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Day 1
Visit : PHUENTSHOLLING
GArrival at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport. Transfer to Phuentsholling (980ft / 42kms / 03hrs).After a drive of along road lined with lush green tea Garden you will reach Phuentsholling, the gateway to Bhutan. Overnight at Hotel at Phuentsholling.
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Day 2
Visit : PHUENTSHOLLING- THIMPHU
GAfter breakfast, proceed to Thimphu, (7875ft / 170kms / 06 -07hrs) After two hour drive through light mountain jungle, displaying lianas and orchids, we pass over the first ridge and begin a long and gradual decent to the river which is the source of energy for the massive Chukha Hydel hydroelectric power project. We cross the river and rise up the mountainside ever further into the hills, leaving Chukha and the small town of Chimakothi behind us. Lunch is served en route. On arrival in Thimphu, check in hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Thimpu.
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Day 3
Visit : THIMPHU – PARO
GMorning visit to Tashichhodzong, the main secretariat building which houses the throne room of His Majesty, the King. Tashichhodzong is also the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot) and the central monk body. Proceed to the national Library, which houses an extensive collection of Buddhist literature, with some works dating back several hundred years, Visit the nearby Institute for Zorig Chusum (commonly known as painting school), where a six year training course is given in the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. Also visit (outside only) the National Institute of Traditional Medicine, After Lunch (7218ft /55kms / 02 hrs). Where the medicinal herbs abundant in the Kingdom are compounded and dispensed.
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Day 4
Visit : PARO
GAfter Breakfast, drive ups the valley to view the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, 18 km. From Paro town on the north side of the valley. It was from here that the Bhutanese repelled several invading Tibetan armies during the 17th century. Also visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the kingdom. In the evening, visit a traditional farmhouse for an opportunity to interact with a local family and learn something of their lifestyle. Later on, take an evening stroll along the main street, and perhaps visit a few handicrafts shops, or take refreshments at a local café or bar, Night at Paro..
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Day 5
Visit : PARO- PHUENTSHOLLING/JALDAPARA
GAfter breakfast drive to Jaldapara in India (190kms / 06 – 07hrs). Jaldapara is a famous Wild Life Sanctuary for one horned rhino and Indian elephant.Night stay at hotel.
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Day 6
Visit : JALDAPARA- BAGDOGRA / NJP
GEarly morning elephant ride/car safari inside the grassland of Jaldapara to watch the great Indian Rhino in their natural habitat. Drive to Bagdogra/NJP Railway Station (142kms / 04hrs) to your onward journey.