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Bhutan Happiness Trail

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Package Overview

Five nights across the three valleys that make up a first visit to Bhutan — Paro, Thimphu and Punakha — paced deliberately for the altitude, with the Tiger's Nest climb saved for day five rather than day two. No visa is needed for Indian passport holders; you travel on an entry permit we arrange before departure. A licensed guide and vehicle are included throughout, as Bhutan requires, and the Sustainable Development Fee is quoted as its own line so you can see exactly what you are paying.

Trip Highlights

The Tiger's Nest (Paro Taktsang) climb, done on an acclimatised day
Dochula Pass and its 108 chortens with the eastern Himalaya behind
Punakha Dzong at the confluence of the Pho and Mo rivers
The 51-metre Buddha Dordenma above Thimphu
Chele La, the highest motorable pass in the country
A traditional hot stone bath after the climb
An archery afternoon — the national sport, heckling included

What's Included

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Choose Your Departure

Day-wise Itinerary

D1
Fly into Paro

The approach into Paro is one of the more memorable landings in commercial aviation. Your guide meets you at arrivals. The afternoon is deliberately light — Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum — because you are at 2,200m and day one should be slow.

  1. —Arrive at Paro InternationalMet by your licensed guide
  2. —Transfer to your lodgeAbout 15 minutes
  3. 14:00Check in at Paro Valley Heritage Lodge
  4. 15:30Rinpung DzongThe fortress-monastery above the river
  5. 17:00National Museum, Ta Dzong
  6. 19:00Dinner at the lodgeTake it easy — you are acclimatising
DinnerOvernight in Paro
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D5
D6

Your Stay

Paro Valley Heritage Lodge
Paro Valley Heritage Lodge
2 Nights in ParoDeluxe Valley ViewAll meals included
Check-in 14:00Check-out 11:00
Free Wi-FiRestaurantHeatingHot stone bathGarden

Traditional Bhutanese architecture, ten minutes from the Taktsang trailhead.

Thimphu Riverside Hotel
Thimphu Riverside Hotel
2 Nights in ThimphuDeluxe RoomAll meals included
Check-in 14:00Check-out 11:00
Free Wi-FiRestaurantHeating24h front desk

Central Thimphu, walking distance to the weekend market.

Punakha Valley Resort
Punakha Valley Resort
1 Night in PunakhaValley View RoomAll meals included
Check-in 14:00Check-out 11:00
Free Wi-FiRestaurantHeatingTerrace

Lower and warmer than Thimphu — a good night's sleep before the Taktsang day.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Return airfare Delhi–Paro on Drukair or Bhutan Airlines
  • Bhutan entry permit and route permits, arranged before departure
  • 5 nights in 3★/4★ Bhutanese hotels, or similar
  • All meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner, as is standard in Bhutan
  • Licensed English-speaking Bhutanese guide throughout
  • Private vehicle with driver for all sightseeing and inter-valley drives
  • All monument and museum entry fees named in the itinerary
  • One traditional hot stone bath
  • Mineral water in the vehicle each day
  • On-trip support from India

Exclusions

  • Sustainable Development Fee — charged per person per night at the concessional rate for Indian nationals, and quoted as a separate line in your final quote
  • Horse or pony hire for the Tiger's Nest ascent
  • Tips for the guide and driver, which are customary
  • Lunches and dinners not listed in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses — laundry, tips, minibar, phone calls
  • Entry fees to sites not named in the day plan
  • Travel insurance (we can add it to your booking)
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. You travel on an entry permit rather than a visa, arranged before departure with a valid passport or Voter ID card. Children need a birth certificate or passport. We file the permit as part of the booking.

Booking & Cancellation Policy

Booking

A booking advance confirms your services; the balance is payable before departure. Rates are held only once the advance is received.

Cancellation

Cancellations more than 30 days before departure are refundable less service charges. Closer to departure, hotel and airline cancellation rules apply.

Payment

We accept UPI, net banking, credit/debit cards and bank transfers. A payment link is shared with your confirmed quote.

Visa & Documents

Visa fees are not included. Our team shares the checklist and assists with documentation and appointments.