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A giant gilded Buddha watching over the capital from Kuensel Phodrang hill
The Buddha Dordenma is one of Bhutan's most striking sights — a 51-metre gilded bronze Buddha seated on the Kuensel Phodrang hill above Thimphu, gazing serenely over the valley. Inside the statue are more than a hundred thousand smaller Buddha images, and the terrace offers a sweeping view of the capital. This tour pairs the great statue with Thimphu's dzongs, chortens and craft workshops for a well-rounded taste of Bhutan's west. Holiday Vibez arranges your Bhutan Entry Permit and a private guided experience.
Land at Paro (PBH), meet your guide and transfer to Thimphu, settling in with an easy evening.
Visit the great Buddha Dordenma at Kuensel Phodrang, then the memorial chorten and Tashichho Dzong.
Take a day trip to the chorten-lined Dochula Pass and enjoy Himalayan views before returning to the city.
Drive to Paro to explore the valley, with an optional hike towards the famous Tiger's Nest monastery.
Enjoy a final breakfast and transfer to Paro airport for your onward journey.
Indicative Bhutan package prices (per person on twin-sharing; land package):
| Trip Duration | Indicative Price (per person) |
|---|---|
| 4 Nights / 5 Days | from ₹34,999 |
| 5 Nights / 6 Days | from ₹39,999 |
| 6 Nights / 7 Days | from ₹44,999 |
| 7 Nights / 8 Days | from ₹49,999 |
Indicative land-package prices (per person twin-sharing) — the Sustainable Development Fee (currently ~₹1,200 per person per night) and flights to Paro are additional. We arrange your entry permit. Share your dates for an itemised quote.
Completed in the 2010s, the Buddha Dordenma fulfils old prophecies about a great statue bringing blessings to the region. At 51 metres it is among the largest Buddha statues in the world, and the surrounding Kuensel Phodrang nature park makes a peaceful place to pause above the busy capital.
Combine the statue with the capital's other highlights:
Fly into Paro (PBH) and drive about an hour to Thimphu, from where the Buddha Dordenma is a short uphill drive. All transfers are by private vehicle with your guide.
Indian citizens do not receive a traditional visa. You need an Entry Permit, which Holiday Vibez arranges, and travel on a valid Indian passport or Voter ID. The Sustainable Development Fee is currently about ₹1,200 per person per night for Indians (children discounted, under-6 exempt; subject to change).
March–May and September–November bring the clearest skies for valley views from the statue. Winters are cold but quiet, while summer clouds can soften the panorama. Mornings are often the crispest.
Dress respectfully as this is a sacred site, carry water and sunscreen for the exposed hilltop, and allow time simply to sit and take in the view. Photography of the statue and valley is welcome from the terrace.
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