Bhutan Swift — Thimphu, Paro & Phuentsholing

Arrival-day transfer to the capital, with the border night saved for the end
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About This Tour

Same clever shape as our Punakha itinerary — straight through to Thimphu on arrival day — but without the Punakha excursion, which keeps it shorter on road hours and lighter on cost.

You get two unhurried nights in Thimphu, two in Paro for the dzongs and the Tiger’s Nest, and a single night back at Phuentsholing before the drive down to Bagdogra or New Jalpaiguri.

Route: Thimphu 2N · Paro 2N · Phuentsholing 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 Swift — Thimphu, Paro & Phuentsholing unfolds — 5 nights and 6 days, starting and ending at Bagdogra / NJP / Siliguri.

  • Day 1, Pickup from NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport

    On arrival at (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (500Ft / 150 m) / NJP Railway Station – you will be greeted by our official and transfer to Thimphu post immigration formalities at Phuenstholing (India -Bhutan border, approx 310km / 7-8hrs drive). Thimphu lies at an elevation of 2300m, 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. Check In. 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 2, Thimphu City Tour

    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. Overnight at Thimphu.

  • Day 3, Transfer to Paro – Paro Sightseeing

    Early breakfast check-out & transfer to Paro, (approximately 50km / 2hrs drive) 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. Also visit the Paro airport view point, Reach Paro & Paro local sightseeing – covering Dungtse Lhankhang, Nya-mey Zam, UgyenPelri Palace. Check in. Leisure. Overnight at Paro.

  • Day 4, Ex Paro – Chele La Pass

    After Breakfast proceed to visit Chelela Pass. Chele-la (pass), at an elevation 3,988 meters is considered to be one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan. About an hour's drive along a thickly forested road, is this Pass-a botanical paradise. The pass provides stunning views of the sacred mountain Jomolhari and Jichu Drake. It is also marked by hundreds of prayer flags fluttering in the wind. Here, visitors can see cascades of wild roses; purple and yellow primulas; and swathes of deep blue iris covering the forest floor. The top of the pass bloom with rhododendrons in a variety of colours-pale pink, deep pink, burntorange, mauve, white and scarlet. Back to resort / hotel – Evening at your own leisure. Overnight at Paro. OR EX PARO. Tiger’sNest HIKE Post breakfastdrive 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 which you need to hike it by your own & it will take approx 2-3hrs one way). Back to hotel/resort. 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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Bhutan Swift — Thimphu, Paro & Phuentsholing

A traditional Bhutanese stupa
A traditional Bhutanese stupa
Wangdue Phodrang Monastery
Wangdue Phodrang Monastery
Rinpung Dzong and the Paro Valley
Rinpung Dzong and the Paro Valley
Bhutan's mountains and valleys
Bhutan's mountains and valleys
Traditional Bhutanese homes
Traditional Bhutanese homes
Paro Taktsang — the Tiger's Nest
Paro Taktsang — the Tiger's Nest
Punakha Dzong above the river
Punakha Dzong above the river
Paro Valley and Rinpung Dzong
Paro Valley and Rinpung Dzong
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