Bhutan Classic — Phuentsholing, Thimphu & Paro

The straightest line into Bhutan, and still the most popular

Rated 4.7 out of 5

About This Tour

If this is your first Bhutan, start here. Six days, three towns, and no part of it rushed. You cross at Phuentsholing, climb through Chukha to Thimphu, and finish in Paro beneath the Tiger’s Nest.

The Thimphu day covers the Buddha Dordenma, the National Library, the Folk Heritage Museum and the takin preserve; in Paro you choose between the hike up to Taktsang and a gentler round of Rinpung Dzong, Ta Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Route permits and the Sustainable Development Fee are included.

Route: Phuentsholing 2N · Thimphu 1N · Paro 2N
Duration: 5 nights and 6 days
Starts and ends: Bagdogra / NJP / Siliguri

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Itinerary

Day by day, here is exactly how Bhutan Classic — Phuentsholing, Thimphu & Paro unfolds — 5 nights and 6 days, starting and ending at Bagdogra / NJP / Siliguri.

Day 1, Arrival at Bagdogra / NJP – Transfer to Phuentsholing
On arrival at Bagdogra Airport - meet and greet by our local representative - transferred to Phuentsholing (approximately 180km / 3-4hrs drive). Phuentsholing (298 m) is a small town at the Indo-Bhutan border. Evening at your own leisure. Overnight at Phuentsholing.
Day 2, Phuentsholing – Transfer to Thimphu
After breakfast you will be transfer to Thimphu (approximately 145km / 5hrs drive) via Chukha. Thimphu lies at an elevation of 2300m. Thimphu lies in a beautiful valley, sprawling up a hillside on the west bank of the Thimphu Chhu River and has a total area of about 1,809 sq. kms. Evening at your own leisure. Visitors can enjoy relaxing walk in the valley at evening. Be sure to sink your teeth into momo kopi, steam dumplings filled with finely chopped cabbage, onions, cheese and butter. Overnight at Thimphu.
Day 3, Thimphu City Tour – Transfer to Paro
After breakfast go for Thimphu City Tour Covering -Art & Craft school, National Institute of Traditional Medicine, National library, Buddha Dordenma statue, Bhutan Simply Museum, Folk and Heritage Museum, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare "Takin" national animal of Bhutan and drive further down with good view of the Thimphu valley. Visit the new Drupthob nunnery temple and free time in the market. Post Lunch transfer to Paro. Overnight at Paro.
Day 4, Paro Local Sightseeing or Tiger Nest Monastery Hike
After breakfast drive 12kms north of Paro to visit Taktsang: or “Tiger’s Nest” is one of the most famous places to visit in Bhutan and one of the holiest sites in Bhutan. It is perched on a steep granite cliff at 2950 metres overlooking northern paro valley. The place is especially venerated because of its association with Guru Rimpoche and is believed that more merit is gained if we meditate even for a minute in Tasktshang than many months in other places. If not interested to hike it one can have a view from the parking point and proceed for local sightseeing – covering Ta dzong, Rinpung Dzong, Dungtse Lhankhang, Nya-meyZam, UgyenPelri Palace, Kychulhakhang monastery (one can visit here to explore the cultural and traditional heritage by Dressing up in the local attire and various other traditional dresses which are available at this location) - back to hotel. Leisure. Overnight at Paro.
Day 5, Paro to Phuentsholing Transfer
After breakfast check out of the hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing (approximately 155km / 5 hours drive). Phuentsholing (298 m) is a small town at the Indo-Bhutan border - leisure. Overnight at Phuentsholing.
Day 6, Phuentsholing to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport Drop
After breakfast, the road turns homeward. You will be dropped at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport - Service ends, and the tour concludes with memories that stay with you long after.

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