BHUTAN
Bhutan is known as the land of thunder dragon, is a mistical and enchanting country nestled in the Himalayas, Heres a descriptive out line
NAME ORIGIN
The name "Bhutan "is the derived from the Sanskrit word bhutanta the land of thunder dragon comes from the Dzonkla phrase "Druk"means thunder dragon and "Yul"means land
GEOGRAPHY
Located in the Himalayas,borderd by india to the south east and west and China to the north
Total area approx 38.394square kms
Diverse landscape; snow capped mountains Lush forests glacial rivers and fertile valleys.
CLIMATE
Varied climate ranging from subtropical to temperate
Four dustinct season (March to May)summer (June to August) springs (September to November)Autumn (December to February) winter
CULTURE
Unique blend of buddish tradition and indigenous custums
Influenced by the Tibetan Buddhism with a strong emphasisam spritual values rich cultural heritage,masked dances, festivals and traditional architecture
ECONOMY
Development economy,primarily based on
1-Agriculture(rice, potato,and maize)
2-Tourism (High value,low-impact policy)
3-Hydropower (Major export to India)
Distance approximately 160 kms
Travel time:5 hours
The journey begins from new jalpaiguri railway station/bagdogra airport,you will travel through the bustling city of Siliguri, passing by vibrant.
Market and shops
As you leave from Siliguri the landscape shifts to rolling hills and tea gardens , you will reach jaigaon a small town on the Indian Bhutan border.
Finally, cross the border and enter the phuentsholing,a thriving commercial hub in Bhutan, the town offers a mix of Bhutanese architecture bustling markets and stunning natural beauty.
Phuntsholing is town in Bhutan that serves as gateway to the country and is major commercial hub.
Overnight stay at phuentsholing
The trip from phuntsholing to Thimphu in Bhutan involves a drive of about 178 kms and takes around 6 to 7 hours.
At phuntsholing tourist from india or foreigners need to apply for permit and show proof of identity, such as passport or voter ID card others foreigners need a visa from a registered tour guide
ARRIVAL
After completing immigration formalities you can check in hotel in Thimphu tashicho Dzong.
TASHICHO DZONG
In the evening,you can visit the tashicho Dzong or fortress of the glorious religion.
THIMPHU
Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan and is known for its traditional art architecture and culture, it's built on the west Bank of the wing chhu valley and is the sixth highest capital in the world by altitude.
After breakfast visit kuensel phodrang (buddha statue)A place for refreshing with Huge statue of lord buddha an top of the kuensel phodrang national memorial chorten (monument)&folk heritage museum.afternoon visit sangaygang view point,changangkha monastery,Takin preserve centre.the national animal of Bhutan Takin (budorcas taxicolour tibetana)can be seen here.
Overnight stay at thimphu
(distance 65 kms/time 3 hrs/altitude of paro-2280 mtrs)
After heavy breakfast transfer to paro on the way visit the tamchog lhakang it's situated between Thimphu and paro.it was built in the 13th century by thangthong gyalpo.He is also known as the iron bridge builder, situated on A hill top.we have to cross an ancient style bride to reach the temple an arrival in paro.check at the hotel afternoon visit to Dzong -the national museum with an excellent collection of art relies religion thangkha etc.rinpung Dzong -meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels"the Dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of paro.
Overnight stay at paro
After breakfast Hike to the famous takt sang monastery -called "tiger Nest"(2 hrs Hike from the base camp) later visit drukgyel Dzong & kyichu monastery.
Overnight stay at Paro
After breakfast check out from hotel and drop to paro airport for your onward journey
TOUR END