Bhutan Explorer

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Arrival at Bagdogra

   

   Arrival at Bagdogra Airport. Relax at a premium airport lounge before your journey. Lunch en route at Siliguri. Scenic drive to Phuentsholing, the gateway to Bhutan. Hotel check-in and leisure time. Evening walk through the vibrant local market. Dinner and overnight stay.

2. 2

   Phuentsholing – Permit Formalities

   

   Breakfast at the hotel. Bhutan permit formalities. Lunch at Hotel Khamsum. Scenic drive through the Himalayan valleys. Tea & coffee stop overlooking the mountains. Arrival in Thimphu. Evening games with tea. Dinner and overnight stay.

3. 3

   Discover Thimphu

   

   Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Buddha Dordenma. Memorial Chorten. Takin Preserve. Indian Masala Lunch. Explore Simply Bhutan Museum. Visit Clock Tower Square. Dinner and overnight stay.

4. 4

   Dochula Pass • Punakha

   

   Breakfast and check-out. Scenic drive via Dochula Pass. Himalayan viewpoints. Riverside lunch. Visit Punakha Dzong. Optional visit to Chimi Lhakhang. Music Night & Bonfire. Overnight stay.

5. 5

   Punakha to Paro

   

   Breakfast. Visit Chimi Lhakhang (if pending). Drive to Paro. Lunch in Paro. Hotel check-in. Evening tea & games. Dinner and overnight stay.

6. 6

   Tiger's Nest Monastery

   

   Early breakfast. Optional hike to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery. Enjoy spectacular Himalayan scenery. Lunch at a local restaurant. Leisure time in Paro. Dinner and overnight stay.

7. 7

   Chelela Pass & Paro

   

   Breakfast. Excursion to Chelela Pass. Mountain views and Maggie stop. Optional Brewery Tour. Riverside lunch. Visit National Museum. Explore Paro Dzong. Walk through Paro Town. Dinner and overnight stay.

8. 8

   Return to Phuentsholing

   

   Breakfast and check-out. Scenic drive back to Phuentsholing. Hotel check-in. Free time for shopping and local exploration. Dinner and overnight stay.

9. 9

   Departure

   

   Breakfast. Check-out from the hotel. Transfer to Bagdogra Airport. Departure with unforgettable memories of Bhutan's monasteries, Himalayan landscapes, rich traditions, and warm hospitality.

Where you'll stay

Tashi Namgay Grand Resort

CST Rd, Phuentsholing · Hotel

1 Night

Hotel Migmar

Babesa Thimphu Expressway · Hotel

2 Nights

Khuru Resort

Punakha, Bhutan · Hotel

1 Night

Tashi Namgay Resort

Opposite Paro International Airport, Paro · Hotel

3 Nights

Hotel Lhaki

Pelkhil Lam, Phuentsholing 21101 · Hotel

1 Night