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Bhutan Itinerary

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    Here are some of the routes for backpacking in Bhutan. All the below Bhutan Itineraries start and end in Phuntsholing.

    Bagdogra to Phuntsholing itinerary

    • Day 1: Reach Bagdogra early morning.
    • Leave from Bagdogra to Jaigaon = about 5 hours. Get the Bhutan permit in Phuntsholing. Stay for the night in Phuntsholing.

    Alternatively,

    • Day 1: Reach Bagdogra in afternoon or late evening (I reached late evening).
    • Leave from Bagdogra to Jaigaon = about 5 hours. Stay for the night in Phuntsholing or Jaigaon.
    • Get the Bhutan permit in Phuntsholing early morning. Leave for Paro by bus/ shared taxi

    Follow the Bhutan Itineraries below:

    Bhutan Itinerary – 3 days

    Paro – 1 Day (Zero night)

    • Reach Paro by evening from Phuntsholing = 6 hours
    • Early Morning get started for Tiger’s nest = whole day
    • Stay in Paro for night or reach Thimpu in about 2 hours

    Thimpu – 2 Days (One night)

    • Thimpu sightseeing: Book a cab from the taxi stand for the sightseeing package. Night in the hotel.
    • Thimpu Relax: Walkaround and spend a relaxed day. In the afternoon leave for Phuntsholing. Reach Phuntsholing by late evening.

    Bhutan Itinerary – 4 days

    Paro – 1 Day. Thimpu – 2 Days. Punakha – 1 Day

    • Day1: Reach Paro by evening from Phuntsholing = 6 hours
    • Early Morning get started for Tiger’s nest = whole day
    • Stay in Paro for night or reach Thimpu in about 2 hours
    • Day 2: Get the inner permit in the early morning. Thimpu sightseeing: Book a cab from the taxi stand for the sightseeing package. Night in the hotel.
    • Day 3: Catch a cab/bus to Punakaha – takes around 2-3 hours.
    • Punakha Dzong and enjoy the views of the valley.
    • Spend a night in Punakha or come to Thimpu by late evening.
    • Day 4: Return to Phuntsholing by late evening.

    Bhutan Itinerary – 5 days

    Add one more day to the four day itinerary above

    Bhutan Itinerary – 6 days (7 days to make it more relaxed)

    Paro – 1 Day. Bumthang – 1 day. Thimpu – 1.5 days

    • Day 1: Reach Paro by evening from Phuntsholing = 6 hours
      • Early Morning get started for Tiger’s nest = whole day
      • Stay in Paro for night or reach Thimpu in about 2 hours
    • Day 2: Get the inner permit in the early morning. Thimpu sightseeing: Book a cab from the taxi stand for the sightseeing package. Night in the hotel.
    • Day 3: Catch a cab/bus to Bumthang – takes around 9-10 hours depending on road condition. Night in hotel in Bumthang
    • Day 4: Bumthang sightseeing full day. Night in Bumthang, as there are no night buses to Thimpu.
    • Day 5: Bumthang to Thimpu = 9-10 hours. Rest for the night in Thimpu.
    • Day 6: Half day in Thimpu. Leave Thimpu in afternoon and reach Phuntsholing by late evening. Night in Phuntsholing.

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