6-Day Bhutan Highlights: Thimphu, Paro, Punakha and Himalayan Scenery for couple

Phuentsholing(1N) → Thimphu(2N) → Paro(2N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival at Phuentsholing
  • Arrival at Phuentsholing
  • Meet and greet by our local representative
  • Phuentsholing (298 meters / 977 feet) is a small town at the Indo-Bhutan border
  • Evening at your leisure
  • Overnight stay in Phuentsholing
  • After breakfast, you will be transferred to Thimphu (approximately 145 km / 5 hours drive) via Chukha.
  • Thimphu is situated at an elevation of 2,300 meters.
  • Thimphu lies in a beautiful valley, sprawling up a hillside on the west bank of the Thimphu Chhu River, and has a total area of about 1,809 square kilometers.
  • Evening at your leisure: Visitors can enjoy a relaxing walk in the valley in the evening.
  • Be sure to try momo kopi, steamed dumplings filled with finely chopped cabbage, onions, cheese, and butter.
  • Overnight stay in Thimphu.
  • After breakfast, embark on a day excursion to Punakha / Wangdue (One-way approximately 70 km / 2 hours).
  • En route, visit Simtokha Dzong.
  • Proceed to Wangduephodrang, with a stop for tea at Dochu La Pass (3,100 meters), where, on a clear day, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Himalayas.
  • In Wangdue, have lunch.
  • In the afternoon, drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan.
  • Visit Punakha Dzong (optional; entry fees to be paid directly), which is notable for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1637.
  • Also visit the Punakha Suspension Bridge, the second longest suspension bridge in Bhutan. It spans the Mo Chhu and Po Chhu rivers and is approximately 160-180 meters in length. It is one of the oldest bridges in the world, connecting Punakha Dzong to the rest of the valley.
  • In the evening, return to Thimphu.
  • Overnight stay in Thimphu.
  • After breakfast, embark on a Thimphu City Tour covering:
    • Art & Craft School
    • National Institute of Traditional Medicine
    • National Library
    • Buddha Dordenma Statue
    • Bhutan Simply Museum
    • Folk and Heritage Museum
    • Enjoy a scenic drive with a good view of the Thimphu Valley.
    • Visit the new Drupthob Nunnery Temple.
    • Free time in the market.
    • Post-lunch, transfer to Paro.
    • Overnight stay in Paro

 

  • Local sightseeing, including various scenic views along the way
  • Visit the historic ruins of Drukgyal Dzong, built in 1647
  • Visit the Paro Airport viewpoint
  • Explore local attractions in Paro, including:
    • Dungtse Lhankhang
    • Nya-mey Zam
    • Ugyen Pelri Palace
  • Overnight stay in Paro
  • After breakfast, check out of the hotel.
  • Service ends with sweet memories.
  • After exiting, don't forget to visit the Phuentsholing Immigration Office to complete the exit formalities.

Stay & Meal Details

Package Policies

  • SDF: 1200 per person per night
  • Accommodation: 3-star hotel Map plan
  • Meals: breakfast and dinner
  • Professional English and Hindi speaking guide and driver
  • SUV vehicle for comfortable pick-up and drop-off from the Phuentsholing and during tour
  • Hotel stays outside Bhutan
  • Expenditures of a personal nature
  • Alcoholic drinks and beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Any costs arising from natural calamities (e.g., landslides, road blockages, political disturbances)
  • Anything not mentioned under inclusions
  • Cancellation as per company rules
  • Sightseeing entry fees
  • More than 30 days before departure - 80% refund
  • 15 to 30 days before departure - 50% refund
  • 7 to 14 days before departure - 25% refund
  • Less than 7 days before departure - no refund

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Agent: Glimpse Himalayan

Martin • a week ago

The perfect and accurate trip planning, while keeping everything inside the budg (Read More)et.
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Agent: Chamling Holidays

Deepak • a week ago

We had a really good experience with Chamling Holidays during our Bhutan trip. F (Read More)rom the beginning till the end, everything was properly managed. The hotels were good, clean and comfortable, and the washrooms and overall hygiene were also very well maintained. We were especially happy with the cleanliness throughout the trip. The guides and drivers were very cooperative, polite and helpful. Their behaviour was really nice, and they were always there whenever we needed any help or information. Overall, the whole trip was very smooth and comfortable. Bhutan is such a beautiful and peaceful place, and the arrangements made our experience even better. Thank you Chamling Holidays for organising everything so well and for making our Bhutan trip so memorable. We really enjoyed the trip and will definitely remember these beautiful days. ❤️🇧🇹

Agent: Chamling Holidays

Debopam • a week ago

We had a wonderful experience with the Chamling Holidays during our Bhutan trip. (Read More) The arrangements were well managed, the hotels and transportation were comfortable, and the overall coordination was smooth. Overall, we enjoyed the trip and appreciate the effort put into making our Bhutan experience memorable. With a slightly more flexible itinerary and better pricing, the experience could be even better.
A few suggestions for improvement: the package price could be a little more reas (Read More)onable, considering there are several additional expenses during the trip. The itinerary was also quite tight, so we sometimes felt rushed. It would have been great to have at least one relaxed day in the city, especially for shopping and exploring at our own pace.

Agent: Trip Alpine

Parjanya • a week ago

The trip was planned well. Guide, drivers and everyone we met was really nice an (Read More)d hotels were good too
The hotel in Paro for the last day was only thing which could have been better, (Read More)the room was too small and there was no proper ventilation. Thimpu hotel was decent, but could be better. But overall, other than Paro hotel, everything was good.

Agent: 7continents Adventures

Susan • 2 weeks ago

Planning and execution
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Agent: Asia Valleys Tours

Keshar • 2 weeks ago

Service all very good
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6-Day Bhutan Highlights: Thimphu, Paro, Punakha and Himalayan Scenery for couple

Phuentsholing(1N) → Thimphu(2N) → Paro(2N)

4.7 (84 Reviews)

26 Agents for Thimphu

STAY   3✭ hotels

$ 445

$ 498

10% off

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