Phuentsholing → Thimphu → Punakha → Phobjikha → Paro
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Duration
8D / 7N
Destinations
5 places
Difficulty
easy
Type
fixed
A quick overview of what's in store
An eight-day group departure into western Bhutan, adding the Phobjikha valley — the glacial bowl at 3,000 metres where the black-necked cranes winter — to the usual Thimphu, Punakha and Paro circuit. Dochula Pass, Punakha Dzong, Gangtey Gompa and the hike to the Tiger's Nest. SDF, guide, private transport and breakfast and dinner all included.
The drive up from Bagdogra to the border town of Phuentsholing, the plains giving way to the foothills. Check in and the evening is yours.
Sightseeing·2 stops·Phuentsholing
Why we include it · The painted arch where India ends and Bhutan begins — one side a busy West Bengal border town, the other suddenly quiet.
Good to know · A photo stop of ten minutes on arrival. Permits are processed the next morning.
Why we include it · A small temple in the middle of Phuentsholing, a replica of Guru Rinpoche's heavenly abode.
Good to know · Shoes off inside. Around twenty minutes.
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It starts at ₹29,500 per person.
8 days and 7 nights, covering Phuentsholing (1N), Thimphu (1N), Punakha (1N), Phobjikha (1N) and Paro (1N).
Yes: 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 8 dinners, as listed day by day in the itinerary.
100% refund when cancelled 30+ days before travel; 50% refund when cancelled 15+ days before travel; no refund after that.
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Children are ₹8,000 per child sharing the parents' room. Adults are ₹29,500 each.
Carry an original Voter ID or passport
Bhutan immigration accepts an original Voter ID card or a passport valid six months beyond travel. Aadhaar, PAN and driving licences are not accepted, nor is a downloaded voter ID. A child under 18 needs a passport or an original birth certificate.
The cranes arrive in late October
Phobjikha is the winter home of the black-necked cranes, which arrive from Tibet around late October and leave by February. The October departure may be early for them; November and December are the reliable ones.
The Tiger's Nest is a real climb
Four to five hours round trip, moderate difficulty, ending in about 700 steps. Ponies can be hired for the ascent only.
Entrance fees are not included
Monastery, monument and museum entrance fees are excluded, as is lunch. Budget for both.
Layers, and shoes you can walk in
Dochula is 3,150 metres and Phobjikha 3,000 — both are cold, and colder still after dark. Walking shoes matter more than anything else you pack.
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At-a-glance view of your entire trip
Day 1
Phuentsholing
Day 2
Thimphu
Day 3
Punakha
Day 4
Punakha
Day 5
Paro
Day 6
Paro
Day 7
Phuentsholing
Day 8
Phuentsholing
Morning
6 AM – 12 PM
Bhutan Gate
Zangtopelri Lhakhang
Kharbandi Monastery
Milerapa Lhakhang
Gedu
Dochula Pass
Chimi Lhakhang
Punakha Dzong
Punakha Suspension Bridge
Phobjikha Valley
Gangtey Monastery
Buddha Dordenma
National Memorial Chorten
Royal Takin Preserve Motithang
Tachog Lhakhang
Paro Taktsang
Rinpung Dzong
Ta Dzong
Kyichu Lhakhang
Nyamai Zam Footbridge
Bagdogra Airport
Afternoon
12 – 5 PM
Evening
5 – 10 PM