4 Nights / 5 Days
Thimphu & Paro
Thimphu · Paro · Tiger's Nest · Rinpung Dzong
Ideal for: First-time visitors who want Bhutan's two essential valleys
Price on request · free quote
Bhutan
Bhutan Short Trip: Thimphu – 2 Nights / 3 Days
- 2 Nights / 3 Days
- Starts & ends: Bagdogra / NJP / Siliguri
- Private tour
Tour overview
A compact first visit to Bhutan: cross at Phuentsholing, spend two nights in Thimphu, and see the capital's great Buddha, memorial stupa and fortress.
Short on time but curious about Bhutan? This trip focuses on Thimphu, the country's capital, where tradition and daily life sit side by side.
Day one is a long travel day, so we start early from Bagdogra; the reward is a full, relaxed day of sightseeing in Thimphu.
Ideal for: A first taste of Bhutan on a short break. Places covered: Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong.
Highlights
- Buddha Dordenma overlooking the Thimphu valley
- National Memorial Chorten, busy with prayer
- Takin Preserve – Bhutan's national animal
- A cultural experience with butter tea and traditional dress
- Tashichho Dzong, seat of government
- Handicraft shopping in Thimphu
Day-by-day itinerary
Distances, drive times and altitudes are approximate and vary with road and weather conditions. Points marked optional are extra.
Day1
Bagdogra Airport to Thimphu via Phuentsholing
Long travel day · ≈ 350 km
Your driver meets you at Bagdogra. Cross into Phuentsholing, complete immigration, and continue up to Thimphu with views of waterfalls and forested hills.
Day2
Thimphu sightseeing
Local · full day
Explore the capital with your guide; your guide also processes any onward permits.
- Buddha Dordenma (Kuensel Phodrang)
- National Memorial Chorten
- Takin Preserve
- Simply Bhutan living museum
- Tashichho Dzong
- Handicrafts emporium
Day3
Thimphu to Lataguri (Dooars) or Siliguri
Long travel day
After breakfast, drive back via Phuentsholing to Lataguri in the Dooars – or on to Siliguri – for your onward journey.
What's included
- Private SUV/MUV with driver for the full itinerary, including pickup and drop at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or NJP station
- Hotel accommodation in your chosen category (2★ or 3★ certified hotels)
- Meals as per the meal plan agreed in your quote
- Licensed English-speaking Bhutanese guide
- Processing of entry and route permits
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- A local SIM card for the trip (returnable)
- Support before, during and after your trip
Not included
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) – paid by the guest (see note below)
- Flights and train tickets
- Monument, museum and dzong entry fees
- Horse or pony hire for the Tiger's Nest hike
- Traditional hot-stone bath
- Tips, bar bills, phone calls, laundry and personal expenses
Inclusions are our standard format. Your final quote lists exactly what is and isn't included.
Entry rules & important notes
- Indian nationals enter Bhutan with an original valid passport or voter ID card. Children under 18 can use a passport or birth certificate. Carry 2 passport-size photos per person.
- Bhutan charges a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF). For Indian nationals it has been INR 1,200 per person per night, paid by the guest. The rate can change, so we confirm it with your quote.
- Entry permits are issued at the Phuentsholing immigration office (or on arrival at Paro airport). Permits for travel beyond Thimphu and Paro, such as Punakha, are processed in Thimphu – your guide handles this.
- Travel insurance of about INR 800 per person may apply for non-Indian guests under the insurance package; Indian nationals don't need it. Other nationalities need a Bhutan visa and pay the international SDF – ask us.
Best time for this tour
March–May (spring flowers, Paro festival season) and September–November (clear skies, Thimphu festival season) are the best times. December–February is cold but clear, with black-necked cranes in the Phobjikha valley. June–August is the monsoon.
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Bhutan Short Trip: Thimphu: FAQs
What documents do Indians need for Bhutan?
An original valid passport or voter ID card, plus 2 passport-size photos. Children under 18 can use a passport or birth certificate. Other IDs are not accepted, so please check before you travel.
Is 2 nights enough for Bhutan?
It's enough for a first look at Thimphu. The travel days are long, so if you can, add 2 nights in Paro for Tiger's Nest – see our 4N/5D Thimphu & Paro tour.
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