Bhutan Short Break - Overland Trip

1 weeks: Phuntsoling to Kolkata (IMT-HTBX)

Intro

You can opt to extend your tour Himalayan Frontiers with a journey to the remote mountain kingdom of Bhutan. Closed to foreigners for many years, Bhutan has now opened its doors to just a few thousand tourists a year, in an attempt to maintain its traditional heritage. We travel through spectacular Himalayan scenery and have the opportunity to visit traditional Buddhist temples. An exciting trip for those keen to see something unique.

Staffing:

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Accommodation, meals, transportation, and sightseeing excursions:

As per itinerary

The Bhutan Extension can be taken in conjunction with our HTHI Himalayan Frontiers trip.

Itineraries

Day 1,PHUNTSOLING

Drive from Darjeeling to the border with Bhutan. Stay overnight in the border town of Phuntsoling. (BD)

Day 2,THIMPU

A marvellous drive as the road twists its way through lush forests and scattered villages to end the day in Thimpu, capital of the Kingdom of Bhutan. (BLD)

Day 3,WANGDI

Morning sightseeing in Thimpu. Afternoon spectacular drive via the Dochula Pass to the old capital of Punakha. We end the day in Wangdi where we stay in a lovely resort situated on the edge of a river in the middle of a beautiful valley. (BLD)

Day 4,PARO

Drive to Paro via the impressive Punakha Dzong. (BLD)

Day 5,PARO

Visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel and the nearby Rinpung Dzong which serves as the administrative centre and school for monks. In the afternoon there is an option to do a 2-3 hour hike to the view point of Taktsang monastery. (BLD)

Day 6,KOLKATA

Transfer to Paro airport for the flight back to Kolkata. Tour finishes on arrival in Kolkata. (B)

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Last updated: 25th September 2009