South Asia
Bhutan
Bhutan tour package · 6 nights / 7 days
Thimphu, Punakha and the climb to the Tiger's Nest, at the pace the country insists on.
- Duration
- 6 nights / 7 days
- Best time
- March to May and September to November.
- Ideal for
- Slow travellers, culture and trekking interest, couples
This Bhutan tour package is a 6-night, 7-day itinerary. The best time to go is March to May and September to November. It suits slow travellers, culture and trekking interest, couples. World Destinations, a travel agency in Mumbai, plans it end to end — flights, hotels, transfers, visa and insurance — and prices it on your dates.
Bhutan tour highlights
- Paro Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest monastery
- Punakha Dzong at the river confluence
- Dochula pass and its 108 chortens
- Buddha Dordenma above Thimphu
Day-wise itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Paro — Thimphu
The approach into Paro is one of the more dramatic landings anywhere. Drive to Thimphu, evening at leisure.
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Day 2
Thimphu
Buddha Dordenma, the National Memorial Chorten, the takin preserve and the weekend market if the day fits.
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Day 3
Thimphu to Punakha
Over the Dochula pass with its chortens and, on a clear day, the eastern Himalaya. Afternoon at Punakha Dzong.
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Day 4
Punakha
Walk to Chimi Lhakhang through the rice fields, then the Punakha suspension bridge.
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Day 5
Punakha to Paro
Return west. Afternoon at Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum.
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Day 6
Tiger's Nest
The hike up to Taktsang — four to five hours return, steep but manageable at a steady pace. Ponies available for the first half.
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Day 7
Depart Paro
Transfer to the airport.
Inclusions
- Sustainable Development Fee as applicable to Indian nationals
- Bhutan permits and licensed local guide throughout
- All meals on full board, as required under Bhutan tourism policy
- Accommodation in the stated hotel category on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast; other meals as noted in the itinerary
- Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees for the attractions listed as included
- Visa assistance and documentation support from our team
- All applicable service taxes and levies on our services
- 24/7 on-trip support and a single point of contact throughout
Exclusions
- Pony hire at Taktsang
- Hot stone bath and spa treatments
- International airfare unless quoted as part of the package
- Visa fees, travel insurance premium and any biometric charges
- Meals not specified, drinks, and anything of a personal nature
- Optional tours, tips to guides and drivers, and porterage
- City or tourism tax payable directly at some hotels
- Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions
- Cost changes due to currency movement, fuel surcharge or government levy
Bhutan: common questions
When is the best time to visit Bhutan?
The best time to visit Bhutan is March to May and September to November.
How many days do you need in Bhutan?
We plan the Bhutan trip over 6 nights and 7 days, which covers the full day-by-day route on this page. With fewer days we shorten the route rather than cram it, and with more we add stops — tell us your dates and we adjust it.
What is included in the Bhutan tour package?
Included in the Bhutan package: Sustainable Development Fee as applicable to Indian nationals; Bhutan permits and licensed local guide throughout; All meals on full board, as required under Bhutan tourism policy; Accommodation in the stated hotel category on twin-sharing basis. Not included: Pony hire at Taktsang; Hot stone bath and spa treatments; International airfare unless quoted as part of the package. The full inclusions and exclusions are listed above.
Who is the Bhutan trip best for?
The Bhutan trip suits slow travellers, culture and trekking interest, couples. The itinerary here is a starting point, and the route can be changed to suit your group.
How much does a Bhutan trip cost?
There is no fixed price for Bhutan: World Destinations quotes each trip against live airline and hotel rates for your dates, party size and hotel category. Season, hotel category and flights from Mumbai move the cost most. Send your dates on WhatsApp or call +91 9167919191 for a full costing.
What do Indians need to enter Bhutan?
No visa — but Indian nationals need an entry permit, issued at the land border or at Paro airport, and pay a Sustainable Development Fee of ₹1,200 per day. Carry a passport valid for at least six months, or an original voter ID card with recent passport-size photos; children without a passport need their original birth certificate.
Source: Embassy of India, Thimphu · checked
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