Bhutan Tour 5 Night 6 Days

The Kingdom of Bhutan is a visually stunning Himalayan country sitting in the Eastern Himalayan region, is bordered by Tibet and India. The mountain peaks here are over 7,000m, yet the nation also has lush subtropical plains. The pristine countryside is home to fabulous wildlife including tiger, red panda, Himalayan black bear, leopard, gray wolf, elephants, to name some of the more iconic animals. The people are Buddhist, and their culture is fascinating. Sitting at 2,350m, Thimphu is the capital city although we fly into the main airport at Paro, 1.5 hours drive away from the capital. Flights for Paro leaves Kathmandu in the early morning, so the rest of the day is free to acclimatize and enjoy.

We can offer you short tours of 3 nights, to more extended visits of 7 nights. On these tours, some of the places you may visit include the Tiger’s Next – a monastery built into a cliff (yes, we will hike up to it), and Trashi Chhoe Dzong, the seat of the government. There are many places of cultural value, museums, monasteries, and craft bazaars. You can try your hand at the national game, archery, hike through rice fields, green valleys, and fascinating villages. The countryside is so stunning. You will certainly not be disappointed by this Kingdom with its snow-capped mountains and crisp, clean air.
Please contact us for more information, stating the amount of time you have available.

Cost

It is widely known USD 250 is the price to visit Bhutan during the main tourist season between September - November, and March-May. While USD 200 for the rest of the month, otherwise also known as off-season price. If you are at least two or more in the group that considered a group price, but If you are single, there is a "single supplement charge" of USD 40 per day on top of the seasonal cost of USD 250 and USD 200.

If you are making Nepal as an entry point, there are more expenses you should know. Such as flight ticket, visa fee etc. here is the complete cost breakdown for 5 night 6 days Bhutan tour from Nepal.

Note: NEST Adventure as one of the highest Bhutan tour package selling company, we offer an amazing discount for our customers. For market privacy purposes, we like to keep our best offer private. So If you wish to receive the best offer from NEST Adventure for your Bhutan tour, please get in touch with one of our team members. 

Get In

A large number of tourists visiting Bhutan first arrive Kathmandu Nepal and then to Paro Bhutan. All because of the opportunity to see the highest mountain in the world. Believe, or not the air route between Kathmandu- Paro - Kathmandu offers 7 out of 14 highest mountain in the world that includes Mt. Everest and hundreds other small peaks below 7,000m. It is literally flying more than half of the airspace of the Himalayas. However, Nepal is not only the route to get into Bhutan. There are limited (only five of the) countries that have flight transit to Bhutan. While from Indonesia, the service only available during busy tourist seasonal. There is two weekly flight from Bagdogra, India, Bangkok, Thailand, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Guwahati, India, Kolkata (Calcutta), New Delhi, and Singapore. There are more than ten flights every week by Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines available from Kathmandu Nepal. By far, Kathmandu Nepal is the largest transit point to enter Bhutan.

Visa 

Individual travelers are not allowed to enter Bhutan. It means you must book the tour through the authorized travel company by Tourism Council of Bhutan (In our case, we work with our sister company Dream Bhutan Tours) Who will organize the visa for you. It roughly cost USD 40 for 30 days single entry visa for all nations (Excepts Indians, Bangladeshis, and Maldivians can receive the permit in the port of entry) 

It is more straightforward to process a Bhutan tour package through the Nepal base, operators. If you look at the requirements of the Tourism Council of Bhutan, you have a long list that should complete in advance. Kathmandu Nepal, as the largest entry point to get into Bhutan, travel company here has more flexibility and a competitive market price. 

• Better deal with Nepal based company 
• You can pay the visa fees once you received the visa online.  
• Per day package fee (USD 200-250 ) could be paid upon arrival. 
• Only a copy of the passport is required to issue the visa. 
• Visa will be ready within 72 hours, which you can request to receive in your email. 

All you need to do is plan the itinerary and make a deal with local operators. Please send us an email for more information. We are happy to make the best offer and an easy process. Visit our review page on TripAdvisor to learn more about our recent customer who has recently explored Bhutan with NEST Adventure. 

Flight 

As of 2020, there are more than ten flights in one week by Druk Air and Bhutan airlines between Kathmandu and Paro. While Druk air flight to Kathmandu Nepal every day and Bhutan Airlines flights every other day. It's a question I frequently received from my customers. Why should I go to Nepal before I go to Bhutan, and here why? 

• Opportunity to fly beside the 7 out of 14 highest mountain in the world that includes Mt. Everest and hundreds of other small peaks below 7,000m.
• The only available short (404km/ 1.20minutes) flight but one of the scenic and most challenging air routes in the world. 
• The only country with every day flights with two carriers and the cheapest of all. 
• Easy, affordable, and hassle-free visa and permit arrangments by a local Nepali travel company. 
• For many, while visiting Nepal, Bhutan is a great add up destination. 

Accommodation 

Part of the government tourism policies "high-value low impact." A 3-star hotel is included as a part of the Bhutan tour package. When you book a tour with a local company, You can't lower the price or request a standard hotel while visiting Bhutan. Typically there is wifi, nice and clean bed, hot/cold shower, TV, phone, restaurant/bar, etc. You can upgrade to a 4/5 star hotel with an additional USD 50 a night.

Food 

Part of the package, all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) is included. As Bhutan carried out more local and authenticity, you might not get all westerner food, but definitely, a local test is guaranty. While visiting Bhutan don't forget to try some of the most common local Bhutines food Ema, Datshi (chilies and cheese), Jasha Maro (spicy chicken), Phakshan Pang (pork with red chilies), Momos, (Dumplings) 

Other Expenses 

All meals, ground transportation, a local guide, entrance fee to the attraction, accommodation are part of the package that you should arrange in advance. However, personal expenses, tips, and donation shopping, etc. should be extra. Bhutan is also a great place for shopping. It would be best if you arrived with your backpack fairly empty, so you got space to brings things back. As a last Buddhist kingdom in the world, they have many artistic souvenirs that your friends and family will love to have one. Thanka painting, singing bowl, a statue of Buddha, colorful Buddhist door curtain, praying flag might be the best souvenirs from Bhutan. 

Best Time 

Bhutan is located in the eastern trans-Himalayas with Tibet in the north and Indian on the east, west, and south. Weather in Bhutan is varied by place to place, depending on where you were. 

The monsoons start from June to September with heavy rains and high humidity. During monsoon, the Himalayan vista might often bother by the cloud but the hide and seek between these two giants and the most dramatic to watch in Bhutan. Autumn starts from October to November. The sky remains unobstructed with clear views of the Himalayas. While it is normally sunny, a light snow shower might accord in the high elevation in late November. 

Another best time is during the spring season of March until May. High up in the valley, seasonal flowers come in full bloom. The Mountain views are at their most visible with the clear skies. Here is the weather of Paro Bhutan and the temperature throughout the year.

What Should You Know before visiting Bhutan?

• It's the first tobacco-free country. Buy and sell tobacco is illegal in Bhutan. Tourists can bring only 200 cigarettes and make sure you will find a safe place; otherwise, you might be in trouble. 
• The last standing Buddhist nation in the world with a compulsory national dress for everyone.   
• The last country who experienced the radio (1988) TV and the Internet (1999). 
• The only country products and consumption is organic food. 
• In Bhutan, they don't measure their countries' progress in GDP (Gross Domestic Production). Instead, they use GNH (Gross National Happiness), which is based on spiritual values. Bhutan has consistently ranked number #1 in Asia in the happiness index and top 10 in the world. 
• Bhutan is just about three times smaller than New York in size, with a population of about 750,000 people. 
• The first carbon negative country in the world, meaning it absorbs more co2 then it gives out.
• 72% of the total area in Bhutan is forested, and the rest of the land is covered with mountains, wildlife sanctuaries, nature reserves and green hills tarraces deep down in a valley. 
• The wildlife in Bhutan is preserved very well. If you harm, kill, or hunt an animal, you will be lifetime sentenced to jail. 
• Paro international airport is one of the most dangerous airports in the world. As of 2020, there are only 17 pilots in the world who are qualified to land in Paro Bhutan deep down in the valley of 2,200m. 
• 35% of the money that you paid as part of the package directly goes to the government fond of free health care, education and to maintain the tourist attractions.
• If you love spicy food, you should try the Bhutanese menu. The eat chili during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 
• A phallic symbol in Bhutan is common, and you can see almost every monasteries, during the festival, etc. 
• You pay in USD or Bhutanese currency (NU), but receiving change in Indian rupees (INR) is common in Bhutan. Bhutanese currency NU 1 is 1 INR equivalent. 
• Mountaineering is not permitted in Bhutan. Anything below 6,000m considers as a trekking peak and legal to hike. 
• Summer means, monsoon in Bhutan. Expect the rain and heavy snow in the country.  
• Do not discuss the royals or about the political issue and make a discussion matter of illegal things, such as Bhutanese refugees, public smoking, etc.