Bhutan · 6 nights
Bhutan by road from Bagdogra
Six nights overland: fly into Bagdogra, cross into Bhutan at Phuentsholing, and travel through Thimphu to Punakha and Paro for the Tiger's Nest before returning the same way.
Punakha, Bhutan
The itinerary
Night by night, stop by stop
Day 1 · 1 night
Phuentsholing
Drive from Bagdogra to the border town, where Indian travellers' entry permits are processed
Day 2 · 1 night
Thimphu
Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong and the capital's markets
Day 3 · 1 night
Punakha
Over the Dochula Pass to Punakha Dzong
Days 4 – 5 · 2 nights
Paro
The Tiger's Nest hike and Rinpung Dzong
Day 6 · 1 night
Phuentsholing
Back to the border before the drive to Bagdogra
- Length
- 6 nights, 5 stops
- Ideal for
- Overland from India
- Best time to go
- March – May and September – November
- Travel style
- Culture & heritage
A starting point, not a fixed package. In the planner you can change dates, nights, hotels and travellers and see an indicative cost before sending it to us.
Highlights
The moments you'll remember
Tiger's Nest
The cliffside monastery above the Paro valley.
Punakha Dzong
Bhutan's most beautiful fortress.
Dochula Pass
108 chortens and Himalayan views.
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