Bhutan Heritage– No Stone Unturned
Tour Overview
Overview – 07 Nights / 08 Days Route: Bagdogra → Phuentsholing → Thimphu → Punakha → Paro → Phuentsholing → Bagdogra Stay: Phuentsholing (2 nights) + Thimphu (2 nights) + Punakha (1 night) + Paro (2 nights) Best for: Travelers who want the full experience including Tiger's Nest trek, Punakha stay, and relaxed return "From Tiger's Nest to the market strolls — eight days of Bhutan, unhurried and unforgettable."
Tour Itinerary
Your day-by-day adventure awaits
Day 1
Day 1: Bagdogra → Phuentsholing
Distance: 160 km ; Driving Time: Approx. 4 hours
Pickup from Bagdogra Airport. Meet and greet on arrival.
Drive to Phuentsholing. Check into hotel.
Evening free for a relaxed walk to explore the local market on your own.
Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.
Day 2
Day 2: Phuentsholing → Thimphu
Distance: 180 km ; Driving Time: Approx. 6 hours
Morning after breakfast, complete permit formalities.
Visit Kharbandi Gompa / Milarepa Lhakhang. Then drive through spectacular mountain views and peaceful countryside toward Thimphu.
Enroute, pass Gedu (approximately 9,000 ft above sea level) with scenic views of Chukha Dam. Stop for photos at Wankha Waterfalls.
Arrive in Thimphu, check into hotel. Overnight stay in Thimphu.
Day 3
Day 3: Thimphu Local Sightseeing
Altitude: 2,334m
Morning after breakfast, start your local sightseeing tour of Thimphu covering the places below:
- National Memorial Chorten
- Tashichho Dzong (Tashidzong)
- Folk Heritage Museum
- Buddha Point (Buddha Dordenma)
- Telecom Tower View Point
- Simply Bhutan (Living Museum)
- National Library
- Changangkha Lhakhang
- Motithang Takin Preserve (Takin Zoo)
- Handicraft Market
After sightseeing, take a rest. Evening stroll in the main town or market by walking.
Overnight stay in Thimphu.
Day 4
Day 4: Thimphu → Punakha Sightseeing & Night Stay
Distance: 74 km ; Driving Time: Approx. 3 hours ; Altitude of Punakha: 1,300m
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Punakha.
On the way, visit Dochula Pass. Then cover local sightseeing at Punakha:
- Punakha Dzong — built at the confluence of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers
- Punakha Suspension Bridge
- White River Rafting (activity — optional)
- Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)
After sightseeing, check into hotel. Overnight stay in Punakha.
Day 5
Day 5: Punakha → Paro Sightseeing & Night Stay
Distance: 115 km ; Driving Time: Approx. 3.5 hours ; Altitude of Paro: 2,200m
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer from Punakha to Paro.
Cover half-day local sightseeing at Paro:
- Rinpung Dzong Monastery (Paro Dzong)
- Paro Airport View Point
- Bhutanese Traditional Dress Centre
- National Museum of Bhutan (Ta Dzong)
Check into your pre-booked hotel at Paro.
Evening stroll in the local town or market by walking. Enjoy the nightlife at Paro if interested.
Overnight stay in Paro.
Day 6
Day 6: Paro – Tiger's Nest Monastery (Trekking) & Sightseeing
Altitude: 2,200m (Tiger's Nest at 3,120m)
Morning after breakfast, visit Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger's Nest Monastery) for trekking.
Once your trekking is done, consider taking a hot stone bath & spa for body and mind relief.
After that, visit 2-3 additional sightseeing points as time permits.
Evening free for an exploratory walk around the main street and market area.
Overnight stay in Paro.
Day 7
Day 7: Paro → Phuentsholing
Distance: 180 km ; Driving Time: Approx. 6 hours
Morning after breakfast, drive from Paro back to Phuentsholing.
Check into hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.
Day 8
Day 8: Phuentsholing → Bagdogra
Distance: 160 km ; Driving Time: Approx. 4 hours
Morning after breakfast, drive to Bagdogra Airport.
Your tour ends here with a memorable experience of Bhutan.
Inclusions
- Category Details
- Stay Twin-sharing accommodation
- Meals As per your chosen meal plan
- Fees SDF (Sustainable Development Fee) and all permit charges
- Transport Exclusive non-AC vehicle (point-to-point as per itinerary; 9 AM – 5 PM during sightseeing)
- Taxes All hotel taxes included
- Valid for Indian Nationals only
- "Exact inclusions depend on your chosen meal plan. Confirm at booking."
Exclusions
- Taxes 5% GST
- Travel to/from Bhutan Airfare or train fare
- Personal expenses Laundry, phone calls, tips, drinks, rafting, extra mineral water
- Extras Entrance fees, guide charges, additional sightseeing or vehicle use beyond itinerary
- Force measures Costs from landslides, roadblocks, strikes, or natural calamities (payable on spot)
- Price hikes Any increase in taxes or fuel prices after booking
- Insurance Travel insurance
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