Mystical Bhutan: Explore the Land of the Thunder Dragon
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Duration
Tour Type
5 Nights & 6 Days By Bagdogra
Overview
As the main trading point between Bhutan and India, Phuntsholing is a vibrant centre of commerce. Bustling markets line the streets, overflowing with colorful textiles, handcrafted souvenirs, and fresh local produce. The Bhutanese shops offer traditional fabrics, woven thangkas (religious paintings), and intricate wooden handicrafts, while the Indian stalls entice with spices, sarees, and trinkets.
Highlights
- Enjoy the beauty of Bhutan Himalaya, waterfall & dram view.
- Visit to buddha point- world largest sitting buddha, flock heritage Museum, National Library
- Visit Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom.
Tour Plan
- Welcome to Bhutan. On arrival at Siliguri (NJP) railway station or Bagdogra (IXB) airport meet & greet by our representative. Transfer from Siliguri/Bagdogra to Jaigaon/Phuentsholing at Bhutan border. Check into hotel, visit zangto pelri lhakhang & rest of the day is leisure.
- Overnight: phuentsholing
- After breakfast proceed to Bhutan immigration for immigration formalities and after completed at work in immigration you will start your journey to Thimphu (7,500 ft), the Bhutan capital. On the way enjoy the beauty of Bhutan Himalaya, waterfall & dram view. On arrival at Thimphu check into your respective hotel. Evening leisure time at clock Tower & Market Area.
- Overnight: Thimphu
After breakfast, sightseeing of Thimphu valley includes, visit to, buddha point- world largest sitting buddha, flock heritage Museum, National Library, a treasure trove of priceless Buddhist manuscripts. Afternoon, visit to Tashichhodzong, ‘fortress of the glorious dharma’. It is the centre of government and religion, site of King’s throne room, National assembly hall, and seat of Je Khenpo or Chief Abbot. Built in 1641 by the political and religious unifier of Bhutan, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, it was
- reconstructed in 1961 in traditional Bhutanese manner, without nails or architectural plans. Also visit King’s Memorial Chorten continuously circumbulated by His Majesty’s subjects, spinning prayer wheels and murmuring mantras. Then, visit Handicrafts Emporium and local shops if you like to browse through example of Bhutan’s fine traditional arts. Here you can buy textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and wood carvings, jewellery, interesting items made from local materials, and all manner of unique objects.
- Overnight -Thimphu
- Morning – After breakfast, take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, the most famous of Bhutanese monasteries. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress andmeditated at this monastery hence it is called “Tiger’s Nest”. The excursion tomonastery’s view point takes about 5 hours for round trip. While return to Paro town visit Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom.
- Optional: Proceed for a full day sightseeing of Paro another important destination in Bhutan. Today you will visit Drukgyal Dzong, View of Taktsang Monastery, Kichulanka Monastery, Ta Dzong, Paro Rinpung Dzong (Museum), Nya-Mey Zam, Dungtse Lhankhang.
- Overnight at Paro.
- Today you will proceed to Phuentsholing from Paro and on the way seen the view of road side temple, paro river side, bird eye view of paro international airport. Check into your respective hotel.
- Morning check out hotel and proceed from Phuentsholing to Siliguri (NJP)/ Bagdogra (IXB) for your onward journey with happy memories to cherish
