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Day 1: Arrive Bagdogra Airport /NJP Railway Station – Phuentsholing

All tour guests will arrive at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station as per scheduled Flight / Train. Upon arrival you will meet our Girikand Tour Manager and proceed at 12:00 hrs to Phuentsholing (Recommended arrival before 11:00hrs). Arrive at Phuentsholing, the most rapidly growing town in Bhutan. Check in at the hotel. Overnight at Phuentsholing. (Lunch, Dinner)

Day 2: Phuentsholing – Thimphu

After breakfast, proceed for immigration formalities and once the formalities are done drive towards Thimphu (7,710 ft.) -The capital city of Bhutan. On our way to Thimphu we will reach the highest point of about 2800m/9,185ft. Arrive at Thimphu and check in at the hotel. Overnight at Thimphu. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Extra Toppings: Tea/ Coffee with Biscuit on the way to Thimphu.

Day 3: Thimphu Local sightseeing

After breakfast proceed for Thimphu local sightseeing covering visit to: Buddha Point: One of the biggest Buddha Statues in the world. It was constructed through donations from devotees all around the world. National Library: It is known for the storage of all kinds of ancient books of Buddhist culture, Folk Heritage Museum: This house is around 150 years old with a three storied, 19th century traditional house provides you a glimpse of the Bhutanese lifestyle, and artifacts from the rural households. Also, visit Buddha standing statue and local Thimphu Handicraft market witness the local handmade crafts. Overnight at Thimphu. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Extra Toppings: Tea/ Coffee with Momos in Thimpu.

Day 4: Thimphu – Punakha

After breakfast, drive to Punakha with an enroute halt at Dochula Pass. Here we can have a look and admire the Chorten, Mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road. En-route visit Lamperi Royal botanical Park-The park is planted with 46 species of rhododendron of which 18 species are native to the park while the other 26 species are brought from other regions of Bhutan and planted here. After Lunch, proceed to visit, Punakha Dzong. Situated near the two rivers - the Pho Chu (Male River) and Mo Chu (Female River), the Punakha Dzong is one of the largest Dzongs in Bhutan. We pass through the suspension bridge to arrive at Dzong. Punakha Dzong was initially called Druk Pungthang or Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness), for many years until the second king of Bhutan assumed power. Punakha Dzong happened to be the seat of the Government for a long time. Take beautiful snaps from the basepoint of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong. Overnight at Punakha. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Extra Toppings: Tea/ Coffee with Pakoda in Punakha

Day 5: Punakha - Paro

Early morning drive to Paro. Enroute visit Tamchog Lhakhang iron bridge-Tamchog Lhakhang sits across the Paro River. Lhakhang is approached by an iron chain suspension bridge. The Lhakhang and the bridge were constructed by a 13th century Tibetan saint Thangthong Gyalpo. The Buddhist saint was also a blacksmith and an architect. After lunch, visit Drukgyel dzong (view point): Drukgyal Dzong was one of the four principal Dra Dzongs (defense fortress). Accounts differ on the founder of Drukgyal Dzong. It is said to have been caused by the fire when a butter lamp fell in the central tower. Only the ruins of giant walls, charred gigantic wooden posts, beams and watch towers can be seen of what was once an important fortress that repelled several invasions from the north. National Museum (open till 4 pm) housed in the Ta Dzong (watchtower), there is an intriguing collection of artifacts that provide a wonderful introduction to the rich culture and heritage of the Kingdom. Overnight at Paro. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Extra Toppings: Tea/ Coffee with one local snack on the way to Paro.

Day 6: Paro -Tiger's Nest -Paro

Today after the leisurely breakfast we will proceed for an excursion to the famous place called Takshang Monastery (Tiger Nest) (2hrs-3hrs oneway hike) located at top of about 800 meter cliff in Paro. It takes slightly more than two hours to reach the monastery on foot from the nearest road point. The history is associated with the visit of Guru Padmasambhava, the Indian saint who came to Bhutan in the 8th Century AD. Later drive back to Paro. Evening visit local market at Paro. Overnight at Paro. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Extra Toppings: Tea/ Coffee/ Soft Drink at Tiger Nest View Point.

Day 7: Paro – Phuentsholing

After breakfast we will drive to Phuentsholing. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at Phuentsholing. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Extra Toppings: Tea/ Coffee with one dry snacks on the way to Phuntsholing.

Day 8: Phuentsholing - Bagdogra Airport / NJP railway station

After breakfast check out from the hotel. All tour guests will proceed to Bagdogra airport / NJP railway station and start the return journey to your hometown. Tour concludes at 1200hrs in Bagdogra airport / NJP railway station. (Breakfast)

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