Bhutan 5 Days Package

Day 1: NJP Railway Station/ Bagdogra Airport to Phuentsholing

Arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) and transfer to Phuentsholling/Jaigaon is 170 kilometres and 4 hours drive from Siliguri - Phuentsholling is in Indo - Bhutan border-The Indian side is called Jaigaon and the Bhutanese side is called Phuentsholling. Indian Nationals don’t require visa or passport to visit rest of Bhutan but Election Card (Voter ID Card) is required to travel rest of Bhutan.
(Immigration office open from Monday to Friday only)
Check into the hotel. Evening free at leisure -Overnight stay in Phuentsholling

Day 2: Phuentsholing to Thimpu

After breakfast, proceed to Thimphu, (7875ft / 170kms / 06 -07hrs) After two hour drive through light mountain jungle, displaying lianas and orchids, we pass over the first ridge and begin a long and gradual decent to the river which is the source of energy for the massive Chukha Hydel hydroelectric power project. We cross the river and rise up the mountainside ever further into the hills, leaving Chukha and the small town of Chimakothi behind us. Lunch is served en route (optional). On arrival in Thimphu, check in hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimpu

Meals : Breakfast

Day 3: Thimpu to Paro

Morning visit to Tashichhodzong, the main secretariat building which houses the throne room of His Majesty, the King. Tashichhodzong is also the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot) and the central monk body. Proceed to the national Library, which houses an extensive collection of Buddhist literature, with some works dating back several hundred years, Visit the nearby Institute for Zorig Chusum (commonly known as painting school), Proceed to Paro after Lunch (7218ft /55kms / 02 hrs). Check in at hotel and take an evening stroll along the main street, and perhaps visit a few handicrafts shops, or take refreshments at a local café or bar,
Night at Paro.

Meals : Breakfast

Day 4: Paro to Phuentsholing

The valley of Paro contains a wealth of attractions. In the morning, visit Ta Dzong. Once a watchtower, built to defend Rinpung Dzong during inter-valley wars of the 17th century, Ta Dzong was inaugurated as Bhutans’ National Museum in 1968. After Breakfast, drive ups the valley to view the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, 18 km. From Paro town on the north side of the valley. It was from here that the Bhutanese repelled several invading Tibetan armies during the 17th century. Also visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the kingdom. After early lunch to drive to Phuentsholling(190kms / 06 – 07 hrs).
Night stay at hotel.

Meals : Breakfast

Day 5: Phuentsholing to NJP Railway Station/ IXB Airport

The valley of Paro contains a wealth of attractions. In the morning, visit Ta Dzong. Once a watchtower, built to defend Rinpung Dzong during inter-valley wars of the 17th century, Ta Dzong was inaugurated as Bhutans’ National Museum in 1968. After Breakfast, drive ups the valley to view the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, 18 km. From Paro town on the north side of the valley. It was from here that the Bhutanese repelled several invading Tibetan armies during the 17th century. Also visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the kingdom. After early lunch to drive to Phuentsholling(190kms / 06 – 07 hrs).
Night stay at hotel.

Meals : Breakfast