Himalayan Photo Trail — Chele La & Dochula
Phuentsholing → Thimphu → Punakha → Paro → Phuentsholing
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Quick Facts
Duration
8D / 7N
Destinations
5 places
Difficulty
easy
Type
dynamic
About this package
A quick overview of what's in store
Built around the two viewpoints worth the early start. Chele La at 13,000 ft — the highest road in Bhutan — with Jhomolhari on one side and the Haa valley on the other, and Dochula's 108 chortens against the eastern range when the cloud lifts. Two nights in Thimphu and two in Paro so there is time to go back if the light is wrong.
Blissful Bhutan — 7 Nights 8 Days. A guided Bhutan tour from Bagdogra covering Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha, Paro. Includes the Sustainable Development Fee, permits, breakfast and dinner, an English/Hindi speaking guide and all transport.
Meet and greet on arrival at Bagdogra, then drive to Phuentsholing, the border town where Bhutan begins. The road runs through tea gardens and Dooars forest before reaching the gate. Evening free for the border market. Overnight in Phuentsholing. 160 km, approx 4 hrs.
Flight·Bagdogra·booked separately
Arrival in Bagdogra
Bagdogra (IXB), Siliguri — West Bengal
Bhutan is entered overland from Bagdogra. Reach Bagdogra on your own — airfare is not included — and you are met at the airport for the drive to the border at Phuentsholing. Direct flights run from Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai.
Transfer·car·Phuentsholing
Private Vehicle
Private AC vehicle with driver
Hotel·1 night·in Phuentsholing
Lhaki / Meto Pema / Amo Chuu / Hotel Phuentsholing
Deluxe Room
Meals
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Cancellation Policy
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Himalayan Photo Trail — Chele La & Dochula package cost?
It starts at ₹47,700 per person.
How many days is this trip?
8 days and 7 nights, covering Phuentsholing (1N), Thimphu (2N), Punakha (1N) and Paro (2N).
Which hotels are included?
Lotus Villa; Palm; Lhayul; Cholay Khangzang; Park; Norbuhealing; and 6 more (premium).
Are meals included?
Yes: 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 8 dinners, as listed day by day in the itinerary.
Are flights included?
No. The operator lists this as not included: “Airfare and train fare”.
3 Star Premium — 7 Nights 8 Days
47,933
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From Mumbai
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Getting there
This package starts on arrival at Bagdogra (IXB), Siliguri — West Bengal. Everything from that point — hotels, transfers, tours and your driver — is included in the price. Flights are not.
Book your own flights if you prefer, or tell us where you are flying from — Bengaluru, Hubballi, Hyderabad, anywhere — and we will quote the trip with airfare included, and arrange the connection if your city has no direct route.
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What's included
Inclusions
Everything covered in your price
- Hotel accommodation in the category booked
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of ₹1,200 per night
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- English / Hindi speaking guide (1 guide per 12 travellers)
- Bagdogra pickup and drop in AC vehicle
- All transport inside Bhutan (non-AC vehicle)
- Bhutan entry permit processing
Exclusions
Not covered — pay separately if needed
- Airfare and train fare
- Lunch and any meals or beverages not mentioned
- Activities and monument entrance fees
- 5% GST / TCS
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
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Trip schedule
At-a-glance view of your entire trip
Day 1
Phuentsholing
Day 2
Thimphu
Day 3
Thimphu
Day 4
Punakha
Day 5
Paro
Day 6
Paro
Day 7
Phuentsholing
Day 8
Phuentsholing
Morning
6 AM – 12 PM
Bagdogra → Phuentsholing
Milarepa Lhakhang
Kharbandi Gumba
Crocodile Park
Simtokha Dzong
Folk Heritage Museum
Handicraft Emporium
BBS Tower
Dochula Pass (3,150 m)
Tachogang Lhakhang
Kyichu Lhakhang
Afternoon
12 – 5 PM
Lhaki / Meto Pema / Amo Chuu / Hotel Phuentsholing
Buddha Point
Hindu Temple
Chimi Lhakhang
Pho Chu & Mo Chu
Chele La Pass (13,000 ft)
National Museum
Phuentsholing → Bagdogra
Evening
5 – 10 PM
Lhaki / Meto Pema / Amo Chuu / Hotel Phuentsholing
Starlight / Ugyen / Pemaling Villa
Simply Bhutan
Takin Reserve
viewpoint over Tashichho Dzong
Supreme Court
SAARC hall
Starlight / Ugyen / Pemaling Villa
Punakha Dzong
White Dragon / Punakha Boutique / Lock & Key Inn
Yanki Resort / Dorjiling
Yanki Resort / Dorjiling
Lhaki / Meto Pema / Amo Chuu / Hotel Phuentsholing