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Your practical guide to flying into Paro or crossing overland into Bhutan
Reaching Bhutan is part of the adventure, and there are two main ways in. Most travellers fly into Paro International Airport (PBH) on the national carriers Drukair and Bhutan Airlines, from gateways such as Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati and Bagdogra; the descent into Paro is one of the most dramatic in the world. Alternatively you can travel overland via Phuentsholing on the southern border, a scenic route from West Bengal. From South India you'll usually connect through one of these hubs, and whichever way you arrive, we arrange your Bhutan entry permit.
Connect via Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati or Bagdogra and fly Drukair or Bhutan Airlines into Paro, then drive to Thimphu.
Reach the southern border town of Phuentsholing by road or rail-and-road via West Bengal, complete permit formalities and drive up to Thimphu.
Fly from cities such as Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad or Kochi to a gateway like Kolkata or Delhi, then onward to Paro.
With your entry permit arranged, meet your guide and vehicle for the scenic transfer into the valleys.
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.
The quickest route is to fly into Paro (PBH) on Drukair or Bhutan Airlines. Flights operate from Indian gateways including Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati and Bagdogra, plus some Asian cities. Paro's runway sits in a valley, so only specially trained pilots operate the memorable daytime approach.
You can also enter by road via Phuentsholing on the southern border, roughly a day's drive from Thimphu. Many combine a flight to Bagdogra or a train to nearby Hasimara with the onward road journey. It is slower but scenic and can be lighter on the wallet.
There are no direct flights from South India to Bhutan, so travellers from Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad or Kochi typically connect through Kolkata or Delhi before flying to Paro. We help plan sensible connections around your Bhutan dates.
Indian nationals do not need a visa. You enter on an Entry Permit plus the Sustainable Development Fee, currently ₹1,200 per person per night (subject to change; children discounted, under-6 exempt), carrying a valid passport or Voter ID and passport-size photos. Holiday Vibez arranges the entry permit as part of your package.
Within Bhutan, touring is by private vehicle with a licensed guide, included in our packages.
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