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Bhutan Quick Escape — Golden Circuit Highlights
Bhutan's classic western circuit in 4 days — Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, with a stop at Dochula Pass.
About this Trip
The standard introductory Bhutan route, comfortably paved and guide-led throughout: Paro's dzong and valley, Thimphu's giant Buddha statue and memorial chorten, and Punakha's riverside dzong reached via the 108 chortens at Dochula Pass, the scenic high point of the drive between the capital and Punakha.
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Route
Bhutan
Best Season
March – May, September – November
Type
Cultural
Group Size
Max 12 pax
Difficulty
Easy
Highlights
Buddha Dordenma & Memorial Chorten, Thimphu
Dochula Pass — 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens
Itinerary
1
13:00Pickup from Paro International Airport 30m
Tesing with Discription
14:00Check-in at Hotel 30m
17:00Evening at Paro Rinpung Dzong & Nya Mey Zam Bridge1h 15mcultural
2
08:00Breakfast & Check-out 45m
09:00Road Transfer to Thimphu1h
10:30Check-in at Hotel 30m
14:00Buddha Dordenma Statue Visit1h 30mcultural
15:45Memorial Chorten Visit1hcultural
17:15Evening Stroll in Thimphu Town1h 15mOptional
MealsBreakfast
3
08:00Breakfast & Check-out 45m
09:00Road Transfer to Dochula Pass 50m
09:50Dochula Pass — 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens 40mcultural
10:30Road Transfer to Punakha2h 15m
13:00Check-in at Hotel 30m
15:00Punakha Dzong Visit1h 30mcultural
MealsBreakfast
4
07:00Breakfast & Check-out 45m
08:00Road Transfer to Paro3h 30m
11:45Transfer to Paro Airport 20m
MealsBreakfast
Accommodations
Metta Resort and Spa
Day 1 · 1 night Bhutan
A valley-view hotel near Paro town centre.
Namgay Heritage Hotel
Day 2 · 1 night Bhutan
A small, centrally located hotel in Thimphu near the town market.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- ✓ 3 nights accommodation on twin-sharing basis
- ✓ Daily breakfast
- ✓ Licensed guide and private vehicle throughout
- ✓ Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- ✓ All applicable taxes
Excluded
- ✕ Airfare to and from Paro
- ✕ Bhutan entry permit processing fee (arranged on your behalf, billed at cost)
- ✕ Lunches and dinners
- ✕ Anything not mentioned under Inclusions
Policy & Important Notes
Important Notes
- ! All foreign travellers in Bhutan must be accompanied by a licensed guide throughout, and a route permit (arranged by us) is required to travel beyond Thimphu to Punakha.
- ! Day 4 involves the return drive from Punakha to Paro (roughly 3–4 hours via Thimphu) before your onward flight — timed against a mid-afternoon or later departure.
Starting from
₹44,999
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