What is the cheapest way to get from Rishīkesh to Thimphu?

The cheapest way to get from Rishīkesh to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $140 - $700 and takes 5h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rishīkesh to Thimphu?

The fastest way to get from Rishīkesh to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 17m and costs $140 - $700.

How far is it from Rishīkesh to Thimphu?

The distance between Rishīkesh and Thimphu is 1200 km.

How long does it take to get from Rishīkesh to Thimphu?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Rishīkesh to Thimphu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rishīkesh and Thimphu?

Thimphu is 30 min ahead of Rishīkesh. It is currently 12:12 PM in Rishīkesh and 12:42 PM in Thimphu.

Where can I stay near Thimphu?

There are 70+ hotels available in Thimphu.

Rishīkesh to Thimphu - 2 ways to travel via plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Rishīkesh to Thimphu by plane, taxi, or bus

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Fly from Dehradun Airport, taxi
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1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane DED - PBH
2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
5h 17m
$149–674
Bus to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Rishikesh to Kashmiri Gatebus
2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane DEL - PBH
3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
10h 10m
$339–524

Dehradun Airport (DED) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

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5h 17mAverage Duration

$134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,199.7 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Rishīkesh, India and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Rishīkesh to Thimphu. However, you can take the taxi to Dehradun Airport (DED) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kashmiri Gate, walk to Kashmere Gate, take the subway to New Delhi, take the subway to IGI Airport, walk to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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