Bhutan by Road: Phuentsholing, Thimphu & Paro

Highlights

• Tashichho Dzong and the Buddha Dordenma in Thimphu
• The Tiger’s Nest hike above Paro
• Paro’s Rinpung Dzong and the national museum
• The border crossing handled for you

Day by day

1. 1

   Day 1: NJP / Bagdogra to Phuentsholing

   about 4 to 5 hrs Night in Phuentsholing

   We drive you across the Dooars to the Jaigaon–Phuentsholing border, help with the entry permit and check you into your hotel.

2. 2

   Day 2: Phuentsholing to Thimphu

   about 5 to 6 hrs Night in Thimphu

   Up the highway into the hills to the capital. Evening at leisure.

3. 3

   Day 3: Thimphu sightseeing

   local Night in Thimphu

   The Buddha Dordenma, the Memorial Chorten, the textile museum and Tashichho Dzong in the late afternoon.

4. 4

   Day 4: Thimphu to Paro

   about 1½ hrs Night in Paro

   To Paro: Rinpung Dzong, the national museum and Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples.

5. 5

   Day 5: Tiger’s Nest

   local; the walk takes 5 to 6 hrs Night in Paro

   The walk up through the pine forest to Taktsang, the Tiger’s Nest, on its cliff above the valley. Ponies can take you part of the way.

6. 6

   Day 6: Paro to Phuentsholing, and on

   about 5 to 6 hrs, then to NJP Departure

   Down to Phuentsholing and across the border; we take you on to NJP or Bagdogra, or to an overnight stop if your train or flight is the next day.

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We do not publish a fixed price, because the same itinerary costs very differently in May and in February, in a standard room and a mountain-view suite.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.