Ox plowing field in Bumthang

Eastern Bhutan Tour

Eastern Bhutan is one of the least explored regions of the kingdom and offers one of most authentic experiences for adventure-oriented tourists. The entire region is awash in unspoiled natural beauty, towering cliffs and pristine forests with great variations in altitude and climatic conditions.

Day 1

Arrive Paro

Arrival Paro, welcome meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2

Paro

Morning visit the Kyichu Lhakhang, Drukgyel Dzong and later an excursion to Taktsang Monastery or to Kila Goemba.

Day 3

Paro to Thimphu

After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour, visiting Ta Dzong (the National Museum), Rinpung Dzong and Farm Houses. After lunch drive to Thimphu en route visiting Simtokha Dzong. In the evening visit the local market and Thimphu market & town.

Day 4

Thimphu

In the morning, experience a sightseeing tour of the Thimphu valley, visiting Chorten Memorial,Tashichhodzong, the Handicrafts Emporium, the National Library, Painting School and the Traditional Medicine Institute.

Day 5

Thimphu to Punakha

In the morning depart for Punakha across Dochula, pass which is at the height of 3,100 meters. In the afternoon visit the Punakha Dzong and the town area.

Day 6

Punakha to Wangdiphodrang to Gangtey

After breakfast, leave for Wangdiphodrang and visit Dzong & the town. In the afternoon, drive to Gangtey. In the evening visit the Gangtey Gompa Monastery.

Day 7

Gangtey to Phobjikha to Tongsa

In the morning explore the Phobjikha valley. Later drive to Tongsa. In the evening, visit Tongsa Dzong & Ta Dzong (Watchtower).

Day 8

Tongsa to Bumthang

In the morning drive to Bumthang. In the evening explore the Bumthang valley.

Day 9

Bumthang

Enjoy the day letting the beauty of Bumthang valley sink in, then a visit Jakar Dzong, Kurje Monastery, Jambay Lhakhang and Tamshing Lhakhang.

Day 10

Bumthang to Mongar

In the morning, depart for Mongar. In the evening, visit Mongar Dzong & the local market area.

Day 11

Mongar to Trashigang

After breakfast, leave for Tashigang. In the afternoon visit the Tashigang Dzong & the town.

Day 12

Trashigang

The next morning, spend the day with an excursion to Tashiyangtse.

Day 13

Trashigang to Samdrup Jonkhar

In the morning, drive to Samdrup Jongkhar. The evening is at leisure to stroll around the local market and town.

Day 14

Samdrup Jonkhar to Guwahati

In the morning, enjoy a filling breakfast and drive down to Guwahati airport to catch a flight for your onward destination.