5 Days Bhutan Tour: Best Tour Itineraries for 5 Days in Bhutan

5 days Bhutan tours are wise options for a break from your routine daily life. Taking a 5 days tour to Bhutan, you’ll have the chance to see the highlights of Bhutan, covering the most renowned Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro, the exploration to the cultural wonders in Thimphu and a glimpse of the dreamland of Punakha.

To help you understand how to spend your 5 days in Bhutan, there are popular 5 days Bhutan packages offered for your choice. Details about the main destinations covered in the 5 days Bhutan tour plan are also offered. You can check the frequently asked questions about the 5 days tour in Bhutan as well.

How to spend 5 days in Bhutan? What is the best itinerary for a 5 days tour in Bhutan?

To make the most of your days in Bhutan, the hidden kingdom of Himalaya, here we offer the most popular 5-day Bhutan tours with detailed travel tips and guide to help you arrange your 4 nights 5 days in this mysterious land.

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5 Days Classic Bhutan Sightseeing and Cultural Tour

Paro – Thimphu (1N) – Punakha (1N) – Paro (2N)

The 4 nights 5 days Bhutan tour takes you from Paro to the dreamy wonderland of Punakha through the capital city Thimphu and makes a roundabout way back to Paro.

All 5 Days Bhutan Tour Packages

These Bhutan tour packages are well-designed for your comfortable stay in 4 nights and 5 days. Pick one that you favor and start the exploration of the best of the Kingdom of Bhutan.

  • 5 Days Paro Thimphu Essential Tour

    Travel Route: Paro – Thimphu (2N) – Paro (2N)

    The 4 nights 5 days short Bhutan tour focuses on the deep exploration of Paro and Thimphu. The sightseeing of all the highlighted cultural landmarks in Paro and Thimphu and hiking to the world famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery are included.

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  • 5 Days Essential Bhutan Luxury Tour

    Travel Route: Paro – Thimphu (1N) – Punakha (1N) – Paro (2N)

    Our private luxury tour in Bhutan will take you to experience the best essentials of this mysterious land in 5 days from Paro to Punakha via Thimphu.

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  • 5 Days Essential West Bhutan Honeymoon Tour

    Travel Route: Paro – Thimphu (1N) – Punakha (1N) – Paro (2N)

    This 5 days Bhutan honeymoon tour covers the most essential parts of west Bhutan including Paro, Thimphu and Punakha for you and your love experience the best of Bhutan during your romantic trip in Bhutan.

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  • 5 Days Bumdrak Trek

    Travel Route: Thimphu - Punakha - Bumdrak - Paro

    With 2 days trekking along the classic Bumdrak Trekking trail, this route will take you to experience the cultural and religious sites around Paro.

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  • 5 Days Druk Wangyel Festival Tour

    Travel Route: Paro – Punakha (1N) – Thimgphu (2N) – Paro (1N)

    This 4 nights 5 days Druk Wangyel Festival tour brings you to a unique festival, not performed by monks, but by the Royal Bhutan Army.

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  • 5 Days Bhutan Cultural Tour from Bangkok

    Travel Route: Bangko – Paro – Thimphu (1N) – Punakha (1N) – Paro (2N)

    This 4 nights 5 days Bhutan tour from Bangkok takes you from Paro to Punakha to explore the best cultural heritages in Bhutan. All can be customized to fit your own needs.

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Places to Visit in Bhutan in 5 Days

5 days can assure you of a decent tour in western Bhutan. You can get a glimpse of Bhutan from the visit to Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. There are many important Bhutan style fortresses, monasteries and Dzongs available for sightseeing.

  • Paro: Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Paro Rinpu Dzong, and Ta Dzong

    Paro is always the first station for all tours in Bhutan since the only international airport is located here. It is a historic town scattered with many ancient buildings and sacred sites.

    The highlight for all Paro tours is the hike to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery, which takes 5 to 6 hours in total. Besides, there are many other historical dzongs and monasteries, such as Paro Dzong, Ta Dzong, and Shimocho Lhaknag. Paro is also a good place to experience a homestay.

    Suggested Travel Length: at least 2 Days

  • Thimphu: Tashichho Dzong, Memorial Chorten, and Takin Preserve

    As the capital and largest city of Bhutan, Thimphu is one of the most-visited destinations in the west of Bhutan. Many landmarks of Bhutan like museum and library can be found here.

    The trip to Tashichho Dzong, current office of Bhutan will lead you to have a overview of this Himalaya Kingdom. Also, a visit to the Takin Nature Preserve, the national zoo of Bhutan, is a good choice if you travel with your kids. You can stroll to the local crafts bazaar as well.

    Suggested Travel Length: at least 1 Days

  • Punakha: Punakha Dzong, and Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

    5 days are enough for a classic trip to Punakha from Thimphu. It is about 72 kilometers away from Thimphu and it takes about 3 hours to drive.

    The first highlight you will meet is the 108 Chortens at Dochula Pass, at 3340 meters above the sea level. At the confluence of Pho Chhu and Mo Chuu, the most beautiful Punakha Dzong is located. You can also visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten that sits on the ridge above Punakha valley, with an amazing view of the countryside below.

    Suggested Travel Length: at least 1 Days

More Questions about travel Bhutan in 5 Days

1. Top Things to Do in 5 days Bhutan Tour

During your 5 days tour in Bhutan, you have the chance to see the best of the west region, often covering Paro, Thimphu and Punakha.

There are the top popular things to do in western Bhutan.

You can hike up to the world well-known Tiger’s Nest Monastery, enjoy Thimphu’s cultural wonders like the National Memorial Chorten, National Textile Museum and Traditional Paper Making Factory etc., pay a visit to Punakha Dzong that proves to be Bhutan’s most beautiful monastery, witness the amazing landscapes in Bhutan valleys, and get a panoramic view of Bhutan Himalaya Ranges from Dochula Pass.

2. How much does it cost to visit Bhutan in 5 days?

The cost varies in high season and low season. For the months of March, April, May September, October and November, every tourist needs to pay a at least US$ 250 daily fee for every night. Your expenses on accommodation, transport in Bhutan, local travel guide, all meals, entrance fees for attractions, and camping service for trekking tours are covered in the daily tariff. Note that your personal expenses such as cost of Bhutan visa, souvenirs and tips are exceptional. If you want to travel alone, you have to pay a surplus of US$ 40 for every night. For tourists traveling in a group of 2 persons only, US$ 30 per person per night will be charged.

USD 200 per person per night is charged for the months of January, February, June, July, August, and December. And the $30-40 US charge for the group below 3 persons still stands.

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