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Time for Two Valleys

Get to know Bhutan, with time for tea and mountain walks.

  1. 1Thimphu
  2. 2Paro

From, per person~US$841

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best Mar to May and Sep to Nov

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend five nights in Thimphu and Paro, visiting temples and discovering Bhutanese crafts, with plenty of time to rest. Stay in comfortable boutique hotels, explore with a private guide and set aside a full day for Tiger’s Nest.

Length
5 nights
Route
Thimphu, Paro
Best time
Mar to May and Sep to Nov
Ideal for
First-time visitors who want fewer hotel changes

Why you'll love it

  1. Stay in two places, each for more than one night
  2. See Thimphu’s textiles and visit local cafés
  3. Walk to Tiger’s Nest at your own speed
  4. Cook privately with a host at a farmhouse
  5. Relax in a traditional hot-stone bath

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Thimphu

    Meet your guide at Paro airport and drive along the river to Thimphu. Have lunch and settle in, then take a short walk nearby if you feel rested.

    • Stay: Small, distinctive upscale hotel in Thimphu
    • Getting there: Private car, Paro airport to Thimphu, 1–1.5 hours

  2. Day 2

    Temples, Textiles and Cafés

    Visit Buddha Dordenma and the National Memorial Chorten in the morning. See Bhutanese weaving at a textile museum, then spend the afternoon at cafés and independent craft shops if you wish.

    • Stay: Small, distinctive upscale hotel in Thimphu
    • Getting there: Private car between sights, approximately 1 hour total

  3. Day 3

    Drive to Paro

    Take your time over breakfast before driving to Paro. Visit the National Museum after lunch, then walk through town before settling into your valley hotel.

    • Stay: 4-star resort with gardens in Paro Valley
    • Getting there: Private car, Thimphu to Paro, 1–1.5 hours; local drives, 30–45 minutes

  4. Day 4

    Walk to Tiger’s Nest

    Start early for the climb to Taktsang, also known as Tiger’s Nest. Allow around 5–7 hours for walking, rests and the monastery visit, then return to your hotel for an evening with no more sightseeing.

    • Stay: 4-star resort with gardens in Paro Valley
    • Getting there: Private car to the start of the walk, 30–45 minutes each way; guided hike, 5–7 hours

  5. Day 5

    Cook and Relax in Paro

    Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, then join a local host for a private cooking session and lunch. Keep the afternoon free and enjoy a traditional hot-stone bath towards evening.

    • Stay: 4-star resort with gardens in Paro Valley
    • Getting there: Private car for local visits, approximately 1–1.5 hours total

  6. Day 6

    Fly Home from Paro

    Have breakfast if your flight time allows. Your driver takes you to Paro airport with time to check in.

    • Getting there: Private car to the airport, approximately 20–40 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 2 nights · days 1 to 2Small, distinctive upscale hotel in Thimphu
  2. 3 nights · days 3 to 54-star resort with gardens in Paro Valley

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Margood time to go
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Novgood time to go
  12. Dec

Best from Mar to May and Sep to Nov. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Five nights in the listed small hotels and 4-star resort
  • Daily breakfast and one farmhouse lunch
  • Private vehicle and driver, including airport journeys
  • Licensed English-speaking Bhutanese guide
  • Entry fees for the listed visits
  • Private cooking session and one hot-stone bath
  • Allowance for the Sustainable Development Fee for Indian adults
  • Help with entry documents

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals other than those listed
  • Drinks, tips and personal shopping
  • Extra spa treatments

Good to know

  • Estimated price per Indian adult, with two people sharing a room, excluding flights. It is based on researched prices for premium trips and may change with dates and hotel availability.
  • Tiger’s Nest has steep paths and many steps. You can choose an easier day in Paro instead.
  • Fly into and out of Paro. Confirm the entry documents and current government fees before booking.

Before you go to Bhutan

Capital:
Thimphu
Language:
Dzongkha
Currency:
BTN

Questions

How many days is the Time for Two Valleys trip?

5 nights and 6 days: Thimphu, Paro.

How much does it cost?

From ₹79,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Mar to May and Sep to Nov.

What is included?

Five nights in the listed small hotels and 4-star resort, Daily breakfast and one farmhouse lunch, Private vehicle and driver, including airport journeys, Licensed English-speaking Bhutanese guide, Entry fees for the listed visits, Private cooking session and one hot-stone bath, Allowance for the Sustainable Development Fee for Indian adults, Help with entry documents.

What is not included?

International flights, Travel insurance, Meals other than those listed, Drinks, tips and personal shopping, Extra spa treatments.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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