BAGDOGRA → PHEUNTSHOLING (155 km | 4 hours)
Arrive at Bagdogra Airport and meet the Mid Earth representative. Drive to the Indo–Bhutan border town of Pheuntsholing — the gateway to Bhutan. Check in and relax for the evening.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Overnight Stay: Pheuntsholing

PHEUNTSHOLING → THIMPHU (164 km | 4.5 hours)
Begin your scenic ascent into Bhutan.Drive through lush hillsides, river valleys, and changing forest cover as you enter Thimphu, the capital city. Evening free for acclimatization and local exploration.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Thimphu

THIMPHU → PUNAKHA (70km | 2 hours)
Drive across Dochula Pass (3,100 m), known for its 108 stupas and panoramic Himalayan views. Continue to Punakha — Bhutan’s historic winter capital. Visit the grand Punakha Dzong, standing at the confluence of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Punakha

PUNAKHA → BUMTHANG (215 km | 6 hours)
A long but rewarding drive into Bhutan’s central valleys. Cross mountain passes, forests, and traditional villages to reach the spiritual heartland of Bumthang, known for ancient temples and serene landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Bumthang

BUMTHANG → TRONGSA (80km | 2.5 hours)
Explore Bumthang in the morning — one of Bhutan’s most culturally rich regions. Later, drive to Trongsa, home to the impressive Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral seat of Bhutan’s monarchy.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Trongsa

TRONGSA | LOCAL EXPLORATION
Spend the day exploring Trongsa’s heritage sites, museums, and scenic viewpoints. Learn about the monarchy’s history and the strategic significance of this valley.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Trongsa

TRONGSA → GANGTEY (75km | 2 hours)
Drive through forests, farmlands, and high-altitude plateaus toward Gangtey Valley, one of Bhutan’s most picturesque glacial valleys. Visit Gangtey Monastery and enjoy the peaceful Phobjikha landscape.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Gangtey

GANGTEY → PARO (166km | 4.5 hours)
A scenic full-day drive to Paro. Visit Paro Museum. Check-in and unwind. Optional evening stroll around Paro town — cafés, handicrafts & local bakeries.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Paro

PARO → PHEUNTSHOLING (160km | 4.5 hours)
Optional hike to Taktsang Monastery. Begin your descent from Paro to the border town of Pheuntsholing post lunch. A relaxed evening after a beautiful cross-country drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Pheuntsholing

PHEUNTSHOLING → BAGDOGRA (164 km | 4.5 hours)
Drive back to Bagdogra Airport for your onward flight. The trip concludes with memories of Bhutan’s valleys, monasteries, and quiet landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast