Day 1: Hasimara To Thimphu
After arriving at Hasimara station, enjoy a scenic drive through lush tea gardens to Phuentsholing, the gateway to Bhutan. After lunch, the journey continues to Thimphu, with a stop at the Kharbandi Gompa, offering breath-taking views of Phuentsholing and the Indian plains. En route, pass through beautiful mountain landscapes and towns like Chukha and Chimakothi. Before arriving in Thimphu, visit the Semtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress in Bhutan, built in 1627.
Highlights:
- Kharbandi Gompa
- Stunning mountain views
- Semtokha Dzong
- Drive along Wang Chu River
Stay overnight in Thimphu.
Day 2: Thimphu Local Sight Seeing
After breakfast, explore the vibrant capital of Bhutan with a full day of sightseeing. Visit the National Memorial Chorten, a monument to world peace, and the School for Arts and Crafts, where students learn traditional Bhutanese arts. Explore the National Library with ancient scriptures, and see the Traditional Paper Factory to witness the process of Bhutanese paper-making. The Folk Heritage Museum offers a glimpse into medieval Bhutanese life.
Highlights of the day include the Takin Reserve (Bhutan’s national animal) and Tashichhodzong, a majestic fortress that houses government ministries and the central monk body.
Main Attractions:
- National Memorial Chorten
- School for Arts & Crafts
- Takin Reserve
- Tashichhodzong
Evening free for leisure. Stay overnight in Thimphu.
Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha Sight Seeing to PARO.
After breakfast in the morning transfer to Punakha. Drive through Dochu-la pass at 3050m. When the weather permits one can enjoy a spectacular view of the highest mountains of Bhutan at a sight that stretches almost 180 degrees. . In the Dochu-La area there are vast Rhododendron forests that grow to tree size and bloom in late April/early May covering the mountains in a riot of glorious spring colour.
After a short tea break continue to sub tropical Punakha. Afternoon visit nunnery and we will visit most beautiful Punakha Dzong (fortress). The dzong showcase the finest examples of arts and architecture of Bhutan. Upon arrival proceed to the hotel for check-in; the evening is free for leisure.
Over night Stay in Paro
Day 4: Paro Local Sight Seeing
In the morning drive to Paro From Thimphu and visit NYA MEY ZAM BRIDGE, RINPUNG DZONG, KICHU LHAKHANG, INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, MUSEUM and TIGER NEST VIEW ONLY.
Overnight stay at hotel in Paro.
Day 5: Aro To Phuentsholing + Hasimara Drop
On day 5th travel to Hasimara via Phuentsholing, On the way get a sight seeing of beautiful valley view and magnificent landscape roads on the way up to border town of Chukha dzong reaching Phuentsholing proceed to Hasimara, for your onward journey as you go home let the everlasting memory of the radiant Himalayas and this beautiful serene place linger in your mind and prompt you now and again to revisit this place.
Here your tour will end with the Memorable Experience of Bhutan.