Bhutan Chele La Explorer — Phuentsholing to Paro via Chele La Pass

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Overview

There is a moment on every Bhutan trip that stops you completely. For most people, it happens at Tiger’s Nest — standing at the edge of a cliff 900 metres above the Paro Valley, staring at a monastery that has clung to that rock face since 1692. For others, it happens at Chele La Pass at 3,988 metres, where the prayer flags are so dense you can barely see the sky, and Mount Jhomolhari fills the entire northern horizon like a wall. TripJyada’s Bhutan Chele La Explorer is the only 8-day Bhutan package that includes both in a single itinerary — and that makes it genuinely different from every other tour at this duration. Eight days take you from the border warmth of Phuentsholing through the cultural richness of Thimphu, across Dochula Pass to the riverside majesty of Punakha Dzong, and into Paro where Bhutan’s two greatest landmarks — Tiger’s Nest and Chele La — wait on consecutive days. Every hotel is hand-selected. Every permit is arranged before you leave home. Every meal is taken care of. This is Bhutan experienced at the depth this country deserves — nothing skipped, nothing rushed.

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Itinerary

Pick up from Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing.
Meet and greet on arrival.
Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.

  • After breakfast, process permits and drive to Thimphu.
  • Visit Kharbandi Gompa & Milarepa Lhakhang.
  • Enjoy breathtaking mountain views via Gedu (9,000 ft).
  • Stop at Wankha Waterfalls for a photo session.
  • Arrive in Thimphu and check in at the hotel.
  • Overnight stay in Thimphu.
  • Visit the National Library, Simply Bhutan, and the National Memorial Chorten.
  • Explore Buddha Point, Changankha Lakhang, Tashichodzong (The Seat of Government).
  • Witness Bhutan’s national animal at the Takin Reserve Centre.
  • Visit Zorig Chusum School of 13 Traditional Arts and Crafts.
  • Overnight stay in Thimphu.
  • Morning drive to Dochula Pass (3,150m) to witness stunning Himalayan views.
  • Visit Chimi Lhakhang, Pho Chu & Mo Chu Rivers, Punakha Dzong, and the Suspension Bridge.
  • Overnight stay in Punakha.
  • Drive through the Wangchu River valley, passing scenic villages and landscapes.
  • Stop at the confluence of Chuzom, offering views of the Tachogang Temple.
  • Enjoy roadside sightseeing and transfer to Paro.
  • Overnight stay in Paro.
  • Visit Rinpung Dzong, the National Museum, and Kichu Lhakhang.
  • Explore the beautiful streets of Paro, visit local markets, and enjoy the serene surroundings.
  • Overnight stay in Paro.
  • Drive to Chele La Pass (13,000 ft), Bhutan’s highest road pass, offering spectacular views of Mt. Jomolhari.
  • If time permits, visit Kichu Lhakhang and the National Museum.
  • Return to Paro and transfer to Phuentsholing.
  • Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.
  • After breakfast, transfer to Bagdogra Airport for departure.

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Tour Highlights

  • Chele La Pass at 3,988 metres — Bhutan’s highest motorable pass with panoramic views of snow-capped Mt. Jhomolhari (7,326m) — the defining experience that separates this tour from every other 8-day Bhutan itinerary
  • Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang) Monastery trek — 2.5 to 3-hour ascent through blue pine forest to Bhutan’s most iconic landmark, clinging to a 900-metre cliff above the Paro Valley
  • Punakha Dzong at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers — built in 1637 and widely considered the most beautiful fortress monastery in all of Bhutan
  • Dochula Pass (3,150m) with 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens and unobstructed views of the eastern Himalayan range on clear mornings
  • Full Thimphu cultural day — Buddha Dordenma (169-foot golden statue), Tashichho Dzong, Simply Bhutan Museum and the Zorig Chusum School of 13 Traditional Arts
  • Kyichu Lhakhang in Paro — one of Bhutan’s oldest temples, originally built in 659 AD during the reign of Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo
  • Chimi Lhakhang — the Fertility Temple of Punakha, reached by a 20-minute walk through paddy fields, famous throughout Bhutan for its unusual and deeply traditional blessings
  • All SDF (₹1,200/person/night for 7 nights), hotel accommodation, all meals, private transfers, monument entry fees and licensed Bhutan guide fully included — zero hidden charges

Frequently Asked Questions

The defining difference is Chele La Pass. At 3,988 metres, Chele La is Bhutan’s highest motorable pass and offers some of the most dramatic mountain views in the entire country — particularly of Mount Jhomolhari (7,326m) on clear mornings. Most 7-night Bh
The Chele La drive from Paro takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours on a winding mountain road through rhododendron forests and pine trees. There is no trekking involved — it is fully accessible by vehicle. At the pass itself (3,988m), you will find thousands
Yes — and this itinerary is specifically designed so you do both on back-to-back days without either feeling rushed. Tiger’s Nest is typically done as a half-day morning trek (leaving at 7:30 to 8:00 am, returning by early afternoon), giving you the after
Yes, completely. The Bhutan government’s Sustainable Development Fee of Rs. 1,200 per person per night for Indian citizens — totalling Rs. 8,400 per person for this 7-night itinerary — is fully included in TripJyada’s package price. There are no additiona
Kyichu Lhakhang in the Paro Valley is one of the oldest and most sacred temples in Bhutan, originally built in 659 AD by the Tibetan Buddhist King Songtsen Gampo as part of a series of 108 temples constructed across the Himalayan region in a single day to
The 8-day Bhutan Chele La Explorer starts from Rs. 25,487 per person for a group of 6 travellers. For a group of 2, the price is Rs. 37,799 per person. The package includes all hotel accommodation (deluxe, premium, luxury or elite categories available), a

Terms & Conditions

Term & Condition

Note:- Valid ID proof (Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence). PAN Card & Aadhar Card is not acceptable. In case of a child below 18 years bring Aadhar or Birth Certificate. 4 Passport sized photographs of each person.

Payment Policy

Bookings Made 60 to 30 Days Prior to Tour Date
An advance payment of 30% of the total tour cost + 5% GST is required at the time of booking. The balance amount must be paid as per the company payment schedule communicated at the time of confirmation.
Bookings Made 20 Days Prior to Tour Date
An advance payment of 30% of the total tour cost + 5% GST is required at the time of booking. Upon issuance of the hotel confirmation voucher (within 3 business days), an additional 20% of the total tour cost + 5% GST must be paid. The remaining balance amount must be settled on the day of arrival.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation has to be sent to us by Mail/Fax.

30 Days from The Date of Booking: Only Communication Charges Rs.2000 Per Person.
21-30 Days Prior To Departure : 25% Of Tour Cost
11-20 Days Prior To Departure : 50% Of Tour Cost
10 Days Prior To Departure : Full Cancellation
Above are the cancellation rules but we will put our best possible effort to minimise the cancellation charges.

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