Detailed itinerary
Bhutan Happiness Trail
Starting from
₹32,500
per person
Spend four nights between Thimphu and Paro, exploring Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten and Kyichu Lhakhang before your guided Tiger's Nest hike. You travel by private vehicle with a local guide for cultural visits, then enjoy free evenings for markets and quiet meals. This route suits active first-time visitors comfortable with uphill walking. Your starting land budget includes the Sustainable Development Fee for Indian travellers.
Trip at a glance
- Buddha Dordenma
- Thimphu cultural landmarks
- Kyichu Lhakhang
- Guided Tiger's Nest hike
- Paro town walks
Day by day
5 days, start to finish: travel, activities and where you sleep each night.
- 1
Day 1
Paro Arrival and Thimphu Transfer
Meet your representative at Paro Airport and take the roughly ninety-minute drive to Thimphu. Pause at Chuzom, with a visit to Buddha Dordenma if your arrival time allows. Check in and ease into your evening. Overnight in Thimphu.
- 2
Day 2
Thimphu Temples and Market Streets
Explore Memorial Chorten and Motithang Takin Preserve, then browse Thimphu's market streets. You visit Tashichho Dzong during visitor hours, which can change around official functions and religious events. Your evening is free for dinner. Overnight in Thimphu.
- 3
Day 3
Paro Valley and Kyichu Lhakhang
After breakfast, you drive to Paro and visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest temples. Browse small shops and traditional buildings before checking into your hotel, then rest ahead of tomorrow's uphill walk. Overnight in Paro.
- 4
Day 4
Paro Taktsang Guided Hiking Trail
Start early with your guide for Paro Taktsang, known as Tiger's Nest. You follow the uphill trail and monastery steps, taking breaks along the way. Plan five to six hours depending on fitness, with water and walking shoes. Overnight in Paro.
- 5
Day 5
Paro Breakfast and Airport Departure
Enjoy breakfast and check out before your private transfer to Paro Airport. If your flight leaves later, you can browse shops close to the hotel. Leave time for airport formalities as you head to Paro Airport for departure.
Inclusions & exclusions
What's included
- Four nights in comparable 3-star hotels, twin sharing
- Four hotel breakfasts
- Private Paro Airport transfers
- Private vehicle for scheduled sightseeing
- Licensed local guide for scheduled excursions
- Admission to named included cultural sights
- Guided Tiger's Nest excursion and admission
- Indian SDF of INR 4,800 per adult
- Entry permit application assistance
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners
- Hot-stone baths and other optional experiences
- Tips, shopping and personal expenses
- Indian TCS where applicable
Where you stay
Spend two nights in Thimphu and two in Paro, in locally rated 3-star or comparable hotels with private bathrooms. Room sizes and heating arrangements vary between properties.
Good to know
Do Indians need a Bhutan visa?
You do not need a visa with an Indian passport, but you do need an entry permit. Carry an eligible passport or Election Commission voter ID; children's documents differ. Permit assistance and the stated adult SDF are included.
When is the best time to travel?
Choose March to May or October to November for sightseeing and hiking. Pack for colder weather in winter; monsoon rain can affect trails and mountain roads.
Which currency and payment methods work?
You can use Bhutanese ngultrum, which is pegged to the Indian rupee. Carry modest cash in widely accepted small denominations, as cards have limited acceptance outside larger establishments.
What does the starting price include?
Your price covers four hotel nights, breakfasts, scheduled private transfers, guided sightseeing, listed admissions and INR 4,800 adult SDF. Budget separately for flights, insurance, other meals and optional activities.
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