Cultural7 DaysCultural Bhutan Tour
A relaxed trip through Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, full of temples, crafts and everyday life in western Bhutan.
Easy — light walking, one longer walk up to a monasteryMarch – May, September – November
Travel from USA
Bhutan tours from the USA
Two flights, one long day of travel, and then the Himalayas. How American travellers reach Bhutan and how long to stay.
The journey
Flying to Bhutan from USA
There are no direct flights from the United States to Bhutan. Every route connects through an Asian gateway, most often Delhi, Bangkok, Singapore or Kathmandu, where you join Drukair or Bhutan Airlines for the flight into Paro.
Because the journey is long, we suggest at least eight days on the ground. Guests who fly all that way and stay only four nights almost always wish they had stayed longer.
Routes that work
East Coast
New York, Washington or Boston to Delhi or Doha, then Paro.
West Coast
Los Angeles, San Francisco or Seattle to Bangkok or Singapore, then Paro.
Central
Chicago or Dallas via Doha, Delhi or Bangkok, then Paro.
- Best time to go
- March to May and September to November suit most US school and work calendars.
- Visa
- US passport holders need a Bhutan visa, which we apply for on your behalf once your trip is confirmed. You do not visit an embassy.
Good to know
Tips for travellers from USA
- Add one night in your connecting city so a delay never costs you the Paro flight
- Paro flights operate in daylight only, so plan an overnight in the gateway city
- Travel insurance including medical evacuation is required
- Budget 10 to 14 days if you also want Bumthang or a trek
Where to start
Trips that suit this journey
Every trip is private and can be reshaped around your dates.
Cultural7 Days
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