Duration | 10 Nights / 11 Days |
Route | Paro to Thimphu to Trongsa to Bumthang to Mongar to Trashigang to Paro |
Best For | Adventurous travellers, returning visitors, off-the-beaten-path seekers |
Start and End | Paro International Airport |
Eastern Bhutan is one of the last truly undiscovered frontiers of Himalayan travel. While western Bhutan attracts most visitors, the east remains strikingly untouched, culturally distinct, and extraordinarily beautiful. The Eastern Bhutan Explorer takes you deep into the kingdom’s remote heartland, from the historic fortress of Trongsa to the spiritual valleys of Bumthang, over the spectacular Thrumshing La Pass to the silk-weaving villages of Trashigang. This is Bhutan as very few travellers have seen it. Raw, authentic, and unforgettable.
Arrive at Paro International Airport. Transfer to hotel. Evening walk through Paro town.
Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery. Afternoon: Rinpung Dzong and National Museum.
Drive to Thimphu. Visit Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, and the Memorial Chorten.
Long scenic drive to Trongsa via Dochula Pass (approximately 5 hours). Arrive and visit the historic Trongsa Dzong, seat of the monarchy.
Drive to Bumthang. Visit Jambay Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. Afternoon walk through the peaceful Bumthang valley.
Full day in Bumthang: Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Monastery, and Jakar Dzong. Optional visit to local cheese and honey farms.
Cross the spectacular Thrumshing La Pass (3,800m) into eastern Bhutan. Arrive in Mongar, the gateway to the east.
Drive to Trashigang. Visit the impressive Trashigang Dzong. Explore local markets and silk weaving villages.
Morning visit to Gom Kora, a sacred pilgrimage site in a dramatic setting. Afternoon village walk. Begin the return journey.
Long scenic drive back towards central Bhutan. Overnight in Bumthang or Trongsa.
Continue to Paro. Transfer to Paro Airport for departure.
What is Included | What is Not Included |
Accommodation as per package tier | International flights to and from Paro |
Licensed local guide throughout | Bhutan visa fee (USD $40 per person) |
Private vehicle and driver | Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) |
Airport transfers | Personal expenses and tips |
Bhutan visa assistance | Travel insurance |
SDF processing assistance | Meals unless specified |
All sightseeing as per itinerary | Optional activities not in itinerary |
Emergency contact support | Eastern Bhutan routes are subject to road conditions. The operator reserves the right to adjust routing based on seasonal access. |
Full circuit guide from western to eastern Bhutan |
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Scenic mountain pass crossings |
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Let us customise this journey around your travel dates, group size, and budget.
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