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5 days · 1-5 band Paro, Thimphu ₹ 75000 - ₹ 100000 for two, excl. flights Kid-friendly AdventureTrekkingMountainFamilySolo TripBudgetSight Seeing
Itinerary budget
₹81,200 for two, excluding flights
Stays budget
₹25,000 peak season · ₹20,000 off season

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Land in Bhutan and Visit the Paro Taktsang
  2. Day 2 Explore Rinpung Dzong ➝ Thimphu ➝ Buddha Statue & Paper Factory
  3. Day 3 Royal Takin Preserve. Explore easy walking trails
  4. Day 4 Visit Dechenphu Lhakhang, Chagri Dorjeden Monastery & Botanical Garden
  5. Day 5 Day trip to Punakha Dzong. Enjoy Beautiful river & mountain views

Take days from this trip and others into Mix days, and we build one itinerary from them.

Bhutan is a unique, carbon-negative Himalayan kingdom famous for its "Gross National Happiness" philosophy, offering pristine landscapes, vibrant Buddhist culture, and exclusive, sustainable tourism. Explore Bhutan with this 5-day itinerary.

We have added budget-friendly and luxury stays in the itinerary.

The peak tourist seasons in Bhutan are Spring: March - May and Fall: September - November. In particular, March, April, October, and November are especially busy. If you're considering visiting during these months, it's best to book your tour package and flight tickets at least 3 months ahead to ensure your reservation

What you get

  • 5 days, in order — where to be each morning, afternoon and evening, with the travel between them.
  • Where to stay — the nights in each place, with links that open the hotel for your dates.
  • Places and food by name — real restaurants and sights, each opening on the map, never "a local eatery".
  • What it costs — a budget summary per traveller, and what to carry in cash.
  • Yours to keep — a PDF you can read on your phone offline, and in the app.

Best time to go: March to May and September to November

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Day 1

Land in Bhutan and Visit the Paro Taktsang

  • 📍 Place
  • Arrival at Paro International Airport
  • Transfer to Hotel (Paro Town)
  • Breakfast – Mountain Café
  • Drive to Base of Paro Taktsang
  • Trek to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
  • Lunch at Tiger’s Nest Cafeteria (midway)

+ 4 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 2

Rinpung Dzong ➝ Thimphu ➝ Buddha Statue & Paper Factory

  • 📍 Place
  • Breakfast at Hotel (Paro)
  • Rinpung Dzong
  • Drive to Thimphu (Approx 1.5 hrs)
  • Lunch at Zombala 2 Restaurant (Thimphu)
  • Buddha Dordenma
  • Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 3

Royal Takin Preserve

  • 📍 Place
  • Breakfast at Ambient Cafe
  • Explore Royal Takin Preserve
  • Lunch at Folk Heritage Restaurant
  • Optional Nature Walk / Visit nearby viewpoint
  • Coffee Break at Zombala 2 Restaurant
  • Dinner at Thimphu Deluxe

Day 4

Visit Dechenphu Lhakhang, Chagri Dorjeden Monastery & Botanical Garden

  • 📍 Place
  • Breakfast at Mountain Cafe - Thimphu
  • Dechenphu Lhakhang
  • Chagri Dorjeden Monastery
  • Royal Botanical Garden
  • Evening Coffee at Coffee Culture
  • Dinner at Folk Heritage Restaurant

Day 5

Day trip to Punakha Dzong

  • 📍 Place
  • Breakfast at Hotel (Thimphu)
  • Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass
  • Explore Punakha Dzong
  • Lunch at Chimi Lhakhang Cafeteria
  • Visit Chimi Lhakhang
  • Walk on Punakha Suspension Bridge

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Before you buy

What exactly do I get?

The full 5-day itinerary, day by day: timings, real places with map links, stays, and food. You can read it in your browser or download the PDF, both the minute you pay. It also sits in your account, so you can open it again from any device, and the GST invoice is emailed with it.

Is there any support after I buy?

Yes, and it is free. If something in the plan does not suit you — a stay outside your budget, a different transport option, restaurants for a dietary need, or combining this with another itinerary — tell us and one of us will sort it out with you on WhatsApp. Message +91 98733 95006 or write to hello@diytinerary.com. We reply on weekdays.

These are not my dates. Can I still use it?

Yes. The itinerary is written by day, not by date, so it works whenever you go — the seasonal notes tell you what changes. If you would rather have it built around your actual dates, group and budget, use Adapt this itinerary for my dates above: that is a new itinerary written for you, and it costs less than one written from scratch.

Can I change the stops?

Not on this one — we have no other Bhutan itinerary close enough to lift a stop from. If you want a different route, ask for a custom itinerary and we will plan it around the stops you name.

Is it refundable?

A ready-made itinerary is a file you receive immediately, so it is not refundable as a matter of course. A refund can be requested within 24 hours of a first purchase, and we look at genuine problems case by case — if the document will not open or is not what the page described, tell us and we will fix it or refund it. The full terms are on our refund and cancellation page.

Is GST included?

Yes. The price you see is the final amount, with 18% GST already inside it. Nothing is added at the payment screen, and the invoice carries your state as the place of supply. If you are buying for a company, add the GSTIN on the form and the invoice comes with it so you can claim the input credit.

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