Bhutan
Bhutan by Road: Phuentsholing, Thimphu & Paro
- NJP / Bagdogra
- Phuentsholing
- Thimphu
- Paro
- Phuentsholing
Price on request
7N / 8D · Bhutan
Bhutan with the Phobjikha Valley
The classic circuit with a night in the great glacial valley of Phobjikha, where black-necked cranes spend the winter.
- NJP / Bagdogra
- Phuentsholing
- Thimphu
- Punakha
- Phobjikha
- Paro
- Duration
- 7 nights / 8 days
- Starts & ends
- NJP / Bagdogra (round trip)
- Highest point
- about 10,200 ft (Tiger’s Nest)
- Best months
- Oct – Feb for the cranes; Mar – May
- Good for
- Nature & quiet stays, Monasteries & culture
- Price
- On request — quoted for your dates
Highlights
- Phobjikha valley and Gangtey monastery
- Black-necked cranes from late October to February
- Punakha Dzong and Dochula pass
- The Tiger’s Nest
Day by day
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Day 1: NJP / Bagdogra to Phuentsholing
To the border and the entry permit.
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Day 2: Phuentsholing to Thimphu
Up to the capital.
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Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha
Over Dochula to Punakha and its dzong.
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Day 4: Punakha to Phobjikha
Up to the Phobjikha valley and Gangtey monastery; the crane centre in winter.
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Day 5: Phobjikha to Thimphu
The nature trail in the morning, then back to Thimphu.
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Day 6: Thimphu to Paro
Thimphu sights in the morning, then Paro.
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Day 7: Tiger’s Nest
The walk up to Taktsang.
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Day 8: Paro to Phuentsholing, and on
Down to the border and home.
Usually included
- Hotel accommodation in the category you choose, on twin sharing
- Breakfast and dinner at every stay
- A private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing in Bhutan
- A licensed Bhutanese guide where required
- Help with the entry permit at Phuentsholing or Paro, and the route permit in Thimphu
- Transfers from NJP or Bagdogra to the border and back, for road trips
Not included
- Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee, shown separately in your quote at the current rate
- Train and air fares, including flights to Paro
- Entrance fees to dzongs and museums, and the Tiger’s Nest pony if wanted
- Lunch, drinks, tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Every quote lists exactly what is included for your trip, in writing, before you confirm.
Permits
What sets the price
We do not publish a fixed price, because the same itinerary costs very differently in May and in February, in a standard room and a mountain-view suite. Your quote depends on:
- SeasonSpring, autumn and holidays cost more than the quiet months.
- Hotel categoryStandard, deluxe or premium, and whether rooms face the view.
- VehicleSedan, SUV or a larger vehicle for groups; reserved or shared.
- Group sizeMore travellers share the vehicle and lower the cost per head.
- Add-onsZero Point, Nathu La, the toy train or a guide where needed.
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