Kingdom of Bhutan · 27.4305° N, 89.4137° E

Bhutan (Paro, Thimphu & Punakha)

The Last Himalayan Kingdom · Cliffside Dzongs & Sacred Valleys

Reached overland via Phuentsholing or by air into Paro, the Kingdom of Bhutan offers pine-scented valleys, monumental river-confluence fortress dzongs, the 108 chortens of Dochula Pass, and the sacred cliffside ascent to Paro Taktsang (3,120 m).

Elevation Datum

2,200 m (7,218 ft)

Best Travel Window

Mar–May · Sep–Nov

Road Access from Bagdogra (IXB) / NJP

155 km to Phuentsholing border (~4 hrs), onward to Thimphu/Paro

Permit & Documentation Advisory

Entry permit & Sustainable Development Fee (SDF: ₹1,200/night for Indian nationals with Passport/Voter ID; USD 100/night for international visitors).

Key Geographic & Cultural Highlights

• Paro Taktsang — Tiger's Nest Monastery (3,120 m)
• Tashichho Dzong & Buddha Dordenma (Thimphu)
• Punakha Dzong at Pho Chhu–Mo Chhu Confluence
• Dochula Pass (3,100 m) 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens
• Phuentsholing Overland Border Gateway