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Enroute Bhutan Solo

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My husband and his friends were planning an itinerary for Sikkim, the northeastern state of India. During the planning meetings and calls, I realized that I had more paid leaves in hand than my friends and I proposed to plan solo for a few days before the Sikkim tour. There, just like that, my plan was made. I explored Bhutan solo and Sikkim in a group. Here comes my heartfelt talk on my first ever self-planned solo trip post marriage :) Enroute to Bhutan: There are two common options to travel to Bhutan from Bagdogra, India: Take a flight to Paro from Bagdogra or any other nearby airport in India - rates vary, based on location OR Take a prepaid taxi from Bagdogra airport to Bhutan Gate - INR 2500/-  I canceled both the options right there and decided to take an uncommon route  -  Prepaid cab from the airport to P.C. Mittal Bus Stand, Siliguri - INR 450/- Got the bus from there to Jaigaon (Border town of India) - INR 130/- Took a share auto from Jaigaon entr