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May

How Many Days Are Required for a Bhutan Trip?

Based on what you are most interested in doing, planning the perfect Bhutan trip depends on your personal interests and type of experiences. Popularly known as the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon,’ Bhutan is a place that enchants all who visit, doused in its aura of stunning landscapes, vibrant cultural heritage and unparalleled tranquility. I have prepared a complete guide for you with the help of which you can easily decide the number of days required for your Bhutan tour package from NJP as well as Kolkata.

Bhutan Tour Package: An Overview

A standard Bhutan tour plan should be a combination of cultural, nature and spiritual journey. Despite being a small county, there is just so much that Bhutan has to offer and the length of your stay will be dependent on how much you would like to see and experience.

Short Trip: 4-5 Days

If you can only spare 4-5 days, it’s totally worth taking such a short trip just to get a taste of Bhutan. Travelers must pick the duration in accordance with their travel plans and key attractions they want to visit such as Paro, Thiumphu, Punakha etc. 1) Historical sites, monasteries and local markets This short trip, however, will be very busy and you would most probably miss the quitter experiences that Bhutan has to offer.

Standard Trip: 7-8 Days

A fast pace (7–8 days): You can cover the highlights without being too rushed. This is ideal for someone who wants to get a fuller experience of the Bhutanese way of life and explore the more remote monasteries, or just take things slower as they traverse peaceful landscapes. Now you can comfortably discover Paro, Thimphu, Punakha as well as the gorgeous Phobjikha Valley. This duration also incorporates the world-famous hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery (also called Taktsang Monastery) and is an essential element of every Bhutan tour package.

Extended Trip: 10-12 Days

How many days does it take to experience properly? According to me I can say It would take a 10-12day_trip for an immersive_experience. The additional days spent on the road will provide you valuable opportunities to immerse yourself in central Bhutan, replete with culturally vibrant locales such as Bumthang valley. You will have ample time to visit the ancient temples, monasteries, and stunning villages which help you understand what the real Bhutanese life is like This length is ideal for travelers that would like to take a deep-dive into the spiritual and natural beauty of Bhutan, with plenty of time to decompress in between travel and sight-seeing.

Bhutan Tour Package from NJP

If you are commencing your journey from NJP (New jalpaiguri) then on a Bhutan Tour package, as most of the packages will take us by train till Hasimara followed by land transfer to Phuentsholing which is the first entry town main city in Bhutan's Border. You can visit all the major places in Bhutan easily starting from Phuentsholing. The packages are curated in a way to deliver hassle-free travelling experience promising perfect blend of comfort and exciting panorama.

Bhutan Tour Package from Kolkata

If you are coming from Kolkata, then the best position to take a flight directly to Paro directly. Most of the Bhutan tour packages from Kolkata comes with flights, which will offer a faster and comfortable journey. Begin your adventure through Bhutan from Paro to reach all the tourist destinations effortlessly.


The number of days for a Bhutan tour totally depends upon what kind of traveler you are and the list on experiences that you want to include. No matter whether you choose an abridged 4-5 day trip, a classic 7-8 days tour or full one of 10-12 days long itinerary in Bhutan, it’s bound to be magical and unforgettable. You’d bringing home with the memories that provide you perspective enough on this kingdom for its various durations.

Check our complete Bhutan Tour Package details and let's accommodate your best trip only with Denzong Leisure. We have put together meticulously designed packages that are all-encompassing for the travellers from NJP, Kolkata and beyond to offer a hassle-free experience in Bhutan.