Bhutan Cultural Circuit
Guided tours across Bhutan for Indian travellers, with an English-speaking guide, permit assistance, and a relaxed pace.
A 6-day, 5-night circuit through Bhutan’s three most-visited valleys — Paro, Thimphu and Punakha — crossing the Dochula Pass en route.
Trip Highlights
- Punakha Dzong and its suspension bridge
- Dochula Pass
- Tiger's Nest monastery hike (optional)
Ideal for: Travellers who want more than a weekend in Bhutan, A first full cultural tour
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Phuentsholing – Paro
Cross the border at Phuentsholing, then travel onward to Paro.
Phuentsholing → Paro
Day 2: Paro Sightseeing
Rinpung Dzong, the National Museum, and an optional hike to Tiger’s Nest monastery.
Paro
Day 3: Paro – Thimphu
Drive to Thimphu; visit Tashichho Dzong and Buddha Dordenma.
Paro → Thimphu
Day 4: Thimphu – Punakha via Dochula Pass
Cross Dochula Pass, then visit Punakha Dzong and its suspension bridge.
Thimphu → Punakha
Day 5: Punakha – Thimphu
Return to Thimphu, free time for the weekend market if the dates align.
Punakha → Thimphu
Day 6: Thimphu – Phuentsholing
Return journey from Thimphu to Phuentsholing.
Thimphu → Phuentsholing
What's Included
- Phuentsholing entry formalities assistance
- Onward transport per itinerary
- Accommodation (twin sharing)
- Breakfast and dinner
- English-speaking tour guide for the full journey
- Bhutan permit and Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) assistance
- Sightseeing and monastery entry fees per itinerary
- Basic travel insurance
- First-aid support
What's Excluded
- Lunch
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Tips and gratuities
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Booking Policy
Minimum 3 travellers per booking. A solo traveller may join a scheduled group departure, sharing a room with another same-gender solo traveller, or taking a private room for a modest extra cost.
Daily Family Updates
Every traveller on a guided tour has one designated family contact abroad who receives a daily update — a photo, a short status message, and where connectivity allows, a video or a brief live check-in.
Recent Journey Photos
April 2026 Bhutan Cultural Circuit Group
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