5–8 Days
Duration
SXV
Flight From
March–May; September–November
Best Season
₹22,999
Package From
Day-by-Day Plan
5-Day Bhutan Itinerary
D1
Fly from Salem — Arrive & Settle
Flight from SXV. Arrive, check in, evening walk. No agenda — just absorb the vibe of Bhutan.
D2
Paro Dzong
Rinpung Dzong — a massive white-washed fortress-monastery above the Paro River, used as a film location for Little Buddha....
D3
Punakha Valley
Bhutan's most beautiful valley — Punakha Dzong at the confluence of two rivers, surrounded by rice paddies....
D4
Dochula Pass
108 memorial chortens at 3,100m with panoramic views of the high Himalayan peaks on clear days....
D5
Final Morning & Departure
Breakfast, last-minute shopping, transfer to airport. Flight back to Salem.
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How many days you need in Bhutan from Salem
Plan 5–7 days for Bhutan from Salem. Flights (via Kolkata (CCU) or Delhi (DEL) — Drukair/Bhutan Airlines only) from Salem (SXV) take about 7h 30m and cost around ₹20,000–₹35,000.
Flight time
7h 30m
Airfare (return)
₹20,000–₹35,000
Airlines
IndiGo, Air India, Singapore Airlines
Ideal duration
5–7 days
Best months
March, April, May, September, October, November
Visa
Visa required — must book via Drukair or Bhutan Airlines; USD 200/day Sustainable Development Fee mandatory
Estimated cost per person from Salem
Budget
₹1.3 L
Mid-range
₹1.9 L
Luxury
₹3.6 L
Insider tips for Bhutan from Salem
- Sustainable Development Fee (USD 200/person/day) is mandatory — included in Trripah packages
- Bhutan has only 2 airlines (Drukair, Bhutan Airlines) — book 3 months ahead
- Salem travellers fly to Chennai (MAA) first, then catch the international connection — total journey ~7h 30m
⚠️ Avoid: June–August (monsoon, mountain views obscured)