Nepal & Bhutan · 9 Days / 8 Nights
Bhutan Tour — Pickup Anywhere
Thimphu, Punakha and Paro with the Tiger's Nest hike, entering by road at Phuentsholing.
- Duration
- 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Nights
- 8 nights
- Starts from
- Your city (pickup anywhere in India)
- From
- ₹46,500 / person
Overview
A road-entry Bhutan trip with pickup from your own city. Permits are processed at Phuentsholing, after which a Bhutan-registered vehicle takes over. The itinerary keeps Thimphu and Punakha unhurried and reserves a full day for the Tiger's Nest hike, which most people need five to six hours for including the return.
- Destinations covered
- Thimphu, Punakha, Paro
- Best time to visit
- March to May and September to November
- Hotels
- Bhutan government-approved 3-star hotels
- Transportation
- Indian vehicle to the border, Bhutan-registered vehicle inside Bhutan
- Sightseeing
- Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, Dochula Pass, Punakha Dzong, Paro Taktsang
- Suitable for
- Family, Couple, Group
Route
- 1
Your city
Journey starts here
- 2
Phuentsholing
En route stop
- 3
Thimphu
En route stop
- 4
Punakha
En route stop
- 5
Paro
En route stop
- 6
Return
Journey ends here
Day-by-day itinerary
Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation on a twin-sharing basis for the nights listed
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Private vehicle with driver for the full itinerary
- All arrival and departure transfers on the listed route
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and interstate permits
- Bhutan-side vehicle and driver for the full Bhutan itinerary
- Permit assistance at Phuentsholing
Exclusions
- Flights and train tickets to and from the starting city
- Lunch, dinner and anything ordered directly at the hotel
- Temple entry passes, special darshan tickets, guide charges and camera fees
- Optional activities such as boat rides, ropeways and rafting unless listed
- Travel insurance, medical costs and personal expenses
- Anything not specifically listed under inclusions
- Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee and any government levy
- Horse or pony hire on the Tiger's Nest trail
Important information
- Pickup is available from any city in India; travel days and cost change with your starting point.
- Indian nationals need a valid passport or voter ID for permits; Aadhaar alone is not accepted.
- The Tiger's Nest hike is steep and takes most travellers five to six hours in total.