Bhutan Road Trip with Phobjikha Valley

Post breakfast in the morning start your drive to Thimphu.

Today’s road journey will take you through some of the most beautiful countryside landscapes of Bhutan.

You will pass through some meandering mountain roads lined with broad leaves forests, waterfalls, quaint villages, and towns to reach Thimphu.

En route, take a small stopover at the Chuzom Bridge from where you will see a beautiful confluence of the Paro and Thimphu rivers, along with a beautiful portrait of the King and Queen as a welcoming sign to Bhutan.

By evening, reach Thimphu and head to visit the Simply Bhutan that showcases the rich Bhutanese culture.

After exploring the museum, you will head to your hotel and check-in.

If time permits, you can choose to explore Thimphu - the only city in the world without traffic lights or explore the local markets.

Overnight stay in Thimphu.

Post breakfast at the hotel, you will check-out and board your transfers for your journey further.

Before heading further, we will first take a short stop at the Buddha Dordenma statue that overlooks the city if Thimphu.

Later, we will continue our journey to Punakha via Dochula Pass.

Take a quick stop at this pass to admire the surrounding views of the Himalayas while sipping a hot cup of tea/coffee in the cafe at the pass.

We will also visit the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens that are built on the pass in memory of the Bhutanese soldiers who died in “Operation All Clear” in 2003.

Continue your journey to Punakha and check-in to the hotel by afternoon.

Next, you willl head out to explore Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungthang Dewa chhenbi Phodrang.

Spend time exploring this beautiful administrative building located at the confluence of Phochhu Mochhu rivers.

Next, we will walk on the Punakha Suspension Bridge that offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys.

After completing the sightseeing tour of Punakha, head back to the hotel and call it a day.

Overnight stay in Punakha.

Have your breakfast at the hotel in Punakha and get ready for the day.

Today, we will board our transfers and begin our sightseeing by first visiting the Chimi Lakhang.

We will have to take a short hike to reach this temple, aslo known as the Temple of Fertility and is dedicated to Lam Drukpa Kuenley (Divine Mad Man).

This place is considered the origin of Phalluses as the symbol of fertility and protection where childless couples usually seek blessings so that they conceive.

Next, we will continue our journey to the scenic Phobjikha Valley.

Upon reaching, complete the check-in process at the hotel and spend the rest of your time at leisure.

Overnight stay in Phobjikha.

Wake up to a pleasant morning in Phobjikha Valley and have your breakfast at the hotel.

We will then board our transfers to Paro.

Reach Paro by evening and complete the check-in process at the hotel.

You can then spend the rest of your time exploring around.

Overnight stay in Paro.

Post breakfast in the morning, get ready to watch the most magical sight of Bhutan.

Today, we will visit the famous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger Nest Temple), located 11 kms from Paro.

Drive till the starting point of the hiking trail that will take you to the Taktsang Monastery.

We will then start the hike through the beautiful pine forest to reach the magnificent Taktsang Monastery.

You will have to hike for 2-4 hours (depending on your speed), to reach one of the holiest sites in Bhutan which clings impossibly to a sheer cliff face 900 meters above the valley.

Spend some peaceful time walking around the monastery listening to the prayer chants, sound of the fluttering flags or quietly meditating in the caves of the monastery.

After spending enough time in the monastery, we will start our return journey to Paro.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro.

Have your breakfast in the morning and get ready to start your return journey.

You will board your transfers and start a beautiful return road journey.

Enjoy this road journey and cross Phuetnsholing to reach India.

Reach Siliguri by evening, check-in to the hotel and rest for the day.

Overnight stay in Siliguri.

After breakfast in the morning, check-out and reach Bagdogra airport (by your own) according to your flight timing.

Take back a treasure of happy memories to cherish for lifetime.