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Phuentsholing & Thimphu 6-Night Holiday Package from ₹28,500

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The journey

This week-long road trip takes you from Bagdogra across the border into Bhutan, travelling through the towns of Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha, and Paro before returning to Siliguri. You will explore Bhutanese architectural monuments, riverside valleys, mountain passes adorned with chortens, and vibrant local markets.

Along the circuit, you will visit the cliffside Paro Taktsang, the historic Punakha Dzong, the Buddha Dordenma statue, and the Dochula Pass. Cultural activities include a living museum visit, local town walks, and festive seasonal inclusions such as a cultural show and bonfire.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

Tiger Nest Monastery: perched cliffside temple overlooking Paro Valley with sacred shrines

Punakha Dzong: historic riverside fortress monastery set at the confluence of two rivers

Dochula Pass: mountain pass standing at 10,200 feet featuring 108 memorial stupas

Buddha Dordenma: fifty-four metre Shakyamuni statue offering wide valley views over Thimphu

Punakha Suspension Bridge: one hundred and eighty metre bridge draped in fluttering prayer flags

Your days, your way

Your holiday, day by day

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7 days to exploreCustomisable in your draft

Day 1 · Phuentsholing

Arrival at Bagdogra and Drive to Phuentsholing

Meet at Bagdogra Airport at 12:00 pm and begin the road trip toward the Bhutan border. Catch views of the Himalayan foothills as you drive past Hashimara. Arrive in the border town of Phuentsholing and receive assistance with your entry permit documentation. Check in to your hotel from 3:00 pm, enjoy dinner, and rest for the night.

Meal notes

Dinner included

Day 1 of 7

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Find your kind of holiday

Places worth exploring

The well-known sights and a few quieter discoveries. Explore photos and reviews, then shape your days in the draft.

Bhutan

Paro Taktsang

Monastery perched on a steep cliff, housing sacred Buddhist shrines and Guru Rinpoche statue.

Bhutan

Punakha Dzong

Former seat of government located at the confluence of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu.

Bhutan

Dochula Pass

High-altitude pass at 10,200 feet adorned with 108 memorial chortens and Himalayan vistas.

Bhutan

Buddha Dordenma

Fifty-four metre Shakyamuni statue overlooking the valley, built for the fourth king's anniversary.

These are ideas for your trip. Entry, tickets and opening times need checking; only services in your final booking are included.

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What to budget for

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In this holiday plan

Special festive inclusions: 2+2 snacks, Christmas cake, Bhutan local cultural show on the evening of December 24, and a bonfire (weather dependent)
Pick-up from Bagdogra Airport by SUV or Tempo Traveller
Transportation for local sightseeing and intercity travel from Phuentsholing onwards by Toyota Hiace or Toyota Coaster bus
6 nights hotel accommodation on MAP plan (breakfast and dinner): 1 night in Phuentsholing, 1 night in Thimphu, 1 night in Punakha, 2 nights in Paro, and 1 night in Siliguri
Total of 12 meals: dinner on Day 1, breakfast and dinner on Days 2 through 6, and breakfast on Day 7
Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary
All Inner Line Permits and Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
English-speaking local guide
Driver allowance, toll fees, and parking charges
Trip Captain present throughout the tour
First aid kit support

Plan for these extras

Travel insurance
Any food or beverages not mentioned in the meal plan, including alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and highway meals or lunches
Personal expenses such as tips to drivers, camera charges, laundry, phone calls, and other personal items
Anything not explicitly stated under inclusions
Expenses arising from changes in Bhutan-India tourism or trade regulations
Entry tickets to any monuments or sights

A little preparation goes a long way

Good to know

Useful details to help you decide, with the finer points confirmed for your own trip.

When to goDec

Local currencyBhutanese Ngultrum (Nu)

Your starting price₹28,500

per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits, activities and more.

Local know-how

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your return date.
Pickup is scheduled for 12:00 pm at Bagdogra Airport; standard check-out on Day 7 is 11:00 am.
The Tiger's Nest hike is moderate; carry drinking water, trail snacks, and wear modest clothing.
Chimi Lhakhang features explicit traditional fertility artwork; visitors sensitive to this may choose to skip the inner sanctum.
A group airport transfer runs at a fixed time based on majority arrivals; early or late transfers incur extra charges.
Hot stone bath in Paro is optional and payable directly on site.

When is the best time to visit Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha, Paro, Siliguri?

Dec

How many days is Bhutan from Bagdogra to Siliguri via Tiger's Nest?

7 days and 6 nights, across 5 destinations.

Which places does Bhutan from Bagdogra to Siliguri via Tiger's Nest cover?

Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha, Paro, Siliguri. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.

What are the must-see highlights of Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha, Paro, Siliguri?

Paro Taktsang; Punakha Dzong; Dochula Pass; Buddha Dordenma.

Who is Bhutan from Bagdogra to Siliguri via Tiger's Nest best suited to?

couples, friends, groups

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

Yes. Choose Customise this holiday, add your dates and travellers, and open your Shasa draft. Ask Shasa to add or remove stops, compare flights and hotels, and adjust activities before booking. Our travel experts can also help on WhatsApp.

How much does Bhutan from Bagdogra to Siliguri via Tiger's Nest cost?

From ₹28,500 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits, activities and more.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.

What's included in this 6-night itinerary?

Special festive inclusions: 2+2 snacks, Christmas cake, Bhutan local cultural show on the evening of December 24, and a bonfire (weather dependent); Pick-up from Bagdogra Airport by SUV or Tempo Traveller; Transportation for local sightseeing and intercity travel from Phuentsholing onwards by Toyota Hiace or Toyota Coaster bus; 6 nights hotel accommodation on MAP plan (breakfast and dinner): 1 night in Phuentsholing, 1 night in Thimphu, 1 night in Punakha, 2 nights in Paro, and 1 night in Siliguri; Total of 12 meals: dinner on Day 1, breakfast and dinner on Days 2 through 6, and breakfast on Day 7; Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary; All Inner Line Permits and Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee (SDF); English-speaking local guide. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.

What is not included in Bhutan from Bagdogra to Siliguri via Tiger's Nest?

Travel insurance; Any food or beverages not mentioned in the meal plan, including alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and highway meals or lunches; Personal expenses such as tips to drivers, camera charges, laundry, phone calls, and other personal items; Anything not explicitly stated under inclusions; Expenses arising from changes in Bhutan-India tourism or trade regulations; Entry tickets to any monuments or sights.

How do I book Bhutan from Bagdogra to Siliguri via Tiger's Nest?

Choose Customise this holiday and tell Shasa your departure city, dates and travellers. Review the draft, choose your available flight and hotel options, and adjust the itinerary. Check the final price and each service's booking terms before continuing to checkout. Creating a draft does not make a booking.