Bhutan Tour Packages

Explore from 30+ Bhutan tour packages and explore India’s beautiful neighbouring country Bhutan. Our Bhutan travel packages from India start from ₹8,999/- which is an ideal budget-friendly option and goes up till ₹39,999/-. All our Bhutan packages are available at exciting deals and offers that are hard to resist. You will enjoy seamless Bhutan tour plans and hassle-free experiences on your Bhutan trip with eSikkim Tourism’s incredible range of Bhutan holiday packages.

Tucked in the eastern Himalayas and sharing borders with China and India, Bhutan is the only country that measures GNH (Gross National Happiness). Bhutanese people are rooted in Buddhism while keeping their traditions and culture alive through festivals and arts. They also focus on high-value and low-impact sustainable tourism that you too can experience with our Bhutan tour package.

Bhutan is decorated with hill hills, lush valleys and embellished monasteries belonging to Vajrayana school of Buddhism. With eSikkim Tourism’s Bhutan travel packages explore Karbandi Monastery. Listen to the chants and prayers of monks Zangto Pelri Lhakhang or feel the serenity of Rinpung Dzong Monastery in Paro. You will also witness how many monasteries, forts and other religious structures are built in Tibetan architecture. If you’re interested in history and religion, Thimpu’s Tashichho Dzong will fascinate you.

Our Bhutan trip packages also delight nature and wildlife lovers as we take you on a tour of Wangchuck National Park (Wangdue). In the national park, you can trek a little and spot animals like the Red Panda, Snow Leopard, Black Bear, Blue Sheep, and Takin. The best spot for trekking in Bhutan is Samtengang Trek which is also a beginner-friendly trek. Find many more interesting and adventurous activities in Bhutan tour packages from India.

The team of eSikkim Tourism oversees your entire trip, right from airport pickup, stays, meals, transfers, sightseeing and drop-off. Our Bhutan tour packages are flexible and can be customized based on your requirements. Whether you’re a first time traveller or a family wanting a Bhutan holiday, we have an ideal trip plan for you. Contact us to learn more about Bhutan packages from India.

Why Choose us for Bhutan Tourism?

Bhutan, the Land of Thunder Dragon is a small Buddhist kingdom in the eastern Himalayas. Replete with forest covers, mountains and monasteries, it’s a land where sustainable living isn’t just a practice but a way of life. To experience the uncountable charms of this kingdom, book Bhutan tour packages by eSikkim Tourism and we’ll take you on a wondrous journey with our curated Bhutan holiday packages. Here is more on why to choose eSikkim Tourism:

1. Custom Bhutan Tour Packages: Apart from the pre-made Bhutan holiday tour packages available, you can request for custom tour packages for Bhutan. Our team will create customized Bhutan trip packages based on your desired activities and experiences.
2. Best Bhutan Attractions & Point of Interests: Our Bhutan tours include the best destinations and attractions that will enrich your holidays and offer an unparalleled experience. Right from Phuentsholing to Thimpu and from Punkha to Paro, you will get to enjoy the best of Bhutan tourist places with our packages.
3. Budget-Friendly Bhutan Tours: eSikkim Tourism provides affordable Bhutan holiday packages to customers who want to experience this beautiful country without spending too much. Our pocket-friendly Bhutan tours offer amazing holiday experiences without ever compromising on the quality of travel.
4. All-Inclusive Tour Packages: Our Bhutan travel packages include everything you need for a perfect holiday. Our tours include airport pick up and drop, cab transfers, meals, hotel accommodation, and guided sightseeing tours. This ensures peace of mind and hassle-free travel for visitors.
5. Exciting Deals and Discounts: All Bhutan packages are available at exciting deals and you can score exciting discounts by booking our travel packages. You can also get seasonal discounts and travel to the gorgeous Kingdom of Bhutan.
6. Round-the-clock Customer Support & Assistance: Our team is always ready to help you and answer your queries, right from selecting the package till your return home safely. eSikkim Tourism offers help in selecting the right Bhutan itinerary for you based on your budget, preferred travel season and experiences (cultural/adventurous/etc.)

When is the Best Time to Visit Bhutan?

Timing is crucial for Bhutan tours because weather patterns, visibility, festivals and trek accessibility varies by season. This determines which activities/experiences are possible when you visit Bhutan. Consider the below table:

Read: Best time to visit Bhutan

What are the Best Places to Visit in Bhutan?

Bhutan offers its visitors a blend of scenic natural beauty, spectacular architecture, and a well-preserved culture. If you are planning a Bhutan trip, here is a list of top places in Bhutan you must consider with a Bhutan tour package:

1. Phuentsholing View Point: An incredible photography spot offering magical views of the colourful Phuentsholing town and the gurgling Torsa River.
2. Palden Tashi Chholing Shedra: A Buddhist learning center and monastic college, ideal to visit for a cultural experience with Bhutan tour package.
3. Paro: Popular for the Tiger’s Nest Monastery trek, fortress of Rinpung Dzong, and for incredible views from Chele La.
4. Dochula Pass: A mountain pass on a road from Punakha to Bhutan is home to 108 memorial chortens, known as the Druk Wangyal Chortens.
5. Phobjikha Valley: Famous for Gangtey monastery, nature trails, and migratory birds Black Necked Crane.
6. Thimphu (National Capital): Thimphu serves as the cultural and commercial centre of Bhutan and is home to revered Buddhist monasteries and shrines.

What are the Things to Do in Bhutan?

Trekking in Bhutan: Test your endurance by trekking in Jhomolhari Trek in Jigme Dorji National Park. Beginners should opt for Gangte Trek or Tiger Nest’s Trek.

Local Sightseeing: Bhutan is replete with multiple cultural places, monasteries, museums, and natural attractions that are too beautiful to miss.

Explore Colourful Markets: For a closer look at the daily lives of Bhutanese people and their culture, a market is a good place to go. Not only do you get to interact with the warm and friendly locals, but also opportunities to buy souvenirs and unique traditional items.

Test Your Archery Skills: Pick up the bow and arrow and try the national sport of Bhutan, archery.

Go for River Rafting: Try thrilling river rafting in Bhutan’s Po Chhu and Mo Chuu rivers and watch your adrenaline go high.

Relax in the Hot Springs: Explore Koma Taschu (in Punakaha Valley), a hot spring and let go of stress and fatigue.

Do Indians Need a Permit to Visit Bhutan?

• Indian Nationals are required to get an entry permit upon arrival at Paro Intl. Airport or various checkpoints.
• An Indian Citizen must carry a valid passport and a voter’s ID card as proof of identity and citizenship.
• Two recent digital passport size photographs.
• Indian nationals under the age of 18 can enter with a birth certificate or a passport. They must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
• Indian citizens can get a permit on arrival, but it is recommended to get the permit in advance to reduce the processing time.
• The permit entry is valid for up to 14 days.

How Foreign Nationals Can Apply for a Bhutan Visa?

• Foreign nationals (other than Indians) can apply for the tourist visa online by signing up at Bhutan Immigration Services Portal.
• The application process is simple and straightforward. First, create an account, fill in the application form and upload the required documents.
• Next, pay the application fee and submit your application. Wait for the confirmation email or message from the Immigration Services.
• Nationals of Maldives, Bangladesh, Thailand, Switzerland holding diplomatic or government-official passports are eligible for visa-on-arrival in Bhutan.

What to Eat in Bhutan?

A holiday trip to Bhutan wouldn’t be complete without tasting the divine local flavours of the kingdom. From brothy noodles to steaming hot momo, try the delicious dishes that will satisfy your palette.

• Ema Datshi (National Dish): A thick and creamy stew made from green chillies, onions, and cheese.
• Jasha Maru: A spicy chicken stew with garlic, onions, tomatoes, ginger, chilies and topped with chilli sauce.
• Khur-Le: On your Bhutan trip, try sweet buckwheat pancakes that make for a perfect breakfast or snack.
• Momo: Steamed dumplings made with a thin dough sheet filled with minced meat or vegetables.
• Kewa Datshi: Sliced/diced potatoes cooked with yak’s milk cheese and green chillies.
• Phaksha paa: A hot stew made with pork meat slices and cooked with chillies and sauteed with onions, and vegetables

What to Shop on Your Bhutan Trip?

Go on a shopping spree on your Bhutan tour and bring home the keepsakes that will remind you of this country. You can look for Bhutanese scarves along with shawls, miniature masks, thangkas, prayer flags, handicrafts, Bhutanese tea and honey, bags, accessories, yak cheese, ceramics and pottery. Places to shop in Bhutan: Thimphu Craft Bazar, Punakha Craft Market, Paro Market, Bhutan’s Handicrafts Emporium, Gasa Town Market.

What to Carry for a Bhutan Tour?

Here are the things to carry on your Bhutan tour – clothing, footwear, baggage, gadgets & electronics, toiletries, first aid kit, travel documents.

• Clothing – Thermals, jackets, windbreaker, cap, gloves, warm pants (for winters), & sun hat, t-shirts, shorts, full-sleeved shirt for spring-summer.
• Footwear – Hiking boots, closed toe walking shoes, slip on sneakers, and 2- 3 pair of socks
• Baggage – Suitcase, fanny pack for carrying cash and card, waterproof/plastic bags
• Gadgets & Electronics – power bank, mobile phone, charger, camera, flashlight, extra batteries
• Toiletries – sunscreen, deodorant, hand sanitizer, moisturizer, lotion, paper soap.
• First – Aid Kit – Bandages, antiseptic cream, antibiotic ointment, Ibuprofen, any prescription medicine you take,

Bhutan Travel Checklist

Along with the above mentioned items in the “What to carry for Bhutan Tour” section. Here are the items necessary for Bhutan travel.

Travel Documents for Indian Tourists:

• Valid photo ID (either a passport or Voter ID)
• Passport sized photos
• Return flight ticket (if using airways)
• Confirmed hotel bookings
• Details of your tour guide
• Cash – Carry a smaller denomination of Indian rupees (no bigger than INR 100).
• Copy of birth certificate for kids who do not own a passport/voter ID.

Travel Documents for Foreign Tourists :

• Valid Passport
• Tourist Visa
• Proof of Confirmed hotel bookings
• Copies of passport
• Travel itinerary
• Travel insurance
• Tour confirmation from a local Bhutanese tour operator.

Flights to Bhutan from India

Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines are two main carriers operating flights between Bhutan and India’s major cities such as Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, and Mumbai. There are also connecting flights operated by both Indian and Bhutan airlines.

Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) for Indians & Foreigners

The sustainable development fee is a daily charge paid by all visitors on a tourist visa in Bhutan. The SDF is used for benefiting local communities, promoting sustainable tourism, building Bhutan’s infrastructure, and contributing towards the education and healthcare sector.

• The SDF for tourists (except Indians, Bangladeshis, and Maldivians) are required to pay an SDF of US $100 per person per night.
• Children aged 6 to 12 pay a discounted fee of US $50/- per person, per night.
• Children below the age of 6 are exempted from paying sustainable development fee
• For Indian tourists visiting Bhutan , the SDF is INR 1200/- per person per night.
• Indian children aged 6 to 12 pay a discounted fee of INR 600/0 per person, per night.
• And kids below age of 6 are exempted from fee payment.

Travel Guidelines for Bhutan

Indian Citizens

• Indian citizens do not require a passport, but a travel permit is required which can be arranged by a local Bhutan tour operator.
• They must carry a valid passport or voter ID card along with two passport size photos. Children below the age of 18 can bring their passport or birth certificate as a proof of identity.
• Indian citizens can enter Bhutan via Paro Airport or land borders.
• They must pay an SDF of INR 1200/- per person per night.

Foreign Nationals :

• Foreign Nationals must get a visa prior to arrival in Bhutan
• Their Bhutan tour must be booked via a licensed Bhutan tour operator.
• Foreign Nationals must pay SDF (USD $100 per night)
• Visa clearance issued in advance, stamped at arrival
• Getting a travel insurance is advisable

General Guidelines

• Plastic is banned in Bhutan, therefore do not bring plastic bags, straws, bottles, etc. You can bring their eco-friendly alternatives.
• Tobacco import is heavily restricted with only a small amount permitted which is taxed heavily. (more in FAQs)
• PDA is considered disrespectful, especially near monasteries or religious sites.
• Dress modestly and do not touch prayer flags, religious objects, or any monk. Always ask for permission before clicking photos of people.
• Flying drones in Bhutan is restricted and requires special permission.
• Bhutan is generally open for tourists with required permits but special sacred mountain sites and militarised areas are off-limits.

eSikkim Tourism – The Best Travel Agency for Bhutan Tour Packages

Explore the Land of the Thunder Dragon with eSikkim Tourism’s Bhutan tour packages. As the best travel agency, eSikkim Tourism arranges exciting Bhutan tour packages, covering the best of Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Phuentsholing, etc. With our Bhutan tour packages, experience nature, heritage sites, culture and lifestyle, festivals and experiences of the beautiful nation.

With more than 10 years of experience in organising Bhutan tours, eSikkim Tourism is the most trusted travel agency for Bhutan tour packages. We offer great deals and discounts on all our Bhutan packages from various Indian cities. Explore Bhutan tour packages by eSikkim Tourism, the local travel agency and get more than generic travel excursions. Our tours give you a deep dive into its culture, sights, and customs.

When you book a Bhutan tour package by eSikkim Tourism , you are promised a tour in Bhutan led by local tour drivers with no hidden costs or extra charges on cabs or entry tickets. The Bhutan tourism team of eSikkim Tourism consists of local guides who share first-hand and lived experiences about Bhutan, enriching your holiday experience.