Overview
This bhutan gasa hot spring tour package reaches Gasa Dzong and the therapeutic hot springs below it, a stretch of Bhutan most standard circuits skip entirely. Day 3 covers Punakha Dzong at the river confluence, and Day 4 pushes further north to Gasa itself, a district known for its hilltop fortress and the mineral-rich Tshachu pools nearby. Day 5 is given fully to the hot springs, a soak believed locally to ease joint pain and skin conditions, before the return south begins. This bhutan gasa hot spring tour package treats the springs as the destination, not an afternoon detour.
Bon Voyagers manages the ground programme for this bhutan gasa hot spring tour package from arrival at Paro International Airport. A private vehicle covers every transfer through Thimphu, Punakha and Gasa, with a guide for all six days. Five nights of accommodation on double sharing basis include daily breakfast and dinner on MAP basis throughout, with simpler hotels used at Gasa given the limited options in the district. The hot spring soak itself is included at no extra charge, though private bathing huts cost extra locally. The per person cost of this bhutan gasa hot spring tour package is ₹25,500.
Day-wise Itinerary
6-day travel plan — tap any day to view full details.
This bhutan gasa hot spring tour package begins at Paro International Airport, where the Bon Voyagers guide meets the group on arrival. Paro sits at around 2,200 metres in a valley ringed by pine forest, and the short drive into town passes traditional farmhouses with carved windows. The afternoon is kept light after the flight, since the longer drives north begin the next morning. A short walk through Paro town rounds out the day. Dinner at the hotel introduces the first MAP meal of this bhutan gasa hot spring tour package. Overnight in Paro.
This bhutan gasa hot spring tour package moves to Thimphu on Day 2, a drive of around 1 hour through the Paro valley and along the river. Thimphu is Bhutan's capital and the only capital city in the world without traffic lights, a fact that surprises most first-time visitors. The afternoon covers the Buddha Dordenma, a giant bronze statue overlooking the valley from a hillside, and Tashichho Dzong, the fortress that houses the throne room and government offices. This bhutan gasa hot spring tour package keeps Day 2 as a lighter day before the longer drives north. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 3 of this bhutan gasa hot spring tour package crosses Dochula Pass on the way to Punakha, a drive of around 3 hours total. The pass sits at roughly 3,100 metres and holds 108 memorial chortens built in a single row, with views of the eastern Himalayan range on a clear morning. The afternoon covers Punakha Dzong, built at the confluence of two rivers and considered the most striking fortress in the country. Tomorrow's drive to Gasa marks the start of the journey's quieter, less-visited half. Overnight in Punakha.
Day 4 of this bhutan gasa hot spring tour package continues from Punakha to Gasa, a drive of around 3 hours through narrowing valleys as the road climbs toward Bhutan's northwestern highlands. Gasa Dzong, built in the seventeenth century, sits on a hilltop overlooking the valley and once defended the region from Tibetan incursions. The dzong remains an active administrative centre rather than only a historical site. A short walk downhill in the evening reaches the hot springs for a first soak before the fuller day tomorrow. Overnight in Gasa.
Day 5 of this bhutan gasa hot spring tour package is given fully to the Gasa Tshachu, the hot springs that draw visitors from across the country for their believed healing properties. The pools sit beside the Mo Chhu river, fed by mineral-rich water that locals say eases joint pain, skin conditions and general fatigue, though no medical claim is made beyond traditional belief. Mornings tend to be quieter than afternoons, when local families often arrive for a longer soak. The afternoon drive back to Punakha retraces yesterday's route, a drive of around 3 hours. Overnight in Punakha.
The final day of this bhutan gasa hot spring tour package covers the drive from Punakha back to Paro, around 3 hours through Wangdue Phodrang and Dochula Pass one last time. Breakfast at the hotel is followed by the drive west, timed against the confirmed departure flight schedule. Travellers with a later departure sometimes stop briefly in Thimphu before heading to the airport. The Bon Voyagers vehicle drops the group at Paro International Airport, where the trip that began six days earlier comes to a close. The trip ends at the same airport it started from.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Pickup and drop at Paro International Airport on Day 1 and Day 6 respectively.
- All road transfers by private vehicle through Thimphu, Punakha and Gasa and back, as per the itinerary.
- Guide charges for an English-speaking licensed guide throughout all six days.
- Access to the communal pools at Gasa Tshachu hot springs on Day 5.
- Five nights accommodation on double sharing basis - one night each in Paro, Thimphu and Gasa, and two nights in Punakha.
- Daily breakfast and dinner at all hotels on MAP basis throughout all six days.
- Entry to Punakha Dzong and Gasa Dzong as per the itinerary.
- Entry permits and route permits required for travel within Bhutan.
- Meet and greet service at Paro International Airport on arrival.
NOT INCLUDED
- Flight tickets to and from Paro, not included and booked separately by the traveller.
- Lunch on any day throughout the trip.
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), payable directly to the Bhutan government, currently USD 100 per person per night for international travellers and INR 1,200 per person per night for Indian nationals, not included in the per person cost above.
- Private bathing huts at the hot springs beyond the communal pools, paid locally.
- Personal expenses including laundry, tips, bottled water, soft drinks, telephone calls and shopping.
- Porter charges.
- Any additional sightseeing or extra vehicle use beyond what is listed in the itinerary.
- Room heater charges, optional tours and sightseeing entrance fees not mentioned under the inclusions above.
- Costs arising from natural events including landslides, road blockage or weather-related changes, to be borne by the traveller and paid directly on the spot.
- Any item not clearly listed under the inclusions above.
Best Time to Visit
Bhutan has four distinct seasons (Spring, Summer/Monsoon, Autumn, Winter) with climate varying significantly by altitude, from subtropical in the south (warm/humid) to cold/polar in the north, with heavy summer monsoons (June-Sept) and dry, cold winters (Dec-Feb) with potential snowfall at high elevations; expect sunny, crisp autumns and mild springs.
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