South Asia · 5 to 7 days
Bhutan tour packages from India
Thimphu, the Punakha Dzong and the hike to Paro Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest monastery.
Plan this tripAt a glance
Monasteries, valleys and the Tiger's Nest
- Duration
- 5 to 7 days
- Best time
- March to May and September to November
- Best for
- Families, couples, slow travellers
- Departs from
- Kochi, Trivandrum, Calicut, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad or Mumbai
- Price
- 3★ hotels from ₹35,000
4★ hotels from ₹45,000
5★ hotels from ₹65,000
Per person
Bhutan limits tourism to protect its culture and landscape, which is exactly what makes it special: quiet valleys, fortress monasteries and prayer flags on every pass.
A week covers Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. Visitors pay a Sustainable Development Fee per night, which we include in the quote.
Highlights
- Hike to Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)
- Punakha Dzong
- Dochula Pass and its 108 chortens
- Thimphu's markets and Buddha Dordenma
Usually included
- Return flights to Paro, or overland via Bagdogra
- Hotels
- Meals as per plan
- Private vehicle and licensed guide
- Entry permit and Sustainable Development Fee
Visa
Indian citizens need an entry permit, not a visa, plus a daily Sustainable Development Fee. We arrange both.
Day by day
A 6-day itinerary
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Day 1
Thimphu
Arrive in Paro and drive to Thimphu. Local sightseeing and a market visit.
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Day 2
Thimphu
Thimphu sightseeing: Buddha Dordenma, the local markets and cultural sights.
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Day 3
Punakha
Drive to Punakha over Dochula Pass, with its 108 chortens, and visit Punakha Dzong.
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Day 4
Paro
Punakha sightseeing, then drive to Paro through the Himalayan valleys.
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Day 5
Paro
Hike to Paro Taktsang (the Tiger's Nest monastery) and explore Paro town.
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Day 6
Departure
Breakfast, check out and transfer to Paro International Airport.
A typical route: we change the order, the hotels and the number of nights to suit you. Prices are per person and depend on travel dates and hotel availability.
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