Day 1: Arrival – Paro / Phuentsholing – Thimphu
Option A: Arrival via Paro International Airport
* Meet & greet at Paro Airport.
* Drive to Thimphu (65 km / 1.5 hrs).
* Stop at Tachog Lhakhang Iron Bridge.
* Evening walk around Thimphu town & Clock Tower Square.
* Overnight in Thimphu.
Option B: Arrival via Phuentsholing (by road from India)
- Meet at Phuentsholing Gate.
- Scenic drive to Thimphu (176 km / 6–7 hrs) via valleys & waterfalls.
- Arrive at Thimphu by evening.
- Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing
- Visit Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong.
- Explore School of Arts & Crafts, Textile Museum, and Folk Heritage Museum.
- Evening: Visit Handicraft Bazaar or Centenary Farmer’s Market.
- Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 3: Thimphu – Punakha (77 km / 3 hrs)
- Stop at Dochula Pass (3,100m) for Himalayan views & 108 Chortens.
- Visit Punakha Dzong (Palace of Great Happiness).
- Short hike to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility).
- Overnight in Punakha.
Day 4: Punakha – Paro (125 km / 4 hrs)
- Drive to Paro.
- Visit National Museum (Ta Dzong) and Paro Dzong.
- Evening free for Paro town stroll.
- Overnight in Paro.
Day 5: Paro – Tiger’s Nest Hike & Departure
Transfer to Paro Airport for departure / drive to Phuentsholing if exiting by road
COST INCLUDES
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) – Nu. 1,200 per person, per night (for Indian tourists)
- Comfortable accommodation (twin/double sharing basis)
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- All ground transport within Bhutan (private vehicle with driver)
- All internal taxes & service charges
- Licensed Bhutanese English-speaking Tour Guide
- Entry fees to museums, monuments, and Dzongs as per itinerary
- Equipment & haulage for trekking tours (if applicable)
COST EXCLUDES
- Flight tickets (to/from Paro or other entry points)
- Travel/Medical Insurance
- Drinks & Beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
- Tips for guide/driver
- Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, phone, and internet bills
- Any services not specifically mentioned in the “Cost Includes” section