Exotic Bhutan 07 Days – Ex Bagdogra

7 Days 6 Nights

Embark on a 7-day spiritual and cultural journey through the Last Shangri-La – Bhutan. This meticulously curated tour takes you from the bustling gateway of Phuentsholing to the capital city of Thimphu, the picturesque Punakha Valley, and the serene Paro Valley. Experience the unique blend of ancient traditions and modern development, visit majestic dzongs (fortresses), hike to the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery, and immerse yourself in the profound Buddhist culture of the Himalayas. This tour includes all necessary permits, a licensed guide, comfortable eco-friendly transport, and the mandatory Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), ensuring a seamless and deeply enriching experience.

  • Cross the border from India and complete the immigration process in Phuentsholing.
  • Explore the capital city Thimphu, home to majestic fortresses, museums, and the giant Buddha Dordenma statue.
  • Traverse the breathtaking Dochula Pass (3,080m) with its 108 chortens and stunning Himalayan views.
  • Visit the fertility temple Chimi Lhakhang and the magnificent Punakha Dzong.
  • Hike to the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang), clinging to a cliff 900m above the valley.
  • Discover the ancient artifacts at the National Museum of Bhutan in Ta Dzong, Paro.
  • Travel in sustainable, eco-friendly electric vehicles (EV BYD or EV MG).

  • Activity: Arrive at Bagdogra Airport (IXB), meet your guide, and begin your journey to Bhutan.
  • Transfer: Bagdogra (IXB) to Phuentsholing.
  • Distance: 180 km
  • Drive Time: 5 - 6 hours
  • Details: Complete immigration formalities in Phuentsholing, the bustling gateway town on the Bhutan-India border.
  • Overnight: Hotel in Phuentsholing
  • Meals: Dinner

  • Activity: Scenic drive into the Himalayas to Bhutan's capital city.
  • Transfer: Phuentsholing to Thimphu
  • Distance: 180 km
  • Drive Time: 6 - 7 hours
  • Sightseeing: Upon arrival, visit: Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang): For a stunning view of the Thimphu Valley and the massive Buddha Dordenma statue. Memorial Chorten: A revered stupa dedicated to world peace. Evening: Explore Thimphu's main street and local craft bazaar.
  • Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu (Altitude: 2,400m)
  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

  • Activity: A full day exploring the cultural heart of the capital.
  • Sightseeing: Visit:

    • National Library: Home to ancient Buddhist manuscripts.
    • Institute for Zorig Chusum (Painting School): Witness students learning Bhutan's 13 traditional arts.
    • Textile Museum: Showcasing Bhutan's intricate weaving traditions.
    • Simply Bhutan: A living museum and cultural experience.
    • Pangri Zampa Monastery: A 16th-century monastic school for Buddhist studies.
    • Zilukha Nunnery (Drubthob Goemba): Interact with nuns at Bhutan's largest nunnery.

  • Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu
  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

  • Activity: Drive over the stunning Dochula Pass to the sub-tropical Punakha Valley.
  • Transfer: Thimphu to Punakha
  • Distance: 75 km
  • Drive Time: 3 hours
  • Highlights:

    • Dochula Pass (3,080m): Stop at the pass with 108 chortens for panoramic Himalayan views (weather permitting).
    • Chimi Lhakhang: Take a beautiful walk through rice fields to the famous "Temple of Fertility".
    • Punakha Dzong: Visit the breathtaking fortress at the confluence of two rivers.

  • Overnight: Hotel in Punakha
  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

  • Activity: Drive to the serene Paro Valley, with a stop at Bhutan's oldest fortress.
  • Transfer: Punakha to Paro
  • Distance: 120 km
  • Drive Time: 4.5 hours
  • Sightseeing:

    • Simtokha Dzong: Visit the oldest fortress in Bhutan, now a school for Buddhist studies.
    • Ta Dzong (National Museum): Explore the ancient watchtower housing a vast collection of Bhutanese artifacts.
    • Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong): Walk down to the "Fortress of the Heap of Jewels" and admire its intricate paintings.

  • Overnight: Hotel in Paro
  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

  • Activity: Choose one of two iconic experiences (Tiger's Nest included, Haa Valley at extra cost).
  • Option 1: Tiger's Nest Monastery Hike (Included)

    • Trek: Hike to the iconic Taktsang Monastery.
    • Trek Time: 5 - 6 hours (round trip)
    • Details: This sacred site, perched 900m on a cliff, is the most revered in Bhutan.

  • Option 2: Haa Valley Excursion (Additional Cost)

    • Excursion: Full-day trip to the remote Haa Valley via Chele La Pass (3,800m).
    • Distance: 65 km one way
    • Drive Time: 2 - 3 hours one way
    • Sightseeing: Visit Haa Dzong, Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple), and Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple).

  • Overnight: Hotel in Paro
  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

  • Activity: After breakfast, check out and begin your transfer back to Bagdogra Airport for your flight home.
  • Transfer: Paro to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
  • Distance: 180 km
  • Drive Time: 5 - 6 hours
  • Meals: Breakfast

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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