How do we reach Bhutan on this trip?

Overland through the border town of Phuentsholing, which is a few hours from Bagdogra airport and the New Jalpaiguri railhead. That is the route this plan is built around, and your permits are processed at the border. International or domestic airfare to the start point is not part of this price.

Is this a group departure or a private trip?

This is a private trip. Your own vehicle, driver and licensed guide, your own dates and only your own group. Bhutan requires every visitor to travel with a registered guide, and yours is yours alone rather than shared with strangers.

Is the Sustainable Development Fee included?

No, and it is worth knowing before you book. Bhutan charges Indian nationals a Sustainable Development Fee of 1,200 rupees per person per night, paid on top of this price, so a longer trip adds several thousand rupees a head. We tell you the exact amount for your dates and can add it to your quote.

What paperwork do Indian passport holders need?

No visa, but you do need an entry permit, which our planner handles for you. Carry a passport valid for at least six months or a voter ID card, and passport photographs. Permits for Punakha and anywhere beyond Thimphu are processed separately, which is part of why a registered guide is required.

What is the best time to make this trip?

March to May and late September to November are the clearest months across Bhutan and the Indian Himalaya alike, with the best mountain views. The monsoon from June to August brings landslides on the hill roads, and high passes such as Nathu La can close in deep winter.

Can the itinerary be changed?

Yes. Days can be added or dropped, valleys swapped, stays upgraded and the Taktsang climb given its own unhurried day. Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we will build the exact plan and price for you.

Bhutan Sikkim Darjeeling Tour

Day-wise plan

Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.

1Day 1 · Trip begins at Paro Airport - Arrive in Siliguri and transfer to Phuntsholing

Pick up at Bagdogra airport or the New Jalpaiguri railway station in India
Drive to the border town of Phuntsholing in Bhutan and check in
Rest of the day free

2Day 2 · Permit formalities and transfer to Thimphu

Check out and complete the travel permit at the Phuntsholing immigration office
Scenic drive up to Thimphu and check in
Balance of the day at leisure in the capital

3Day 3 · Thimphu sightseeing and transfer to Paro

Visit the National Memorial Chorten with its carved religious detail
See the 177 foot Buddha Dordenma above the Thimphu valley
Look for the takin at the Motithang preserve
Drive on to Paro and check in for the night

4Day 4 · Ta Dzong, Rinpung Dzong and the Tiger's Nest trek

Visit Ta Dzong, the old watchtower now holding a large collection of Bhutanese artefacts
Explore Paro Rinpung Dzong and its woodwork
Trek from the trailhead up to Taktsang Monastery, set on a cliff at about 3,120 metres
See the meditation caves and old murals connected with Guru Rinpoche, then descend

5Day 5 · Return to Phuntsholing

Check out and drive back down to Phuntsholing
Check in and keep the rest of the day free
Last evening in Bhutan

6Day 6 · Cross into India and transfer to Gangtok

Long scenic drive from Phuntsholing to Gangtok in Sikkim
Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure
Time to explore the hill capital on your own

7Day 7 · Gangtok sightseeing

Take in the Kanchenjunga range from Tashi Viewpoint
Stop at Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok
Visit the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom and the Institute of Tibetology
Sit with the chanting at Do Drul Chorten
See the Ban Jhakri, Lhasa and Bakthang waterfalls before returning to the hotel

8Day 8 · Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La

Drive up to Tsomgo Lake, the glacial lake at about 3,753 metres that shifts colour with the seasons
Visit the Baba Harbhajan Singh shrine dedicated to the Indian army soldier
Continue to Nathu La on the old Silk Route at about 14,140 feet, on the India and China frontier
Return to Gangtok for the night

9Day 9 · Transfer to Darjeeling

Check out and drive through the hills to Darjeeling in West Bengal
Check in and keep the rest of the day free
Evening at leisure in the hill station

10Day 10 · Darjeeling sightseeing

Early ascent to Tiger Hill at about 2,590 metres for sunrise over Kanchenjunga
Stop at the Batasia Loop, the spiral railway curve with wide valley views
Visit Ghoom Monastery and its 15 foot Maitreya Buddha
See the red pandas at the Darjeeling zoo before returning to the hotel

11Day 11 · Trip ends at Paro Airport - Departure

Check out of the hotel in Darjeeling
Transfer down to Bagdogra airport or the railway station
Trip ends

About this plan

Three Himalayan corners in one run, from the dzongs to Tiger Hill. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.

Private car throughoutStays in Bhutan and IndiaBoth permits arranged24×7 WhatsApp desk

What's in, what's not

No fine print later - the quote you get matches this list exactly.

Included in 11D / 10N

Two nights in Phuntsholing with breakfast and either lunch or dinner
One night in Thimphu with breakfast and either lunch or dinner
Two nights in Paro with breakfast and either lunch or dinner
Three nights in Gangtok with breakfast and either lunch or dinner
Two nights in Darjeeling with breakfast and either lunch or dinner
Thimphu sightseeing tour
Visit to Ta Dzong and Rinpung Dzong
Hike to the Tiger's Nest Monastery
Gangtok sightseeing tour
Half day Gangtok excursion
Darjeeling sightseeing tour
Daily breakfast

Not included

Anything of a personal nature
Meals not listed in the itinerary or inclusions
International air tickets
Travel insurance
Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee of 1,200 rupees per person per night
International airfare to and from Bhutan
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expenses, tips and anything not listed under inclusions

Sightseeing on this plan

01Dochula Pass02Punakha Dzong03Paro Taktsang04Tsomgo LakeTiger Hill

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