Bhutan West to East Traverse

Trip Facts
  • Duration 14 Days
  • Destination Bhutan
  • Code (Ref: YTR08BTN)
  • Best Season Around the year

 

A journey through Bhutan from west to east is a remarkable experience that takes you through the heart of this beautiful Himalayan Dragon Kingdom of Bhutan. Starting from the western town of Paro, known for its stunning valley and the iconic Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest), the journey traverses through Thimphu, the capital city, where you can explore traditional Bhutanese architecture and the bustling markets.

Continuing eastward, you'll pass through picturesque valleys, charming villages, and ancient monasteries of Wangdue phodrang Dzong and Gangtey in the west; Trongsa and Bumthang in central Bhutan; and Mongar and Trashigang in the east. You will witness the spectacular events which take place in Mongar and Trashigang at the year-end Tshechu festivals The Bhutan National Highway, which runs along the southern border, offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas and lush forests. The journey culminates at the Indian border in the east, near the town of Samdrup Jongkhar, where you can witness the confluence of cultures between Bhutan and India. This tour provides a comprehensive glimpse into Bhutan's unique culture, stunning landscapes, and rich heritage.

 

Itinerary

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Meet the guide or representative at the airport and transfer to hotel..

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Visit Drugyal Dzong, National Museum, Paro Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang. Overnight hotel.

 

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Today, you will set off on foot or also possible on horseback to Takstang Moanstery ( Tiger's Nest), cliging on a sheer cliff of about some 500ft. Return downhill and drive 2 and half hours to Thimpu-the capital town of Bhutan.

 

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Visit the Tashichho Dzong-the seat of central goverment, where both the temporal and spiritual heads of the country.Other points of iterests are Memorial chorten, Nunnery etc.

 

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Drive via Dochu la pass to Punakha. Visit Punakha Dzong and Wangdiphodrag valley; overnight hotel.

 

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For 2 hours drive along the highway to east and then after the village of Nobbing, you will approach the diversion road to Phubjika valley ( one hour). Visit the Gangtey Gompa, an old monastery set atop a hill overlooking the valley. Phubjika is one of few glacial valleys, very wide, beautiful and also the chosen winter home of the black-necked Crane, migrating from the Central Asian plateau.

 

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Drive via the Pele la pass( 3300 ft) to Bumthang.En route you will visit the great white stupa built in 18th century. overnight lodge.

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Full day sightseeing of central Bumthang, partly walking to visit Wangdicholing Dzong, Kurjey & Tamshing Lhakhangs; overnight lodge

 

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Drive via the Membertso Lake, Ura village, and Thrumshing la pass to Mongar; overnight in Mongar
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Follow the road to Tashigang until some 15 km before taking a diversion to Tashiyangtse which is another 2 hours scenic drive climbing through the ridge. Terraced fields and houses along the slope make splendid view.

 

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This is a very recent administrative center,the place still retains the charm of medieval towns at an altitude of 1850m with pleasant temperature. Nearby a tall impressive Chorten Kora is one of the only two temples in Bhutan built in Nepalese style and is a host to a great festival celebrated every year. Visit to the old Dzong across the thatched bamboo bridge.

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Retrace your drive to Tashigang about 2 and half hours drive. Stop in Doksum village en route where you will get to see women busy in weaving. Tashigang, though is a small town clustered together, acts as a trading center for many remote regions of eastern Bhutan. Visit the Dzong and overnight hotel.

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This is a 6 to 7 hours long drive to the small frontier town of Samdrup Jongkhar. The drive is adventurous and scenic through the ever changing vegetation. Along the way, see Sherubste, the only college in the country, the school for blind and the weaving center in Khaling.

 

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After brekfast drive to Guwahati ( 3 hours) and exit to India .Tour ends.

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Additional Information

This trip start at Paro and end at Samdrup Jongkhar, exit to Guwahati drop

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