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The short answer
- Lowest prices: January and June to August. Peak prices: March to May and September to November.
- 7 nights for two in January, luxury boutique stays: about ₹1.4 lakh per person, with flights from Mumbai. Indicative.
- Entry: No visa for Indian citizens. An Entry Permit is required, plus a free Route Permit for anywhere beyond Paro and Thimphu. As we understand it; see Before you go.
Where to stay
- Paro20 min from the airportThe valley you land in: Tiger's Nest, old temples and a quiet first evening.Where we stay: Luxury boutique stay · Ultra-luxury boutique stay
- Thimphu1h 25m from the airportA small capital with big views, good tables and the weekend market.Where we stay: Luxury resort
- PunakhaA warmer, lower valley of rice terraces and the great river-side dzong.Where we stay: Luxury boutique stay · Ultra-luxury boutique stay
When to go
| Month | Prices |
|---|---|
| January | Lowest |
| February | Standard |
| March | Peak |
| April | Peak |
| May | Peak |
| June | Lowest |
| July | Lowest |
| August | Lowest |
| September | Peak |
| October | Peak |
| November | Peak |
| December | Standard |
Prices compare seasons in our catalogue, for the same journey.
What it costs
About what 7 nights cost for the whole party, in luxury boutique stays: flights from Mumbai, stays, private transfers and experiences. Per person below each.
| Party | January | March |
|---|---|---|
| Couple | ₹2.9 lakh₹1.4 lakh pp | ₹4.0 lakh₹2.0 lakh pp |
| Family, a child of 6 | ₹3.3 lakh₹1.1 lakh pp | ₹4.5 lakh₹1.5 lakh pp |
| Four adults, three generations | ₹5.7 lakh₹1.4 lakh pp | ₹8.3 lakh₹2.1 lakh pp |
Indicative. From our illustrative catalogue. A designer confirms live prices before you commit.
Sample journeys
- Seven quiet nights in BhutanTwo adults and a child, in March · Paro, then Thimphu, then Punakha, then ParoAbout ₹4.5 lakh · ₹1.5 lakh per person · Indicative
- Seven quiet nights in BhutanTwo adults, in January · Paro, then Thimphu, then Punakha, then ParoAbout ₹2.9 lakh · ₹1.4 lakh per person · Indicative
Left out on purpose
- Tiger's Nest and a second big climb on consecutive daysAltitude and tired legs. We place the hike early and follow it with an easy day.
- Every dzong in the countryAfter the second they blur. We choose Paro and Punakha and leave the rest.
- Bumthang and the east on a short tripLong winding roads eat the days. It deserves its own journey.
Before you go
As we understand it. Last checked: not yet verified. Your designer confirms before you travel.
- Visa
- No visa for Indian citizens. An Entry Permit is required, plus a free Route Permit for anywhere beyond Paro and Thimphu
- Documents
- Indian passport valid for 6+ months, or a Voter ID card (Aadhaar, PAN and driving licence are not accepted)
- Two passport-size photographs
- Hotel booking details
- Children under 18: birth certificate and school ID
- Permits
- Entry Permit can be applied for online at immi.gov.bt. Route Permit is issued at the Thimphu immigration office on weekdays.
- How long you can stay
- Up to 15 days.
- Sustainable Development Fee
- ₹1,200 per adult, per night
- Age 5 and under: free
- Ages 6 to 12: ₹600
- Age 13 and over: ₹1,200
Charged per person, per night. Reported as fixed through 31 Aug 2027.
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Fewer places. Better days. Catalogue 0.8.0.