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Prayer flags framing the cliffside temples of Paro Taktsang on a crisp morning walk
Regional / Indian Market5 Days / 4 NightsEasy sightseeing plus half-day Taktsang walk

Paro & Thimphu Long Weekend for Regional Guests

Five crisp fly-in days from Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, or Mumbai with zero border driving hours

Best season
Year-round direct flights from Kolkata, Delhi, Bagdogra, and Guwahati
Group style
Private SUV & guide for 2 to 8 regional guests
Entry point
Paro International Airport (Direct from Delhi / Kolkata)
Route
Paro Airport · Thimphu (2 nights) · Chele La Optional Run · Paro (2 nights)

Why We Pace This Route This Way

Working couples in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata rarely have nine days to spare for an overland border drive, yet direct Drukair flights land right in our Paro backyard in under three hours. Four nights let you sleep two nights in Thimphu and two in Paro, climb all the way to Taktsang fresh on day four, and still make Monday morning meetings back home. Every Regional SDF rupee and permit is handled before you board.

Who This Journey Fits Best

Working couples and short-break guests flying direct into Paro from Indian cities

Day-by-Day Itinerary (5 Days)

  1. Day 1Thimphu2,320 m1 hour 15 mins drive

    Fly direct into Paro & scenic river drive to Thimphu

    Land past Everest and Jomolhari peaks into Paro, clear e-permit checks smoothly, visit Tachog iron bridge, and dine in Thimphu.

    Meals: DinnerField highlight: Himalayan window views into Paro
  2. Day 2Thimphu2,320 mShort valley drives

    Buddha Dordenma, Cheri forest walk & Trashichho Dzong evening lights

    Morning walk up oak-shaded Cheri trail, lunch at local Bhutanese kitchen, and illuminated evening visit to Trashichho Dzong.

    Meals: Breakfast, DinnerField highlight: Lit walls of Trashichho Dzong at dusk
  3. Day 3Paro2,250 m2 hours 30 mins drive

    Morning excursion to Dochula or Chele La Pass & return to Paro

    Catch crisp mountain pass views over morning tea before checking in to Paro and lighting butter lamps at Kyichu Lhakhang.

    Meals: Breakfast, DinnerField highlight: Prayer flags at high pass
  4. Day 4Paro3,120 m5 hours walk

    Early morning climb to Paro Taktsang & Lamgong hot-stone bath option

    Climb through cool blue pines to Tiger Nest Monastery before mid-day crowds.

    Meals: Breakfast, DinnerField highlight: Paro Taktsang cliff temples
  5. Day 5Departure2,250 m15 mins drive

    Paro Airport morning flight home

    Early breakfast and quick 15-minute airport drop-off.

    Meals: BreakfastField highlight: Quick direct flight home

Included in Your Package

  • Regional Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) for Indian passport holders of INR 4,800 per person (INR 1,200 per night for 4 nights; no USD $40 international visa required)
  • Pre-cleared Bhutan Entry Permit and inter-district route permits arranged prior to arrival
  • Clean Department of Tourism accredited 3-star twin-sharing hotels in Thimphu, Punakha, and Paro
  • Daily breakfast and dinner at hotels or local Bhutanese restaurants
  • Full-time licensed English and Hindi speaking Bhutanese guide throughout the trip
  • Dedicated private SUV or tempo vehicle with Bhutanese hill driver for all sightseeing and border transfers
  • Monument and monastery admission tickets across Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha

Not Included / Optional

  • Airfare or train tickets to Bagdogra, NJP, or Paro Airport
  • Midday lunches and personal café stops so families can eat flexibly on the road
  • Personal travel insurance (strongly recommended), beverages, and tips
  • International passport surcharge if any guest in the group holds a non-Indian passport (standard USD $100/night SDF + USD $40 visa applies to foreign nationals)

Travel & Mountain Evacuation Insurance Note

Travel insurance strongly recommended: cover mountain medical care, altitude evacuation, and Paro weather flight delays. Read the travel insurance note

Valleys Visited on This Route

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