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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
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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