Tour Package : Phuentsholling Paro Chele La Tour (Bhutan) 5N 6D
Itinerary Code : M2A-BHU-56A
Places Covered : Phuentsholing - Paro - Drugyal Dzong - Ta Dzong - Chele La Pass (Haa Valley View)
Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days
Itinerary Gist : Destination - Phuentsholling – Thimpu - Paro - Phuentsholling – New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Phuentsholling (01 Night) - Paro (03 Nights) – Phuentsholling (01 Night) - New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri
Day 1 Arrival and Transfer to Phuentsholling - Arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri and Transfer to Phuentsholling - On arrival Guest will be received by our executive who will be waiting just outside of the airport or railway station – He will assist guest to board the vehicle to proceed for Phuentsholling – The drive is of 165 kilometers i.e. 04 to 04 ½ hour’s drive - The drive is through the lush green Tea Estate, the national park and sanctuary of Duars / Dooars - On arrival at Phuentsholling – Check into hotel - The border of India & Bhutan, the Indian side is known as Jaigaon and the Bhutan part is called Phuentsholling - Situated at an altitude of nearly 980 feet it is a small settlement but business hup of Bhutan – Night stay at Hotel (Guests are requested to be prepared with their ID card & Photograph to be collected by our agent - Stay at either phuentsholing or Jaigaon
Day 2Transfer to Paro - Permit Processing and Transfer to Paro (2350 meters / 7710 feet) - Early morning breakfast – Permit Processing and Transfer to Paro - Early morning breakfast – Obtain permit at Bhutan Immigration office with assistance from our representative & Indian Embassy - Normally it takes 03 - 04 hours) - Next is issuing of vehicle permit - Start for for Paro – Paro is a town and seat of Paro District, located in the Paro Valley of Bhutan - It is the site of the country’s only international airport and is also known for the many sacred sites in the area - It is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered through the area - Check into Hotel - Evening free to stroll around the area and local market - Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Day 3 Paro Sightseeing - Paro is a town and seat of Paro District, located in the Paro Valley of Bhutan - It is the site of the country’s only international airport and is also known for the many sacred sites in the area - It is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered through the area - After Breakfast start the local sightseeing - Sightseeing starts with Visit to the following sites - 1) Drukgyal Dzong, 2) View of Taktsang Monastery, 3) Kichulanka Monastery, 4) Ta Dzong, 5) Paro Rinpung Dzong (Museum), 6) Nya-MeyZam, 7) Dungtse Lhankhang, 8) Druk Choeding – Check into Hotel - Evening free to stroll around the area and local market - Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Day 4 Excursion to Chele La - Early morning breakfast - Next visit Chele La (Pass) & View of Haa Valley, the only border of Bhutan and China situated at an elevation 3988 meters is considered to be one of the highest motor able passes in Bhutan - About an hour's drive along a densely-populated forest road - This Pass is also known to be a ‘botanical paradise’ - The pass provides stunning views of the sacred mountain Jhomolhari and Jichu Drake - It is also marked by hundreds of prayer flags fluttering in the wind - Here, visitors can see cascades of wild roses; purple and yellow premolars; and swathes of deep blue iris covering the forest floor? - The top of the pass bloom with rhododendrons in a variety of colors-pale pink, deep pink, burnt orange, mauve, white and scarlet - Evening free to stroll around the area and local market - Overnight Stay at Paro
Day 5 Transfer from Paro to Phuentsholing - Early morning breakfast - Next drive to Phuentsholling - The road is approximately 175 kilometers and is nearly 05 - 06 hours drive by road - Proceed for Paro International Airport Sightseeing if not visited earlier - The Only International Airport of Bhutan in Paro - Phuentsholling road was built in 1962 by Dantak, the Indian Border road organization and is generally in good shape - The drive on this route is very pleasant with numerous scenic spots en route – Arrive Phuentsholling – Evening free to stroll around the area – Check into Hotel - Overnight at the hotel in Phuentsholling
Day 6 Departure Transfer - Early morning Breakfast - Check-Out from hotel - Departure transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Next drive along the highway 31 via Madarihat - Chalsa & Sevoke - The transfer is along National Highway 31 and is generally in good shape with greenery on either side - The distance is approximately 170 kilometers and is nearly 04 - 05 hours drive by road - The drive is through Dooars i.e. the foothills of Himalaya it is plain forested area and number of Tea estates - One of the most beautiful and scenic green belt of the region - Stop at Coronation bridge at Sevoke for photography if time permits - Forwarding Journey