Bhutan Tour Packages From Siliguri

Discover the unparalleled beauty of the landscapes, mountain peaks and mesmerising valleys by just grabbing the Bhutan tour package from Siliguri. Seek the serenity, numerous Buddhist monasteries and fortresses spanning the country, sparkling rivers and numerous birds nesting in the riverside and the forests, Bhutan is truly a paradise for tourists.

Places To Visit In Bhutan

1. Paro Taktsang

What’s Special: It has a cave, where the Guru was thought to have meditated, known as Taktsang Senge Samdup

Nearby attractions: Zangdok Perli Temple

Timing: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Entry fees: INR 500

Distance from city centre: 11 kms

Transportation Option: Taxis

Considered to be one of the most prominent Buddhist sacred places, Paro Taktsang is a complex of a temple located in the upper Paro valley, built-in 1692 and is the first destination in your Bhutan package from Siliguri. The popularity of the place revolves around the fact that Guru Padmasambhava, the saint who is considered to introduce Buddhism in Bhutan, meditated here for a total of three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours back in the 8th century.

2. Punakha Dzong

What’s special: The Dzong or fortress is built from earth and timber and yet stands still for years.

Timing: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Entry fee: 300 INR

Distance from city centre: 73.4 km

Transportation Option: Taxis

Constructed in 1637-1638, the Punakha Dzong is the administrative center of Punakha district. The building houses the sacred relics of the southern Drukpa Lineage and many more sacred remains of ancient Tibetian saints.

One of the oldest fortresses in Bhutan, the Punakha Dzong is a six-storied structure with a 1200 meters tall central tower. Located at the confluence of two important rivers of Bhutan, Pho Chu, and Mo Chu, with the majestic mountains of the Himalayas spanning the backdrop, Punakha Dzong is one of the most beautiful places in Bhutan included in your Bhutan tour from Siliguri.

3. Tashichho Dzong

What’s special: Tashichho Dzong hosts the famous Tsechu festival every year.

Nearby attractions: Parliament Building, The National Library and the Choki Traditional Art School

Timing: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Entry fee: 300 INR

Distance from City Centre: 5 kms

Transportation Option: Taxis

Located on the northern edge of Thimpu, the Tashichho Dzong has been the seat of the head of Bhutan’s civil government. It was built-in 1216 by the first Dharma Raja. The building is two-storied and has three-storied towers at each of the four corners, which are topped by the iconic triple-tiered golden roofs. The whole building is whitewashed and has a central tower. Visit this one of the awesome attractions in Bhutan tour package from Siliguri and discover the best in the city.

4. Kichu Lakhang

What’s special: The floor of the monastery has grooves that are worn out by the monks sitting and offering their prayers for ages.

Nearby attractions: National Museum of Bhutan and Zuri Dzong.

Distance from city centre: 4.3 kms

Timings: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Transportation Option: Taxis

Located in the Lango Gewog of Paro district, Kichu Lhakhang is one of the most important Buddhist Temples. It was built in the 7th century by the Tibetian Emperor Songtsen Gampo to overcome the Himalayas that prevented the further spread of Buddhism across. There is a statue of Jowo Jamba from the 7th century which is a jewel for Bhutan. There is also a statue of Chenrezig that has 11 heads and 1000 arms. There are monk houses, Lenza script and prayer wheels. So, plan an exotic trip and book a Bhutan package from Siliguri to explore this mesmerising site.

5. Gangteng Monastery

Distance from Thimphu: 128.7 kms

Timings: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Entry fee: 100 INR

Mode of transportation: Taxis

Located in the Gangteng village surrounding it, the Gangteng Monastery is considered to be the main seat of the Pema Lingpa tradition and is one of the best places you can add to your Siliguri to Bhutan tour packages. Constructed in the year 1613, the monastery has five temples that surround the central tower and has a main hall that is built-in Tibetian architectural style.

The ancient monastery has rich interior works of colourful traditional crafts that offers a serene and calming environment by just grabbing the Bhutan package from Siliguri. The monastery is famous for the Black-necked cranes that visit the valley every year during winter. The most fascinating thing about them is that when they visit the valley, they fly three times around the monastery and then settle down for days, nests and when they return, they fly thrice again around the monastery and fly away.

Best Time To Visit Bhutan

Summer (June to August)

The summer months are from June to August when the temperature reaches 24 to 25 degrees. The weather remains pleasant except for the onset of southern monsoons.

Winter (December to February)

Similar to the summer months, winter months receive northern monsoons. In late January and early February, booking the Siliguri to Bhutan tour package to enjoy the heavy snowfall. December, however, is a great time to visit Bhutan.

Spring and Autumn

Grab Siliguri to Bhutan tour package between March to Mayin the spring season and September to November the Autumn months of Bhutan. This is the best time to visit Bhutan as the weather remains pleasant and the trees fill with blossoming flowers.

How To Reach Bhutan From Siliguri?

Bhutan is located at a distance of 480 km from Bhutan and is thus easily accessible via rail, road, and flight.

By Air

If you want to travel to Bhutan by air, then you can board a flight from the Bagdogra airport to Paro airport. There are multiple flights flying out of Bagdogra every day.

By Rail

If you want to travel to Bhutan from Siliguri by train, you can board any of the trains traveling to Hasimara from the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station. Hasimara is located at a distance of 17 km from Bhutan and you can board a cab or taxi once you reach there.

By Road

You can board a bus or go on a private cab to Bhutan from Siliguri. You can reach the closest border of Bhutan by road via NH 17.