Wangdue.

6. 6
   Day 6

   Paro Sightseeing

   After breakfast drive to Paro and on the way visit near river side and, Airport View , Ta Dzong – National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangka. RinpungDzong Meaning “fortress of the heap of jewels Visit Museum of Lights ( To display the country’s journey before the arrival of electricity and the present) ” Evening Leisure .Overnight stay at Paro.

7. 7
   Day 7

   Paro Sightseeing

   After breakfast visit Taktsang Monastery – called “Tiger’s Nest” and later if time permits visit Drukgyel Dzong. Overnight stay will be at Paro. Or After breakfast drive to Sangchen Chokor Monastery for Paro valley view and temple . Back to Paro. And Evening Try Bhutanese Traditional Dress and Shopping at Town. Overnight stay at Paro

8. 8
   Day 8

   Paro – Phuentsholing

   (Distance: 141 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.) After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

9. 9
   Day 9

   Phuentsholing – NJP Train Station / IXB Airport

   (Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of NJP/IXB: 89 mts.) After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to NJP Train Station / IXBAirport for departure

Pictures