3 Nights 4 Days Bhutan Tour
The 3 Nights 4 Days Bhutan Tour is a short yet rewarding journey that covers Bhutan’s top highlights, including Thimphu, Punakha, Paro, and the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Perfect for travellers with limited time, this Bhutan: 3 Nights, 4 Days journey offers a blend of culture, history, scenic landscapes, and authentic Bhutanese experiences.
Essential Update
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF): International visitors pay USD 100 per person per night.
- Child SDF Discount: Children aged 6–11 pay USD 50 per night, while children under 6 travel free.
- Indian Tourist Fee: Indian passport holders pay INR 1,200 per person per night.
- Visa Requirement: Most international travellers need a pre-approved e-visa with a USD 40 fee.
- Travel Insurance: Valid travel insurance is required for visa approval.
- Flights & GST: A 5% GST applies to all Druk Air flight bookings from January 2026.
- Tour Booking Rule: All visits must be arranged through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator.
Trip at a Glance
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Country: Bhutan
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Trip grade: Easy
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Destination: Paro/Thimphu/Punakha
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Activities: Cultural Sightseeing
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Accommodation: 3-Star Hotels
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Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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Transportation: Private vehicle/Plane
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Maximum altitude: Taktsang Monastery (3120m)
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Trip Start / End: Kathmandu
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Best Season: Mar-May, Sep-Nov
3 night 4 four-day Bhutan Tour is a round-the-country drive that starts and ends in Paro. It includes the best of Bhutan. A stop at the breathtaking Taktsang Monastery, often known as the tiger's nest, is one of the tour's main highlights. For a brief stay, this itinerary covers all the highlights of Bhutan's culture and scenery. It offers visitors a glimpse of this enchanted nation.
3 Nights 4 Days Bhutan Tour Highlights
- Experience the spectacular Himalayan panorama from a bird's-eye view as you fly in or out of Paro.
- Explore Paro exploding with colors and tradition.
- Discover the tiny capital of Thimphu.
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’ (3120m) set on a vertical cliff.
- Punakha Dzong – the most beautiful monastery in Bhutan
- Kyichu Lhakhang – the oldest & most sacred shrines in Bhutan.
- Experience Bhutanese culture, traditionsand lifestyles in simple country high up in the mountains.
Itinerary
Experience the highlights of Bhutan in 4 days, from the vibrant capital Thimphu and historic Punakha to the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro.
Arrive at Paro International Airport in Bhutan with direct flights from cities like Kathmandu, Bangkok, New Delhi. Enjoy the fresh air as you disembark. Transfer to Thimphu after a lunch stop in Paro. In Thimphu, visit Buddha Terrance for valley views, Takin Preserve to see Bhutan's unique national animal, and Tashichoe Dzong. Explore the Memorial Chorten, Centenary Farmers Market, authentic craft bazaar, National Institute of Traditional Medicine, and Folk Heritage Museum.
After breakfast, drive to Punakha via Dochula pass (3140m) for stunning Himalayan views. Take a short hike to Chimi Lhakhang, known as the fertility temple. Visit Punakha Dzong, one of Bhutan's most beautiful dzongs. Return to Thimphu after the visits.
Drive to Thimphu and continue to Taktsang base camp for a two-hour hike to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger's Nest. Enjoy the stunning view where Guru Padmasambhava landed. Visit the monastery before hiking back down. Then, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest shrines, and Rinpung Dzong, built in 1646. Return to the hotel afterward.
After breakfast, head to the airport for your onward flight. Say goodbye to the mystical Dragon Kingdom as it fades behind its protective mountains once more.
What is included?
- Airport pick-up and drop services by private transportation.
- Guided sightseeing tour as per the itinerary.
- Accommodation in Bhutanese government-approved tourist standard hotels throughout the trip.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
- Entrance and monumental fees during sightseeing.
- Bhutan visa fees and processing assistance.
- Remuneration to the Bhutanese government-certified English-speaking local tour guide.
- Bhutanese government’s royalties, and taxes.
What is not included?
- International airfares.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Nepal entry visa fee – Visa can be obtained upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu.
- Other expenses of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, bottled water etc.).
- Bar bills, alcoholic drinks & beverages.
- Tip for a tour guide or driver.
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