Getaway to Bhutan | FREE Hike to Taktsang Monastery

Upon arrival at Bagdogra International Airport/Railway Station, get driven to Phuntsholing for immigration formalities. Post check in, relax & enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Begin at Phuntsholing market, a vibrant hub for local crafts, where you can find traditional handwoven fabrics & souvenirs. Visit the Gumpha Mandir and Karbandi Monastery, which offer stunning views of Phuntsholing town & the plains of West Bengal. Later, return to the hotel on your own for an overnight stay.

In the morning, check out & get driven to Thimphu. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel & later explore the city at your own pace. Visit Changangkha Lhakhang, a 12th-century temple, Dechen Phodrang Monastery, followed by Simply Bhutan, an interactive museum offering a glimpse into Bhutanese life. Visit other nearby places like Clock Tower Square, National Institute for Zorig Chusum & Zilukha Anim Dratshang. End your day at Royal Botanical Garden before heading to the hotel for an overnight stay.

In the morning, check out of the hotel & board your transfer for a sightseeing tour of Thimphu. Begin with a visit to the National Memorial Chorten, a stupa honouring Bhutan’s third king. Next, explore the Motithang Takin Preserve, where you can see Bhutan’s national animal. Head to the Handicrafts Market, a vibrant place for traditional Bhutanese goods, and stroll through Tashichho Dzong, an impressive fortress-monastery. Later, get driven to Paro & check in at the hotel for an overnight stay.

Today, check out & get driven to Ta Dzong, a former watchtower now serving as a national museum, followed by a visit to Rinpung Dzong. Later, head to the Tiger’s Nest base camp for a 7 km hike to the Tiger's Nest (Taktsang) Monastery. Begin your ascent through dense pine forests, guided by colourful prayer flags. Inside the monastery, find prayer wheels, meditation caves & vibrant murals dedicated to Guru Rinpoche before getting driven to Phuntsholing for hotel check in and an overnight stay.

In the morning, check out of the hotel and board your transfer to Bagdogra International Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey. This is where your trip ends. Have a safe journey ahead!