7 Days Bhutan Holiday

Pickup from Phuntsholing and drive to Hotel. You can take rest at hotel on arrival. Our Guide and driver will accompany you to enter Bhutan. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Upon arrival in Thimphu, if time allows, visit the National Memorial Chorten (built in 1974) in honor of King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk and the Dupthop Lhakhang nunnery. Explore the National Library with ancient Buddhist manuscripts, the Painting School for traditional Thangka art, and the Traditional Medicine Institute. Then, observe royal silversmiths and a paper factory at Lungten Zampa. Highlights include Tashichho Dzong, seat of the national government, and shopping for souvenirs. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass, stopping at the pass for views of the Himalayas if weather permits. Visit Chimi Lhakhang, the "Temple of Fertility," built in the 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kuenley. After lunch in Punakha, explore Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal between the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers. The Dzong, known as the Palace of Great Happiness, was designed from a dream and holds historical artifacts. It served as the government seat and is still the winter residence of the Je Khenpo. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Paro and visit Drukgyal Dzong, built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Though destroyed by fire, it has been recently restored. Explore the ruins and enjoy stunning views of Mt. Jhomolhari (7,314 m) on a clear day. On the return, visit Kichu Lhakhang, built in 659 A.D. by Tibetan King Srongsen Gampo. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Satsam Chorten and hike through pine forests to Taktsang Monastery. Stop for refreshments at a café before reaching the monastery, built in 1684 around Guru Rimpoche’s meditation cave on a cliff 900 meters above the valley. After lunch, visit the Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower now housing the National Museum, followed by Rinpung Dzong, built in 1646 and the center of civil and religious authority. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast drive to Phuntsholing. Overnight in hotel.

Bid farewell to Bhutan and start your journey to Bagdugra Airport in India. The driving time takes about 3.5 hours depending upon the Traffic. Our India taxi will accompany you till airport and see you Off.