Group tripCulture & hikes6N / 7DBhutan Group Trip
- Phuentsholing 1N · Thimphu 1N · Punakha 1N · Paro 2N · Phuentsholing 1N
- 12–18 Dec 2026 · from Bagdogra or NJP
₹31,450per person
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Group tripCulture & hikes6N / 7D
Private tripClassic route5N / 6DBhutan Highlights
- Thimphu 2N · Punakha 1N · Paro 2N
- Your dates · private car
₹52,000pp · ₹1,04,000 for 2
Private tripCulture & villages7N / 8DBhutan Extended
- Thimphu 2N · Punakha 1N · Phobjikha 1N · Paro 3N
- Your dates · private car
₹68,000pp · ₹1,36,000 for 2
Coming soonCouples6N / 7DCouples' Bhutan · Valentine's & Punakha Festival
- Bhutan · Made for couples in their 20s and early 30s: the Punakha festival on Valentine's Day, dinner in Paro, Tiger's Nest.
- 11 – 17 Feb 2027
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Coming soon45+7N / 8DUnhurried Bhutan · 45+ (Paro Festival)
- Bhutan · Thimphu, Punakha and Paro at an easy pace, timed for the Paro festival.
- 14 – 21 Mar 2027
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Coming soonCulture & hikesBhutan
- Bhutan · Thimphu, Punakha and Paro when the valleys are green.
- Apr – Jun 2027 · dates soon
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| Trip | Type | Length | For 2 | For 4 | For 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhutan Group Trip | Group · 12–18 Dec 2026 | 6N / 7D | ₹31,450 per seat | ||
| Bhutan Highlights | Private | 5N / 6D | ₹52,000 | ₹44,500 | ₹38,500 |
| Bhutan Extended | Private | 7N / 8D | ₹68,000 | ₹58,500 | ₹51,000 |
Per person for private trips. Private prices include your stays, daily breakfast, your own car and driver, fuel, tolls and parking; entry fees and other meals are extra.
Plan your Bhutan trip
Best time to visit
- January: good
- February: good
- March: best
- April: best
- May: best
- June: avoid
- July: avoid
- August: avoid
- September: best
- October: best
- November: best
- December: good
Best Good Avoid
Bhutan is beautiful year-round but most rewarding in spring and autumn. Spring brings rhododendrons in bloom and clear mountain views. Autumn offers crisp air, harvest festivals, and the best trekking conditions.
Spring · March – May (best)
Rhododendrons coat the hillsides in red and pink. Tiger's Nest trail is at its most beautiful. Festival season begins. Clear views of the high peaks.
Autumn · September – November (best)
Post-monsoon clarity. The Black-necked Crane Festival in November draws the cranes to Phobjikha valley and the valleys fill with the sounds of ritual. Harvest underway. Best trekking season.
Winter · December – February (good)
Cold at altitude but lower valleys remain mild. Far fewer tourists. Phobjikha valley hosts the cranes. A quieter, more contemplative Bhutan.
Monsoon · June – August (avoid)
Heavy rains. Leeches on the trails. Mountain views obscured. We don't recommend this period for most travelers.
- Days you need
- 5–7 days
- Trips start at
- Bagdogra, by road via Phuentsholing
- Permits
- Entry permit at the border (passport or Voter ID, not Aadhaar) and the SDF; we arrange both
- Getting there
- From Kolkata it's a short flight; from Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai, direct or one-stop flights. Each trip page gives pick-up and drop times.
Things to do in Bhutan
01
Tiger's Nest Hike
The most iconic hike in Bhutan, a 3-hour climb to a monastery perched on a cliff face at 3,120m. We start at dawn before the day-trippers arrive. At the top you hear the prayer wheels turning and the butter lamps crackling and nothing else for as far as the valley goes.
02
Punakha Dzong
Built at the confluence of two rivers in 1637, Punakha Dzong is the most spectacular fortress in the Himalayas. We visit in the late afternoon when the light turns everything gold.
03
Farmhouse Stays
Sleep in a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse in the Phobjikha valley. Join the family for meals, walk the valley, and watch the black-necked cranes come in at dusk.
04
Hot Stone Bath
A traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath (dotsho) uses river stones heated over fire to warm the water. Combined with medicinal herbs, it's one of the most restorative experiences in the Himalayas.
05
Archery Villages
Archery is played with genuine passion across Bhutan. Watch a village match, or join one, and understand something about Bhutanese culture that no monastery can teach you.
06
Thimphu Market
The weekend market in Thimphu is where Bhutan's farmers, monks, students, and bureaucrats all mingle. A quiet hour here tells you more about the country than any guided tour.
About Bhutan
Bhutan is the only country in the world that measures its success in Gross National Happiness. It is a place where development is deliberately slow, where ancient monasteries still govern daily life, and where the mountains are so sacred they have never been climbed.
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Entering Bhutan feels like stepping into a different era, not because it's backward, but because it has chosen carefully what to keep and what to leave out. Mobile phones exist. Traffic lights mostly don't. The capital Thimphu has no red light signals by choice.
The Paro valley, where your flight lands, is one of the most dramatic arrivals in aviation. The runway sits in a narrow gorge flanked by terraced fields and forested ridges. You descend between peaks and land on a strip of flat earth that seems impossible until you're on it.
Bhutan requires a minimum daily spend for international tourists. This isn't a barrier, it's a filter. The country has chosen depth over volume, and every journey here reflects that choice.
Highlights
- Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) hike
- Punakha Dzong, the most beautiful fortress in the Himalayas
- Traditional farmhouse stays in Phobjikha valley
- Black-necked crane festival (November)
- Archery, Bhutan's national sport, played everywhere
- Hot stone baths in the traditional Bhutanese way
Bhutan travel guides
Bhutan: questions people ask
What is the best time to visit Bhutan?
October and November are widely considered the finest months for a Bhutan trip: clear Himalayan skies, comfortable temperatures, and the vibrant Thimphu and Jakar tshechu festivals. Spring, from March to May, is the second great window, when rhododendrons and jacaranda bloom across the valleys. The monsoon from June to August brings cloud and rain, while winter offers crisp, quiet, crowd-free days if you do not mind the cold.
Do Indians need a visa or permit for Bhutan?
Indian nationals do not need a visa for Bhutan, but you do need an entry permit and must pay the Sustainable Development Fee, currently ₹1,200 per person per night for Indian travellers. You will need a valid passport or Voter ID. ClearEast Trip arranges your permits, the SDF payment, and the route permits for Punakha and beyond, so you arrive with the paperwork already handled.
How many days are enough for a Bhutan trip?
Five to seven nights is the sweet spot for a first Bhutan journey. That gives you time for Paro and the climb to Tiger's Nest, the capital Thimphu, the dramatic drive over Dochula Pass to Punakha and its riverside dzong, without rushing. Slow travel is the whole point in Bhutan; an extra day or two lets you experience a farmhouse stay, a hot stone bath, or a quiet monastery most tours skip.
How difficult is the hike to Tiger's Nest?
The hike to Tiger's Nest, or Paro Taktsang, is a steady uphill climb of around two to three hours each way, gaining roughly 1,700 feet to reach the monastery at 10,240 feet. It is challenging but achievable for anyone of reasonable fitness who takes it slowly. We start early to beat the crowds and the heat, ponies are available for the first stretch, and the view at the top is unforgettable.
How much does a Bhutan trip from India cost?
A Bhutan journey is priced per person and varies with group size, season, and trip length. The cost includes the Sustainable Development Fee, all permits, accommodation, daily meals as per the Bhutan tourism norm, an experienced licensed guide, and private transport. Private trips for 2 to 6 keep it personal, and our fixed-date group trips (up to 16) cost less per head. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates for a clear, all-inclusive quote.
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