Bhutan Unhurried — Two Nights in Thimphu

One border night, two in the capital, two in Paro — and a clean run home

Rated 4.7 out of 5

About This Tour

A gentler shape for travellers who would rather settle in than keep packing. One night at the border, two in Thimphu and two in Paro, with the return made in a single day so there is no second Phuentsholing stay.

The extra Thimphu night means the city need not be done at a trot — the weekend market, the Art and Craft school, the Traditional Medicine institute and the Drupthob nunnery all fit comfortably.

Route: Phuentsholing 1N · Thimphu 2N · 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 Unhurried — Two Nights in Thimphu 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
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 4, 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 DungtseLhankhang, Nya-mey Zam, UgyenPelri Palace. Check in. Leisure. Overnight at Paro.
Day 5, 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 6, Paro - Phuentsholing – Njp / Ixb Drop
After breakfast, the road turns homeward. You will be dropped at NJP / Bagdogra (Approx 350km / 9-10hrs drive)- Service ends, and the tour concludes with memories that stay with you long after.

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