7 Days / 6 Nights
Eastern Bhutan Tour
A road-trip expedition through quiet valleys, weaving villages, mountain monasteries, and Bhutan's least-traveled east.
The eastern road
Seven days. One unfolding horizon.
Samdrup Jongkhar to Trashigang
Trashigang to Trashiyangtse
Trashigang to Mongar
Mongar to Lhuntse
Mongar to Samdrup Jongkhar
End of Tour
Craft along the road
Traditions woven by hand.
Eastern Bhutan reveals its identity through the hands of artisans, village workshops, and skills shared across generations.
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Day 1
Arrival to Samdrup Jongkhar from Guwahati
A three-hour morning drive from Guwahati, capital of Assam, reaches Bhutan's border at Samdrup Jongkhar for immigration formalities.
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Day 2
Samdrup Jongkhar to Trashigang
Ascend all day into the Himalayas. Receive a hermit's blessing, visit Zangto Pelri Lhakhang and its detailed murals, then discover Khaling's National Handloom Development Project. Visit the National Institute for the Visually Impaired, Draktsho East, Sherubtse College, and a temple in nearby Kanglung village.
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Day 3
Trashigang to Trashiyangtse
Begin at 17th-century Trashigang Dzong, then drive to Gom Kora, where Guru Padmasambhava left his body imprint. Explore old Trashiyangtse Dzong, Chorten Kora, and the National Institute for Zorig Chusum, where young people keep Bhutan's traditional arts alive. Return to Trashigang in the evening.
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Day 4
Trashigang to Mongar
Detour to Dramtse Gompa, birthplace of the UNESCO-recognized Drums of Dramtse mask dance. Explore its chapels and statues, with an optional scenic village hike, before reaching Mongar Dzong, built in 1930 in enduring Bhutanese tradition.
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Day 5
Mongar to Lhuntse
Travel through stark cliffs, gorges, pine forests, and remote fields to the royal family's ancestral region. Visit the monumental Guru Rinpoche at Takey La, enjoy lunch in Khoma weaving village, and explore welcoming Lhuntse Dzong's seven chapels before returning to Mongar.
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Day 6
Mongar to Samdrup Jongkhar
A scenic drive through Kanglung, Khaling, Wamrong, and Dewathang, with roadside birdlife, wildlife, and a picnic lunch. Relax overnight in Samdrup Jongkhar at 250 meters.
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Day 7
End of Tour
Departure from the Kingdom of Bhutan.
Cost includes
- Airport or border pickup
- Comfortable 3-star accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- Private itinerary transportation
- Licensed English-speaking Bhutanese guide
- Guide and driver expenses
- Drinking water during the tour
- Final departure transfer
Cost excludes
- International airfare
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- Lunch
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and beverages
- Filming, camera, or drone permits
- Guide and driver gratuities
- Monument and entrance fees