16 days tour

Amazing Bhutan From East To West

This tour includes:

Guide

We believe tour guides play an important role in making your journey memorable and getting the most out of your trip. All our guides are experienced English-speaking licensed by the Tourism Council of Bhutan and they will accompany you throughout your trip in Bhutan. They are always ready to serve you and take care of you every step of your journey so that you go back home satisfied and happy with good memories that will last a lifetime. And the driverโ€™s responsibility is no less. No matter how luxury the transport is, your safety and comfort are in the hands of a driver. Therefore, we employ only experienced drivers specifically licensed to drive tourists. If for some reason you are not satisfied with either of our guide or driver, let us know immediately. We never had such issues in the past but weโ€™ll always try to have them replaced as soon as possible. NOTE: We can arrange guides speaking other major languages (French, Japanese, German, Chinese, Korean & Thai) at an additional fee.

Meals

All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Breakfast & Dinner will be usually served at your hotels. Most of the lunches will be served at local restaurants while some can be arranged as a picnic. We also arrange dinners at some traditional restaurants to offer a better choice.

Others

Bhutan Visa Fee is included. Visa will be arranged for you. Oneway domestic flight from Paro to Yonphula, Trashigang in eastern Bhutan on Day 02 is INCLUDED. Bottled mineral water in the car Light snacks between meals wherever necessary

Optional

You will have an opportunity to try our Bhutanese traditional archery and dart throwing. A set of national costumes (Gho for men and Kira for women) will be provided. The costumes should be returned to the guide at the end of the tour. Tourist SIM Card. You must let us know in advance if you need one. SIM cards in Bhutan will work only on unlocked GSM phones.

Transport

All ground transportations including airport transfers. We provide: Luxury SUV for 1-2 person Luxury Minivan for a group of 3-8 person Luxury bus/coach for a group of 9 people and above Our fleet of transport vehicles are highly maintained and chauffeured by specially licensed professionals to drive tourists. Porter & Pony charges are also included for trekking adventures.

Accommodation

The price includes standard twin sharing accommodation at 3-star hotels certified by the Tourism Council of Bhutan. Our partner hotels are handpicked based on the recommendations and good experiences from our past guests. You will be informed of where you will stay at each destination before your arrival. During the course of trekking, we provide full-service outdoor camping in the pristine wilderness at designated campsites. Our trekking crew will transport the tents and camping equipment, pitch the tents, prepare and serve meals, washings will also be done by our trekking staff. You just have to bring a sleeping bag and a travel pillow. We will send you a suggested packing list after we receive your booking. You will also have an option (prior arrangement required) to stay at village homestay/farmhouse at few destinations to get insight into the local culture and feast on delicious local cuisine and take part in preparing some of the popular dishes of Bhutan.

Hygieneprotocol

Starting from 23rd September 2022, Bhutan will fully reopen for tourism without quarantine requirement. The pre-departure RT-PCR negative test certificate is also not required. However, all tourists are required to show up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinination record. You are also required to have travel insurance. You may be required to wear face mask at all public places.

Not included:

Insurance

Travel insurance is mandatory.

Others

Entry fees to sacred sites, museums and other national monuments Emergency evacuation & helicopter services Alcoholic beverages, bar bills. Laundry services, telephone call charges Premium accommodation in a 4-Star and above hotel Cultural shows that require an advance arrangement Tips to guides and drivers (optional) Any other expense of personal nature

Flights

Only Oneway domestic flight from Paro to Yonphula, Trashigang in eastern Bhutan on Day 02 is INCLUDED. International flights to/from Bhutan NOT INCLUDED. We can help arrange your flights to/from Bhutan. The flight tends to get fully booked months ahead especially during the peak season. We highly recommend you to book flights a few months ahead of your departure date. There are only two airlines operating in and out of Bhutan: 1. Drukair, the national flag carrier of Bhutan (www.drukair.com.bt) operates from/to these cities/International Airports: Bangkok, Bagdogra, Bodhgaya, Dhaka, Delhi, Guwahati, Kathmandu, Kolkata, Singapore. 2. Bhutan Airlines, a private airline introduced in 2011 (www.bhutanairlines.bt) operates from/to these cities/International Airport: Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, Kathmandu.

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Itinerary of your trip Amazing Bhutan From East To West

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Paro International Airport & Sightseeing In Paro (2200M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Paro International Airport & Sightseeing In Paro (2200M)

      Our guide and the driver will pick you up upon your arrival at Paro, the only International Airport in Bhutan and drive to visit the National Museum of Bhutan housed in the 17th-century watchtower called Ta Dzong. The collection at the National Museum preserves a snapshot of the rich cultural traditions of the country. This unique watchtower built in 1649 was converted into the National Museum in 1968. From there drive to visit Paro Rinpung Dzong originally built in 1646 as the administrative and monastic centre of the western region. Today, the Dzong serves as the office of the governor of the Paro district and head of the district monk body. After visiting the dzong we take a short walk to the traditional wooden cantilever bridge built across Paro river (Pa Chhu) just below the Dzong. The roofed wooden cantilever bridge is built in a traditional style and this type of bridge is called Bazam. If time permits, drive to visit Sang Choekhor Monastery located on a hilltop overlooking the Paro Valley presenting grand panoramic views. It takes about 30 mins drive from the main Paro town to reach the monastery. Overnight at Khangkhu Resort or Bhutan Mandala Resort

  • Day 2 Day 2: Mountain Flight To Eastern Bhutan / Drive To Trashiyangtse (1715M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Mountain Flight To Eastern Bhutan / Drive To Trashiyangtse (1715M)

      After breakfast at the hotel, you'll take a mountain flight to Yonphula Domestic Airport, Trashigang in the east of Bhutan and drive to Tashiyangtse for overnight stay. Domestic flight service has helped visitors to cut short traveling time from a strenuous 15 hours drive to just 45 mins. The mountain flight presents you with stunning aerial views of the pristine mountainous topography of Bhutan. Upon arrival at the Yonphula Domestic Airport, you will be transferred to Trashigang town which is just 20km away and takes 1 hour to drive. After lunch at Trashigang, we drive to Trashiyangtse which as bifurcated from Tashigang District in 1992 and became new district. The District of Trashi Yangtse is ethnically and culturally diverse and has some of the revered historical and cultural sites. En route, we stop briefly at Gom Kora, a sacred site blessed by the 8th-century Indian saint who brought Buddhism to Bhutan known as Guru Rinpoche in Tibetan Buddism. The temple that stands on the sacred site was built in the 17th century. A famous annual festival is hosted here during the Spring attracting hundreds of spectators not only from the other parts of the country but also from the neighboring Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Continue driving for 1.5 hours and then enter the picturesque town of Trashi Yangtse set amidst the fertile paddy fields and Kholong Chhu river cutting through the gorge below. Distance from Yonphula Domestic Airport - Trashiyangtse 85km, Driving time 3-hours, Trashigang altitude 1065m, Tashiyangtse 1715m Overnight at Hotel Karmaling

  • Day 3 Day 3: Trashiyangtse / Transfer To Trashigang (1065M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Trashiyangtse / Transfer To Trashigang (1065M)

      After breakfast at the hotel, we begin the sightseeing by first visiting one of the well-known landmarks in this region, Chorten Kora (Chorten means โ€˜Buddist Stupaโ€™ and Kora means โ€˜circumambulationโ€™) built in 1740 AD over the span of 12 years. Though smaller in size, Chorten Kora is believed to be the replica of the Boudanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. The people of Trashi Yangtse are well known for their incredible skills at woodwork and paper making. The items they produce such as traditional wooden cups and bowls known as Dhapa are prized throughout the country. Also located in this town is the School of Traditional Arts where the six forms of traditional arts are taught โ€“ Painting, Pottery, Wood Sculpture, Wood Turning, Lacquer work and applique embroidery. After lunch at the hotel, drive back to Trashigang. Distance from Trashiyangtse - Trashgang 55km, Driving time 2-Hours On arrival in Trashigang, visit Trashignag Dzong which was built in 1659. The Dzong houses the office of the district governor and head of the district clergy. Trashigang was once the largest and bustling trade center for merchants in the east. It is one of the largest Dzonghag (district) in the country. Although new development is taking place as time changes, we still see the quaint old-fashioned town of 80s due to its location in the gorge with very limited space for expansion. Overnight at Lingkhar Lodge or Hotel Druk Deothjungย 

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Tour leaving from Paro

Paro is a charming town in Bhutan, known for its rich history and beautiful mountainous landscapes. It is home to the Taktshang Monastery, one of the most sacred sites in Bhutan, and offers a wide range of cultural and outdoor activities for visitors.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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