Explore Bhutan: Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha and Paro with Taktsang in Eight Days
From Rs 50,340 per person, land only. Eight days overland through western Bhutan: enter at Phuentsholing, tour Thimphu and Punakha with their great dzongs, and spend two nights in Paro with a half-day tour and the Tiger’s Nest hike.
Built around your family's dates, pace and interests, with nobody else on the trip. The itinerary below is a sample starting point; a founder reshapes it around you on the call.
- Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery above the Paro valley
- Private sightseeing tours of Thimphu and Punakha
- The scenic overland journey through the Himalayan foothills
- Stays at Le Meridien Thimphu, COMO Uma Punakha and Naksel Boutique Hotel
A typical route
swap any stop — this is a starting point, not a fixed plan
Sample day by day
a starting point, reshaped around your family
Day 1Arrival at Phuentsholing
Arrive at the border town of Phuentsholing from Bagdogra or Siliguri and complete Bhutan entry formalities. Evening at leisure.
Day 2Phuentsholing to Thimphu
Drive into the mountains to Thimphu, with photo stops at waterfalls and the Kharbandi Gompa viewpoint. Evening free in the capital.
Day 3Thimphu sightseeing
A full private tour of the capital: Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten, Simtokha Dzong and the weekend market if it is on.
Day 4Thimphu to Punakha via Dochu La
Cross Dochu La and its 108 chortens, then descend into the warm Punakha valley for the great dzong at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.
Day 5Punakha to Paro
A leisurely drive to Paro, arriving in the afternoon. Walk the main street of the old town and see Rinpung Dzong glowing in the evening light.
Day 6Paro half-day sightseeing
A half-day private tour of Paro: Ta Dzong, the national museum in its old watchtower, Rinpung Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 7Paro to Phuentsholing
Drive back down to the border at Phuentsholing, arriving by evening. Last chance for Bhutanese handicrafts in the market.
Day 8Departure via Siliguri
Breakfast and drive across the border to Siliguri or Bagdogra to continue your journey home.
Things you can add
swap, drop or add on the call
Thimphu sightseeing, private
Dzongs, chortens and Buddha Dordenma.
Dochu La pass
108 chortens and a Himalayan panorama.
Punakha Dzong
The fortress at the meeting of two rivers.
Paro half-day tour
Ta Dzong, Rinpung Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang.
What's typically included
Usually included
Confirmed on your quote
Every private trip is priced individually, so flights, meals and exact inclusions are confirmed once we know your dates and group size.