Punakha Valley Special
Guided tours across Bhutan for Indian travellers, with an English-speaking guide, permit assistance, and a relaxed pace.
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A 5-day, 4-night trip focused on Paro and Punakha at a relaxed pace, with more time in the warmer Punakha valley and less time in transit.
Trip Highlights
- Punakha Dzong
- Punakha suspension bridge
- Tiger's Nest monastery hike (optional)
Ideal for: Travellers who prefer a slower pace, Those who have already seen Thimphu
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 – Punakha
Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass; visit Punakha Dzong.
Paro → Punakha
Day 4: Punakha Valley
Punakha suspension bridge and a relaxed day in the valley.
Punakha
Day 5: Punakha – Phuentsholing
Return journey from Punakha to Phuentsholing.
Punakha → 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.
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