Shangrila-beyond Destination

Places to Visit : Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Paro, Dochula Pass, Punakha, Wangduephodrang

Day 1: Arrive Phuentsholing

• On arrival in Phuentsholing, met by our representative followed by check-in and installation
• Evening, as the time permits take a stroll around Phuentsholing market
• Overnight Hotel Druk or similar, Phuentsholing

Day 2: Phuentsholing-Thimphu (180km, 6hrs)

• Morning proceed to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. On the way (4km ahead of Phuentsholing town), visit Kharbandi Goenpa, beautiful overnight monastery situated in garden of tropical plants and flowers and gives excellent view of Bhutan-India (Jaigaon) border towns.
• Overnight Hotel Motithang or similar, Thimphu.

Day3: Thimphu

• Morning drive to BBS Tower for fascinating view of Thimphu valley and later visit mini zoo, Anim Dratshang (nunnery), National Library, Handmade Paper Factory & Memorial Chorten (stupa)
• Afternoon, as the time permits, visit to School of Arts & Crafts, Textile & Folk Heritage Museum, Zangdo Pelri Lhakhang (Temple) and Handicrafts Emporium
• Overnight Hotel Motithang or similar, Thimphu

Day 4: Thimphu-Punakha (75 km, 2 ½ hrs)

• Morning drive to Punakha taking a short stop at Dochula pass (3,080 masl) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan
• Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong and Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
• Evening free in fascinating Punakha valley
• Overnight Hotel Zangtdo Pelri or similar, Punakha

Day 5: Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Paro (145 km, 5 hours)

• Morning drive to Wangduephodrang town visiting Dzong and local market
• Later drive to Paro. On an en route visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom which now houses the School for religious and culture studies
• Overnight Hotel Olathang or similar, Paro

Day 6: Paro

• Morning visit Drukgyel Dzong (Fortress/monastery), the ruined fortress from where Bhutanese repelled several invasion by Tibetan armies. On a clear day, there is splendid view of Mt. Jhomolhari from the approach road to this Dzong
• Later visit TA Dzong (National Museum) and walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, the fortress which has a long and fascinating history
• Evening visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom
• Overnight Hotel Olathang or similar, Paro

Day 7: Depart Paro

• Morning transfer to the airport for flight to onward destination

• Private guided tour
• Airport transfers
• Daily 3 meals (B/L/D) at designated restaurants or hotels
• Accommodation
• A qualified & licensed English-speaking guide
• An experienced driver
• A tour vehicle
• Entry fees & road permits
• Government fee, royalty, taxes & surcharges
• Mineral bottled water

• Flight into Bhutan via Drukair (can be arranged with us)
• Flight on other airline to catch Drukair Flight
• Meals at 4-5 stars restaurants
• Hotel stay outside of Bhutan
• Expenditure of personal nature
• Travel Insurance
• Tips for the guide and driver
• Alcoholic drink