Spirit of the Himalayan
You can experience the cultures of both West and South Bhutan in this trip. While you will enter Bhutan through a flight to Paro, you exit the Dragon Kingdom on land via Phuntsoling after visiting Thimpu. Phuntsoling, a thriving commercial center, is the gateway to the south. You can go towards Sikkim or Darjeeling from Phuntsoling.
Reception by our representative at the airport and transfer to hotel. O/N Hotel
Today we visit the fortified tower of Ta Dzong, now a natural history Museum, ruins of Drugyal Dzong that once guarded the invading Tibetan forces, and Kyichu Temple of 7th century and local township. O/N hotel
In the morning, we visit the famous Takstang Retreat (Tiger's Nest) and in then afternoon drive to Thimpu-the capital of Bhutan. O/N hotel
We visit the hospital for traditional medicine, Memorial Chorten and national Library. After lunch visit the Handicrafts centers and the School of Thangka Painting. O/N hotel.
The journey from Thimpu to Phuntsoling takes about 6hrs. It cuts across the middle Himalayas at 3000m descending to the lowland of 500m. In the afternoon, stroll in the township and we can collect the famous Bhutanese stamps.
After breakfast, your guide will see you off at the border.
Are you thinking to plan your custom trip now.
You can extend your trip to Darjeeling-the British Developed hill station of the West Bengal and
Sikkim-the valley of the Rice Bowl. After the circuit in this region, from Bagdogra airport, you can fly to Delhi or Calcutta or futher continue your trip to Nepal, crossing Nepal border at Kakarbhitta.
