bhutan: paro & thimphu
bhutan: paro & thimphu
Group Trip

Bhutan: Paro & Thimphu

Bhutan

Monasteries, a hike to Tiger's Nest and a night in a farmhouse in the Punakha valley.

CultureTrek
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Group Size
6–14 travellers
Best Season
March, April, October, November

Upcoming Departures

DatesStatusAvailability
18 Dec – 23 Dec 2026In 2 monthsFilling fast
15 Jan – 20 Jan 2027In 3 monthsOpen
21 Feb – 26 Feb 2027In 4 monthsOpen

Overview

<p>A short, unhurried trip through western Bhutan with a licensed Bhutanese guide. The Tiger's Nest hike is on the last full day, once everyone has acclimatised.</p><p>Permits and the sustainable development fee are arranged by us before you travel.</p>

Highlights

  • ✓Hike to Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)
  • ✓Punakha Dzong at the river confluence
  • ✓Dochula pass and its 108 chortens
  • ✓Dinner in a farmhouse

Itinerary

Day01

Arrive in Paro

Thimphu

Drive to Thimphu along the river.

Meals included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day02

Thimphu

Thimphu

Buddha Dordenma, the weekend market and the textile museum.

Meals included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day03

Over Dochula to Punakha

Punakha

108 chortens on the pass, then the dzong.

Meals included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day04

Back to Paro

Paro

Farmhouse dinner in the valley.

Meals included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day05

Tiger's Nest

Paro

The hike up to the monastery on the cliff.

Meals included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day06

Fly home

Paro

Transfer to Paro airport.

Meals included

  • Breakfast

What's Included

  • +5 nights in hotels and a farmhouse
  • +All meals
  • +Bhutanese guide and driver
  • +Entry permits
  • +Sustainable development fee

What's Not Included

  • –Flights to Paro
  • –Travel insurance
  • –Drinks

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Indians need a visa for Bhutan?

No. Indian citizens need a permit, which we arrange with your passport or voter ID.

Is the Tiger's Nest hike hard?

It is steady uphill for about two and a half hours. Ponies can take you halfway.

Fitness Level

Moderate. The Tiger's Nest hike is about five hours return.

Weather Notes

Clear, cool days. Cold nights in winter.

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Wanderline Holidays Moments

Captured along the way.

Real moments from our travellers, click any photo to view full size.

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