Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

8 Days 7 Nights

This comprehensive 8-day tour takes you through the heart of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. Starting from the Indian border at Phuentsholing, you'll journey to the capital city of Thimphu, the ancient valley of Punakha, and the cultural hub of Paro, home to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery. The experience blends spiritual discovery, cultural immersion, and breathtaking natural beauty.

  • Cross the border from India into the unique kingdom of Bhutan.
  • Experience the spiritual atmosphere of Dochula Pass with its 108 stupas.
  • Explore the majestic Punakha Dzong at the confluence of two rivers.
  • Discover the cultural treasures of Thimphu, Bhutan's capital
  • Attempt the unforgettable trek to the cliff-side Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery.
  • Experience the stunning views from Chele La Pass, one of the highest motorable points in Bhutan

  • Arrive at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP). Meet our representative and begin your journey.
  • Transfer to Phuentsholing: ~ 170 km / 105 miles (Approx. 4-5 hours)
  • Complete immigration formalities at the border town.
  • Check in to your hotel and relax.
  • Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.

  • Drive: Phuentsholing to Thimphu: ~ 175 km / 109 miles (Approx. 6 hours)
  • Enjoy a scenic drive through beautiful landscapes.
  • Photo stops at the beautiful Wankha Waterfall, Chhukha Dam, and Karbandi Monastery.
  • Arrive in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.
  • Overnight stay in Thimphu.

  • Drive: Thimphu to Punakha: ~ 73 km / 45 miles (Approx. 2.5 hours)
  • Cross the Dochula Pass (3,100m), famous for its 108 memorial chortens (Druk Wangyal Chortens) and stunning views of the snow-capped Himalayas.
  • In Punakha, visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong (fortress) at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.
  • Visit the fertility temple, Chimi Lhakhang, and walk across the dramatic Suspension Bridge.
  • Optional: Enjoy river rafting (at your own cost).
  • Drive back to Thimphu in the evening.
  • Overnight stay in Thimphu.

  • Explore the key sights of Thimphu:

    • National Memorial Chorten
    • Buddha Dordenma Statue (51m tall)
    • Simtokha Dzong
    • Folk Heritage Museum
    • Simply Bhutan (a living museum with cultural performances)
    • Royal Takin Preserve (to see Bhutan's national animal)
    • Dechen Phodrang Monastery and Chagri Dorjeden Monastery.

  • Drive: Thimphu to Paro: ~ 50 km / 31 miles (Approx. 1.5 hours)
  • Overnight stay in Paro.

  • Drive to Chele La Pass: ~ 39 km / 24 miles from Paro town (one way). At 3,988m, it's one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan, offering spectacular Himalayan views.
  • Visit the historic Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan.
  • Explore the National Museum of Bhutan (housed in the Ta Dzong).
  • Visit the Tiger's Nest Viewpoint and the scenic Paro Chu River Point.
  • Evening free for local market shopping.
  • Overnight stay in Paro.

  • Drive: Paro to Tiger's Nest Base Camp: ~ 12 km / 7.5 miles (Approx. 30 mins)
  • Embark on the iconic trek to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest), perched on a cliff at 3,120m.
  • The trek from the base camp is approximately 9 km round trip (4-5 hours total). The first section can be done on horseback (at own cost), but the final 800 steps must be climbed on foot.
  • Note: Monastery entry is only permitted between 7 AM and 1 PM.
  • Return to Paro in the afternoon.
  • Overnight stay in Paro.

  • Drive: Paro to Phuentsholing: ~ 175 km / 109 miles (Approx. 5-6 hours)
  • Begin the return journey to the border, reminiscing about the wonderful experiences.
  • If time permits, enjoy an optional jungle safari in Phuentsholing.
  • Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.

  • After breakfast, depart for your onward journey.
  • Transfer to Bagdogra Airport/NJP: ~ 170 km / 105 miles (Approx. 4-5 hours)
  • Tour concludes with unforgettable memories of the Dragon Kingdom.

Frequently asked Question

What is the purpose of GoParyatak?

Aiming to satisfy all travel needs at the best possible costs along with the best customer service.

Team GoParyatak thinks that human touch in all travel services is necessary as it involves long term planning and huge money investment from travelers. A single mistake/bad planning may cost huge losses. So, the booking process is simple and offline.

 

Procedure:

  • Traveller demands quotation for his query
  • Our representative takes a note of it. 
  • Our seasoned team starts working on it 
  • We share the best package with the traveller
  • Traveller suggests some changes 
  • We proceed accordingly 
  • Client approves these changes 
  • Booking confirmed
  • We demand payment as per payment policy
  • Traveller travels with his group to the destination 
  • We take feedback from the traveller

We share an emergency contact dedicated for that particular tourist destination 2 days prior to the travel date. We also share hotel vouchers and transport vouchers along with the detailed itinerary. Chauffeur details are shared 1 day before the exact travel date.

If there happens to be an issue while travelling, Please immediately contact our 24×7 Support service immediately. We are happy to help you and resolve your concerns as soon as possible.

 

Our only aim is to offer you the best experience while travelling. 

Cancellation Policy:

In the event of cancellation of tour / travel services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reason/s we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows:

Anytime after booking confirmation: 10% of the Tour / service cost (Will not be refunded in any case including lockdown similar situations)

15 days prior to arrival: 50% of the Tour / service cost

07 days prior to arrival: 75% of the Tour / service cost

48 hours prior to arrival OR No Show: No Refund

Note: Written cancellation will be accepted on all working days, except Sunday, Any cancellation sent on Sunday’s will be considered on the next working day (Monday).

For the X-mas and new year, Summer, Diwali, Holi, Dussehra different period payment policy applicable by hotels will be applicable

In case you cancel the trip after your tour start date, refund would be restricted to a limited amount only which too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from our hospitality partners & contractors involved in your tour management. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation & missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.

In case of unique situations like lockdowns announced by the Govt, if travel service providers and travellers do not have any role in cancellation, dates extension facility will be provided to the travellers. Rescheduling to peak seasonal dates / blackout dates may incur fare difference.

In some circumstances like the traveller’s death a few hours before the travel plan, we will coordinate with all the stakeholders in the tour (i.e hotels, cabs, airtickets) and try to provide maximum refunds to the traveller’s family.

In all the scenarios & circumstances, GoParyatak will retain the 10% amount paid by the traveller as a token of already put booking efforts.

25% of total cost at the time of booking confirmation

Next 25% 1 month before actual travel date

Next 50% 15 Days before tour begins

NOTE: Guests have to clear 100% payment before the tour begins. Driver contact details will be shared only after that.

Requests of holding back some of the travel cost till end of the tour and paying after return will not be

entertained.

  1. What is Loss-Damage of Baggage Policy?

The company is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings during the stay in the hotel or while traveling in the coach. Due to theft or loss of baggage, tour participants can lodge a complaint with the local authorities on his/her sole discretion, cost, risk and consequences. GoParyatak advices it’s tourists to opt for a good suitable insurance plan suitable to him/her 

  1. In case of Visa rejection / deboarding due to incomplete travel documents, who will be responsible?
  • Cancellation charges will be calculated on gross tour cost and the same shall depend on date of departure and date of cancellation.
  • The above cancellation policy will not be applicable to flights/Trains/buses cancellation. Cancellation policy of Fleet company will be directly applicable
  • Above cancellation policy will not be applicable to NON REFUNDABLE Hotel bookings
  • Air tickets issued on special fares are NON REFUNDABLE and guests shall bear cancellation charges.
  • Any refund payable to the Guest (if any applicable as per cancellation policy) will be paid after the Company receives refund from the respective authorities. The Company deducts processing charges from the refund to be paid to the Guest.
  • In case of deboarding at the airport due to insufficient travel documents, only Tax refunds will be processed. It is the traveller’s responsibility to verify all documents before travelling. 

Yes, we are ready to workout with your budget. We can change hotels and itinerary to fit the package in your budget. Quality of services may get affected if we try to reduce too much budget.

No, there is no fee for our vacation planning consultation for routine itineraries & destinations. In case of complicated itineraries where we have to put extra efforts, costs, we may request for an intent-to-travel deposit to begin the process.

We do manage group tours but usually we do not do fixed departure tours.

Cancellation Policy:

In the event of cancellation of tour / travel services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reason/s we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows:

Anytime after booking confirmation: 10% of the Tour / service cost (Will not be refunded in any case including lockdown similar situations)

15 days prior to arrival: 50% of the Tour / service cost

07 days prior to arrival: 75% of the Tour / service cost

48 hours prior to arrival OR No Show: No Refund

Note: Written cancellation will be accepted on all working days, except Sunday, Any cancellation sent on Sunday’s will be considered on the next working day (Monday).

For the X-mas and new year, Summer, Diwali, Holi, Dussehra different period payment policy applicable by hotels will be applicable

In case you cancel the trip after your tour start date, refund would be restricted to a limited amount only which too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from our hospitality partners & contractors involved in your tour management. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation & missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.

In case of unique situations like lockdowns announced by the Govt, if travel service providers and travellers do not have any role in cancellation, dates extension facility will be provided to the travellers. Rescheduling to peak seasonal dates / blackout dates may incur fare difference.

In some circumstances like the traveller’s death a few hours before the travel plan, we will coordinate with all the stakeholders in the tour (i.e hotels, cabs, airtickets) and try to provide maximum refunds to the traveller’s family.

In all the scenarios & circumstances, GoParyatak will retain the 10% amount paid by the traveller as a token of already put booking efforts.

Altering dates is possible only if booked hotels / stays allow it. This facility may vary on a hotel to hotel basis.

Yes, usually we quote an amount inclusive of the GST factor but still, we advise you to please reconfirm with our team before paying the travel package advance amount. 

Currently TCS (Tax Collected at Source) is applicable for tours and services booked outside India, pre-booked in India. TCS is not applicable for domestic tours and travel services. TCS is payable by the traveller to their direct travel agent. TCS amount for outbound tours is 5% of the total package amount which is separately payable. It can not be included in package cost.

All the travel services are optional. Travellers can book any one of the services right from Airport transfers, Air tickets, only cab for destinations, only hotels / resorts / homestays, meal coupons. If travellers want, they can book all the travel services with us. It is upto them. Generally, in our routine travel package, we include Accommodation cost + local travel cost. Meals & air tickets are optional and we advise our travellers to pay for entry tickets and activities locally. A lot of money can be saved by negotiating for activities locally. 

There are few destinations where the government collects taxes from the tourists locally. For example, tourism dirham in UAE is collected by hotels on behalf of the local government directly from the traveller. GoParyatak can’t make it part of your travel package. In case of any misconduct by travellers, local governments may impose fines on the travellers. GoParyatak doesn;t hold any responsibility in this. Guests have to directly deal with it and pay directly to the local authorities.

GoParyatak doesn’t hold any responsibility if a traveler misses the pickup due to personal reasons. Travellers must have to bear the rescheduling costs.

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Starting From 17900/-Per Person

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