Tour Plan
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NJP RLY STATION / IXB AIRPORT – PHUENTSHOLING
(Distance: 170 km. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts. Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing (961 ft.) - The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. It is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
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PHUENTSHOLING – THIMPHU
(Distance: 176 km. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2350 mts.) After breakfast complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Thimphu.
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THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve Centre, the national animal of Bhutan can be seen here. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.
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THIMPHU – PARO SIGHTSEEING
(Distance: 65 km. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2280 mts.) After breakfast transfer to Paro. On the way visit Tamchog Lhakhang – It is situated between Thimphu and Paro and it was built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo.
He is also known as the Iron bridge builder. Situated on a hilltop, we have to cross an ancient style bridge to reach the temple. On arrival in Paro (7483 ft.), check-in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Rinpung Dzong - Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". The dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Overnight stay at Paro.
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PARO SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast hike to the famous Taktsang Monastery - called “Tiger’s Nest” (2hrs hike from the base camp). Later visit Drukgyel Dzong & Kyichu Monastery. Overnight stay at Paro.
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PARO – PHUENTSHOLING
(Distance: 200 km. / Driving Time: 7 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.) After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
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PHUENTSHOLING – NJP RLY STATION / IXB AIRPORT
(Distance: 170 km. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of NJP/IXB: 89 mts.)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.
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