Bhutan Roadtrip

Upon arrival at Bagdogra Airport, meet our representative who will help you board your transfer to Bhutan.

Enjoy your drive to the last Indian border town called Jaigaon, after which you will enter Bhutan.

Here, you will arrive in Phuentsholing in the evening.

Reach your hotel in Phuentsholing and check in to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.

Post breakfast , complete the permit formalities at Jaigaon and start your drive to Thimphu.

Today’s road journey will take you through some of the most beautiful countryside landscapes of Bhutan.

You will pass through some meandering mountain roads lined with broad leaves forests, waterfalls, quaint villages, and towns to reach Thimphu.

En route, take a small stopover at the Chuzom Bridge from where you will see a beautiful confluence of the Paro and Thimphu rivers, along with a beautiful portrait of the King and Queen as a welcoming sign to Bhutan.

By evening, reach Thimphu and check in to your hotel.

If time permits, you can choose to explore Thimphu - the only city in the world without traffic lights or explore the local markets.

Overnight stay in Thimphu.

Have your breakfast in the morning and get ready for the day.

Today, we will take you to Punakha, located 75 kms to the east of Thimphu.

Our first stop on today's road journey will be the Dochu La - one of the most scenic mountain passes of Bhutan.

We will spend some time admiring the surrounding views of the Himalayas while sipping a hot cup of tea/coffee in the cafe at the pass.

We will also visit the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens that are built on the pass in memory of the Bhutanese soldiers who died in “Operation All Clear” in 2003.

After lunch, embark on a short hike to Chimi Lhakhang (temple of fertility) - a temple dedicated to Lam Drukpa Kuenley (Divine Mad Man).

This place is considered the origin of Phalluses as the symbol of fertility and protection where childless couples usually seek blessings so that they conceive.

Further, reach Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong which is located at the scenic confluence of Mo Chhu and the Po Chhu Rivers.

The Punakha Dzong is the second largest and the second oldest Dzong in Bhutan, known for hosting the famous annual Punakha Tshechu Festival.

Upon completing the sightseeing, start your return journey to Thimphu.

Wake up in the morning and have your breakfast in the morning.

Post breakfast local sightseeing of Thimphu. Simply Bhutan and Buddha Statue.

Later, get ready to board your transfers to Paro.

Arrival in Paro and check-in to the hotel.

Have your dinner and overnight stay in Paro.

Post breakfast in the morning, get ready to watch the most magical sight of Bhutan.

Today, we will visit the famous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger Nest Temple), located 11 kms from Paro.

Drive till the starting point of the hiking trail that will take you to the Taktsang Monastery.

We will then start the hike through the beautiful pine forest to reach the magnificent Taktsang Monastery.

You will have to hike for 2-4 hours (depending on your speed), to reach one of the holiest sites in Bhutan which clings impossibly to a sheer cliff face 900 meters above the valley.

Spend some peaceful time walking around the monastery listening to the prayer chants, sound of the fluttering flags or quietly meditating in the caves of the monastery.

After spending enough time in the monastery, we will start our return journey to Paro.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro.

Have your breakfast in the morning and get ready to start your return journey.

You will board your transfers and start a beautiful return road journey.

Enjoy this road journey and cross Phuetnsholing to reach India.

Reach Siliguri by evening, check-in to the hotel and rest for the day.

Overnight stay in Siliguri.

After breakfast in the morning, check-out and reach Bagdogra airport (by your own) according to your flight timing.

Take back a treasure of happy memories to cherish for lifetime.

NOTE: The Chimi Lakhang temple has some sexual depictions. You may want to reconsider visiting this place if you are not comfortable with children seeing these)

NOTE: Departure time from Pick Up Point to Phuntsholing Approx. 12 Pm. Plan your arrival flight timing accordingly.

NOTE: The age limit of our group departures is 16 to 42 years due to the power packed itineraries that we provide to our travellers. We can customise trips for travellers beyond the mentioned age bracket.

NOTE: Extra mattress will be provided for triple sharing occupancy.

NOTE: Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of participants etc. May cause itinerary change. We reserve the rights to change any schedule in the interest of safety, comfort and general wellbeing.

NOTE: Pick Up point Location - Silver Fir Multicuisine location Restaurant , Location- https://maps.app.goo.gl/q5oJkJrRSVxbXQKW8