The Trashigang festival is a popular celebration in the eastern region that attracts people from all walks of life. Even the nomadic people of Merak and Sakten come to attend the festival by wearing their unique attire which makes them stand out in the crowd. The festival is observed for three days every year by featuring mask dances and folk dances in honor of Guru Rinpoche. In this way, the festival provides an opportunity for people from remote communities to come together and listen to the teachings of Padmasambhava.
During the trip, you will be escorted from Western region to the Eastern region whereby you can expect the following from the trip:
Trip Cost
The minimum daily tour package covers the following services.
$ 5115 (Single Traveler)
$ 4625 (Couple-per person)
$ 4275 (3 – 6 Travelers-per person)
$ 3995 (7- 9 Travelers -per person)
$ 3715 ( 10 Travelers & above – per person)
Price Includes
Price Excludes
Driving Duration: 1.5hrs/ 65km
Elevation: 2350m / 7710ft
Drive on to Thimphu and check into your hotel, Thimphu sightseeing
Attractions:
– National Memorial chorten
– Tashichho Dzong
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Elevation: 2200m/7218ft
Culture sightseeing in Thimphu valley
Attractions:
– Buddha Point (Siddhartha Gautama in seated position)
– The 13 traditional arts and crafts (Closed on weekends & Government Holidays)
– The Jungshi paper factory
– Centenary Farmers’ Market
– Takin Preservation Center
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Driving Duration: 2hrs/76km
Elevation: 1310m / 4300ft
Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass (3100m/10200ft) for sightseeing
Attractions:
– Do Chula Pass
– Chimi Lhakhang
– Punakha Suspension bridge
– Punakha Dzong
Overnight in Punakha
Elevation: 2900m/9510ft
Drive on to Phobjikha valley
Attractions:
– Gangtey Monastery
– Gangtey Nature Trial
– Black Necked Crane Information Center
Overnight at the lodge in Phobjikha
Driving Duration: 160 km/ 4.5 hrs
Elevation: 2800m / 9185ft
Drive on to Bumthang via Trongsa
Attractions:
– Pele la Pass (3,300m)
– Chendebji Chorten
– Trongsa Dzong
– Trongsa Museum
– Youtongla Pass
Overnight at the hotel in Bumthang
Elevation: 2800m / 9185ft
A day excursion in Bumthang valley
Attractions:
– Jakar Dzong
– Jambay Lhakhang/ temple
– Kurjey Lhakhang
– Tamshing Lhakhang
Overnight at the hotel in Bumthang
Duration: 1.5hrs/50km
Elevation: 2800m / 9185ft
A day excursion to Tang Ugyen Choling Palace
Attractions:
– Tang Valley
– Membartsho Lake
– Pema Choling Nunnery Monastery
– Tag Rimochen Temple
– Ogyen Choling Palace and Museum
Overnight at the hotel in Bumthang
Driving Duration: 192 Kms/7 hrs
Elevation: 1700m / 5580ft
Attractions:
– Ura valley
– Thrumshing-La Pass
– Sengor valley
– Namling Waterfall
– Mongar town
– Mongar Dzong
Overnight in Mongar
Driving Duration: 76Km/ 2hrs
Elevation: 1815m/ 5955ft
Attractions:
– Lhuntse Dzong
– Khoma village (known for weaving brocade dress)
– Takila (Giant Guru statue)
After the sightseeing, drive to Mongar.
Overnight at the hotel in Mongar
Driving Duration: 150 km/ 4-5 hrs
Elevation: 1126m / 3694 ft
Drive on to Trashigang – In the far east of Bhutan, on the bank of Gamri Chhu river lies
Trashigang, the country’s largest district.
As the journey continues, we will enroute though the Korila Pass located at an altitude of 2450
meters (8038ft)
As you get closer to Trashigang Dzongkhag, you will get a glimpse of Trashigang Dzong which
was built by Mingyur Tenpa in 1667, standing on a hill with three steep cliffs. We will then drive 11km from Trashigang town on to the Rangshikhar Goempa
Overnight at the hotel in Trashigang
Elevation: 1850m / 6070ft
Drive to the Trashigang Dzong/fortress to attend the Trashigang Festival
Attractions:
– Trashigang Dzong/fortress
– Colorful Trongdrel and Tangkha (silk appliqué)
– Discover the significance of the festival
Overnight at the hotel in Trashigang
Driving Duration: 64km/2hrs
Elevation: 3500m/11482ft
A day excursion n Merak Villages
Attractions:
– Rangjung Woesel Chholing Monastery
– Radhi Village (Famous in Raw Silk Weaving)
– Brokpa people (Nomadic lifestyle)
Overnight in Trashigang
Flight Duration: 45 minutes
Elevation: 2250m / 7382ft
Domestic flight from Trashigang to Paro.
Note: Cancellations for domestic flights due to weather particularly during the summer season.
Attractions:
– Enjoy the views of green valleys and peaking mountains from the flight
– Paro Weekend Market (traditional products)
– Rinpung Dzong
– Ta Dzong (National Museum)
Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Hiking Duration: 3-4hrs/ 6-7km
Elevation: 3120m/ 10236ft
Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Paro Sightseeing
Attractions:
– Tiger’s Nest (Paro Taktsang)
– Bhutanese Traditional Homestay (Optional)
Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Breakfast at the hotel and then you will be escorted to the airport where your companion will help you with exit formalities and bid you farewell.
