Bhutan · 5 Nights · 6 Days
Bhutan Highlights
Duration
5 Nights · 6 Days
Group sizes
2, 4, or 6 people
Pickup
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / NJP Railway Station · Paro International Airport (for air entry)
Starting from
₹38,500/person
Day by Day
Your Itinerary
Monasteries clinging to cliffs, river-straddled dzongs, and the thunder-dragon kingdom's greatest icons — all in one seamless Himalayan arc.
- ·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 along winding Himalayan roads (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 (altitude 2,500 m)
- ·National Memorial Chorten — revered stupa dedicated to world peace and the Third King
- ·Tashichho Dzong — the gleaming fortress-monastery housing the King's Throne Room (evening visit)
- ·Changangkha Lhakhang — hilltop temple with sweeping valley views
- ·Evening stroll at Norzin Lam and local craft shops
- ·Morning drive over Dochula Pass (3,100 m) — 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens and Himalayan panorama on clear days
- ·Druk Wangyal Lhakhang monastery at the pass
- ·Punakha Dzong — the 'Palace of Great Happiness' at the confluence of two rivers (altitude 1,200 m)
- ·Suspension bridge walk across the Mo Chhu river
- ·Chimi Lhakhang — the Fertility Temple of the Divine Madman, a 30-minute walk through rice fields
- ·Morning leisure and last views of Punakha Dzong
- ·Drive to Paro (approx. 3–3.5 hrs via Wangdue Phodrang)
- ·Rinpung Dzong — the 17th-century fortress above the Paro River
- ·Kyichu Lhakhang — one of Bhutan's oldest temples, built in 659 AD
- ·National Museum of Bhutan (Ta Dzong)
- ·Paro town evening walk
- ·Full-day hike to Paro Taktsang Monastery (3,120 m) — Bhutan's most sacred site
- ·4.5 km trail through pine and rhododendron forest, approx. 4–6 hrs round trip
- ·Cafeteria stop at the halfway viewpoint for tea and photos
- ·Explore the four main temples built into the cliff face where Guru Rinpoche meditated in the 8th century
- ·Return hike and celebratory dinner in Paro
- ·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 memories of the last Himalayan kingdom
Package Pricing
Group of 2
₹52,000
per person
Group of 4
₹44,500
per person
Group of 6
Best value₹38,500
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 and boutique guesthouses throughout. Properties are locally owned, well-located — in Thimphu's city centre, riverside in Punakha, and Paro valley farmhouses where available.
What's Included
- Accommodation for 5 nights (2N Thimphu, 1N Punakha, 2N Paro)
- Daily breakfast
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) — INR 1,200 per person per night (₹6,000 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)
- 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).
- ·Paro International Airport is served by Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines from Kolkata, Delhi, Bagdogra, and Guwahati — flying in saves 1 travel day but adds flight cost.
- ·Tiger's Nest hike involves 518 m elevation gain to 3,120 m — guests with cardiac conditions or limited fitness should consult a doctor.
- ·Best travel months: March–May (spring, rhododendron bloom) and September–November (post-monsoon clarity).
- ·A licensed Bhutanese guide is mandatory for all tourists — included in the package.
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