Cultural5 DaysPunakha & Paro Highlights
A short first trip into Bhutan, taking in Tiger's Nest and our home valley of Punakha, without rushing.
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Travel from India
Bhutan tours from India
Fly from Delhi, Kolkata, Bagdogra, Guwahati or Mumbai, or drive across at Phuentsholing. Indian nationals travel on a permit, not a visa.
The journey
Flying to Bhutan from India
India is Bhutan's closest and busiest market, and the easiest place to travel from. Drukair and Bhutan Airlines fly to Paro from Delhi, Kolkata, Bagdogra, Guwahati and Mumbai, and the Kolkata and Bagdogra routes are short.
You can also enter by road at Phuentsholing, Gelephu or Samdrup Jongkhar, which suits guests coming from West Bengal, Assam or Sikkim.
Routes that work
Delhi
Direct Drukair and Bhutan Airlines flights to Paro.
Kolkata
Short direct flight, often the cheapest option.
Bagdogra and Guwahati
Direct seasonal flights, or drive to Phuentsholing.
By road
Phuentsholing, Gelephu or Samdrup Jongkhar border entry.
- Best time to go
- October to April for warm valleys, March to May for flowers, and festival months for tshechus.
- Visa
- Indian nationals do not need a visa. You travel on a permit with a valid passport or Voter ID, and a concessional daily Sustainable Development Fee applies. We arrange the permits.
Good to know
Tips for travellers from India
- Carry a passport or Voter ID; Aadhaar is not accepted for entry
- Children need a birth certificate or school ID with a photo
- Road entry adds a day but is scenic and budget-friendly
- Five to seven days works well for a first Bhutan trip from India
Where to start
Trips that suit this journey
Every trip is private and can be reshaped around your dates.
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