Discover Bhutan in 7 days

Arrive at Bagdogra/NJP, our representative will receive you at the airport/railway station. Start your journey towards Phuentsholing, it will take around 4 hours. Upon arrival check-in at your hotel.

Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

After breakfast, meet your Bhutanese guide and driver and complete your Immigration process. Begin your scenic drive from Phuentsholing to Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital city.

Enroute, enjoy several scenic and cultural stops:

• Visit one of Bhutan’s first hydroelectric dams, Chhukha.
• Take in beautiful river valley views along the way.
• Stop at Wangkha Waterfall, a picturesque roadside waterfall.
• Visit the Gedu Stupa, a striking and serene Buddhist monument, ideal for photos and a short visit.

Check-in to your hotel for an overnight stay at Thimphu.

After breakfast at your hotel in Thimphu, start your drive to Punakha, enjoying scenic stops enroute:

• Pause at Simtokha for panoramic views of the surrounding valleys.
• Stop at Dochula Pass, renowned for its 108 chortens (stupas) and breathtaking 360° Himalayan views.
• Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple), where couples seek blessings for children.
• Explore Punakha Dzong, the second-largest dzong in Bhutan, celebrated for its magnificent architecture and historical importance.
• Visit Punakha suspension bridge which is one of the largest suspension bridges in Bhutan.

Later, drive back to Thimphu.

Overnight stay: Thimphu

After breakfast, begin your sightseeing in Thimphu.

• Visit Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang), home to one of the largest golden sitting Buddha statues, offering panoramic views of the Thimphu Valley.
• Explore the Simply Bhutan Museum (Living Museum) to gain insights into Bhutanese culture, history, and traditional lifestyles.
• Visit the Takin Preserve Zoo to see Bhutan’s national animal, the takin, and learn fascinating legends associated with it from your guide.

Visit Zorig Chusum, the Institute of the Thirteen Traditional Arts and Crafts of Bhutan, including:

• Painting (Lhazo), sculpture, wood carving, calligraphy.
• Paper making, bronze casting, embroidery, weaving.
• Carpentry, masonry, bamboo and cane weaving.
• Gold and silver smithing and blacksmithing.
• Stop at a viewpoint overlooking Tashichho Dzong, the majestic fortress-monastery in the heart of Thimphu.

By late afternoon, proceed to Paro. Upon arrival in Paro, check in to your hotel. If time permits, explore local handicraft shops in Paro town.

Overnight Stay at Paro.

Early morning after breakfast, you will go for Tiger's Nest Monastery Trek.

Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang Lhakhang), one of Bhutan’s most iconic landmarks.

According to legend, Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) flew to this site on the back of a tigress and meditated there, giving the monastery its name, “Tiger’s Nest”.

The hike takes approximately 5 hours (round trip) up to the viewpoint and offers breathtaking views of the Paro Valley and surrounding mountains.

After hike you can go for a Hot Stone Bath to relax your muscles.

Overnight stay: Paro

After breakfast, checkout from your hotel and start your Paro exploration.

Paro sightseeing includes the following:

• Visit the majestic Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong), renowned for its impressive architecture and historical importance as a monastic and administrative centre.
• Stop by the Paro River to enjoy scenic valley views and see Paro International Airport, one of the world’s most challenging airports.
• Visit Ta Dzong, originally built as a watchtower and now housing the National Museum of Bhutan.

Transfer to Phuentsholing. Check-in at your hotel at Phuentsholing.

Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

After breakfast, check-out from your hotel. You can explore Zangtoh Pelri Lhakhang, a serene and beautifully maintained monastery if time permits.

Our Bhutanese guide will assist you with the exit formalities at the immigration check post. Once the process is complete, meet your Indian driver and continue your journey to the Airport/Station.