Bhutan is among the most happiest nation. It makes an ideal destination for experiential traveler.
Indians do not require visa and below documents are required for them to travel.
Valid Passport with minimum 6 months validity or,
Voter ID Card
Original Birth Certificates for infants
Valid Passport with minimum 6 months validity while traveling from a third country including child and infant
As on date a Sustainable Development Fee is being charged from Indians as INR 1200 per day.
Day Count | Itinerary | Meals |
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Day-1 | Delhi - Paro - Thimpu | |
Departure from Delhi |
L: Local Restaurant or Hotel |
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Arrive at Paro Airport and transfer by land to Thimpu (55 KM / 01Hr 15Min) |
D: Local Restaurant or Hotel |
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Upon arrival check into the hotel. |
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Later during afternoon visit Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang); A place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuensel Phodrang. The area also gives a very good view of the Thimphu valley from the west. |
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Evening drive around Thimpu or enjoy leisurely walk. |
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Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel. |
Day-2 | Thimpu | |
After breakfast visit, National Library housing priceless collection of Buddhist Manuscripts, the institute of Zorig Chusam (Painting school) where students undergo 6 Yr training in traditional Bhutanese art. Later visit Textile Museum and Simply Bhutan - a living museum focusing on culture and heritage of Bhutanese people. Post lunch visit Takin Reserve Centre, The Takin is the national animal of Bhutan. Later visit King's Memorial Chorten and end your day at Trashichhoedzong. This impressive fortress/monastery houses secretariat building, the throne room of His Majesty. |
B: Hotel | |
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel. |
L: Local Restaurant or Hotel |
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D: Local Restaurant or Hotel |
Day-3 | Thimphu - Punakha (75 Km / 03 Hr drive) |
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Post breakfast drive to Punakha, enroute stop at Dochu-la pass (108 Stupas). |
B: Hotel | |
Continue for Punakha. |
L: Local Restaurant or Hotel |
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Before Punakha stop at Chimi Lhakhang, temple of fertility. |
D: Local Restaurant or Hotel |
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Afternoon arrive at Punakha. |
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Evening visit Punakha Dzong. Palace of great happiness and one of the most iconic buildings of Bhutan. |
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Dinner and overnight stay at hotel. |
Day-4 | Punakha - Paro | |
After breakfast, visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang nunnery |
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En route visit Simtokha Dzong, the place of profound tantric teaching. This oldest Dzong of the country built in 1627 |
B: Hotel | |
After check in at hotel, later visit Ta Dzong, originally built as watch tower, which now houses National Museum. |
L: Local Restaurant or Hotel |
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Then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, meaning (‘fortress of the heap of jewels’) |
D: Local Restaurant or Hotel |
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Evening take a stroll in streets of Paro. |
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Dinner and overnight stay at hotel. |
Day-5 | Paro | |
Post breakfast, leave for Tiger Nest Monastrey. |
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It is approx 06 Hr round trip with traditional lunch and hike is comfortable. |
B: Hotel | |
Evening if time permits visit a local farm. |
L: Local Restaurant | |
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel. |
D: Local restaurant or Hotel |
Day-6 | Departure from Paro | B: Hotel |
At appropriate time, transfer to Paro Airport for your international flight. |