Bhutan Best Value — with Punakha Excursion

Punakha and Dochula inside five nights, at the keenest price we run

Rated 4.7 out of 5

About This Tour

The best-value Bhutan we operate, and the only five-night itinerary that still finds room for Punakha.

Two nights at Phuentsholing keep the border formalities relaxed; two at Thimphu give you the city plus the Dochula–Punakha excursion; one at Paro covers the valley and, for those who want it, the climb to Taktsang. Rates are quoted on request against your travel dates and hotel category.

Route: Phuentsholing 2N · Thimphu 2N · Paro 1N
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 Best Value — with Punakha Excursion 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, Ex thimphu – Punakha / Wangdue via Dochula Pass
After breakfast day excursion to Punakha/Wangdue (One-way approximately 70 kms / 2hrs) Enroot visit Simtokha Dzong proceed to Wangduephodrang, with a stop en-route for tea at Dochu La Pass (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. In Wangdue Have your lunch and in afternoon drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan, and visit Punakha Dzong (Optional and entry fees on direct payment basis), which is noteworthy both for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1637. Also visit the Punakha Suspension bridge. The second longest suspension bridge in Bhutan, its perche cover the Mo – chhu and Po Chhu river and is about 160-180meters in length –its one of the oldest bridge in the world that connects Punakha Dzong to the rest of the valley. Evening back to Thimphu. Overnight at Thimphu.
Day 4, 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 5, Paro Sightseeing – Transfer to Phuentsholing
Early breakfast check-out Paro Local sightseeing covering some on way sightseeing. Every turn on the way comes with surprise and scenic view of the mountain and nature. Visit the historic ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong, built in 1647. Alsovisit the Paro airport viewpoint, Reach Paro & Paro local sightseeing – covering Dungtse Lhankhang, Nya-mey Zam, UgyenPelri Palace–Transfer to Phuentsholing -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.

Price on Request

/ per person

*Rates are quoted against your travel dates, hotel category and group size. Write to us or send the enquiry form and we will come back with a full costing the same day.