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Thimphu – Paro Break Ex-Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri(5 Nights)

Bagdogra, Phuntsholing, Thimphu, Paro, Bagdogra

for Off-Beat Traveller, Family Traveller, Heritage Traveller

Holiday Overview

Rinpung Dzong - Photo Courtesy Cfynn
Drugyel Dzong Photo Courtesy Pradyot
The National Memorial Chorten (Nivalink Trip Dated - 26 March 2008)
Tashichho Dzong Monastery (Photo Courtesy: Christopher J. Fynn)
Tashichho Dzong (Photo Courtesy: Christopher J. Fynn)
Inside of Tashichho Dzong

Phuntsholing serves as an entry and exit gateway to Bhutan from India’s Bagdogra and New Jalpaiguri. Paro town is filled with many elegant traditional-style houses that dot the valley and surrounding hills however Thimphu maintains its cultural identity and values admist modernization.

Route

Phuntsholing(2) - Thimphu(1) - Paro(2)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrive at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport and Transfer to Phuntsholing
  • Day-2 Phuentsholing – Thimphu
  • Day-3 Thimphu Sightseeing – Paro
  • Day-4 Paro Sightseeing
  • Day-5 Paro – Phuentsholing
  • Day-6 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Paro - Ta Dzong - National Museum (1.00 kms), Rinpung Dzong (1.60 kms), Kyichu Temple (5.00 kms), Drugyel Dzong (17.00 kms), The National Memorial Chorten (50.00 kms), Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu (55.00 kms)

Thimphu - National Folk Heritage Museum (0.50 kms), Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu (4.50 kms), The National Memorial Chorten (5.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Bagdogra Departure - Bagdogra
Best Season to Travel
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  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
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Distances
  • Bagdogra to Phuntsholing -156 kms (4 hrs)
  • Phuntsholing to Thimphu -150 kms (3 hrs)
  • Thimphu to Paro -65 kms (1 hrs)
  • Paro to Bagdogra -305 kms (7 hrs)
Route

Bagdogra - Phuntsholing(2) - Thimphu(1) - Paro(2) - Bagdogra

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrive at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport and Transfer to Phuntsholing Arrive at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Phuntsholing - The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. Phuntsholing serves as the transit point for entering and exiting by road for Bhutan.

Day-2 Phuentsholing – Thimphu After breakfast complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion).

Day-3 Thimphu Sightseeing – Paro After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue), King's Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum. Later travel to Paro (7,483 ft.).

Day-4 Paro Sightseeing  After breakfast start full day sightseeing covering Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of Bhutanese antiquities, Rinpung Dzong - the administrative seat of the district of Paro. Visit Drukgyel Dzong - The Dzong was destroyed by fire in 1951 and is now preserved as heritage site & Kyichu Lhakhang - one of the oldest Buddist temples in Bhutan.

Day-5 Paro – Phuentsholing After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing.

Day-6 Departure Take the departure transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Paro :

  • Ta Dzong - National Museum - Ta Dzong is a circular fortress that once protected this valley from the Tibetan invasion. It is now the National Museum with an excellent collection of Bhutanese antiquities.

  • Rinpung Dzong - Rinpung Dzong is a impressive structure built in 1646 and is the administrative seat containing a monastic community of about 200 members.

  • Kyichu Temple - Kyichu temple, ten minutes drive from Paro and is one of the oldest temples in the country dating as far back as the 7th century. H

  • Drugyel Dzong - Drugyel Dzong was built in 1647 and offers stunning views of the Mount Jumolhari (7314 meters or 24000 ft) on a clear day.

  • The National Memorial Chorten - The National Memorial Chorten is a stupa where locals do their evening prayers. The stupa was built in 1974 in memory of the third king.

  • Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu - Tashichho Dzong also known as the 'Fortress of the religious' is a Buddhist monastery and fortress on the edge of the city of Thimphu and lies on the western bank of Wang Chu River. Tashichho Dzong has traditionally been the seat of the Dharma Raja and now houses the government since 1952 and the central monk body.

Thimphu :

  • National Folk Heritage Museum - The National Folk Heritage Museum showcases rural life. Exhibits and cultural shows are held in the museum compound. Open: Mon-Fri 10:30 AM to 4:30PM Sat 10:30 AM to 1 PM Sun 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM

  • Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu - Tashichho Dzong also known as the 'Fortress of the religious' is a Buddhist monastery and fortress on the edge of the city of Thimphu and lies on the western bank of Wang Chu River. Tashichho Dzong has traditionally been the seat of the Dharma Raja and now houses the government since 1952 and the central monk body.

  • The National Memorial Chorten - The National Memorial Chorten is a stupa where locals do their evening prayers. The stupa was built in 1974 in memory of the third king.

Destination Overview

Bagdogra - Bagdogra is visited for being a base point near Siliguri having an Airport from where guests access West Bengal Hills (Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Chalsa, Dooars etc.) and Sikkim (Gangtok, Pelling, North Sikkim etc).

Phuntsholing - Phuntsholing is the border town while entering Bhutan from India. It is about 180 km from Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan

Thimphu - Thimphu is capital city of Bhutan and one of the most visited destinations of Bhutan. Thimphu is a city offering an old world charm of a Himalayan Kingdom alongwith Monasteries, museums and a distinct heritage character.

Paro - The beautiful Paro valley provides a visitor with all the essential elements of Bhutan in general. Ancient temples, massive forts, monasteries, picturesque villages, scenic hikes, and drives. Zhiwa Ling is in close proximity to the many attractions the Paro valley has to offer

Access
Prefered Arrival : No ImageBagdogra
Prefered Departure : No ImageBagdograNo ImageSiliguri(14kms), Kurseong(38kms), Darjeeling(66kms)
Distances
  • Bagdogra to Phuntsholing -156 kms (4 hrs)
  • Phuntsholing to Thimphu -150 kms (3 hrs)
  • Thimphu to Paro -65 kms (1 hrs)
  • Paro to Bagdogra -305 kms (7 hrs)

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Distances
  • Bagdogra to Phuntsholing -156 kms (4 hrs)
  • Phuntsholing to Thimphu -150 kms (3 hrs)
  • Thimphu to Paro -65 kms (1 hrs)
  • Paro to Bagdogra -305 kms (7 hrs)

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