Bhutan Highlights Tour
A concise first Bhutan journey for Indian travellers entering through Bagdogra or NJP, with Thimphu, Punakha, Paro and Tiger's Nest.
This is the cleanest Bhutan introduction for Indian travellers who want a smooth overland plan without stretching leave days. The journey begins at Bagdogra or NJP, enters Bhutan through Phuentsholing, and covers Thimphu, Punakha, Paro, Tiger's Nest and the classic cultural highlights. It is designed as a private SUV tour with guide pricing shown per person. Himalayan Locals coordinates vehicle, driver, guide support, permits, hotel category matching and day-by-day pacing based on your travel month and group size. Hotel options are selected from our Bhutan short list: Explorer and Signature stays across Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha and Paro, with Luxury guide pricing verified before payment. All hotels are subject to availability.
- Duration
- 7 Days | 6 Nights
- Location
- Bagdogra, Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha, Paro, Bhutan
- Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate
- Season
- Year-round cultural journeys · winter dates available, subject to route and weather
- Group
- Private journey for Indian travellers
Journey highlights
- Designed for Indian travellers entering via Bagdogra / NJP and Phuentsholing.
- Thimphu, Punakha, Paro and Tiger's Nest in one compact 6N/7D route.
- Private SUV, local driver, guide support and permit coordination on request.
- Explorer / Signature hotels quoted with live availability; Luxury guide pricing shown.
- Best for couples, families and first-time Bhutan travellers.
Full itinerary
Bagdogra to Phuentsholing
Meet your driver at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station and cross the Dooars foothills toward Phuentsholing. After check-in, keep the evening free to rest and organise your Bhutan entry documents. Pickup timing follows your confirmed flight or train arrival.
Stay: Phuentsholing - Explorer: Pendenling Hotel / Amothu View; Signature: Khamsum Hotel / Hotel Zsideoi; Luxury: limited in this border town, best available Signature stay used.
Meals: Dinner as per final plan
Phuentsholing to Thimphu
Complete the entry formalities in Phuentsholing before starting the mountain drive to Thimphu. The road leaves the warm foothills for forested ridges and small settlements, with comfort breaks arranged along the way. This is primarily a transfer day, so sightseeing waits until you have settled in. On arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy a quiet evening, with a short neighbourhood walk if you feel rested.
Stay: Thimphu - Explorer: Hotel Druk / Hotel HTC / Tara Phendeling View; Signature: City Heritage / Daralha / Tashichhoedling; Luxury: Pemako / Terma Linca.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner as per final plan
Thimphu to Punakha
Leave Thimphu for Dochula Pass and pause among its 108 chortens before descending into the Punakha Valley. Take time for photographs at the pass when visibility allows. In Punakha, the dzong and riverside setting introduce Bhutan's former capital, with visits arranged around access and arrival time. Check into your valley stay by evening and enjoy a slower finish after the mountain drive, without a crowded list of additional stops.
Stay: Punakha - Explorer: Punatsangchhu Cottages / RKPO Green Resort; Signature: Dhensa Boutique Resort; Luxury: Pemako Punakha.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner as per final plan
Punakha to Paro
Begin with time in Punakha's river valley before taking the westward road to Paro. A short village or cultural stop can fit around the transfer, depending on what you have already visited. The afternoon is mainly for travelling through the changing valleys, with breaks along the way. After check-in in Paro, keep the evening free to relax, arrange your walking gear and prepare for the next day's activities.
Stay: Paro - Explorer: Hotel Tashiling / Padma Gayul Resort / Tenzinling Resort; Signature: Jonju Boutique / Golden Pheasant / River Front; Luxury: COMO Uma Paro / Amankora / Six Senses.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner as per final plan
Tiger's Nest Hike and Paro Sightseeing
Start early for Paro Taktsang, known as Tiger's Nest, and follow the forest trail toward the cliffside monastery. Walk at a comfortable pace, allowing time for the climb, viewpoints and steps near the monastery. After returning to the trailhead, take a break before any further Paro sightseeing; shorter visits depend on your energy and the remaining time. Finish the evening at your hotel or around the town, with dinner and time to rest.
Stay: Paro - Explorer: Hotel Tashiling / Padma Gayul Resort / Tenzinling Resort; Signature: Jonju Boutique / Golden Pheasant / River Front; Luxury: COMO Uma Paro / Amankora / Six Senses.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner as per final plan
Paro to Phuentsholing
Check out in Paro and follow the mountain road down toward Phuentsholing. The journey passes through changing forest and foothill scenery, with rest stops arranged around the day's road conditions. Reach the border town for your final overnight and settle into the hotel before the onward transfer. Keep the evening easy, allowing time to organise luggage and travel documents. This stop provides a buffer between the Bhutan drive and your departure from Bagdogra or NJP.
Stay: Phuentsholing - Explorer: Pendenling Hotel / Amothu View; Signature: Khamsum Hotel / Hotel Zsideoi; Luxury: limited in this border town, best available Signature stay used.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner as per final plan
Phuentsholing to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Drop
Complete the exit formalities in Phuentsholing, then transfer to your confirmed drop-off at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station. The team plans departure around your onward journey, with time allowed for the border process and road conditions. Keep your travel documents and tickets accessible.
Stay: Departure
Meals: Breakfast as per final plan
Pricing and planning
₹45,999
- Private SUV - 2 pax.: ₹58,999. Per person before 5% GST. Estimated payable with GST: ₹61,949 pp. Includes private SUV, driver, breakfast/dinner and permit support as per final plan.
- Private SUV - 3 pax.: ₹45,999. Per person before 5% GST. Estimated payable with GST: ₹48,299 pp. Includes private SUV, driver, breakfast/dinner and permit support as per final plan.
- Six Senses / Amankora level.: USD 1,650. From ₹1,65,000 is an indicative starting reference only. Final luxury quote is verified against live lodge availability, room category and season before payment.
Inclusions
- Private vehicle for the itinerary route as per final quote.
- Driver and local coordination support.
- Bhutan permit assistance for Indian travellers where applicable.
- Accommodation in selected Explorer / Signature hotel or homestay category, subject to availability.
- Breakfast and dinner where included in the final hotel plan.
- Route planning, timing guidance and Himalayan Locals WhatsApp support.
Exclusions
- Flights, train tickets or personal travel to Bagdogra / NJP unless quoted.
- Lunches, beverages, personal expenses and optional activities.
- Bhutan site entry tickets unless clearly included. Typical current counter rates: Tiger's Nest approx. Nu/INR 1,000 per person; major dzongs, museums and monasteries approx. Nu/INR 300-500 per person, payable as actuals.
- Extra guide fees, trail costs or local charges unless clearly included.
- Travel insurance, medical expenses or evacuation.
- Weather, road, permit, hotel or vehicle cost changes after quotation confirmation.
- GST or applicable taxes as per final invoice.
Questions before you book
Is this Bhutan tour for Indian travellers?
Yes. This route is designed for Indian travellers entering via Bagdogra / NJP and Phuentsholing.
Why is the final quote checked before payment?
Bhutan pricing changes with hotel category, vehicle, permits, season and group size. The guide price is shown first, then we verify live availability before payment.
Are hotels guaranteed?
Hotel names are short-listed options. Final hotels are subject to availability and confirmed before payment.