Bhutan Festive 6N/7D — with Tiger's Nest Hike
CulturalBhutanTiger's NestThimphu

Bhutan Festive 6N/7D — with Tiger's Nest Hike

Bhutan 6N / 7D4.9 (0 reviews)

Trip overview

The extended Bhutan plan adds a full day for the Tiger's Nest hike. After Phuentsholing and Thimphu, you cross Dochula to Punakha, visit Buddha Dordenma and the Memorial Chorten, and spend two nights in Paro — one morning for the hike to Taktsang, with an evening hot-stone bath or market visit. Stays: 2N Phuentsholing, 2N Thimphu, 2N Paro. Festive per-person rates: 2 pax ₹38,799; 4 pax ₹28,899; 6 pax ₹25,799; 8 pax ₹26,399; 10 pax ₹24,199; 12 pax ₹22,699.

Trip highlights

  • Morning hike to Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)
  • Dochula Pass and Punakha Dzong
  • Buddha Dordenma and Memorial Chorten, Thimphu
  • Traditional hot-stone bath or Paro market evening
  • Rinpung Dzong

A glimpse of the journey

Bhutan Festive 6N/7D — with Tiger's Nest Hike — view 1
Bhutan Festive 6N/7D — with Tiger's Nest Hike — view 2
Bhutan Festive 6N/7D — with Tiger's Nest Hike — view 3
Bhutan Festive 6N/7D — with Tiger's Nest Hike — view 4

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1Day 1

    IXB / Hasimara → Phuentsholing (170 km)

    Pick-up from the airport / station and transfer to Phuentsholing. Overnight stay.

    Dinner Phuentsholing
  2. 2Day 2

    Phuentsholing → Thimphu (150 km)

    Permit processing and a scenic drive up to the capital, Thimphu.

    Breakfast, Dinner Thimphu
  3. 3Day 3

    Thimphu → Dochula & Punakha day trip (90 km)

    Excursion to Dochula Pass, Punakha Dzong and the suspension bridge, then return to Thimphu.

    Breakfast, Dinner Thimphu
  4. 4Day 4

    Thimphu sightseeing → Paro (75 km)

    Visit Buddha Point and the Memorial Chorten, then drive to the beautiful Paro valley.

    Breakfast, Dinner Paro
  5. 5Day 5

    Paro — Tiger's Nest excursion

    Morning hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Monastery), a 4–5 hour round trip of moderate difficulty. Evening hot-stone bath or market visit.

    Breakfast, Dinner Paro
  6. 6Day 6

    Paro → Phuentsholing (150 km)

    Morning sightseeing in Paro, then the afternoon return drive to the Phuentsholing border town.

    Breakfast, Dinner Phuentsholing
  7. 7Day 7

    Phuentsholing → IXB / Hasimara drop

    Breakfast and transfer to the airport / station for your onward journey. 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

How hard is the Tiger's Nest hike?

Moderate: a 4–5 hour round trip to a monastery clinging to a cliff about 900 m above the Paro valley floor, with a viewpoint café halfway up.

What documents do I need?

Adults: original voter ID or a passport with 6 months' validity. Children under 18: original birth certificate in English. Aadhaar, PAN and driving licence are not accepted.

Are vehicles air-conditioned?

No — non-AC vehicles operate within Bhutan because of local regulations and weather. Transport is point to point, not at disposal for the full day.

You might also love

Related journeys