Discover the Wonders of Bhutan 8-Day Journey Through Culture & Nature

Visit iconic destinations: Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha, Haa Valley, Paro Marvel at sacred sites like Tiger’s Nest Monastery and Punakha Dzong Experience local culture in Thimphu’s bustling markets and folk museums Scenic drives through Dochula and Chele La Pass with stunning Himalayan views

Itinerary Details

Day 1

Arrival in Phuentsholing
- Meet at Bagdogra/NJP airport or station.
- Transfer to Phuentsholing (4-5 hrs drive).
- Complete immigration formalities.
- Check into hotel.
- Evening walk to Bhutan Gate, visit Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang.
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Bhutan Gate

Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang
Day 2

Phuentsholing - Thimphu
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Visit Karbandi Monastery (viewpoint over Phuentsholing).
- Drive to Thimphu (6-7 hrs), stop for tea, photos.
- En route visit Amo Chhu Crocodile Centre.
- Check into hotel, rest of day free.
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Amo Chhu Crocodile Breeding Centre

Karbandi Monastery (Karbandi Goemba)
Day 3

Thimphu Sightseeing
- Visit Buddha Dordenma (massive golden statue).
- Memorial Chorten, built in memory of the third king.
- Tashichho Dzong (government fortress).
- Folk Heritage Museum (traditional Bhutanese culture).
- Explore local market and craft shops.
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Buddha Dordenma Statue

Folk Heritage Museum

Memorial Chorten

Tashichho Dzong
Day 4

Thimphu - Punakha
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Drive via Dochula Pass (stop for views of 108 chortens and Himalayas).
- Visit Punakha Dzong (fortress at confluence of two rivers).
- Walk across Punakha Suspension Bridge.
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple).
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Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)

Punakha Dzong

Punakha Suspension Bridge
Day 5

Punakha - Haa Valley
- Early morning drive via Chele La Pass (highest pass in Bhutan, prayer flags, panoramic views).
- Visit Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) and Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple).
- Explore Haa town, local homes, and countryside.
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Chele La Pass

Haa Town & Valley Trails

Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple)

Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple)
Day 6

Haa Valley - Paro
- Drive to Paro.
- Visit Paro Dzong (fortress), National Museum (Ta Dzong).
- See Kyichu Lhakhang (one of Bhutan’s oldest temples).
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Kyichu Lhakhang
Day 7

Paro - Tiger’s Nest
- Morning hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang) - approx. 4-5 hrs round trip.
- Return and relax in Paro town.
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Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang Lhakhang)
Day 8

Departure
- Breakfast and transfer to Phuentsholing/Bagdogra/NJP.