6nights \7days
Day 01 : Bagdogra / Siliguri - Phuntsholing
Received by representative at Siliguri or Bagdogra airport (Indian state of West Bengal) and drive for about four hours through lush green tea gardens enroute arriving Phuntsholing, the gateway of Bhutan. Phuntsholing lies directly at the base of Himalayan foothills and this small town is Bhutan's commercial centre holding most of commercial organisations. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Phuntsholin
Day 02 : Phuntsholing - Thimphu
After breakfast, proceed to Thimphu. Five kms ahead of Phuntsholing, visit to Kharbandi Gompa, the beautiful monastery built by Royal Grandmother Ashi Phuntsho Choedron and situated in garden of tropical plants, flowers. From the monastery garden there is a beautiful view over the plains and town of Phuntsholing. Road further climbs steeply and winds in innumerable bends, upwards to an altitude of approximately 2000m. You should occassionally stop on the way so as not to miss the magnificent view of the Brahmaputra plains and the Toorsa river. After two hours drive through light mountain jungle, displaying lianas and orchids, the first ridge has been passed and the road descends slightly. The scenery and vegetation changes and enroute you pass Chukha Hydel Project and the small town of Chimakothi. Lunch would be served enroute. Near Chapcha the road reaches its highest point approximately 2800m. Now it goes steeply down and along the Wang Chu till the Chuzom (confluence). Shortly before entering Thimphu city, visit to Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom built by Shabdrung Nawang Namgyel in 1627 which now houses the School for Buddhist studies. On arrival in Thimphu, check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 03 : Thimphu
Once a rustic village, Thimphu today is the capital of Bhutan, sitting in broad fertile valley of Wang Chu river. Thimphu's most impressive building is Tashichhodzong, the home of National Tashichhodzong.
Assembly and summer residence of Chief of monk body. Also known as "fortress of the glorious religion" and originally built in 1627 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, it was the country's first official centre of social and religious education. Memorial Chorten is town's another landmark, built in the memory of the Late King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck who is popularly regarded as Father of modern Bhutan. Visit to Painting School is indeed pleasant experience where the age old style of traditional Bhutanese painting is taught. Also visit the National Library which houses vast collection of manuscripts and texts related with Buddhist studies. The other places of interest are ; Traditional Medicine Institute where centuries old healing arts still practised and Handicrafts Emporium which displays wide assortment of beautifully hand-woven and crafted products. Evening take a stroll through Thimphu market area visiting local shops and mingling with people. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 04 : Thimphu - Pu