Experience the untouched cultural heritage of Eastern Bhutan, where ancient traditions, unique festivals, and stunning landscapes await. This immersive journey takes you through the less-explored villages, sacred monasteries, and bustling local markets, offering an authentic taste of Bhutanese life.
Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati – Transfer to Samdrup Jongkhar
- Meet and greet at Guwahati airport
- Scenic drive to the Bhutanese border town of Samdrup Jongkhar
- Relax at the hotel and enjoy a traditional welcome dinner
Day 2: Samdrup Jongkhar – Trashigang
- Drive through lush forests and remote villages
- Visit Khaling National Handloom Center, known for exquisite Bhutanese textiles
- Arrive in Trashigang, the largest town in Eastern Bhutan
Day 3: Trashigang – Trashi Yangtse Excursion
- Explore Trashigang Dzong, an iconic fortress
- Drive to Trashi Yangtse, famous for Chorten Kora and traditional woodcraft
- Visit the School of Traditional Arts
Day 4: Trashigang – Mongar
- Scenic drive through picturesque landscapes
- Stop at Drametse Monastery, home of the famous Drametse Ngacham mask dance
- Explore Mongar town and its unique architecture
Day 5: Mongar – Lhuentse
- Visit Lhuentse Dzong, an important spiritual site
- Explore Khoma village, famous for intricate Kushuthara textiles
- Interact with local weavers and learn about traditional weaving techniques
Day 6: Lhuentse – Autsho – Return to Mongar
- Hike to sacred pilgrimage sites in Lhuentse
- Visit Autsho village and experience local hospitality
- Drive back to Mongar for the night
Day 7: Mongar – Departure
- Farewell breakfast and departure
✔️ Explore the untouched beauty of Eastern Bhutan
✔️ Experience authentic Bhutanese textile weaving in Khoma village
✔️ Visit ancient monasteries and fortresses
✔️ Discover the vibrant culture and traditions of the region
✔️ Interact with local communities
✅ Included:
- Arrival and Departure: All ground transport in a private vehicle, including airport and hotel transfers.
- Accommodation: Comfortable lodging throughout the tour.
- Sightseeing Fees & Visa: All entrance fees to museums and monuments, as well as the Bhutanese Tourist Visa fee.
- Meals: Full board meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, and snacks.
- Transportation: Private, comfortable ground transportation as per the itinerary.
- Guide Services: Licensed, professional, English-speaking Bhutanese guide.
- Staff Salary & Allowance: Wages, food, and equipment for Bhutanese staff and porters.
- Drinking Water: Mineral water provided during the tour.
- Government Taxes: All government taxes and official expenses.
❌ Not Included:
- International Airfare: Flights to and from Paro (contact us at amobhutantraves.com for booking assistance).
- Insurance: Travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical emergencies, and repatriation.
- Personal Expenses: Internet, telephone calls, laundry, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages.
- Filming & Photography: Special permits required for filming, cameras, and drone usage.
- Private & Customized Trips: Contact us for tailor-made experiences.
- Group & Family Discounts: Available upon request—contact us at info@amenbhutan.com.
- Tips: Gratuities for guides and drivers (tipping is expected but optional).
- Additional Services: Any activities, services, or expenses not mentioned in the itinerary or the “Included” section.
We partner with comfortable and culturally immersive hotels, including:
- Hotel Druk Deothjung (Trashigang)
- Wangchuk Hotel (Mongar)
- Local eco-lodges for a traditional experience
Transportation
- Private SUV or comfortable minivan, depending on group size
- Experienced driver familiar with Bhutanese terrain
We can customize this tour based on your interests:
- Add more cultural experiences or monastery visits
- Include a homestay with a Bhutanese family
- Adjust the itinerary based on your travel dates
Discover the highlights of Eastern Bhutan on this short but immersive journey. Visit ancient fortresses, interact with local artisans, and experience the unique traditions of this remote region.
Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati – Transfer to Samdrup Jongkhar
- Meet at Guwahati airport and drive to Bhutan’s border town
- Relax at a comfortable hotel with a traditional dinner
Day 2: Samdrup Jongkhar – Trashigang
- Drive through scenic mountain roads
- Stop at Khaling National Handloom Center
- Explore Trashigang town and visit Trashigang Dzong
Day 3: Trashigang – Trashi Yangtse Excursion
- Visit Chorten Kora, an important spiritual pilgrimage site
- Explore the traditional arts and crafts school in Trashi Yangtse
- Return to Trashigang in the evening
Day 4: Trashigang – Mongar
- Drive through the scenic landscapes of Eastern Bhutan
- Stop at Drametse Monastery, known for its sacred mask dances
- Visit Mongar Dzong and explore the vibrant local market
Day 5: Mongar – Departure
- Breakfast and transfer to Samdrup Jongkhar for exit via Guwahati
✔️ A perfect introduction to Eastern Bhutan’s culture
✔️ Visit Trashigang and Mongar, two major cultural hubs
✔️ Experience Bhutanese textiles and traditional arts
✔️ Explore ancient monasteries and fortresses
✅ Included:
- Arrival and Departure: All ground transport in a private vehicle, including airport and hotel transfers.
- Accommodation: Comfortable lodging throughout the tour.
- Sightseeing Fees & Visa: All entrance fees to museums and monuments, as well as the Bhutanese Tourist Visa fee.
- Meals: Full board meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, and snacks.
- Transportation: Private, comfortable ground transportation as per the itinerary.
- Guide Services: Licensed, professional, English-speaking Bhutanese guide.
- Staff Salary & Allowance: Wages, food, and equipment for Bhutanese staff and porters.
- Drinking Water: Mineral water provided during the tour.
- Government Taxes: All government taxes and official expenses.
❌ Not Included:
- International Airfare: Flights to and from Paro (contact us at amobhutantraves.com for booking assistance).
- Insurance: Travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical emergencies, and repatriation.
- Personal Expenses: Internet, telephone calls, laundry, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages.
- Filming & Photography: Special permits required for filming, cameras, and drone usage.
- Private & Customized Trips: Contact us for tailor-made experiences.
- Group & Family Discounts: Available upon request—contact us at info@amenbhutan.com.
- Tips: Gratuities for guides and drivers (tipping is expected but optional).
- Additional Services: Any activities, services, or expenses not mentioned in the itinerary or the “Included” section.
We partner with comfortable and culturally immersive hotels, including:
- Hotel Druk Deothjung (Trashigang)
- Wangchuk Hotel (Mongar)
- Local eco-lodges for a traditional experience
- Private SUV or comfortable minivan, depending on group size
- Experienced driver familiar with Bhutanese terrain
We can customize this tour based on your interests:
- Add more cultural experiences or monastery visits
- Include a homestay with a Bhutanese family
- Adjust the itinerary based on your travel dates
This tour takes you through the cultural heartland of Eastern Bhutan and into the remote highlands of Merak and Sakteng, home to the semi-nomadic Brokpa people. Experience a unique blend of Bhutanese culture, traditional weaving, and high-altitude pastoral life. In addition, journey to Dungkar Nagtshang, the ancestral home of Bhutan’s Wangchuck dynasty, and explore the rich history of the royal family. Discover the spiritual significance of Lhuentse Dzong and marvel at the Takila Guru Statue, one of the tallest statues of Guru Rinpoche in Bhutan. This tour offers an in-depth cultural and historical experience, blending tradition, heritage, and adventure.
Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati – Transfer to Samdrup Jongkhar
- Welcome to Bhutan and overnight stay in the border town
Day 2: Samdrup Jongkhar – Trashigang
- Scenic drive through forests and remote villages
- Stop at the Khaling National Handloom Center
- Explore Trashigang town and fortress
Day 3: Trashigang – Merak Village
- Drive to Merak (3,500m), home of the Brokpa nomads
- Experience their unique culture, attire, and yak herding lifestyle
- Stay in a traditional guesthouse or homestay
Day 4: Merak – Sakteng
- Trek to Sakteng, a beautiful highland valley (approx. 4–5 hours)
- Explore the village and visit Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 5: Sakteng – Trashigang
- Return journey to Trashigang with scenic stops along the way
Day 6: Trashigang – Trashi Yangtse Excursion
- Visit Trashi Yangtse, Chorten Kora, and the traditional arts school
- Return to Trashigang
Day 7: Trashigang – Mongar
- Visit Drametse Monastery, a sacred cultural site
- Explore Mongar Dzong and surrounding landscapes
Day 8: Mongar – Lhuentse & Dungkar Excursion
- Drive from Mongar to Lhuentse, a spiritual and cultural heartland
- Visit Lhuentse Dzong, an important historical and religious site
- Travel to Dungkar Nagtshang, the ancestral home of Bhutan’s Wangchuck dynasty
- Learn about the history of Bhutan’s royal family
- Admire the stunning architecture of this noble house, perched on a hilltop
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding valley
- Explore Khoma village, famous for its intricate Kushuthara textiles
- Interact with local weavers and observe traditional backstrap loom weaving
- Stay overnight in Lhuentse or return to Mongar for accommodation
Day 9: Lhuentse – Mongar
- Visit Takila Guru Statue, one of the tallest Guru Rinpoche statues in Bhutan
- Hike to sacred pilgrimage sites or explore nearby rural communities
- Return to Mongar for the night
Day 10: Mongar – Departure
- Scenic drive back to Samdrup Jongkhar for exit via Guwahati
✔️ Meet and experience the lifestyle of the Brokpa nomads
✔️ Trek through remote highland villages
✔️ Discover Bhutanese textile weaving in Khoma village
✔️ Visit Dungkar Nagtshang, the birthplace of Bhutan’s Royal Family
✔️ Explore Lhuentse Dzong and Takila Guru Statue
✅ Included:
- Arrival and Departure: All ground transport in a private vehicle, including airport and hotel transfers.
- Accommodation: Comfortable lodging throughout the tour.
- Sightseeing Fees & Visa: All entrance fees to museums and monuments, as well as the Bhutanese Tourist Visa fee.
- Meals: Full board meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, and snacks.
- Transportation: Private, comfortable ground transportation as per the itinerary.
- Guide Services: Licensed, professional, English-speaking Bhutanese guide.
- Staff Salary & Allowance: Wages, food, and equipment for Bhutanese staff and porters.
- Drinking Water: Mineral water provided during the tour.
- Government Taxes: All government taxes and official expenses.
❌ Not Included:
- International Airfare: Flights to and from Paro (contact us at amobhutantraves.com for booking assistance).
- Insurance: Travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical emergencies, and repatriation.
- Personal Expenses: Internet, telephone calls, laundry, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages.
- Filming & Photography: Special permits required for filming, cameras, and drone usage.
- Private & Customized Trips: Contact us for tailor-made experiences.
- Group & Family Discounts: Available upon request—contact us at amobhutantravels.com.
- Tips: Gratuities for guides and drivers (tipping is expected but optional).
- Additional Services: Any activities, services, or expenses not mentioned in the itinerary or the “Included” section.
We partner with comfortable and culturally immersive hotels, including:
- Hotel Druk Deothjung (Trashigang)
- Wangchuk Hotel (Mongar)
- Local eco-lodges for a traditional experience
- Private SUV or comfortable minivan, depending on group size
- Experienced driver familiar with Bhutanese terrain
We can customize this tour based on your interests:
- Add more cultural experiences or monastery visits
- Include a homestay with a Bhutanese family
- Adjust the itinerary based on your travel dates