Transfers
8:00 AM – Depart from Thimphu
9:30 AM – Arrival in Paro to visit Paro Dzong
10:30 AM – Drive to Chele La Pass.
12:00 PM – Chele La Pass Hike
1:00 PM – Picnic Lunch at Chele La Pass
2:00 PM – Drive Back to Paro through Kila Gompa
5:00 PM – Return to Thimphu
Meals
Breakfast: Typical Bhutanese Breakfast: Includes dishes like ema datshi (chilies and cheese), red rice, and tsampa (roasted barley flour).
Picnic Lunch: Sandwiches: Various fillings like cheese, ham, or vegetarian options, Fruits, Chips, cookies, or nuts and Bhutanese snacks like momo (dumplings) or khuli (local pastries).
Dinner: Includes dishes like red rice, ema datshi, phaksha paa (pork with radish), and a variety of side dishes. Many restaurants offer international cuisine like pasta, stir-fries, and grilled meats.
Add-ons
Haa Valley Visit: If you have more time and want a longer adventure, you can continue from Chele La Pass into the Haa Valley for additional cultural exploration.
Inclusions
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
Daily game drives while on Safari.
A professional driver/guide.
Safari Van.
All Taxes and VAT.
Meals as per itinerary.
Drinking water.
Exclusions
International flights.
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Tips.
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Flights / Road
Arrival in Bhutan (Paro International Airport - PBH)
Paro is Bhutan's only international airport, nestled in a deep valley at an elevation of 2,235 meters, making it one of the most challenging airports in the world for pilots. Bhutan is served by two airlines—Drukair (Royal Bhutan Airlines) and Bhutan Airlines. International flights to Paro are limited, and only a few countries have direct connections; India: Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Bagdogra; Thailand: Bangkok; Nepal: Kathmandu; Bangladesh: Dhaka; Singapore: Singapore (limited frequency). The most common international route is from Delhi or Bangkok, as they have more frequent connections to Bhutan.
Departure from Bhutan (Paro International Airport - PBH)
International Flights from Paro: You can book your return flight to one of the same destinations listed above, most often Bangkok or Delhi, depending on your next destination. Flights from Paro typically operate in the morning to mid-day due to the airport’s weather conditions and challenging approach.
Drive times
Thimphu to Paro, 1.5 hrs
Paro to CheleLa Pass, 1.5 hrs
Chele La Pass to Ridge hike, 2 hrs
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