7 Nights 8 Day Phobjikha & Chele La Pass

Get up early today to enjoy the mesmerizing morning of Thimphu. Today you would be driven in and around Thimphu covering key places of interest. After breakfast you would visit

• Kuensel Phodrang, the gigantic Buddha Dordenma Statue
• Paper Factory
• Zorig Chusum, Premier institute of traditional arts and crafts n folk Heritage, traditional house giving an insight to the Bhutanese lifestyle
• Thereafter, you would be taken to a local restaurant for lunch. (Lunch at own arrangements)  In the afternoon you would be taken to:
• Sangaygang View Point, also known as BBS
• Changangkha Monastery,
• Takin Preserve Centre, see Takin (National animal of Bhutan)
• Tashichhodzong, opens after 5 PM.
• Simply Bhutan

On the completion of sightseeing, you are driven back to your hotel. After relaxing for some time you shall be served with dinner. Overnight at the Hotel in Thimphu. Later transfer back to the Thimphu. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

After breakfast today we will transfer you to Punakha enroute Dochula Pass. It is not the highest mountain pass, but it surely one of the most beautiful passes in the world. Decorated with 108 small chorten on lush green hillside, this place tells an interesting story of spiritually, bravery, and Bhutanese culture. One can witness the most splendid views of the snow-covered Himalayas from here. It is also well known for its photo spot. On arrival Punakha move for the Punakha local sightseeing. 

2ND HALF DAY

• Punakha sightseeing as follows:
• Punakha Dzong
• Punakha Suspension Bridge
• Mo Chhu and Po Chhu

Overnight stay at Punakha.

Get up early today to enjoy the mesmerizing morning of Punakha. After morning breakfast drive for Phobjikha It is broad valley with its best-known marshland in Bhutan, is popular for its scenic splendor and cultural uniqueness. The valley is rich in faunal biodiversity and has, apart from the globally threatened black-necked cranes. You can see black necked crane from December. Visit Gangtay Goempa. Return back to Punakha for the night stay.

After morning breakfast drive for Paro.

Today we will transfer you to Paro Valley. It is famous for the Iconic Taktsang Lhakhang (known as Tiger’s Nest) and is the home to the National Museum.. Check into hotel and in evening you can explore the local market. Overnight stay at Paro. After breakfast, you would check out of the hotel to proceed to Paro for the final leg of the tour. On the way stop at

•  Royal Botanical Park, Lamperi, also known as the Rhododendron Garden
• Tamchog Lhakhang,
•  Suspension iron chain bridge, the feel of the soothing breeze and river could be a great experience.

After arriving at Paro, you would be transferred to you Hotel for Check In. Post lunch, you would be taken around to visit

•  Paro Rimpung Dzong,
•  Ta Dzong, an ancient watch tower overlooking Rimpung Dzong
•  Kyichu Lhakhang
• Drugyel Dzong
• Taktsang view point            

       Evening is free for leisure activities such as Archery experience, National Dress wearing experience on direct payment basis and shopping around the Paro Town. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel in Paro.

Early morning move for Chele La Pass. It is the highest motor able point in Bhutan, sitting 3,988 metres above sea level, between the Haa and Paro valleys. The pass is located 35 km from Paro and 26 km from Haa on the Bondey-Haa Highway. Built in the 1990s, the asphalt road is narrow and steep, with sharp turns and sheer drops. Breakfast while returning Paro. Rest for the day.  ONS

DAY -08: PARO - SILIGURI (260KM/7-8HRS)