Bhutan Unhurried: Thimphu, Punakha & Paro — 6N/7D
Phuentsholing → Thimphu → Punakha → Paro
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Quick Facts
Duration
7D / 6N
Destinations
4 places
Difficulty
easy
Type
dynamic
About this package
A quick overview of what's in store
A 7-day journey into western Bhutan, crossing at Phuentsholing and travelling up through Thimphu, Punakha and Paro. Dzongs, mountain passes and monasteries, with hotels graded from 3-star to 4-star so the trip can be built to the budget you want. Operated by our Bhutan destination management partner; rates include the Sustainable Development Fee, permits, breakfast and dinner, guide and private transport from Bagdogra.
Picked up at Bagdogra and driven to Phuentsholing on the border. Kharbandi Gonpa looks back over the plains you have just left, and Zangto Pelri Lhakhang sits in the middle of town. Night in Phuentsholing while permits are processed.
Transfer·car·Phuentsholing
Private Vehicle
Private vehicle with driver (AC outside Bhutan, non-AC inside)
Hotel·1 night·in Phuentsholing
Meto Pema / Hotel Phuentsholing
Deluxe Room
Sightseeing·3 stops·Phuentsholing
Bhutan Gate
The painted arch at Phuentsholing where India ends and Bhutan begins — one side is a busy West Bengal border town, the other is suddenly quiet.
Why we include it · The painted arch at Phuentsholing where India ends and Bhutan begins — one side is a busy West Bengal border town, the other is suddenly quiet.
Kharbandi Monastery
A monastery on the hillside above Phuentsholing with the Bengal plains laid out below — the first Bhutanese building most travellers see on the drive up.
Why we include it · A monastery on the hillside above Phuentsholing with the Bengal plains laid out below — the first Bhutanese building most travellers see on the drive up.
Zangtopelri Lhakhang
A small temple in the middle of Phuentsholing town, built as a replica of Guru Rinpoche's heavenly abode, useful for filling the evening while permits are processed.
Why we include it · A small temple in the middle of Phuentsholing town, built as a replica of Guru Rinpoche's heavenly abode, useful for filling the evening while permits are processed.
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Cancellation Policy
moderate cancellation
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Bhutan Unhurried: Thimphu, Punakha & Paro — 6N/7D package cost?
It starts at ₹36,190 per person. The price depends on the option you choose (3-Star, 3-Star Deluxe, 3-Star Premium, 4-Star Equivalent and 4-Star) and the number of travellers.
How many days is this trip?
7 days and 6 nights, covering Phuentsholing (1N), Thimphu (1N), Punakha (1N) and Paro (1N).
Which hotels are included?
Meto Pema; Hotel Phuentsholing; Starlight; Lhaki Yangchuk; Mantra; Yanki Resort (budget).
Are meals included?
Yes: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners, as listed day by day in the itinerary.
Are flights included?
No. The operator lists this as not included: “Airfare and train fare”.
What is the cancellation policy?
100% refund when cancelled 30+ days before travel; 50% refund when cancelled 15+ days before travel; no refund after that.
3-Star
36,190
per person · 3-Star hotels
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Cancellation terms
- 30+ days before departure100% refunded
- 0–14 days before departure50% refunded
- 0+ days before departureNo refund
- Under 0 days, or no-showNo refund
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What's included
Inclusions
Everything covered in your price
- Hotel accommodation in the category booked
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of Nu 1,200 per person per night
- Breakfast and dinner
- English / Hindi speaking guide
- Transportation ex Bagdogra (AC outside Bhutan, non-AC inside Bhutan)
- One bottle of mineral water per person per day
- Driver allowance, toll tax, parking and state taxes
- Bhutan immigration permit processing
Exclusions
Not covered — pay separately if needed
- Airfare and train fare
- Lunch and any meals or beverages not mentioned
- Entry fees to monuments, zoo and museums
- Any activity not specifically mentioned in inclusions
- 5% GST and TCS
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Good to know
Carry an original Voter ID or passport
Bhutan immigration accepts only an original Voter ID card or a passport valid six months beyond travel. Aadhaar, PAN and driving licences are not accepted, and neither is a downloaded or printed Voter ID. Children under 18 need a passport or birth certificate with a school ID.
Permits are issued at Phuentsholing, on working days
The entry permit is processed at the border immigration office, which closes on Bhutanese public holidays and weekends. Your itinerary allows for this, but a delayed arrival at Phuentsholing can cost a day.
Indian rupees are accepted, but not the big notes
Bhutan takes Indian currency at par with the Ngultrum, except 500 and 2000 rupee notes, which most establishments refuse. Carry 100s and 200s. Cards work in Thimphu and Paro but rarely elsewhere, and ATMs often decline foreign cards.
Your Indian SIM stops at the border
Indian numbers do not roam in Bhutan. A local tourist SIM from B-Mobile or TashiCell costs a few hundred Ngultrum at Phuentsholing or Thimphu. Hotel wifi is common but slow.
The SDF is already in your price
Bhutan's Sustainable Development Fee of Nu 1,200 per person per night is included in what you pay us. The 5% GST and TCS are charged separately at checkout.
Dzongs have a dress code
Long trousers and sleeves that cover the shoulders are required to enter dzongs and temples; hats come off inside. Photography is allowed in courtyards but almost never inside the shrine rooms.
Breakfast and dinner are included, lunch is not
Hotels serve a fixed Indian-leaning buffet morning and evening. Lunch is on you and typically runs Nu 300-600. Bhutanese food is chilli-heavy — ema datshi is chillies and cheese, and it is a main course, not a side.
Layers, and shoes you can walk in
Thimphu and Paro sit above 2,200 metres and drop sharply after dark even when days are mild. Dochula and Chele La are colder again. Walking shoes matter more than anything else you pack.
What the season does to the view
October to December gives the clearest Himalayan views from Dochula, which is why it is the busiest window. March to May brings rhododendrons and haze. June to August is monsoon: green, quiet, cheap, and the high peaks are often invisible for days.
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Trip schedule
At-a-glance view of your entire trip
Day 1
Phuentsholing
Day 2
Thimphu
Day 3
Punakha
Day 4
Paro
Day 5
Paro
Day 6
Phuentsholing
Day 7
Phuentsholing
Morning
6 AM – 12 PM
Bagdogra → Phuentsholing
Bhutan Gate
Kharbandi Monastery
Zangtopelri Lhakhang
Gedu
Chhuzom Bridge
Dochula Pass
Punakha Dzong
Chimi Lhakhang
Buddha Dordenma
Tashichho Dzong
National Memorial Chorten
Royal Takin Preserve Motithang
Rinpung Dzong
Ta Dzong
Kyichu Lhakhang
Tachog Lhakhang
Phuentsholing
Bagdogra Airport
Afternoon
12 – 5 PM
Meto Pema / Hotel Phuentsholing
Phuentsholing → Bagdogra
Evening
5 – 10 PM
Meto Pema / Hotel Phuentsholing
Starlight / Lhaki Yangchuk / Mantra
Yanki Resort
Yanki Resort
Meto Pema / Hotel Phuentsholing