Bhutan Group Trip 7N/8D from Bagdogra | Deyor

Bhutan has a way of slowing you down. The roads curl through pine forests, prayer flags flutter on every ridge, and even the capital feels calm. If you’d like to see it without planning permits, hotels and transport yourself, Deyor’s Bhutan Bound 7N/8D group trip is a simple way to do it. It’s a small-group road journey in a tempo traveller, starting and ending at Bagdogra, with an English-speaking guide throughout.

The Route, Day by Day

Day 1: Bagdogra to Phuentsholing. You land at Bagdogra Airport, meet your Bhutanese tour coordinator and drive about 160 km (5 to 6 hours) through North Bengal’s tea estates to Phuentsholing, the southern gateway to Bhutan. After check-in and immigration formalities, the evening is free.

Day 2: Phuentsholing to Thimphu. A scenic uphill drive of 6 to 7 hours takes you past waterfalls and forests, with a stop at Rinchending Goemba monastery. You reach Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, in time for an evening at the cafes and markets.

Day 3: Thimphu to Phobjikha. You cross Dochula Pass (3,100 m), with its 108 memorial chortens and mountain views, and continue to the peaceful Phobjikha Valley. You visit Gangtey Monastery, and in winter you may spot the rare black-necked cranes.

Day 4: Phobjikha to Punakha. A shorter drive of 3 to 4 hours takes you through pine forests and villages, with a stop at Wangdue Phodrang. In Punakha, you visit the grand Punakha Dzong, set where two rivers meet, and walk across one of Bhutan’s longest suspension bridges.

Day 5: Punakha to Paro via Chele La Pass. The highlight of the drive. You detour to Chele La Pass (3,988 m), the highest motorable point in Bhutan, with views of peaks like Mt. Jomolhari, then descend into the Paro Valley.

Day 6: Tiger’s Nest hike. You hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest), the monastery built on a cliff about 900 m high. The round trip takes 4 to 5 hours through pine forests and prayer flags. After returning to Paro, you visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples.

Day 7: Paro to Phuentsholing. A 6 to 7 hour drive back to the border town, with stops at villages and viewpoints along the way.

Day 8: Phuentsholing to Bagdogra. After breakfast, you drive to Bagdogra Airport for departure.

Price and Dates

The trip costs ₹41,999 per person + 5% GST and 2% TCS. Weekly departures run from 31 Oct to 5 Dec, and the first two batches are selling fast.

What’s Included

Accommodation at every stop, daily breakfast and buffet dinner, sightseeing as per the itinerary, e-permit assistance, one water bottle per person per day, an English-speaking guide (Phuentsholing to Phuentsholing), all transfers and the Sustainable Development Fee of ₹1,200 per person per day.

Not included: airfare, travel insurance (mandatory for Bhutan), medical and emergency rescue costs, personal expenses and tips, drinks, extra sightseeing or vehicle use, and costs from natural calamities such as landslides, road blockages or strikes.

Who Is This Trip For?

Friends, couples and first-time Bhutan travellers who want a comfortable road trip with a guide and no driving. Some drives last 6 to 7 hours, and the Tiger’s Nest hike is steep, so a reasonable level of fitness helps. If you’d rather ride yourself, see Deyor’s Bhutan bike expedition.

Quick Tips

Buy travel insurance before you go, since it’s mandatory.
Carry a valid ID for permits and immigration.
Start the Tiger’s Nest hike early, when it’s cooler and less crowded.
Pack layers, since Dochula and Chele La can be cold.
Dress modestly and stay quiet at temples and dzongs.

About Deyor

Deyor is a Gurugram-based travel company that began in 2016. It was founded by Chirag Gupta, Dheeraj Jain and others in the travel tech space. It grew from camping experiences into group trips, bike expeditions and international holidays. Its co-founders pitched the company on Sony TV’s Shark Tank, as part of Shark Tank India Season 2, which gives first-time international travellers one more reason to book with confidence. You can read feedback on the Deyor reviews page.