Bhutan by road, with no flights needed. This seven-day package starts and ends at Phuentsholing on the India–Bhutan border, convenient if you arrive from Siliguri or Bagdogra. Visit Dobji Dzong, Thimphu and Punakha, hike to Tiger’s Nest, and stop at The Happiness Farm on the way back. From INR 73,999 per person.
Tour Highlights
This tour is especially for you if you enjoy:
-Exploring unforgettable historic architecture, including ancient fortresses, sacred monasteries, and beautifully crafted bridges
-Marveling at spectacular mountain views and breathtaking landscapes throughout Bhutan’s pristine countryside
-Engaging in authentic cultural encounters with local communities, participating in traditional Bhutanese rituals and farm life including at The Happiness Farm
-Visiting ancient monasteries and dzongs, including the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery
-Hiking through remote valleys, forests, and villages, with optional mountain river rafting and scenic hikes offering exquisite views
-Immersing yourself in Bhutan’s unique culture, deeply rooted in Buddhism and the philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH)
-Savoring culinary adventures featuring farm-to-table meals made from locally sourced organic ingredients
-Visiting less-traveled regions of Bhutan, connecting with local communities and experiencing their way of life
-Capturing stunning photos of Bhutan’s spring landscapes, wildflowers, and snow-capped mountains
DAY 1- Arrival in Phuentsholing
Your experience begins the moment you pass through the Bhutan Gate. Once you clear immigration, our guide will welcome you and take you to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Tara Pendelling.
Day 2- Phuentsholing to Paro: Explore Dobji Dzong
-After an early breakfast, drive towards The Happiness Farm
– Visit historic Dobji Dzong, the model for later Bhutanese fortresses and a place of great religious and cultural significance.
– Learn how it changed from a religious site to a governor’s (penlop’s) residence, then a central jail, and now a monastic school.
-Drive on to The Happiness Farm
– Herbal bath at The Happiness Farm
-Overnight at The Happiness Farm www.thehappinessfarm.com
Day 3- Discover Thimphu
– After breakfast, drive to Thimphu
-Spend the day discovering the capital city and visiting the iconic Buddha Dordenma.
– Visit the Farmers’ Market and watch archery, the national sport
– Visit a nunnery in Thimphu
-Overnight at Hotel Tara Pendelling, Thimphu
Day 4- Thimphu → Punakha → Paro
– Depart early for Dochula Pass, known for its 108 chortens and panoramic Himalayan views.
– White-water rafting in Punakha
– Return to Paro
-Overnight at The Happiness Farm www.thehappinessfarm.com
Day 5- Excursion to Tiger’s Nest
– Spend the morning hiking up the forested path to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest
– The round-trip hike takes about 4–5 hours and includes lunch
– A shorter hike, or a horse ride to the halfway café, is also an option
– Taktsang Monastery clings to sheer cliffs about 900 metres (3,000 feet) above the Paro valley and has been an important place of pilgrimage and refuge for more than 1,200 years
– This sacred place is linked to Guru Rinpoche, who is said to have flown there on the back of a tigress and meditated in a cave behind the present-day monastery
-Optional shopping in Paro
-Overnight at The Happiness Farm
Day 6- The Happiness Farm → Phuentsholing
-Drive back to the border town of Phuentsholing
– Overnight at Hotel Tara Pendelling
Day 7- Departure
-Our guide will see you off at the border gate. Tashi Delek!
Note: Special B2B quote for Indian nationals only
Prefer a 4- or 5-star hotel? We are happy to arrange a hotel upgrade on request, at an additional cost.
Documents required:
1. Digital copy of your identity document
Passport (for all nationalities)
Voter ID (for Indian nationals without a passport)
Birth certificate (for Indian nationals under 18 without a passport)
- Requirement for Passport
The passport must be valid for six months from the intended date of departure from Bhutan
Passport copy should be in JPEG or PNG format
2. Passport-size photograph
- Requirement for Passport
Should not be older than six months
Colour, portrait style, with eyes open and forehead and ears clearly visible
White background, without a border
Terms and Conditions
Tours booked and later cancelled are subject to cancellation charges as follows:
- More than 45 days before the start of the tour: free
- Within 30 days: 15% of the rate
- Within 21 days: 25% of the rate
- Within 7 days: 35% of the rate
- After arrival in Bhutan: 100%
“Life is a journey that must be travelled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.”
Oliver Goldsmith
Good to know
- This is a private tour for you and your group, with a licensed guide, private vehicle and driver. We can adjust the route, hotels and pace.
- Your Bhutan visa and the Sustainable Development Fee are arranged by us. See visa & entry and the full trip cost.
- Not sure when to go? Read the best time to visit Bhutan or check the festival calendar.
- Drukyul Holidays is licensed by Bhutan's Department of Tourism (Licence No. 1030023).
