Bhutan, the world’s happiest country is a backpacker’s dream. A road trip which starts off at Bagdogra and goes all the way to Paro and Thimphu in Bhutan including a hike to Tiger monastery, this is a 10 day backpacker road trip like no other.
Bagdogra Airport aka. Siliguri
Bagdogra Aiport
The complete Bhutan road trip as we call it at tlow which starts & ends at Bagdogra airport . Unlike the 7&8 day trips this one takes you all the way to the remote Ha Valley, which only a handful have ever heard off and even lesser who have travelled there.
Our 10 day Bhutan trip attracts mostly seasoned backpackers who are looking to experience a complete bundle in a nut shell. Most are solo travellers who make up nearly 75% of the bookings. Followed by young couples looking for a rugged holiday in the Himalayas.
– Arrive at Bagdogra by 12:00 HRS.
– Hop into an SUV and drive to Phuenthsoling. (164km = 4 hours)
– Reach Phuenthsoling by 17:00 HRS and check into our guest house.
– Rest of the evening at leisure.
– Post breakfast and after immigration leave for the capital city of Thimphu. (165km = 5 hours)
– Reach Thimphu by tea time and check into our guest house.
– Spend the rest of the day exploring the town on foot.
– Another day in Thimphu.
– Post breakfast, visit the Bronze Buddha statue & Takin reserve (national animal of Bhutan).
– After lunch, visit the museum and the Dzong.
– Rest of the evening at leisure.
– Leave in the morning by 8:00 HRS for Punakha. (85km = 3 hours) via Dochu-La-Pass (10,170 ft.).
– Reach Phunaka by noon.
– Check into our guesthouse at Bhajo.
– Visit Chimi Lhakhang – The Temple of Fertility built in the 15th century., suspension bridge, Punakha Dzong, and Suspension Bridge.
– Rest of the evening at leisure.
– Post breakfast, leave for Phobjikha Valley. (81 km = 3 hours)
– Reach Phobjikha Valley by noon and check into our guest house.
– Rest of the evening at leisure.
– Post breakfast, leave for Paro. (166km = 4 hours)
– Reach Paro by noon and check into our guest house.
– Visit Paro museum and temple.
– Leave in the morning by 7:00 HRS for Tiger monastery in Paro.
– Reach the base camp by 7:30 HRS and start the 5 km hike.
– Return back to the guest house by 16:00 HRS.
– Rest of the evening at leisure.
– Leave in the morning by 8:00 HRS for Haa Valley (65 km= 2.5 hours) via Chelela Pass (13,088 ft.) – the highest motorable road in Bhutan
– Return back to the guest house in Paro by 19:00 HRS.
– Rest of the evening at leisure.
– Last day in Bhutan.
– Post breakfast, leave for Phuentsholing. (160km = 4 hours)
– Reach Phuentsholing by noon.
– Check into our guesthouse for the night.
– Rest of the day at leisure.
– Leave by 7:30 HRS to Bagdogra.
– Reach Bagdogra airport by 11:30 HRS.
