10 Nights / 11 Days
Bhutan Grand Tour with Bumthang
Phuentsholing · Thimphu · Punakha · Trongsa · Bumthang
Ideal for: Travellers who want to see central Bhutan
Price on request · free quote
Bhutan
Bhutan Tour with Haa Valley & Phobjikha – 10 Nights / 11 Days
- 10 Nights / 11 Days
- Starts & ends: Bagdogra / NJP / Siliguri
- Private tour
Tour overview
Western Bhutan in depth, finishing with two nights in the remote Haa Valley via Chele La – one of the highest roads in the country.
After the classic Thimphu–Punakha–Paro circuit (with a Phobjikha day), this route crosses Chele La Pass – around 3,900 m, with views of Mt Jomolhari on clear days – into the peaceful Haa Valley.
Haa sees far fewer visitors than Paro or Thimphu and is known for its Black and White temples.
Ideal for: Travellers looking for quieter, offbeat Bhutan. Places covered: Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha, Phobjikha, Paro, Chele La, Haa.
Highlights
- Chele La Pass and Jomolhari views
- Haa Valley's Lhakhang Karpo and Lhakhang Nagpo
- Phobjikha valley
- Tiger's Nest hike
- Punakha Dzong and Dochula
Day-by-day itinerary
Distances, drive times and altitudes are approximate and vary with road and weather conditions. Points marked optional are extra.
Day1
Bagdogra Airport to Phuentsholing
≈ 170 km · 4 hrs
Meet and greet at Bagdogra and transfer to Phuentsholing, Bhutan's gateway town.
Day2
Phuentsholing to Thimphu
≈ 176 km · 6 hrs
Immigration formalities, then the drive to Thimphu. Evening visit to Tashichho Dzong.
Day3
Thimphu sightseeing
Local · full day
A full day in the capital, with your guide.
- Buddha Dordenma (Buddha Point)
- National Memorial Chorten
- Tashichho Dzong
- Changangkha Lhakhang
- Takin Preserve (national animal)
- National Library
- Sangaygang (BBS Tower) viewpoint
- Handicrafts market
Day4
Thimphu to Punakha via Dochula Pass
≈ 77 km · 3 hrs · Dochula ≈ 3,100 m
Cross Dochula Pass with its 108 memorial chortens and – on clear days – a sweeping Himalayan panorama. Descend to the warm Punakha valley.
- Dochula Pass & 108 chortens
- Chimi Lhakhang (temple of fertility)
- Punakha Dzong
Day5
Excursion to Gangtey and the Phobjikha valley
Day trip · ≈ 3,000 m
A day in the glacial Phobjikha valley, winter home of the black-necked crane (roughly November–February), and the hilltop Gangtey Monastery. Return to Punakha.
- Phobjikha valley
- Gangtey Monastery
- Black-necked crane information centre
Day6
Punakha to Paro, with Paro sightseeing
≈ 140 km · 5 hrs
Drive back over Dochula to the Paro valley and visit its landmarks.
- Ta Dzong (National Museum)
- Rinpung Dzong
- Kyichu Lhakhang
- Drukgyel Dzong
Day7
Paro: hike to Tiger's Nest (Taktsang)
Hike ≈ 2–3 hrs up · monastery ≈ 3,100 m
Bhutan's most famous sight clings to a cliff about 900 m above the valley. The hike is steady and rewarding; ponies can be hired for part of the way up. Evening at Paro market.
- Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery
- Paro handicraft market
Day8
Paro to Haa Valley via Chele La
Mountain drive · Chele La ≈ 3,900 m
Cross Chele La, one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan, with views of Mt Jomolhari on clear days, and descend into the Haa Valley.
Day9
Haa Valley sightseeing
Local · full day
Explore the valley's villages and temples.
- Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple)
- Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple)
- Haa village walks
Day10
Haa Valley to Phuentsholing / Jaigaon
Transfer
Drive back down to the border for your last night.
Day11
Phuentsholing / Jaigaon to Bagdogra Airport
≈ 170 km · 4 hrs
Transfer to Bagdogra for your flight.
What's included
- Private SUV/MUV with driver for the full itinerary, including pickup and drop at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or NJP station
- Hotel accommodation in your chosen category (2★ or 3★ certified hotels)
- Meals as per the meal plan agreed in your quote
- Licensed English-speaking Bhutanese guide
- Processing of entry and route permits
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- A local SIM card for the trip (returnable)
- Support before, during and after your trip
Not included
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) – paid by the guest (see note below)
- Flights and train tickets
- Monument, museum and dzong entry fees
- Horse or pony hire for the Tiger's Nest hike
- Traditional hot-stone bath
- Tips, bar bills, phone calls, laundry and personal expenses
Inclusions are our standard format. Your final quote lists exactly what is and isn't included.
Entry rules & important notes
- Indian nationals enter Bhutan with an original valid passport or voter ID card. Children under 18 can use a passport or birth certificate. Carry 2 passport-size photos per person.
- Bhutan charges a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF). For Indian nationals it has been INR 1,200 per person per night, paid by the guest. The rate can change, so we confirm it with your quote.
- Entry permits are issued at the Phuentsholing immigration office (or on arrival at Paro airport). Permits for travel beyond Thimphu and Paro, such as Punakha, are processed in Thimphu – your guide handles this.
- Travel insurance of about INR 800 per person may apply for non-Indian guests under the insurance package; Indian nationals don't need it. Other nationalities need a Bhutan visa and pay the international SDF – ask us.
Best time for this tour
March–May (spring flowers, Paro festival season) and September–November (clear skies, Thimphu festival season) are the best times. December–February is cold but clear, with black-necked cranes in the Phobjikha valley. June–August is the monsoon.
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Bhutan with Haa Valley & Phobjikha: FAQs
What documents do Indians need for Bhutan?
An original valid passport or voter ID card, plus 2 passport-size photos. Children under 18 can use a passport or birth certificate. Other IDs are not accepted, so please check before you travel.
Is Chele La always open?
Chele La can close or become icy after snowfall, usually in winter. If it's closed we'll reroute to Haa where possible or adjust the plan.
Is the SDF included in the package?
No. The Sustainable Development Fee is paid by the guest. For Indian nationals it has been INR 1,200 per person per night; we confirm the current rate with your quote.
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