A family of five walked into our Sevoke Road office one afternoon — father, mother, two teenage kids, and a grandmother who had never left West Bengal in 74 years. They wanted something extraordinary for her 75th birthday.
We sent them to Bhutan.
Six days later, they called from Paro. The grandmother had just reached the Tiger's Nest viewpoint — 3,120 metres above sea level, mist swirling around an 8th-century monastery built into a cliff face. She was in tears. So was the family. That is what a Bhutan tour from Siliguri can do.
You are closer to Bhutan than almost anyone else in India. While Delhi travellers arrange flights and Kolkata visitors navigate three-city logistics, anyone from Siliguri can be standing at the Bhutan border in under five hours. By road. No passport required. No visa. No flights.
Just a Voter ID card, a packed bag, and the right travel partner. This is the complete 2026 guide to planning a Bhutan package from Siliguri — covering the route, permits, day-wise itinerary, real costs, and everything an experienced Siliguri travel agency for Bhutan knows after 12+ years of sending people there.
Siliguri is not just the gateway to Northeast India — it is the most strategically placed city for a Bhutan trip from Siliguri. Here's why:
This is the first question almost every traveller asks — and the answer is one of the biggest reasons a Bhutan travel package from Siliguri is so popular.
Indian citizens do not need a visa to enter Bhutan.
Siliguri → Hasimara → Jaigaon → Phuentsholing (Bhutan Border)
At Jaigaon (Indian side), you cross a gate into Phuentsholing (Bhutan side). This is where the immigration process takes place. Your guide handles the paperwork, permit submission, and biometric formalities. Once your permit is approved, you begin the drive toward Thimphu — a further 4 to 5 hours through the Bhutan Himalayas. Suvidhaa Aapki handles the entire border permit process on your behalf.
Yes. Bagdogra Airport (IXB) connects to Paro International Airport via Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines. The flight takes approximately 1.5 hours. However, for most travellers on a Siliguri Bhutan package, the road journey is preferred — it is more economical and the scenic drive itself is part of the experience.
Travelling from outside West Bengal? Siliguri is very well connected:
Suvidhaa Aapki arranges pick-up directly from NJP Station or Bagdogra Airport — so your Bhutan package tour starts the moment you land.
This is Suvidhaa Aapki's most popular Bhutan itinerary from Siliguri. It covers Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha, and Paro at a pace that lets you actually feel each place rather than just photograph it.
Your Suvidhaa Aapki vehicle picks you up from NJP or Bagdogra early morning — usually between 6:30 and 7:00 AM.
The 4 to 5-hour drive to the Bhutan border is one of the most beautiful in North Bengal. You pass through the Dooars forest belt — sal forests, tea estates, and the Torsa river winding alongside the highway. On a clear morning, you might spot elephants near the forest reserve.
You arrive at Jaigaon by early afternoon. Step across the gate and you're in Phuentsholing, Bhutan. Our coordinator guides you through the permit process — typically 1 to 2 hours. Use that time to walk the market, try your first cup of suja (Bhutanese butter tea), and let the reality of a new country sink in.
Evening: visit Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang, a beautifully ornate temple near the border. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Phuentsholing.
Post breakfast, you begin the 4 to 5-hour climb from the border plains (300 m) up to Thimphu at 2,334 metres. The road winds through Bhutan's southern foothills — forested gorges, waterfalls appearing around blind corners, and prayer flags strung across every ridge.
En route stops: Chukha Hydroelectric Dam — a jaw-dropping view of the dam gorge; Kharbandi Gompa — a quiet monastery offering your first panoramic Himalayan view.
You arrive in Thimphu by early afternoon. By evening, head to Clock Tower Square and MG Marg — the main promenade where locals eat momos, play archery (Bhutan's national sport), and go about their evenings entirely unbothered by tourists.
Thimphu is the only capital city in the world without a single traffic light — instead, a white-gloved officer directs cars with elegant hand gestures. That one detail tells you everything about what kind of place this is.
Early morning departure from Thimphu to Punakha — but the real moment happens on the way. Dochula Pass at 3,100 metres on a clear morning is one of those views that genuinely silences people. 108 white memorial stupas spread across a ridge, with the entire eastern Himalayan range — including peaks in Tibet — visible behind them.
Down from Dochula, the valley drops toward Punakha — dramatically warmer, more tropical, and lush with banana trees and citrus groves.
Overnight in Punakha.
Drive to Paro — Bhutan's most picturesque valley, wide and green, with a river running through its centre and ancient farmhouses dotting the hillsides.
One of our guests — a 65-year-old retired schoolteacher from Siliguri — almost skipped the Tiger's Nest viewpoint hike. She made it in 80 minutes, leaning on a walking stick, with her daughter beside her. At the top, she said: "This is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen."
Post breakfast, drive back from Paro to Phuentsholing. Complete exit formalities at the border. Continue the drive back to Siliguri / NJP / Bagdogra, arriving by early evening. The journey home always feels shorter. That's how it goes when you've just seen something that changes your sense of what's possible.
Share your travel dates and group size — we'll send you a customised Bhutan itinerary and quote within 2 hours.
Prices are per person on a twin-sharing basis. Solo traveller supplements apply. Rates vary during peak season (Oct–Nov, Dec–Jan, Apr–May) and festive periods. Contact Suvidhaa Aapki for a custom quote specific to your group size, dates, and budget.
Bhutan is beautiful year-round, but each season offers something different:
There are many agencies offering Bhutan packages. Here's what makes Suvidhaa Aapki different:
Everything was well organised. With Suvidhaa Aapki you don't need to take any tension. They were always there to help you. Just book from this travel and forget all your tension and worries about travel.
No. Indian citizens can enter Bhutan with a valid Voter ID card with a photograph. A passport is also accepted. You do not need a visa. See full Bhutan travel information →
A 5 nights / 6 days package is the sweet spot — it covers Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha, and Paro at a relaxed pace. For a quicker trip, a 4N/5D Paro–Thimphu package covers the key highlights.
Approximately 155 km. The drive takes 4 to 5 hours depending on road and traffic conditions, via Hasimara and Jaigaon.
Budget packages start from around ₹18,000 per person. Standard packages range between ₹28,000 and ₹38,000 per person including transport, accommodation, permits, and meals. Contact us for a custom quote.
Yes. Indian Rupees (INR) are widely accepted across Bhutan at par with the Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN). However, ₹2,000 notes may not always be accepted — carry smaller denominations.
Yes, but Indian SIM cards do not work in Bhutan. You can purchase a Bhutanese SIM card at the Phuentsholing border for around BTN 199–299. Wi-Fi is available in most hotels.
Yes, Bhutan is one of the safest countries in Asia. The pace is relaxed, the people are exceptionally welcoming, and most sightseeing is accessible. Suvidhaa Aapki builds senior-friendly itineraries with appropriate pacing and comfortable accommodation.
Absolutely. Bhutan family tours and Bhutan honeymoon packages are among our most popular. Crime is virtually non-existent, and the environment is calm and clean.
Yes. Permit handling is included in all our Bhutan packages. We manage documentation, submission, and follow-up — all from Siliguri.
Bhutan doesn't wait — and neither should you. We've been doing this since 2011. Over 20,000 travellers have trusted us. Your turn.
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Why Siliguri is the Best Starting Point
Passport & Visa Requirements (2026)
Accepted Documents for Entry
Siliguri to Bhutan Route — Everything You Need to Know
The Road Route (Most Popular)
What Happens at the Border?
Can You Fly?
How to Reach Siliguri for Your Bhutan Tour
Day-Wise Itinerary (5 Nights / 6 Days)
Siliguri to Phuentsholing — The Drive That Sets the Mood
Phuentsholing to Thimphu — The Mountain Drive That Changes Everything
Thimphu Full Day — The Capital That Doesn't Rush
Thimphu to Punakha via Dochula Pass — The Day You'll Keep Photographing
Punakha to Paro — The Valley with the World's Most Famous Monastery
Paro to Siliguri — The Long Drive Home
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Bhutan Tour from Siliguri — 2026 Cost Breakdown
Package Type
Duration
Price Per Person
Includes
Standard Package
5N / 6D
₹28,000 – ₹38,000
Transport, 3-star hotel, all meals, permits, guide
Premium Package
6N / 7D
₹40,000 – ₹55,000
Transport, 4-star hotel, all meals, permits, guide, Tiger's Nest hike
Honeymoon Package
5N / 6D
₹35,000 – ₹50,000
Romantic inclusions, candlelight dinner, boutique stays
What's Typically Included in a Suvidhaa Aapki Bhutan Package
Included in All Packages
Not Included
Things to Carry for Your Bhutan Trip
Best Time for a Bhutan Tour from Siliguri
Places You'll See on a Bhutan Tour from Siliguri
Phuentsholing
Thimphu
Punakha
Paro
Why Book Your Bhutan Tour with Suvidhaa Aapki?
Frequently Asked Questions
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