Bhutan Festive 5N/6D — Thimphu · Punakha · Paro
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Bhutan Festive 5N/6D — Thimphu · Punakha · Paro

Bhutan 5N / 6D4.9 (0 reviews)

Trip overview

Celebrate the festive season amid serene valleys, iconic dzongs and Himalayan landscapes. Travel from IXB Airport / Hasimara to the border town of Phuentsholing, process your permits and continue to Thimphu, then excursion over Dochula Pass (108 stupas) to Punakha Dzong and its suspension bridge, visit the Buddha Dordenma and Memorial Chorten and transfer to Paro for Rinpung Dzong. Stays: 2N Phuentsholing, 2N Thimphu, 1N Paro. Festive per-person rates by group size: 2 pax ₹33,000; 4 pax ₹24,499; 6 pax ₹21,499; 8 pax ₹22,399; 10 pax ₹20,399; 12 pax ₹18,599 (as printed in the rate sheet — please confirm 6 vs 8 pax before quoting).

Trip highlights

  • Wang Chhu river drive to Thimphu
  • Dochula Pass with 108 stupas
  • Punakha Dzong and suspension bridge
  • Buddha Dordenma and Memorial Chorten
  • Rinpung Dzong and Paro market

A glimpse of the journey

Bhutan Festive 5N/6D — Thimphu · Punakha · Paro — view 1
Bhutan Festive 5N/6D — Thimphu · Punakha · Paro — view 2
Bhutan Festive 5N/6D — Thimphu · Punakha · Paro — view 3
Bhutan Festive 5N/6D — Thimphu · Punakha · Paro — view 4

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1Day 1

    IXB / Hasimara → Phuentsholing (170 km)

    Arrive at IXB Airport / Hasimara station, pick-up and transfer to the border town of Phuentsholing. Check in and take an evening leisure walk.

    Dinner Phuentsholing
  2. 2Day 2

    Phuentsholing → Thimphu (150 km)

    Process immigration permits and drive to the capital Thimphu, enjoying winding mountain views along the Wang Chhu River.

    Breakfast, Dinner Thimphu
  3. 3Day 3

    Thimphu → Dochula Pass → Punakha excursion (90 km)

    Drive across scenic Dochula Pass (108 Stupas) to Punakha, visit the historic Punakha Dzong and the suspension bridge, then return to Thimphu.

    Breakfast, Dinner Thimphu
  4. 4Day 4

    Thimphu sightseeing → Paro (75 km)

    Visit the Buddha Dordenma statue and Memorial Chorten, then drive to Paro for Rinpung Dzong and the local market.

    Breakfast, Dinner Paro
  5. 5Day 5

    Paro sightseeing → Phuentsholing (150 km)

    Morning sightseeing around the Paro valley, then a scenic afternoon drive back to Phuentsholing.

    Breakfast, Dinner Phuentsholing
  6. 6Day 6

    Phuentsholing → IXB / Hasimara drop (170 km)

    Breakfast and transfer to IXB Airport / Hasimara Railway Station with cherished memories. Tour ends.

    Breakfast

What's included

  • Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel
  • SDF (Sustainable Development Fee) included
  • Professional English-speaking Bhutanese tour guide
  • Private transportation for all transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Inner-line entry permits for Thimphu and Punakha

Not included

  • Airfare or train tickets to / from IXB / Hasimara
  • Entrance fees at monasteries, monuments and museums
  • Personal expenses and purchases
  • Any increase in government and state taxes
  • Anything not mentioned under inclusions

Frequently asked

Do Indian nationals need a visa?

No visa is needed, but an Entry Permit is required, which we process at Phuentsholing. Original voter ID or a passport (6 months' validity) is needed for adults; children need an original birth certificate. Aadhaar, PAN and driving licence are not accepted.

Is the SDF included?

Yes — the Sustainable Development Fee is included in the package.

Does the tour include Tiger's Nest?

Not on this 5N/6D plan. The 6N/7D plan adds a full Tiger's Nest excursion day at Paro.

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