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Day 1 – Bagdora to Phuentsholing
On arrival at the Bagdora airport (Siliguri, West Bengal, India) you will be received by a representative of Bhutan Enigma. The 4 hours journey from Bagdora to Phuentsholing, the gateway of Bhutan, takes you en-route the lush green tea gardens. Overnight at the hotel in Phuentsholing. Day 2 – Phuentsholing to Thimphu After breakfast, proceed to Thimphu. A short 5 km drive and you reach the Kharpandi Gompa built by the Late Royal Grandmother Ashi Phuntsho Choden. Lunch at Bunakha. The road to Thimphu winds up the mountain side entertaining you with the picturesque scenery. Overnight at hotel in Thimphu. Day 3 – Thimphu Full day sightseeing includes visit to the National Library, the folk heritage museum, the Painting School, the Handicrafts Emporium, the Textile Museum, the Memorial Chorten, and the Tashichhodozong, and the spectacular view of Thimphu valley from Sangaygang. Day 4 – Thimphu–Wangdiphodrang-Punakha-Thimphu Excursion trip to Wangdiphodrang and Punakha, the two major towns in western Bhutan. The trips takes you through the Dochula pass. The view of the mountain ranges from the Dochula pass on a clear day is simply breathtaking. At the pass one can also witness the Bhutanese architecture at its best in the form of hundred and eight small Chortens. Stopover at Chimme Lhakhang built on a hilltop which resembles a woman’s breast. The temple was built by Lam Drukpa Kuenley popularly known to the western world as the ‘Divine Madman’. Overnight at hotel in Thimphu. Day 5 – Thimphu to Paro After breakfast drive for Paro. Stopover at Simtokha dzong, built by Zhabdrung Nawang Namgyal in 1629. In Paro, drive to Drukgyal dzong, now in ruins, built by Zhabdrung Nawang Namgyal in 1649. The dzong was built to celebrate the victory over Tibetan invasion and was for long the gateway fortress of the northern region. On the way back, see the bird’s eye view of the sacred Taksang Monastery perched on a steep rocky cliff amidst the pine forest. The Kichhu Lakhang, the Ta-dzong and the Rinpung dzong also offers pleasant views just as they hold a special place in the heart of the religion of the Kingdom. Day 6 - Airport for Departure Have early breakfast in the hotel and drive to the airport for flight to onward destination. Our representative will help you with all the necessary formalities. |
