07 Nights / 08 Days Bhutan Escape

Duration

7 days

Max People

30

Min Age

10+

Pickup

Airport

Overview

This is where mountains wear prayer flags like jewelry and rivers carve mantras into stone. Bhutan measures life in Gross National Happiness, not GDP—a kingdom where tobacco sales are banned but archery contests fuel village rivalries, and every home’s rooftop sprouts chili drying in the sun like crimson confetti. You won’t find traffic lights here, just monks debating in dzong courtyards and farmers bartering yak cheese for sacks of red rice.

✓ Paro’s Cliffside Pilgrimage:

  • Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery at dawn, your lungs burning as prayer wheels spin stories of Guru Rinpoche flying on a tigress.
  • Local secret: The halfway teahouse serves suja (butter tea) so salty, it’ll wake your ancestors.

✓ Punakha’s Whispering Valleys:

  • Cross the Pho Chu River on a creaky wooden bridge, prayer flags slapping your face like cheeky ghosts.
  • Plant rice barefoot with farmers who’ll laugh at your “city hands” but share ema datshi (chili-cheese stew) from their lunchbox.

✓ Thimphu’s Quirks:

  • Watch archers trash-talk rivals at Changlimithang Stadium—their arrows thwack targets 140m away, a mix of ancient skill and modern smack talk.
  • Hunt for Bhutanese stamps at the postal museum (yes, you can mail a potato with a custom stamp).

✓ Village Homestays:

  • Sleep under scratchy yathra blankets in a Bumthang farmhouse, woken by roosters debating the sunrise.
  • Learn to roll zow (betel nut) with grannies whose teeth are stained red from decades of gossip sessions.

✓ Festival Fire:

  • Paro Tshechu: Masked dancers whirl to drums at dawn, their costumes heavy with 300-year-old silk. Pro tip: Stand upwind—chang (rice beer) breath is real.

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis
  • Transport pick and drop with sightseeing
  • Breakfast & Dinner
  • 24x7 Support & assistance on arrival
  • Any monument entry fees / camera fees
  • Any meal, which is not mentioned
  • Any guide charges
  • Any air / train fare

Tour Plan

Day 01 Arrival Bagdogra and Transfer to Phuentsholing (165 Kms/ 04 Hrs)

On arrival at Bagdogra Airport, (500Ft / 150Mts) you will be met by our local representative who will assist you to board your vehicle to Phuentsholing. On arrival in Phuentsholing, met by our representative, after clearing immigration formalities, checkin at the Hotel. Later if time permit Visit Zangtho Pelri: Situated in the city center, this small temple represents the heaven of Guru Rinpoche. Later in the evening explore the local market. Overnight at the hotel in Phuentsholing.

Day 02 Phuentsholing to Thimphu (200 Km/ 06 Hrs)

After Breakfast drive to Thimphu, the capital town of Bhutan. On arrival in Thimphu check-into the hotel. Evening an exploratory walk around Thimphu Main Street and market area. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 Thimphu

In the morning, we will visit Pangri Zampa Monastery for an astrology session (Jan - Mar) We will visit the handmade paper mill, School of Arts and crafts (closed on Sundays, government holidays) where students learn 13 different arts used predominantly in Bhutan. Later visit the national library & Simply Bhutan museum. Also, experience Archery at the Museum Itself. Later the drive passed by memorial Chorten built in memory of the 3rd King. Visit Buddha viewpoint, Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the valley, Enclosure where national animals, Takin are kept and Zilukha Nunnery. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 04 Thimphu – Punakha (75 km, 3 hrs approx)

Today’s drive passes through Dochula pass (3100mts) making the most beautiful pass in Bhutan. 108 Druk Wangyel Chortens, built over the pass by queen mother in 2003 marks the pass more important than other passes. When the weather permits one can enjoy a spectacular view of the highest mountains of Bhutan at a sight that stretches almost 180 degrees. After a photo break, we will continue our drive to the warm valley of Punakha. On arrival, check into the hotel. Afternoon, we will visit the most beautiful Punakha Dzong, which houses the most elaborate temple in the country. The Dzong, showcase the finest example of the arts and crafts of Bhutan. Later in the day excursion to Chimi Lhakhang (from the hotel it is about 15 minutes drive till motorable road and then walk starts through paddy fields and villages. This is a total of about 1.1/2 hour walk, including both ways). The Chimi Lhakhang, situated on a hillock in the center of the valley, also known as the temple of fertility. A walk through the village near the temple will give you rare glimpses into the daily life and lifestyle of the villagers. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel in Punakha. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 05 Punakha – Paro (125 km, 4hr drive)

After breakfast excursion to Taktshang Monastery (approx 5 hours walk): It 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 arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery and hence it is called ‘Tiger’s Nest’. Afternoon drive to Drukgyel Dzong, a ruined fortress where Bhutanese warriors fought Tibetan invaders centuries ago. The snowy dome of sacred Chomolhari, "mountain of goddess'' can be seen in all her glory from the approach road to the Dzong. On the way, visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples built in the Himalayas by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo. The building of this temple marks the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan. Evening an exploratory walk around Main Street and market area. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 06 Paro

After breakfast excursion to Taktshang Monastery (approx 5 hours walk): It 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 arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery and hence it is called ‘Tiger’s Nest’. Afternoon drive to Drukgyel Dzong, a ruined fortress where Bhutanese warriors fought Tibetan invaders centuries ago. The snowy dome of sacred Chomolhari, "mountain of goddess'' can be seen in all her glory from the approach road to the Dzong. On the way, visit the 7th-century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples built in the Himalayas by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo. The building of this temple marks the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan. Evening an exploratory walk around Main Street and market area. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 07 Paro – Dooars (250 Kms/07 Hrs)

After early breakfast at the hotel, drive to Dooars. Dooars is the gateway to the hill stations of North Bengal and Bhutan. Famous for its tea gardens, forests and the River Teesta, it is ideal for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. The region is known for its wildlife sanctuaries where one can spot herds of deer, one-horned rhinos, elephants, guars and reptiles. The bird population here is an ornithologist's delight. Overnight stay at Dooars.

Day 08 Dooars/Lataguri - Bagdogra Departure (80 Km/ 2.5 Hrs)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel & proceed to Bagdogra Airport to board the return flight, our representative will help you with exit formalities and then bid you farewell. You may choose to do Jeep Safari for wildlife experiences on direct payment basis if time permits depending on your onward flight.

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