Bhutan Group Tour 7N/8D: Thimphu, Punakha & Paro
Bhutan • 7 nights / 8 days • from Bagdogra
- Duration
- 7N / 8D
- Hotel
- 3-star
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Travel
- Flights + Toyota Coaster bus with guide
- Tour type
- Group
- Availability
- Available
Eight days through the Kingdom of Bhutan, starting and ending at Bagdogra and crossing the border at Jaigaon–Phuentsholing. See Thimphu's Buddha Dordenma and Takin Preserve, Dochu La pass, Punakha Dzong and its long suspension bridge, and Paro's Rinpung Dzong.
On Day 6 choose between the hike to the Tiger's Nest (Taktsang) and the drive up to Chele La pass at 3,988 metres.
Fixed departure: 14 November 2026. Rates are for Indian nationals.
Hotels & prices
Hotels (3-star) and price
| Place | Hotel or similar | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Phuentsholing | Tara Phendeyling / Hotel Dewaling | 2 |
| Thimphu | Hotel Lotus / Hotel Thimphu Central | 2 |
| Punakha | Punakha Riverview / Punatshangchuu Cottage | 1 |
| Paro | Hotel Sangayling / Hotel Center Point | 2 |
| Total cost per person | ₹76,000 | 7 |
| Extra adult or child, per person | ₹72,000 |
Day-wise itinerary
- 1
Day 1: Bagdogra to Phuentsholing
Meet on arrival at Bagdogra and drive to the Indo-Bhutan border at Jaigaon–Phuentsholing. Evening free at the local market.
Meals: Dinner · Stay: Phuentsholing
- 2
Day 2: Phuentsholing to Thimphu
Complete immigration formalities and drive to Thimphu via Gedu, with photo stops at the Eight Dharma Stupa and the Chukha Dam viewpoint. Evening free.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Stay: Thimphu
- 3
Day 3: Thimphu sightseeing
National Library, Simply Bhutan living museum, Motithang Takin Preserve, National Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong view, Handicrafts Emporium, Buddha Dordenma and the Clock Tower.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Stay: Thimphu
- 4
Day 4: Thimphu to Punakha
Drive over Dochu La pass (3,088 m) with its chortens and Himalayan views. Visit Punakha Dzong at the meeting of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers, and the Punakha suspension bridge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Stay: Punakha
- 5
Day 5: Punakha to Paro
Drive to Paro. See the Paro airport view, Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest shrines in the country, and Rinpung Dzong.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Stay: Paro
- 6
Day 6: Tiger's Nest or Chele La
Hike to Taktsang monastery, perched on a cliff 900 metres above the Paro valley, or drive about an hour up to Chele La pass (3,988 m) for views of Jomolhari and Jichu Drake.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Stay: Paro
- 7
Day 7: Paro to Phuentsholing
Visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum (closed during festivals). After lunch, drive to Phuentsholing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Stay: Phuentsholing
- 8
Day 8: Phuentsholing to Bagdogra
After breakfast, drive to Bagdogra. End of the tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
- Airfare
- Sustainable Development Fee (₹1,200 per person per night for Indians)
- Rooms with breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Entry fees for museums and monuments
- One bottle of mineral water daily and one tourist SIM card
- Hindi and English speaking guide approved by the Bhutan government
- Vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Pickup from Bagdogra by Innova or AC Tempo Traveller
- All permit fees, hotel taxes, tolls, parking and driver allowance
Exclusions
- GST and 2% TCS
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, phone calls and mini-bar
- Soft and hard drinks, rafting
- Additional sightseeing or extra vehicle use
- Costs due to natural calamities, landslides, road blocks or strikes
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Travel dates
- 14 Nov 2026
Important information
Documents for Bhutan immigration: Voter ID or a passport with 6 months' validity. Children under 18 can carry a birth certificate in English. Follow the dress code at dzongs, government offices and monasteries. Remove your hat at religious sites and footwear in temple altar rooms. Most hotels provide an extra mattress or roll-out bed rather than a proper extra bed. Costing is based on a group of 24 in 12 double rooms. The group runs with a minimum of 10 to 12 passengers on that date. R K Vacations is not responsible for delayed or cancelled flights. Hotels are subject to availability at peak season.
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