Package overview
The thinking behind this journey.
A closer look at this 6-night journey through Bhutan— who it's built for, what you'll experience, and why the pace works.
Journey notes
Why this route works
What is a Bhutan honeymoon package and who is it for?
A Bhutan honeymoon package is a land-only holiday for two, covering hotels, a private SUV with driver, a local guide and selected dinners. It suits couples who prefer quiet valleys, short drives and time alone over nightlife. This route runs Paro, Punakha, Thimphu and back to Paro across 6 nights. Indian passport holders can read the Bhutan visa for Indians guide before booking.
Why this suits couples
This trip suits couples because the route is slow, private and built around two settings that work well for two people.
- Privacy: you travel in your own SUV. The day starts when you decide, with no coach timings and no other guests to wait for.
- Setting: Paro Taktsang is a cliffside monastery reached on foot through pine forest. The Punakha Valley is warmer and greener, with a river running past the dzong.
- Pace: two nights in Paro, two in Punakha, then Thimphu and a final Paro night. You unpack less and drive less than on a five-day rush through the same towns.
Moments to plan around
The best moments on this route are fixed to particular days, so plan around them rather than leaving them to chance.
- First morning in Paro (Day 2): Rinpung Dzong before the day-trippers arrive, then the cantilever bridge below it.
- The pass (Day 3): the stop at Dochula Pass, with its 108 chortens and Himalayan viewpoint, is best before lunch while skies are clear.
- Private dinner (Day 4): the candlelight dinner for two in Punakha, with the whole evening free afterwards.
- The hike (Day 6): Paro Taktsang takes 4 to 5 hours round trip. Start early so you reach the viewpoint before afternoon cloud builds.
Romantic highlights on this route
The highlights below are named experiences, each with one detail that tells you what to expect.
- Paro Taktsang hike: a cliffside monastery with panoramic views, reached on a mountain trail through pine forest.
- Punakha Dzong: a fortress-monastery at a river confluence, entered over a wooden bridge.
- Chimi Lhakhang walk: about 30 minutes each way through paddy fields from the road.
- Dochula Pass: a viewpoint on the Thimphu to Punakha road, with prayer flags and chortens.
- Buddha Dordenma: a large statue above Thimphu, visited on the capital day.
- Candlelight dinner: one dinner for two at a hotel restaurant, included in the package.
How the days flow
The days follow a simple pattern: one main sight in the morning, lunch, and then free time rather than a second full sightseeing block. Day 1 is deliberately light to help with the altitude at Paro. Drive days are short, and Day 3 and Day 5 each leave the late afternoon open.
The long walking day is Day 6, the Tiger's Nest hike. Day 7 is checkout and a short transfer to Paro International Airport, with nothing scheduled. If you want a lie-in on any day, tell us at booking and the driver's start time moves with you.
Choosing the right stay style
For couples, room view, quiet and access to the sight matter more than hotel size. Standard 3-4 star hotels in Paro, Punakha and Thimphu are used on this itinerary. Ask for a valley-facing twin or double room, which is usually a confirm-at-booking request rather than a guarantee.
In Paro, a hotel near the river keeps the Tiger's Nest trailhead and airport both within a short drive. In Punakha, a property in the valley rather than on the main road gives you quieter evenings. In Thimphu, being close to the centre helps on the one night you spend there.
Best months for a couple's trip
October and November are the clearest months, with low rain and high crowds. December to February is crisp, sunny and quiet, though snow can block mountain passes in January and February. March to May is cloudier but brings flowers across the valleys.
June to August is the monsoon, with heavy rain, landslides and road closures possible, so keep buffer days if you travel then. For the best time to visit Bhutan from India, the autumn and spring windows work well, and prices differ sharply between them.
| Months | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| October to November | Low | High | Peak |
| December to February | Low | Low | Low |
| March to May | Moderate | Medium | Medium |
| June to August | Heavy | Low | Low |
Add-ons worth considering
Four add-ons suit couples on this route, and each fits a particular day.
- River rafting near Punakha: a daytime option on Day 4, best between April and June.
- Photographer for the Tiger's Nest day: adds portraits on the trail; arrange in advance and confirm the charge at booking.
- Spa session: fits the free afternoon in Paro or Punakha, depending on hotel facilities.
- Extra private dinner: a second candlelight setup on the Paro night before departure, subject to hotel availability.
Where you stay: Paro, Punakha and Thimphu
The stay is a standard 3-4 star category in three towns: Paro for two nights, Punakha for two, Thimphu for one, and Paro again for the last night. These are indicative per-person tiers for context, based on the listed price, and final rates depend on dates.
| Stay tier | Indicative price per person | What it means for a couple |
|---|---|---|
| Budget 3-star | approx Rs.38,500 | Clean, simple rooms; fewer facilities and basic views |
| Standard 4-star (this package) | Rs.51,500 | Comfortable twin rooms, hotel restaurant, better valley access |
| Premium 5-star | approx Rs.82,500 | Larger rooms, stronger views and spa facilities |
Hotel brands are not named here. Specific properties are confirmed at booking, and a room upgrade for a view is the most common change couples request.
Entry, money and flights for Indian travellers to Bhutan
Indian travellers enter Bhutan through Paro International Airport. For the exact permit route and the current Sustainable Development Fee, check the Bhutan visa for Indians page or the official source; confirm the fee at booking. Carry your passport with at least six months of validity.
The currency is the ngultrum, pegged one-to-one with the Indian rupee. Direct flights to Paro operate from Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata as of August 2026; confirm timings and fares at booking. A tourist tax of INR 1,200 per night applies to Indian guests, and a 5% GST has applied to tourism services since January 2026.
Cost of a Bhutan trip and what drives it
The listed Rs.51,500 is per person for land arrangements on twin sharing, so a couple pays twice that amount before flights. Hotel category, tourist tax, GST and season move the total. Peak months can add 30 to 50 percent on accommodation and 25 to 40 percent on flights, so November costs more than December for the same route. The Bhutan trip cost guide breaks this down further, and the Bhutan travel guide covers on-ground basics.
Share your dates and the moments that matter most; we will adjust the pace and stays to match.
Day by day
Follow the journey, one considered day at a time.
7 days of stays, experiences, and unhurried moments designed for Bhutan Paro & Punakha Honeymoon 6N 7D.
- Day01
Journey stage 01
Arrival in Paro and check-in
Land at Paro International Airport, meet your driver and settle into the valley. The first evening stays light so you can adjust to the altitude.
Morning
Arrive at Paro International Airport and clear immigration. Meet your local representative outside arrivals, who will help with luggage and the private SUV.
Afternoon
Drive to your Paro hotel, check in and rest after the flight. Take a short walk along the Paro Chhu riverbank if you feel fresh.
Evening
Welcome tea at the hotel and a briefing on the week ahead with your guide. Dinner at the hotel, then an early night to settle into the altitude.
- Day02
Journey stage 02
Rinpung Dzong and Paro valley time
A gentle first full day covering Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum, with free hours in the afternoon.
Morning
Visit Rinpung Dzong with your guide and walk across the traditional cantilever bridge below it, before the day-trip crowds arrive.
Afternoon
Tour the National Museum at Ta Dzong for an introduction to Bhutanese culture. Lunch in Paro town, then free time for the main street shops.
Evening
Optional light hike through Paro Valley with your guide for landscape views at dusk. Dinner at the hotel and an unhurried night.
- Day03
Journey stage 03
Dochula Pass and drive to Punakha
Drive over Dochula Pass into the warmer Punakha Valley, keeping the dzong visit for the next morning.
Morning
Drive from Paro towards Dochula Pass on the paved mountain road. Stop at the 108 chortens and the Himalayan viewpoint for photos and tea.
Afternoon
Continue the descent to Punakha. Check in at your valley hotel and have lunch there, with the rest of the afternoon free.
Evening
Walk to Chimi Lhakhang through the paddy fields, about 30 minutes each way, with your guide. Dinner at the hotel.
- Day04
Journey stage 04
Punakha Dzong and candlelight dinner
The Punakha Valley day: the dzong in the morning, optional rafting or a river walk in the afternoon, and the included private dinner.
Morning
Visit Punakha Dzong at the river confluence with your guide. Cross the wooden bridge to the courtyard and walk through the main halls.
Afternoon
Choose optional river rafting near Punakha, or a quiet riverside walk instead. Lunch in Punakha town and free time back at the hotel.
Evening
Candlelight dinner for two at the hotel restaurant, set up in advance by the staff. The rest of the evening is free for the two of you.
- Day05
Journey stage 05
Punakha to Thimphu sightseeing
Return over the pass to the capital, with the afternoon given to Buddha Dordenma and the Takin Preserve.
Morning
Drive from Punakha to Thimphu on the paved mountain road, stopping again at Dochula Pass if the sky is clear for the views.
Afternoon
Visit Buddha Dordenma above the city and the Takin Preserve for wildlife viewing. Check in at your Thimphu hotel and rest.
Evening
Walk through the Thimphu weekend market if your dates align, or stroll the centre at leisure. Dinner at the hotel.
- Day06
Journey stage 06
Thimphu to Paro and the Tiger's Nest hike
Drive back to Paro and take on the Paro Taktsang hike, the longest walking day of the trip.
Morning
Drive from Thimphu to the Tiger's Nest trailhead near Paro. Start the uphill hike through pine forest with your guide at an easy pace.
Afternoon
Reach the Paro Taktsang viewpoint; the full hike takes 4 to 5 hours round trip. Rest at the cafeteria stop on the way down.
Evening
Check in at your Paro hotel and soak tired legs. Dinner at the hotel, then packing for the morning flight.
- Day07
Journey stage 07
Checkout and departure from Paro
A short transfer to the airport and the flight home. No sightseeing is planned today.
Morning
Breakfast at the hotel and checkout. Your driver takes you on the short transfer to Paro International Airport for check-in.
Afternoon
Board your flight out of Bhutan. Carry passports and permit papers in your hand luggage for the immigration counter.
Evening
Arrive back in India. The trip ends on landing and no further arrangements are included.
What's covered
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Part of your journey
Included
- 6 nights in standard 3-4 star hotels on twin sharing, with daily breakfast
- Private SUV with driver for all transfers and sightseeing between Paro, Thimphu and Punakha
- English-speaking local guide on sightseeing days
- Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) hike with guide support on Day 6
- Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang visits
- Dochula Pass stop on the Thimphu to Punakha road
- Thimphu sightseeing covering Buddha Dordenma and the Takin Preserve
- One candlelight dinner for two at a hotel restaurant
- Meeting and assistance on arrival at Paro International Airport
- Permit and entry formalities arranged by the local team, to be confirmed at booking
Plan separately
Not included
- Return flights to Paro and any domestic connections
- Tourist tax of about INR 1,200 per person per night
- Sustainable Development Fee, to be confirmed at booking
- Lunches and dinners other than the included candlelight dinner
- Travel insurance and personal medical costs
- River rafting near Punakha and other optional activities
- Spa treatments, photographer hire and private add-ons
- Peak-season surcharge on hotels and flights
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