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Group trip · Bhutan · 12 – 18 December 2026
Bhutan Group Trip
- 6N / 7D
- Bagdogra/NJP to Bagdogra/NJP
- Up to 16 travellers
- Double sharing
- Licensed Bhutanese guide
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Overview
This Bhutan group trip covers what most first-time visitors come for: Thimphu, Dochula Pass and its 108 stupas, Punakha Dzong, the hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery and the drive up to Chele La. It starts and ends at Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station, crosses into Bhutan by road at Phuentsholing, and spends a night in Phuentsholing at each end, so there's no 10-hour drive on the first or last day.
Mid-December is one of the clearest, quietest weeks of the year in Bhutan: cold mornings, blue skies and mountain views. You travel with up to 16 people and a licensed Bhutanese guide, with ClearEast on WhatsApp the whole way. Our team is based in Bengaluru.
- Thimphu, the capital without traffic lights: the giant Buddha Dordenma above the valley, the Memorial Chorten and an afternoon at Simply Bhutan
- Dochula Pass and its 108 stupas, with the Himalaya behind them on a clear December day
- Punakha Dzong where two rivers meet, the long suspension bridge, and a walk through rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang
- The hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery, built into a cliff 900 metres above the Paro valley
- Chele La, Bhutan's highest road pass, with views of Mount Jomolhari
- A licensed Bhutanese guide with the group from the border to the border
Route
Bagdogra/NJP → Phuentsholing 1N → Thimphu 1N → Punakha 1N → Paro 2N → Phuentsholing 1N → Bagdogra/NJP
Day by day
7 days · Bagdogra/NJP to Bagdogra/NJP
Pick-up at Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station by 12:00 noon, then about four hours through the tea gardens of the Dooars to the border at Jaigaon. You walk through the gate into Phuentsholing, and the change is immediate: quieter streets, Bhutanese dress, prayer flags. Evening free in town, then dinner together at the hotel.
Night in PhuentsholingDinnerYour entry permit is arranged before you arrive, so we leave after breakfast. The road climbs for about five hours through forest and mountain villages, past Chuzom, where the Paro and Thimphu rivers meet beside three small stupas. Thimphu by evening: a walk around the capital, the only one in the world without traffic lights, then dinner.
Night in ThimphuBreakfast, dinnerA morning of Thimphu's best-known sights. Buddha Dordenma, the giant seated Buddha looking down over the valley. The National Memorial Chorten, where people from the city walk circles and turn the prayer wheels all day. Simply Bhutan, a living museum where you try archery and butter tea and watch a cultural show, and the Takin Preserve, home of Bhutan's odd-looking national animal. Then over Dochula Pass and its 108 stupas, and down into the warmer Punakha valley.
Night in PunakhaBreakfast, dinnerPunakha Dzong is the great white fortress where the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers meet. Cross the long suspension bridge over the river, then walk through rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of the Divine Madman, where couples come for a blessing. After lunch, about three and a half hours to Paro.
Night in ParoBreakfast, dinnerThe day most people come to Bhutan for. Paro Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest, clings to a cliff 900 metres above the valley. The trail climbs through pine forest to a halfway café with the first full view of the monastery, then on to the top: 3 to 5 hours return, easy to moderate, at your own pace. Ponies are available for part of the way. In the evening, try a traditional hot stone bath if you like.
Night in ParoBreakfast, dinnerAn early drive up to Chele La, about 3,900 metres and Bhutan's highest road pass, lined with prayer flags, with Mount Jomolhari and the Haa valley in view if the sky is clear and the road is open. Then the long, scenic drive down to Phuentsholing for the last evening and dinner together.
Night in PhuentsholingBreakfast, dinnerWe leave Phuentsholing at 8:00 am after breakfast and drop you at Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station by 1:00 pm. Book flights or trains after 3:00 pm.
Breakfast
What's included
Stay
- 6 nights in comfortable hotels certified by Bhutan's Department of Tourism, double sharing (Phuentsholing 2, Thimphu 1, Punakha 1, Paro 2)
Meals
- 6 breakfasts (days 2–7)
- 6 dinners: Phuentsholing on days 1 and 6, Thimphu, Punakha and Paro
Permits and fees
- Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), ₹1,200 per night
- Entry permit and route permits, handled by us
Travel
- Pick-up and drop at Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station
- All sightseeing in Bhutan by Coaster or Hiace bus
- Driver, fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance
Team and support
- Licensed Bhutanese guide throughout
- Tourist SIM card
- ClearEast support on WhatsApp before and during the trip
Not included
- Flights or train to Bagdogra or NJP
- Lunches
- Monument and museum entry fees (paid locally)
- Tiger's Nest pony, hot stone bath, rafting and other optional activities
- Travel insurance, personal expenses, tips
- 5% GST on the trip price
- TCS as per government rules (adjustable against your income tax)
- Anything not listed under Included
Where you stay
Double sharing
Night 1
Phuentsholing
Hotel
Night 2
Thimphu
Hotel
Night 3
Punakha
Hotel
Nights 4–5
Paro
Hotel
Night 6
Phuentsholing
Hotel
Property names are in your written confirmation before you travel.
Dates & price
More dates for this trip appear here as we add them
Departs
Sat 12 Dec
Pick-up: Bagdogra airport (IXB) or NJP railway station, by 12:00 noon, Sat 12 Dec
6N / 7D
Returns
Fri 18 Dec
Drop: Bagdogra airport (IXB) or NJP railway station, by 1:00 pm, Fri 18 Dec
Price per person
₹31,450
TCS shown separately; you can claim it back in your tax return.
Room
Double sharing
Tourism-certified hotels
How you pay
₹10,000 now
Balance by 2 December 2026
Your price covers
- 6 nightsTourism-certified hotels
- Meals6 breakfasts · 6 dinners
- TransportCoaster or Hiace bus, Bagdogra/NJP to Bagdogra/NJP
- TeamLicensed Bhutanese guide, Driver, Border help
Optional extras
- Pony for part of the Tiger's Nest climbPaid locally
- Traditional hot stone bath in Paro, day 5 eveningOn request
- Rafting in Punakha, if the river and the day's plan allowOn request
- Hotel near Bagdogra or NJP the night beforeOn request
Open · up to 16 travellers
Reserve your seatIf you cancel
80% back
30+ days before
50% back
15–29 days
No refund
Under 15 days
Days before departure. Full policy
How booking works
- 1Message us on WhatsApp or ask for a call.
- 2We talk it through with you by phone or WhatsApp and share the route, dates, price and what is included.
- 3If you like it, pay by UPI or by scanning our QR code.
- 4Once your payment reaches us, you are booked. We send hotels, transport and permits in writing before you travel.
Good to know
The trip starts at Bagdogra airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri railway station (NJP) at 12:00 noon on 12 December.
From Kolkata
About 1 hour by flight. Or take an overnight train to New Jalpaiguri (NJP), about 30–40 minutes from Bagdogra.
From Bangalore
Direct flights to Bagdogra take about 3 hours. Take a morning flight on 12 December, or arrive the evening before.
From Mumbai or Delhi
Direct and one-stop flights to Bagdogra; about 2 hours from Delhi.
Coming a day early?
Ask us for a hotel in Siliguri for the night of 11 December.
Documents
- An Indian passport valid for at least 6 months, or a Voter ID card. Aadhaar and PAN are not accepted at the border.
- 2 passport-size photos.
- Children: passport or birth certificate.
- Send us a copy of your ID and your PAN when you book: the ID for your permits, the PAN for TCS.
Things to know
- Mid-December brings clear skies and cold mornings and nights, around freezing in Paro and Thimphu. Pack proper winter wear.
- Dochula and Chele La can get snow at this time of year; your guide may change the order of the day for safety.
- The Tiger's Nest hike is steep. Ponies are available for part of the way at extra cost.
- Chimi Lhakhang has fertility symbols on display; you can skip it if you prefer.
- Dzongs and temples: long sleeves and long trousers or skirts, no caps inside.
- Smoking in public isn't allowed in Bhutan, and tobacco products are restricted.
- Indian rupees are accepted across Bhutan alongside the ngultrum.
- We share hotel names before departure, once rooms are confirmed.
What to pack
- Winter jacket, thermals, woollen cap and gloves, comfortable hiking shoes, one set of modest clothes for temples, water bottle, sunscreen, power bank, personal medicines.
Booking terms
- Book your seat with ₹10,000 per person.
- Balance and TCS due by Wednesday 2 December 2026.
- Bookings close on Friday 4 December 2026 (we need a week to arrange permits), or earlier when all 16 seats are filled.
- Your seat is reserved when we receive the booking amount. We confirm hotels, transport and permits in writing before departure.
Who looks after you
The team changes with the place. On this trip:
Licensed Bhutanese guide
Named before you travel
Required in Bhutan. With the group throughout the trip in Bhutan.
Driver
Named before you travel
Coaster or Hiace bus for all sightseeing in Bhutan, and the Bagdogra and NJP legs.
Border help
ClearEast team
We handle the entry permit at Phuentsholing and the route permits in Thimphu.
One number, before and during the trip
+91 90360 21836WhatsApp or call. One team answers it, so you never chase a driver's number.
Our team in Bengaluru and the hills,with local captains and guides on every trip
Questions about this trip
How much does a Bhutan trip cost for 2 people from India?
On this group trip, ₹31,450 per person, SDF included, so ₹62,900 for two, plus TCS. Add your travel to Bagdogra or NJP, lunches, entry fees and personal spending.
Do Indians need a visa or passport for Bhutan?
No visa. You need an entry permit, which we arrange, and either an Indian passport valid for 6 months or a Voter ID. Aadhaar and PAN aren't accepted.
What is the SDF, and is it included?
The Sustainable Development Fee is Bhutan's tourism fee: ₹1,200 per person per night for Indian adults. It's included in the price (₹7,200 for 6 nights).
What is TCS, and why is it charged?
Tax Collected at Source applies to overseas tour packages. It's collected against your PAN and you can adjust it against your income tax. We confirm the exact rate when you book.
How fit do I need to be for Tiger's Nest?
It's a steady uphill hike of 3–5 hours return. Most reasonably fit people manage it at their own pace; ponies go part of the way at extra cost.
Is Bhutan cold in December?
Yes, especially mornings and nights, which reach about freezing in Paro and Thimphu. Days are usually sunny and clear.
What travellers say
Reviews on Google · Read them all →
★★★★★
“Spoke with ClearEast trip team. It was just wow, they are best if anyone planning for bhutan or northeast trip. They don't try to sale. They have guide me step by step and made me understand the complete process for bhutan trip. They hear me out…”
suraj s · Bhutan trip · Google review, Nov 2025
★★★★★
“I booked my Sikkim trip with Cleareast Trip, and it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had! The entire tour was perfectly planned — right from Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake and Nathula Pass. The hotels were clean and comfortable.”
Soniya Mangar · Sikkim trip · Google review, Aug 2025
★★★★★
“I recently booked trip through this travel company and everything was perfectly organised from start to finish. The team was helpful responsive and genuinely cared about making our journey smooth and memorable. Hotels transportation and everything…”
Dipankar Deka · Google review, Aug 2025
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