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Phunakha Palace Tour Tour Highlights

Phunakha Palace Tour Destination:

Stay Plan : 02N Phuentsholing → 02N Thimphu → 02N Paro →

 

Duration: 6 Night / 7 Days

Starting From Per Person

₹ 24,999 Download Package PDF

Phunakha Palace Tour Overview


Phunakha Palace Gateway is a carefully curated 6 Nights / 7 Days Bhutan tour designed for travelers seeking a perfect blend of culture, heritage, and natural beauty.

The journey begins at Phuentsholing, the gateway town of Bhutan, offering a gentle introduction to Bhutanese lifestyle and scenic surroundings.

The tour continues to Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, where ancient traditions coexist with modern influences.

Here, you explore cultural landmarks, sacred monasteries, museums, and panoramic viewpoints that reflect Bhutan’s rich heritage and spiritual depth.

The journey then leads to Paro, one of Bhutan’s most beautiful valleys, known for its historic dzongs, spiritual sites, and breathtaking mountain views.

Paro provides a peaceful atmosphere to explore Bhutan’s royal history and natural elegance.

Ideal for families, couples, and culture lovers, this tour offers a memorable gateway into Bhutan’s timeless charm and serene Himalayan beauty.

Phunakha Palace Tour Itinerary

1

Days

Airport –Phuentsholing (150 Kms / 3-4 Hrs)
  • Arrival in NJP (New Jalpaiguri Railway Station) On arrival proceed towards Phuentsholing, it is a border city on the Indo – Bhutan Border, 60 kms,2hrs, Phuentsholing is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian plains, situated directly at the base of the Himalayan foothills.
  • It is a fascinating mixture of Indian and Bhutanese, a perfect example of mingling of people and their culture.
  • After reaching Phuentsholing proceed to Immigration Check in the hotel, Dinner at the hotel.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel Phuentsholing.
Inclusion :
🍽️ Meals
🏨 Stay
🚗 Transfer
👁️ Sightseeing
2

Days

Phuentsholing - Thimphu (176 Kms / 5-6Hrs)
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • After having breakfast.
  • Complete your immigration & drive towards to Thimphu (7 hours drive 176 kms 4 km) and visit Kharbandi Gompa-( Phuentsholing) the beautiful monastery that is situated in garden of tropical plants and flowers.
  • The monastery contains paintings depicting scenes from the life of Buddha and statues of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
  • From the monastery garden there is a splendid view of Phuentsholing and plains of West Bangal.
  • Further proceed towards Thimpu.
  • In between the route have a lunch stop.
  • Five miles, before Thimphu.
  • Visit Simtokha Dzong- the oldest fortress of the Kingdom which now houses the School for religious and cultural studies.
  • Dinner at the hotel in Thimphu.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Thimphu.
Inclusion :
🍽️ Meals
🏨 Stay
🚗 Transfer
👁️ Sightseeing
3

Days

Thimphu Sightseeing
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • After having breakfast have a visit to Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum.
  • In the afternoon have a visit to Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Taking Preserve Centre, The talking national animal of Bhutan can be seen here Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion).
  • Dinner at the hotel in Paro.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro.
Inclusion :
🍽️ Meals
🏨 Stay
🚗 Transfer
👁️ Sightseeing
4

Days

Thimphu - Dochula Pass - Punakha (85 Kms / 2-3Hrs)
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • After having early breakfast at the hotel, proceed towards Punakha (3 hrs drive 75 Kms) Drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m/ 10,130 ft) stop here to take the view and admire the Chorten stupa, Mani wall, and Prayer flags that are decorated at the highest point on the road.
  • If sky is clear, the following peaks can be seen from this pass (left to right): Masagang (7,158m), Tsendagang (6,960m), Terigang (7,060m ), Jejegangphugang (7,158 m ), Kangphugang (7,170 m ), Zongphugang (7, 060 m ), a table mountain that dominates the isolated region of Lunana - finally Gangkarpuensum the highest peak in Bhutan at 7,497m.
  • After having breakfast visit to Punakha Dzong- built strategically at the junction of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to serve as the religious and administrative center of the region, PunakhaDzong has played an important role in Bhutan's history.
  • Damaged by four catastrophic fires and an earthquake, the Dzong has been fully restored by the present King.
  • After the visit to Punakha Dzong.
  • Have a visit to Nunnery which is located on the top of Punakha Valley and later can go for rafting.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro.
Inclusion :
🍽️ Meals
🏨 Stay
🚗 Transfer
👁️ Sightseeing
5

Days

Paro Sightseeing
  • Hike to Tiger’s Nest Taktshang (Tiger’s Nest) falls in top 20 places to visit in the world.
  • Paro is a valley of religion and myth.
  • The most famous landmark, Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), stands on a granite cliff about 1000 m above the valley.
  • It is believed that Guru Rinpoche, a famous Buddhist saint, flew to Paro on a tigress and meditated at Taktsang.
  • The monastery is considered a national treasure of Bhutan.
  • The hike to Taktsang would take us around 2 ½ hrs to reach a cafeteria, a point from where one can enjoy great view of the monastery.
  • Those who can walk easily walk further 45 minutes uphill to get a closer view of the monastery.
  • Walk down back to road.
  • The journey downward to the road would take us less 1 ½ hrs.
  • After having lunch take a walk towards Paro Bazar for shopping.
  • (Breakfast & Dinner) After exploring the market take rest at the hotel in the evening.
  • Dinner at the hotel in Paro.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro.
Inclusion :
🍽️ Meals
🏨 Stay
🚗 Transfer
👁️ Sightseeing
6

Days

Paro - Sightseeing
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • After having breakfast from the hotel.
  • Check out from the hotel and on the way see the Paro airport bird eye view.
  • After seeing Paro airport eye view, visit Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc.
  • Rinpung Dzong - Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels".
  • The dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro.
  • Transfer to next destination – Phuentsholing Dinner and Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
Inclusion :
🍽️ Meals
🏨 Stay
🚗 Transfer
👁️ Sightseeing
7

Days

Paro – Phuentsholing
  • After breakfast Bhutan High End Tours representative will escort you till the airport and bid you farewell.
  • (Breakfast).
Inclusion :
🍽️ Meals
🚗 Transfer

Tour Highlight

  • Kharbandi Gompa (Phuentsholing)
  • Simtokha Dzong
  • Kuensel Phodrang
  • National Memorial Chorten (Monument)
  • Folk Heritage Museum
  • Sangaygang View Point
  • Changangkha Monastery
  • Dochu-la pass
  • Chorten stupa
  • Mani wall
  • Prayer flags
  • Nunnery
  • Tiger’s Nest Taktshang
  • Ta Dzong

Tour Inclusion

  • All Night Accommodation at Hotel on double/twin sharing basis
  • Daily Breakfast at all the hotels
  • Daily Diner for All occasions at all the hotels
  • All attraction shifting by A/C vehicle as per the above itinerary
  • Arrival and departure assistance at all the places
  • A/C vehicle on disposal basis as per above itinerary
  • All toll tax, parking fee, state tax & driver allowance etc

Tour Exclusions

  • Any Airfare & Train fare
  • Maintenance fee, Fax, Laundry, Internet Personal Expenses like Telephone
  • Bottled water and starters
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Anything not mentioned under 'Inclusions'
  • GST