Bhutan New Year Holiday | Paro, Thimphu & Punakha
- Transfer Included
- Stay Included
- Breakfast Dinner Included
- Sightseeing Included
Trip highlights
- 🛕 Visit the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery
- 🌄 Scenic drive to Chele La Pass
- 🏛️ Discover Thimphu, Bhutan's charming capital
- 🙏 Visit Punakha Dzong & Chimi Lhakhang
- 🌿 Explore the serene Phobjikha Valley
- 🏯 Experience Bhutan's monasteries, traditions and architecture
About the tour
Experience the best of Bhutan on a scenic 8-day leisure tour covering Phuentsholing, Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Phobjikha Valley. Discover the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery, peaceful Himalayan landscapes, ancient dzongs, vibrant local culture and breathtaking mountain passes, all with comfortable private transfers. Perfect for families, couples and travellers seeking a relaxing Bhutan holiday.
Day-wise itinerary
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Arrive at Bagdogra Airport and meet our representative. Begin your scenic road journey towards Phuentsholing, the gateway to Bhutan.
Complete the necessary entry formalities and check in to your hotel.
Spend the evening relaxing after the journey or exploring the local surroundings.
Overnight Stay: PhuentsholingMeals: Dinner
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After breakfast, check out and begin your scenic drive towards Paro, one of Bhutan's most beautiful valleys.
Enjoy breathtaking mountain landscapes, traditional Bhutanese villages and winding Himalayan roads along the way.
On arrival in Paro, check in to your hotel and relax.
If time permits, take a leisurely walk around Paro town and explore its local shops and traditional Bhutanese architecture.
Overnight Stay: ParoMeals: Breakfast & Dinner
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After breakfast, prepare for one of the highlights of your Bhutan holiday — a visit to the iconic Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest).
The monastery is dramatically perched on a cliff overlooking the Paro Valley. The hike involves a significant uphill walk and requires reasonable fitness.
After completing the visit, return to Paro and spend the evening at leisure.
Overnight Stay: ParoMeals: Breakfast & Dinner
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After breakfast, check out and drive towards Chele La Pass, one of Bhutan's highest motorable mountain passes.
Enjoy spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges and surrounding valleys, subject to weather and road conditions.
Continue towards Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.
On arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. Later, explore the local market or take a leisurely walk around Thimphu town.
Overnight Stay: ThimphuMeals: Breakfast & Dinner
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After breakfast, check out and proceed towards Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan.
En route, cross the scenic Dochula Pass, famous for its panoramic Himalayan views and the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens, subject to weather conditions.
Continue towards Punakha and check in to your hotel.
Later, visit Punakha Dzong, one of Bhutan's most magnificent architectural landmarks, subject to opening timings and local regulations.
Overnight Stay: PunakhaMeals: Breakfast & Dinner
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Approx. 160 km
After breakfast, embark on a scenic excursion to Phobjikha Valley, a beautiful glacial valley surrounded by mountains and forests.
Explore the peaceful valley and visit Gangtey Monastery, an important centre of Nyingmapa Buddhist tradition.
Phobjikha is also famous as a winter habitat of the black-necked cranes, generally seen during their seasonal migration.
Later, return to Punakha.
Overnight Stay: PunakhaMeals: Breakfast & Dinner
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After breakfast, check out and begin your return journey towards Phuentsholing.
Enjoy the scenic drive through Bhutan's mountains and valleys.
On arrival, check in to your hotel and relax.
Overnight Stay: PhuentsholingMeals: Breakfast & Dinner
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After breakfast, check out and proceed towards Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey.
Arrive at the airport with wonderful memories of Bhutan's monasteries, mountains, valleys and unique cultural heritage.
Tour EndsMeals: Breakfast
What’s inside the package?
- Accommodation for 7 nights on twin-sharing basis.
- 2 nights in Phuentsholing.
- 2 nights in Paro.
- 1 night in Thimphu.
- 2 nights in Punakha.
- Daily breakfast and dinner.
- Private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Bagdogra Airport pickup and drop.
- Phuentsholing–Paro–Thimphu–Punakha–Phuentsholing transfers.
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Bhutan entry/permit assistance as applicable under the selected package.
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking charges.
- Applicable hotel taxes.
- GST & TCS
- Airfare/train tickets.
- Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), visa/permit charges or other government fees unless specifically mentioned in the package quotation.
- Monument, monastery and sightseeing entry fees wherever applicable.
- Tiger's Nest guide/horse/pony services.
- Lunches, snacks and beverages.
- Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, telephone calls and tips.
- Travel insurance.
- Camera/video charges wherever applicable.
- Any additional sightseeing or activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Expenses caused by weather conditions, landslides, road closures, natural calamities, strikes, political disturbances or unforeseen circumstances.
- Additional costs arising from changes in government regulations or entry requirements.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions.
Know before you go
- Bhutan is a mountainous destination, and journey times may vary due to weather and road conditions.
- The Tiger's Nest hike requires physical effort; comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Chele La and Dochula Pass can experience cold and windy weather, so warm clothing is advisable.
- Sightseeing may be rearranged depending on local conditions, opening hours and weather.
- Black-Necked Crane sightings are seasonal and cannot be guaranteed.
- The vehicle will be provided according to the number of travellers and luggage requirements.
- The itinerary is designed as a leisure holiday, allowing time for sightseeing and relaxation rather than rushed travel.
- Valid travel documents are mandatory for Bhutan entry and immigration formalities.
Booking policies
Confirmation Policy
- Booking will be considered confirmed only after receipt of an advance payment of ₹10,000 per person.
- Hotel rooms, transportation, permits and other tour services are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- The booking will be considered final only after the required payment is received and written confirmation/vouchers are issued by Travel With Mindscript.
- As this is a New Year fixed-departure tour, early booking is strongly recommended due to high seasonal demand.
- Any special request, room preference or additional service will be subject to availability and may involve additional charges.
- Changes to confirmed bookings may be subject to availability and applicable supplier charges.
Cancellation Policy
- All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing through the official Travel With Mindscript email or contact channel.
- The ₹10,000 per person booking advance is non-refundable once the booking is confirmed.
- Cancellation charges will be calculated based on the date the written cancellation request is received:
- 30 days or more before departure: 50% of the total tour cost will be charged.
- 15–29 days before departure: 75% of the total tour cost will be charged.
- Less than 15 days before departure: 100% cancellation charges will apply; no refund will be provided.
- Any non-refundable supplier charges for hotels, transportation, permits, activities or other services will be deducted separately, wherever applicable.
- No refund will be provided for unused services, missed sightseeing, late arrival, early departure or voluntary cancellation during the tour.
- In case of cancellation due to circumstances beyond the control of Travel With Mindscript, the refund will be subject to the refund received from the respective suppliers.
Refund Policy
- Refunds, where applicable, will be processed after deduction of the applicable cancellation charges and non-refundable supplier costs.
- The ₹10,000 per person advance is non-refundable after booking confirmation.
- Refunds for cancelled services are subject to the amount actually refundable by hotels, transport providers, permit authorities and other suppliers.
- No refund will be provided for unused portions of the tour, including accommodation, meals, sightseeing, transfers or activities not availed by the traveller.
- In case of flight/train delays, road closures, weather conditions, natural calamities, strikes, government restrictions or other circumstances beyond our control, refunds will be subject to supplier policies.
- Approved refunds will be processed to the original payment method, subject to applicable banking/payment gateway processing timelines.
- Any applicable bank charges, payment gateway charges or non-refundable transaction fees may be deducted from the refund amount.
Payment Policy
- An advance payment of ₹10,000 per person is required to initiate and confirm the booking.
- The remaining balance will be payable in 2 instalments as per the payment schedule communicated by Travel With Mindscript.
- 100% of the total tour cost must be paid at least 20 days before the tour departure date.
- Booking and tour services remain subject to availability until the required payment is received.
- Final travel vouchers and documents will be issued only after receipt of the full payment.
- Any additional services, upgrades or special requests will be charged separately.
- All payments are subject to applicable GST and government taxes, as specified in the final quotation/invoice.
- Failure to complete the payment within the stipulated timeline may result in cancellation of the booking, with applicable cancellation charges.
General terms also apply — see our Terms & Conditions.