Experience Bhutan’s rich culture and landscapes on a 15-day adventure to Bhutan’s west, central, and eastern regions. Your journey begins in Paro’s stunning valley, home to the renowned Tiger’s Nest. From there, visit Thimphu before heading towards the Eastern region, where you can explore ancient forts, sacred monasteries, remote temples, farmhouses, palaces, and monastic schools. Take time to soak in the unique lifestyle of the Bhutanese people in the Eastern region, which is unlike any other in Bhutan. It is an ideal tour for travelers seeking an extended vacation and a glimpse into Bhutan’s unique way of life.
While exploring the East and West side of Bhutan, you can expect to:
Trip Cost
The minimum daily tour package covers the following services.
$ 5460 (Single Traveler)
$ 4969 (Couple-per person)
$ 4586 (3 – 6 Travelers-per person)
$ 4259 (7- 9 Travelers -per person)
$ 3986 ( 10 Travelers & above – per person)
Price Includes
Price Excludes
Driving duration: 1.5hrs/65km
Elevation: 2200m/7218ft
Drive to Thimphu, Thimphu sightseeing
Attractions
– Memorial Chorten
– Tashichho Dzong
Overnight in Thimphu
Elevation: 2350m/ 7710ft
After an early breakfast, begin your journey of sightseeing around Thimphu Valley
Attractions:
– Buddha Point
– Zilukha Nunnery
– Motithang Takin Preserve
– Centenary Farmers’ Market
– 13 Traditional Art Forms (Zorig Chusum)
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Driving Duration: 2hrs/ 77 km
Elevation: 1310m / 4300ft
Having breakfast at the hotel, drive on to Punakha and enjoy the sightseeing
Attractions:
– Dochula Pass ( Druk Wangyal Chorten)
– Chimmi Lhakhang
– Punakha Dzong
– Punakha suspension Bridge
Overnight at the Hotel in Punakha
Diving Distance: 2hrs/ 78 km
Elevation: 2900m / 9510ft
Drive on to Phobjikha/ Gangtey, Phobjikha sightseeing
Attractions:
– Hike to the Gangtey Nature Trial
– Gangtey Gompa/Monastery
– Phobjikha Valley
– Black Necked Crane Information Center
Overnight in Phobjikha
Driving Duration: 5-6hrs/ 171km
Elevation: 2800m / 9185ft
After having early breakfast, drive on to Bumthang via Trongsa, Trongsa sightseeing
Attractions:
– Chendebji Chorten
– Trongsa Dzong
– Chumey weaving Centre in Bumthang
Overnight at the hotel in Bumthang
Elevation: 2800m / 9185ft
Early breakfast at the hotel, Bumthang local sightseeing
Attractions:
– Jambey Lhakhang
– Kurje Lhakhang/temple
– Tamshing Lhakhang
– Jakar Dzong
– Bathpalathang Domestic Airport
– Lhodrak Kharchu Monastery
Overnight at the hotel in Bumthang
Driving Duration: 1.5hrs/ 46km
Elevation: 2800- 4500m/ 9186-14763ft
Breakfast at the hotel, drive on to Tang Ugyen Choling Palace. Spend some quality time to explore and discover the religious significant of the palace.
Attractions:
– Tang Valley
– Membartsho Lake
– Pema Choling Nunnery Monastery
– Tag Rimochen Temple
– Ogyen Choling Palace and Museum
Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang
Driving Duration: 7hrs/ 192Km
Elevation: 1600m/ 5249ft
Have breakfast at the hotel in Bumthang, drive on to Mongar Dzongkhag for sightseeing
Attractions:
– Catch a glimpse of Gangkhar Puensum (7541m)
– Ura valley
– Thrumshing-La Pass
– Sengor valley
– Namling Waterfall
– Mongar Dzong
Overnight at the hotel in Mongar
Driving Distance: 2hrs/ 76Km
Elevation: 1815m / 5955ft
Drive on to Lhuntse Dzongkhag, Lhuntse sightseeing
Attractions:
– Lhuentse Dzong
– Khoma village (known for weaving brocade dress)
– Takila (Giant Guru statue)
Drive back to Mongar, overnight at the lodge in Mongar
Driving Duration: 4-5hrs/ 150Km
Elevation: 3773m / 12375ft
Drive on to Trashigang, Trashigang sightseeing
Attractions:
– Kori-la pass (2450m/8040ft)
– Trashigang Dzong Fortress
– Rangshikhar Goempa
Overnight at the lodge in Trashigang
Elevation: 3773m / 12375ft
Day excursion to Trashiyangtse
Attractions:
– Chorten Kora
– Trashiyangtse Town
– Wood Turnning ( Dapa and Phob)
– Gomphu Kora
Overnight at the lodge in Trashigang
Driving Duration: 2-3hrs/ 67km
Elevation: 3773m / 12375ft
Day excursion to Merak Villages
Attractions:
– Ranjung Monastery
– Radhi Village ( Famous in Raw Silk Weaving)
– Brokpa people (Nomadic lifestyle)
Overnight at the lodge in Trashigang
Duration: 45 mins
Elevation: 2700m/ 9,000ft
Domestic Flight from Yonphula Domestic Airport
Attractions:
– Sherubtse College
– Rinpung/Paro Dzong
– Ta Dzong ( National Museum)
– Explore Paro Town and Paro Weekend Market (traditional products)
Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Duration: 5-6hrs/ 6-7km
Elevation: 2950m /9678ft
Hike to Paro Taktsang, Paro sightseeing
Attraction:
– A day hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) located 3100m
– Hot Stone Bath in Farm House(additional charge)
Overnight at the hotel in Paro
After breakfast, we drive on to the Paro airport, to catch your flight to your onward destination as you bid farewell to the beautiful Kingdom of Bhutan.
