Tour overview

The eastern Bhutan tour (17 days) is the longest tour combining western, central and eastern Bhutan. Besides sightseeing in western and central Bhutan, far eastern part of the country which has its own charm and beauty. The visit to the villages of Merak and Sakteng is the highlight of this eastern Bhutan tour. These villages are home to the nomadic yak herders of eastern Himalayas and ecological hotspots.

Trip cost:

The costs given below are inclusive of sustainable development fee (SDF) of US $ 100 per person per night and Bhutan visa fee US $ 40 per person.

Entrance fees for monuments and festivals visits to be paid separately.

Solo travel: US $ 5480 per person.

2 people: US $ 4520 per person.

3 people or more: US $ 4200 per person.

Nature of trip: Privately guided Bhutan trip.

Included

  • Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
  • Bhutan Visa Fee
  • Accommodation: (twin / double sharing basis). Single room supplement is extra
  • All meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
  • Certified English Speaking Local Guide
  • All transportation within the country including airport transfers.
  • Bottled Water

Not Included

  • Air Fare
  • Insurance Premiums
  • Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc.
  • Personal Expenses (Beverages/laundries/Tips)
  • Entrance fees for museums / monuments & festival visit.
  • Cost for any services not mentioned in the “Cost Include head”.

Trip highlights:

Ancient monasteries, monuments & dzongs.
Museums, monuments and government institutions.
Archery matches.
Scenic landscapes.
Panoramic mountain flight.
Meet the Brokpas (Nomadic people of eastern Bhutan).
Visit to the beautiful Merak and Sakten village.

Sketch Itinerary

Day 01. Arrive Paro – Thimphu sightseeing | 54 km | Drive: 1 hour | Altitude: 2334 m.
Day 02. Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.
Day 03. Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing | 76 km | Drive: 2 hours | Altitude: 1242 m.
Day 04. Punakha – Wangdue Phodrang – Gangtey sightseeing | 75 km | Drive: 2 hours | Altitude: 3000 m.
Day 05. Gangtey – Trongsa sightseeing – Bumthang | 186 km | Drive: 5 hours | Altitude: 2600 m.
Day 06. Bumthang sightseeing | Altitude: 2600 m.
Day 07. Bumthang – Mongar |198 km | Drive: 7 – 8 hours | Altitude: 1600 m.
Day 08. Mongar – Trashigang sightseeing | 90 km | Drive: 3 hours | Altitude: 1160 m.
Day 09. Trashigang – Excursion to Tashi Yangtse | 56 km | Drive: 2 hours | Altitude: 1750 m.
Day 10. Trashigang – Excursion to Sakteng | 40 km | Drive: 1 1/2 hours.
Day 11. Trashigang – Excursion to Kanglung and Yonphula Gompa | 35 km | Drive: 1 hour.
Day 12. Trashigang – Mongar | 90 km | Drive: 3 hours | Altitude: 1600 m.
Day 13. Mongar – Bumthang | 198 km | Drive: 7 – 8 hours.
Day 14. Bumthang – Paro sightseeing | By Mountain Flight | 25 minutes | 2200 m.
Day 15. Paro – Excursion to Haa valley | 60 km | Drive: 2 hours.
Day 16. Paro – Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery | 7 km | 4 hours.
Day 17. Departure (End of eastern Bhutan tour):