A Bhutan Package Tour from Kolkata offers a cultural, spiritual, and natural experience with architectural landmarks, hiking trails, and stunning landscapes. Bhutan stands as an uncrowded, pristine, and carbon-negative destination, setting it apart from many others worldwide.
After reaching the airport, pick up will be done & we will transfer you to the hotel. Check in to your hotel & relax.
Also you may take a walk to the main city from Clock tower square for shopping. It provides an excellent opportunity to mingle with local people.
Overnight at a hotel in Thimphu
After breakfast you will be transferred to the following places.
Kuensel Phodrang-Buddha Point – The statue was cast in bronze in China and transported by sea and road to this site once occupied by the palace of Druk Desi, a secular ruler of Bhutan in the eighteenth-century. At its completion, the statue will contain 125,000 gilded Buddha statues and a wealth of other statuary.
Royal Textile Academy & Museum – Intricately patterned wild silk kiras from Lhuentse hang alongside rough nettle fiber cloth from Zhemgang in Bhutan’s excellent Royal Textile Academy. The museum, housed in an impressive modern building, celebrates the country’s vibrant and varied tradition of hand weaving. From the towering applique thangka that overlooks the entrance hall and the sumptuous garments on display in the Royal Gallery to mannequins dressed in simple herders’ clothing from Laya, the museum offers an unparalleled chance to learn about and appreciate this unique aspect of Bhutanese culture.
Handicrafts Market – An interesting market with local items and bargain price handicraft goods.
Folk Heritage Museum [Entry Fee – INR 300/- per person] – The Folk Heritage Museum, located on the outskirts of Thimphu, recreates a traditional Bhutanese family home inside a beautiful 19th century rammed earth and timber building. Here, the family’s prized possessions are on display: shiny wooden bowls line the kitchen shelves, richly patterned fabrics hang alongside aged leopard fur bags in the room next door, and gold glints from thangkas hang in the family’s altar room.
Later proceed to visit TashichoeDzong (outer view) (Fortress of Glorious Religion) [Entry fee of 500/- per person – if guests want to enter inside]
Takin Reserve & Mini Zoo [Entry Fee – INR 300/- per person] – Add to Wish List Hidden in a fold of the forest-draped hills high above Thimphu, a herd of takin make their home in the Motithang Takin Preserve. Formerly a small zoo, the king decreed that the animals should be freed rather than kept in captivity. However, instead of wandering deeper into the hills, the tame takin took to the streets of Thimphu, where they became a traffic hazard as they foraged for food.
Later, drive to Sangaygang view point (2685 meters) to have a view of the whole Thimphu valley and walk through hundreds of colourful prayer flags that dot the hill overlooking the valley.
Later, return to the hotel.
Overnight at a hotel in Thimphu.
En-route visit DochuLa – A mountain pass leading further into the Punakha Valley. It offers a stunning 360 degree panoramic view of Eastern Himalayan mountain ranges. The view is especially scenic on clear, winter days with snow capped mountains forming a majestic backdrop to the tranquility of the 108 chortens gracing the mountain pass.
Later visit Punakha Dzong [Entry fee of 500/- per person] -The most beautiful Dzong of the town and Suspension bridge-the longest hanging bridge of Bhutan
Check in the hotel.
Overnight at a hotel Punakha.
After Breakfast, drive the valley of Phobjikha, it is well known as the winter home of the Black Necked Crane (Grus Nigricollis). Bhutan is home to around six hundred black-necked cranes with Phobjikha being one of the popular places that the birds migrate to in the winter months from the Tibetan plateau. The elegant and shy birds can be observed from early November to the end of March.
Return and overnight stay in Punakha.
After breakfast, drive back to Paro, follow the way back up the dramatic Wang Chhu and ParoChhu river valleys, before crossing through Paro Town towards the north end of the valley. Later in the day after checking into the hotel, proceed to visit the below places.
Paro Airport View: This is one of the most stunning airports in the World and also the country’s first and only international airport. With a breathtaking view, this airport became a must-visit place in Paro.
Simtokha Dzong: This Dzong, was built in the year 1629 also known as Sangak Zabdhon Phodrang by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, Simtokha Dzong was built in the 17th century and it is one of the oldest Dzong built .An very important and oldest structure..
National Museum of Bhutan: An ancient watchtower that now displays hundreds of ancient Bhutanese artifacts and artwork including traditional costumes, armor, weaponry, and handcrafted implements for daily life. The collections represent the rich cultural traditions of the country.
Ta Dzong [Entry Fee – INR 300/- per person], originally built as a Watchtower, which now houses the National Museum. The extensive collection includes antique thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons & armour, household objects and a rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts.
Then walk down the trail to visit RinpungDzong, meaning (“fortress of the heap of jewels”), which has a long and fascinating history. Along the wooden galleries lining the inner courtyard are fine wall paintings illustrating Buddhist lore such as four friends, the old man of long life, the wheel of life, scenes from the life of Milarepa, Mount. Sumeru and other cosmic mandalas.
Later visit Paro Market
Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro.
Drive to Chele la-la pass (3988 m), Drive to Chele pass is a favourite place for many visitors and is one of highest motor able passes in the country. For the Buddhists, it is also a sacred place to festoon the pass with prayer flags. For naturalists, the Chele la ridge offers gardens of Himalayan flowers, plants and of special pheasant species. Water is scarce on these ridges and it is recommended to have enough water supplies with you. Evening drive back to paro.
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Tiger nest hiking [Entry fee of 1000/- per person – if guests want to enter inside the monastery] – After breakfast proceed for Taktsang Monastery – ‘World Heritage site’ trekking. It requires a 3 hours hike to reach the Monastery and 2 hours to come down to the base point. Ponies are available for hire till the cafeteria while going.
Overnight at a hotel in Paro.
After breakfast transfer to the airport. Our escort will bid you farewell.
Thimphu : Pelyang Boutique or Similar
Paro : hotel olathang or Similar
Punakha : Four boutique or Similar
