Mystic Bhutan Package

       Mystic Bhutan Package(5 Nights / 6 Days)

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• Bhutan, officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked state in South Asia located at the eastern end of the Himalayas. It is bordered to the north by China and to the south, east and west by the Republic of India. Further west, it is separated from Nepal by the Indian state of Sikkim, while further south it is separated from Bangladesh by the Indian states of Assam and West Bengal. Bhutan’s capital and largest city are Thimphu.

Day 01: Arrival At Bagdogra To Phuentsholing

• Arrive Bagdogra/NJP and transfer to Phuentsholing.. Process for route permit and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

• Phuentsholing, Bhutan

• Phuentsholing is a border town in southern Bhutan and is the administrative seat (dzongkhag thromde) of Chukha District. The town occupies parts of both Phuentsholing Gewog and Sampheling Gewog. Phuentsholing lies opposite the Indian town of Jaigaon and cross-border trade has resulted in a thriving local economy. For example, the town serves as headquarters for the Bank of Bhutan.

Day 02: Phuentsholing To Thimphu

• Morning transfer to the capital city Thimphu through the mountains, this journey is of almost unbelievable beauty. The road leads from the northern Indian tea plantations through endless turns, hairpin bends and daring stretches carved into the mountain rock via Chukka to Check in the hotel. Afternoon you can relax and in the evening spend some time in clock tower square. Overnight stay at Thimphu.
• Thimphu, Bhutan
• Thimphu also in the past spelled as Thimpu, is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the surrounding valley is one of Bhutan’s dzongkhags, the Thimphu District. The city became the capital of Bhutan in 1961. As of 2005, it had a population of 79,185, with 98,676 people living in the entire Thimphu district.
  
• Day 03: Sightseeing Tour Of Thimphu
•  When in Thimphu you got to prepare for surprises where this unique capital has no traffic lights but adopted its own version of the British – Indian colonial times traffic policemen who can startle you and memorize others with his elaborate hand gestures, sometimes he may be signaling stop when it looks like go but don’t worry you can observe the flow and notice his smile as you stare at him. Sightseeing includes the Folk Heritage Museum, National Library, Handicraft Center to view the traditional arts, the indigenous Medicine Hospital, the Painting School and from the road point take a glimpse of Tashichho Dzong. Further drive uphill and visit Takin Zoo where you will find a national animal of Bhutan.
• Afternoon visit National Memorial Chorten a stupa dedicated to the third king of Bhutan and Buddha statue. The evening takes a walk to the main city from Clocktower square. Overnight stay at Thimphu.
• The National Library
• The National Library, Pedzoe Lam. Tel:+975 2 322-885 – houses a rare collection of Buddhist texts on the second floor, and there is a small selection of English books on Buddhism (mostly donated from Taiwan) and on Bhutan on the first floor. Open 9:30AM – 1PM & 2PM – 5PM
• Mon to Fri. Maximum Duration of Visit: 2:0 Hr
• Folk heritage museum
• This is one of the oldest houses in Thimphu, having been restored and transformed into Folk Heritage Museum in the year 2001 under the patronage of Her Majesty the Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo. This museum is meant to serve an account of everyday rural life for the young urbanized generations and as a place for preserving objects related to this life, in case this way of life disappears as time passes

• Day 04: Thimphu To Paro Valley

• Morning drive to Paro valley and visit the National Museum housed in a round fortress called as the Ta Dzong considered to be one of the best natural history museums in Asia where it has a fine collection of natural and historic artifacts. Just below Ta Dzong lies Paro Dzong. Afternoon visit Kyichu Lhakhang the monastery dates back to 7th century and is one of the oldest and most sacred the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, a 17th-century fortress that used to keep invaders from Tibet and in 1951 the fort was destroyed by fire. On the way back drive to the base of the world famous “Tigers Nest “or popularly known as “Taktsang” one of the popular spiritual heritage sites. It was here that the great tantric master Guru Padma Sambhava flew in from Tibet on a tiger to bring Buddhist teachings to Bhutan. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.
• Paro, Bhutan
• The beautiful valley of Paro encapsulates within itself a rich culture, scenic beauty and hundreds of myths and legends. It is home to many of Bhutan’s oldest temples and monasteries, National Museum and country’s only airport. Mount. Paro town there is a traditional wooden bridge, some two kilometers away, called Nyamai Zam, leading towards a huge fortress (dzong) built with stones. It is whitewashed and is known by the name of Rinpung Dzong. Ta-Dzong, the first National Museum located above the Rinpung Dzong, on top of a hill, attracts a good number of tourists as well as locals. Taktshang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest) is one of the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. It is said that Guru Rinpoche. Ugyen Pelri Palace is in a secluded wooded compound on the south side of the river just west of the Dzong. This Palace was built by the Paro Penlop, Tsering Penjor, in the early 1900s.
• Paro Dzong
• Rinpung Dzong is a large Drukpa Kagyu Buddhist monastery and fortress in Paro District in Bhutan. It houses the district Monastic Body and government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag.

Drukgyel Dzong

Drukgyel Dzong This dzong (fortress) was built in the 16th century to commemorate a victory over the invading                  Tibetan forces. The fortress today lies in ruins, the elements and a fire in the 1950s has taken a toll on the site.                  Drukyel dzong is about 15 km from Paro.

• Day 05: Paro To Phuentsholing

• Morning transfer to Phuentsholing and before reaching Phuentsholing stop and visit Kharbandi Gompa. Check in the hotel and evening at Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Phuntsholing, Bhutan

• Phuentsholing is a border town in southern Bhutan and is the administrative seat (dzongkhag thromde) of Chukha District. The town occupies parts of both Phuentsholing Gewog and Sampheling Gewog. Phuentsholing lies opposite the Indian town of Jaigaon, and cross-border trade has resulted in a thriving local economy. For example, the town serves as headquarters for the Bank of Bhutan.
• Maximum Duration of Visit: 2:0 Hrs