Bhutan · 7 Nights · 8 Days
Bhutan Extended
PhuentsholingThimphuPunakhaPhobjikhaParo
Duration
7 Nights · 8 Days
Group sizes
2, 4, or 6 people
Pickup
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / NJP Railway Station · Paro International Airport (for air entry)
Starting from
₹51,000/person
Day by Day
Your Itinerary
The complete Bhutan experience — from thunder-dragon fortresses and high-altitude passes to the silent glacial bowl of Phobjikha, where black-necked cranes descend each winter.
- ·Pickup from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / NJP Railway Station
- ·Drive to Phuentsholing, Bhutan land border (approx. 3–3.5 hrs)
- ·Complete entry permit formalities at Bhutan Immigration, Phuentsholing
- ·Scenic mountain drive to Thimphu (approx. 5–6 hrs, 165 km)
- ·Hotel check-in and leisure evening in Thimphu's clock-tower square
- ·Buddha Dordenma — 51-metre gilded statue gazing over the Thimphu valley
- ·National Memorial Chorten — revered stupa dedicated to world peace and the Third King
- ·Tashichho Dzong — fortress-monastery housing the King's Throne Room
- ·Changangkha Lhakhang — hilltop temple with sweeping valley views
- ·Takin Preserve — meet Bhutan's national animal, a bovine-goat hybrid found nowhere else
- ·Evening stroll at Norzin Lam and local craft shops
- ·Morning drive over Dochula Pass (3,100 m) — 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens and sweeping Himalayan views
- ·Druk Wangyal Lhakhang monastery at the pass
- ·Punakha Dzong — the 'Palace of Great Happiness' at the confluence of Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu rivers (altitude 1,200 m)
- ·Suspension bridge walk across the Mo Chhu river
- ·Chimi Lhakhang — the Fertility Temple of the Divine Madman, a short walk through rice fields
- ·Morning visit to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten — hilltop stupa with views over Punakha valley
- ·Drive to Phobjikha Valley over Lawala Pass (3,300 m) — approx. 3.5–4 hrs
- ·Gangtey Monastery — one of Bhutan's largest Nyingmapa monasteries atop a forested hill
- ·Gangtey Nature Trail — a gentle 3 km walk through the glacial valley meadow
- ·Phobjikha Valley viewpoints — a vast bowl-shaped valley ringed by pine-clad ridges
- ·Evening look-out for the endangered black-necked cranes (October–March season)
- ·Black-necked crane education centre visit (near Gangtey)
- ·Drive to Paro via Wangdue Phodrang (approx. 5–6 hrs through mountain passes and river gorges)
- ·Rinpung Dzong — 17th-century fortress above the Paro River
- ·Kyichu Lhakhang — one of Bhutan's oldest temples, built in 659 AD
- ·Paro town evening walk and dinner
- ·Full-day hike to Paro Taktsang Monastery (3,120 m) — Bhutan's most sacred and iconic site
- ·4.5 km trail through pine and rhododendron forest, approx. 4–6 hrs round trip with 518 m elevation gain
- ·Cafeteria stop at the halfway viewpoint for tea and panoramic photos
- ·Explore the four main temples built into the sheer cliff face where Guru Rinpoche meditated in the 8th century
- ·Celebratory farewell dinner in Paro
- ·National Museum of Bhutan (Ta Dzong) — watch tower turned museum above Rinpung Dzong
- ·Drukgyel Dzong ruins — ancient fortress with Chomolhari peak views on clear days
- ·Paro handicraft market — Yathra weavings, thangkas, and local souvenirs
- ·Afternoon leisure; optional hot stone bath — a traditional Bhutanese therapeutic experience
- ·Breakfast at hotel
- ·Depart Paro — fly out from Paro International Airport, or drive back to Phuentsholing (approx. 5–6 hrs) for onward transfer to IXB / NJP
- ·Trip ends with the full depth of the Thunder Dragon Kingdom experienced
Package Pricing
Group of 2
₹68,000
per person
Group of 4
₹58,500
per person
Group of 6
Best value₹51,000
per person
* All prices inclusive of applicable taxes. Quote valid for 3 days from issue.
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Accommodation
Comfortable 3-star category hotels, boutique guesthouses, and eco-lodges throughout. Phobjikha offers a stay in a valley farmhouse or eco-lodge — a genuine highlight of the extended circuit.
What's Included
- Accommodation for 7 nights (2N Thimphu, 1N Punakha, 1N Phobjikha, 3N Paro)
- Daily breakfast
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) — INR 1,200 per person per night (₹8,400 total)
- Bhutan entry permit processing assistance
- Licensed Bhutanese guide for all sightseeing days
- Private vehicle with driver for all transfers and sightseeing
- Monument and site entry fees as per itinerary
- Pickup and drop at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / NJP Railway Station
Not Included
- Airfare / train tickets to/from Bagdogra or NJP
- Paro International Airport flights (if flying into Bhutan)
- Lunch and dinner
- Personal expenses, shopping, tips
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Optional hot stone bath in Paro
- Camera fees at monuments
Important to Know
- ·Entry permit: Indian nationals need an original Indian Passport (minimum 6 months validity) OR original Voter ID card. No visa required.
- ·Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) is INR 1,200 per person per night. Children below 5 years are exempt; children 6–12 years pay 50% SDF (₹600/night).
- ·Phobjikha Valley sits at approx. 2,900 m — light warm layers essential even in warmer months.
- ·Black-necked cranes are present in Phobjikha Valley from late October to early March. Outside this season, the valley remains beautiful but cranes will not be present.
- ·Tiger's Nest hike involves 518 m elevation gain to 3,120 m — guests with cardiac conditions should consult a doctor.
- ·Best travel months: March–May (rhododendron bloom) and September–November (post-monsoon clarity; crane season begins late October).
- ·A licensed Bhutanese guide is mandatory for all tourists — included in the package.
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