Hampi & the Chalukyan Trail
₹22,000
International · 7 days
Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon
Thimphu · Paro · Punakha · Dochula Pass
The autumn departure, timed for clear skies over the Dochula pass and the festival season in the valleys.
From
₹82,000
per person, twin sharing
Departs 28 Oct 2026
Departs
28 Oct 2026
Duration
7 days
Group size
12–16 guests
Region
International
Trip highlights
- The 108 chortens at Dochula with the Himalaya behind them
- A valley festival, if the calendar obliges
- Archery with a local club in Thimphu
Why this trip
The route
7 days, in an order that keeps the drives short and the days unhurried.
The season
Timed for 28 Oct 2026 — chosen because it is when this route is at its most comfortable to travel in.
The company
Twelve to sixteen travellers, all over fifty, most of them booking on their own. Nobody is the odd one out.
Day by day
01Arrive in Thimphu
Met on arrival and driven to the hotel, with the rest of the day free to settle in. Your tour manager gathers the group in the evening to walk through the days ahead over dinner.
02On to Paro
An unhurried drive to Paro, with stops for chai and photographs along the way. The afternoon is spent seeing the place itself, at a pace the whole group is comfortable with.
03Paro at your own pace
A full day in Paro with time built in to rest. The morning is guided; the afternoon is yours to spend as you like, with your tour manager on hand either way.
04On to Punakha
An unhurried drive to Punakha, with stops for chai and photographs along the way. The afternoon is spent seeing the place itself, at a pace the whole group is comfortable with.
05Punakha at your own pace
A full day in Punakha with time built in to rest. The morning is guided; the afternoon is yours to spend as you like, with your tour manager on hand either way.
06On to Dochula Pass
An unhurried drive to Dochula Pass, with stops for chai and photographs along the way. The afternoon is spent seeing the place itself, at a pace the whole group is comfortable with.
07Homeward
A relaxed final morning and time for last photographs before transfers to the airport or station, and the journey home.
What's included
- A dedicated 50+ Voyagers tour manager travelling with the group, start to finish
- Senior-friendly hotels chosen for lifts, walk-in showers and central locations
- All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles, with unhurried breaks between drives
- Daily breakfast plus the meals named in the itinerary, with dietary needs catered for
- All sightseeing, entry fees and permits listed in the itinerary
- Oxygen support and a first-aid kit on every high-altitude departure
Not included
- Airfare to and from the starting city, unless stated otherwise
- Visa fees and travel insurance, which we are glad to help arrange
- Personal expenses, tips, and anything not named in the inclusions
How we host it
Small groups
Between 12 and 16 travellers, so nobody is a face in a crowd and no bus waits on a queue.
A leisurely pace
Late starts, real rest built into the day, and never more walking than the group is up for.
Fully hosted
Bags, bookings, chemists, chai stops. Your tour manager carries the logistics; you carry the camera.
Kindred company
Everyone on board is 50 or over. Same season of life, same stories, same sense of adventure.
Next step
Enquire about this trip
Tell us a little about yourself and we will send the full itinerary, what the price covers, and the dates still open.
You might also like
Other departures
Ready when you are.
Talk to a real human who has walked the trails. No call centres, no pressure.