SCINTILLATING BHUTAN
6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS
Day 01: Bhubaneswar -Bagdogra - Pheuntsholing
Insight Vacationss welcomes you for the journey to the place of happiness "Bhutan". Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP / IXB & transfer to Pheuntsholing – The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India, Pheuntsholing (also sometimes spelled Phuntsholing) is the second largest town in Bhutan (population around 40,000) and is located on the Indian border, next to the town of Jaigaon. Evening free . Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Pheuntsholing – Thimphu - Sightseeing
After Permit, transfer to Thimphu. After check in at hotel, half day sightseeing Thimphu. Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan. Visit King's Memorial Chorten (Monument), Chang Gangkha Monastery (one of the oldest monastery in the valley), National Zoo (contains national animal takin ), National Library (collections of holy scripts) & BBS Tower. ( If time doesn't permit for visit next day sightseeing will arrange ) Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 03 :Thimphu – Full day Sightseeing
Post Breakfast visit Folk Heritage Museum, Textile Museum, School of Arts and Crafts (also known as the painting school), National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Traditional Paper Factory (made from Daphne plant). Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 04: Thimphu – Paro – Sightseeing
Morning post breakfast transfer to Paro ((65 kms – 1.15 hrs drive). Visit the Ta Dzong, a circular fortress that once protected this valley from the Tibetan invasion. It is now the National Museum with an excellent collection of Bhutanese antiquities. A short drive back to the Paro Rinpung. While coming back from Drugyel Dzong visit 'Tiger's Nest' base camp & Kitchu monastery. The evening ends with a walk through the Paro's main shopping district. The local shops sell a variety of goods-groceries, textiles as well as prayer flags. Overnight at Paro.
Day 05: Paro – Full day Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast drive to Chelela Pass. Enjoy the scenic vistas from Chelela Pass (3,988 Mts.), among the highest motor able roads in Bhutan. Afternoon sightseeing of Paro & stroll down to the market.
Day 06: Paro - Dooars
After breakfast check out drive to Dooars in India (190kms / 06 – 07 hrs). It's a famous Wild Life Sanctuary for one horned rhino and Indian elephant. O/n stay at hotel / Resort .
Day 07: Dooars - IXB / NJP - Bhubaneswar
Early morning elephant ride/car safari ( Own Cost ) inside the grassland of Dooars to watch the great Indian Rhino in their natural habitat. Drive to Bagdogra/NJP Station (142kms / 04hrs) to your onward journey. – Tour Ends
What We Include:
• Round trip Luxury vehicle from NJP/Bagdogra Airport
• 01 Night accommodation in Pheuntsholing
• 02 Nights accommodation in Thimpu
• 02 Night accommodation Paro
• 01 Night accommodation in Dooar
• All transfers & sightseeing as per Itinerary by private vehicle
Extra charges apply:
• Peak Season Surcharge – If applicable.
• Any items of personal nature like telephone, beverages, laundry etc.
