6N / 7D
Enchanting Bhutan 6-Night Journey: Thimphu, Paro & Tiger's Nest Hike
Phuentsholing(2N) → Thimphu(2N) → Paro(2N)
$ 361
$ 412
12% off
/personDetailed Itinerary
- Pick-up from NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra (IXB) Airport
- Drive to Phuentsholing (~170 km, 4–5 hours)
- Altitude: ~300 m
- Evening: Explore the lively markets in Jaigaon/Phuentsholing
- Overnight stay in Phuentsholing
- After breakfast and border formalities, drive to Thimphu (~176 km, 6–7 hours).
- Altitude: ~2,350 m.
- Scenic stops: Kharbandi Goemba, waterfalls, and mountain views.
- Evening: Stroll through Thimphu markets and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere (no traffic lights!).
- Overnight in Thimphu.
- Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass (~75 km, 2.5–3 hours)
- Altitude at pass: ~3,100 m
- Highlights:
- 108 chortens at Dochula
- Stunning Himalayan views
- In Punakha:
- Visit the beautiful Punakha Dzong (located between two rivers)
- Walk the Suspension Bridge
- Short hike to Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)
- Return to Thimphu in the evening
- Overnight in Thimphu
- Morning: Explore Thimphu
- Buddha Dordenma (giant statue)
- National Memorial Chorten
- Folk Heritage Museum
- Changangkha Monastery
- Takin Zoo
- Tashichho Dzong
- Optional: Sangaygang viewpoint or Simply Bhutan museum
- Afternoon: Short drive to Paro (~55 km, 1–1.5 hours)
- Altitude: ~2,200 m
- Overnight in Paro
- Early start with breakfast.
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
- Distance: ~6–7 km round trip
- Duration: 5–6 hours total
- Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous
- Path:
- Through forests
- Prayer flags
- Stop at a cafeteria for views
- Climb steps to the cliffside monastery
- Experience: Sacred site with amazing valley views.
- Return to hotel and relax with a local dinner.
- OR After breakfast, drive to Chele La Pass (3,988m), one of Bhutan's highest motorable passes.
- This scenic ~1-hour journey through thick forests leads to a botanical paradise.
- Enjoy stunning views of sacred peaks Jomolhari and Jichu Drake.
- See thousands of fluttering prayer flags and vibrant wildflowers.
- Overnight in Paro.
- Morning:
- Visit Drukgyal Dzong (ruins with views)
- Ta Dzong (National Museum)
- Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong)
- Paro Airport viewpoint
- Afternoon: Drive back to Phuentsholing (~160–180 km, 5–7 hours)
- Evening: Relax or shop in markets
- Overnight in Phuentsholing
- Breakfast
- Transfer to NJP Railway Station or IXB Airport (approximately 170 km, 4–5 hours)
- End of tour with wonderful memories of Bhutan!
Stay & Meal Details
Phuntsholing
2 nights
Hotel Phuntsholing/Amo choo similar
Breakfast + Dinner included
Thimphu
2 nights
Hotel Norbu Healing/Thimphu Central (HTC)/Hotel Drukyul/Hotel Dralha/Numinous/similar
Breakfast + Dinner included
Paro
2 nights
Galling Resort/Kuenphen Valley Resort/Sonam Tsokhang Resort/River Front/similar
Breakfast + Dinner included
12% off
Package Policies
- 3-star hotels (double occupancy)
- Bhutan SDF: ₹1,200 per person per night
- Licensed English-speaking guide for all sightseeing and hikes (Phuentsholing to Phuentsholing)
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private vehicle transfers (pick-up and drop-off from IXB/NJP)
- Route permits included
- 1 mineral water bottle per person per day
- 1 local SIM card per package
- Entry fees at monuments and sights
- Lunch
- Laundry, personal expenses, and tips
- Flights and trains
- Travel insurance
- Costs due to delays, landslides, road issues, or political events
- Any tax or fuel price increases
- Anything not listed above
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