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Grand Bhutan: West to East Traverse
15 Days / 14 Nights

Grand Bhutan: West to East Traverse

The complete kingdom, from Paro to Samdrup Jongkhar

15 days Moderate Max 3,750 m (Thrumshing La) Paro · Thimphu · Punakha · Phobjikha & Gangtey · Trongsa · Bumthang · Mongar · Lhuentse · Trashigang
Overview

The complete kingdom, from Paro to Samdrup Jongkhar

For travellers who want to see the whole of Bhutan. After the classic western and central valleys, this journey crosses Thrumshing La into eastern Bhutan — a region of weaving villages, hillside towns and semi-nomadic cultures that very few visitors reach.

The tour exits overland to Guwahati in India via Samdrup Jongkhar, ideal for continuing to Assam, Meghalaya or Kolkata.

Duration15 Days / 14 Nights
Best seasonOctober–April
GroupPrivate: 2–10 guests
Start / EndParo → Samdrup Jongkhar / Guwahati

Journey highlights

  • Crossing Thrumshing La (3,750 m)
  • Kishuthara weavers of Khoma, Lhuentse
  • Trashigang Dzong & Gom Kora
  • Every major dzong in the kingdom
  • Overland exit to Assam
Day by day

Itinerary

Day1

Arrive Paro – Thimphu

Welcome to Bhutan; transfer to Thimphu.

Overnight: Thimphu Meals: L, D Drive: 1 hr
Day2

Thimphu

Full day in the capital.

Overnight: Thimphu Meals: B, L, D
Day3

Thimphu – Punakha

Dochula Pass and Punakha Dzong.

Overnight: Punakha Meals: B, L, D Drive: 3 hrs
Day4

Punakha – Phobjikha

Chimi Lhakhang hike, then on to Phobjikha.

Overnight: Phobjikha Meals: B, L, D Drive: 3 hrs
Day5

Phobjikha – Trongsa

Pele La, Chendebji Chorten and Trongsa Dzong.

Overnight: Trongsa Meals: B, L, D Drive: 4 hrs
Day6

Trongsa – Bumthang

Chumey weavers and arrival in Jakar.

Overnight: Bumthang Meals: B, L, D Drive: 3 hrs
Day7

Bumthang

Jambay, Kurjey and Tamshing temples; Burning Lake.

Overnight: Bumthang Meals: B, L, D
Day8

Bumthang – Mongar

A spectacular day over Thrumshing La and down through the cliffs of Namling to Mongar.

Overnight: Mongar Meals: B, L, D Drive: 7 hrs
Day9

Excursion to Lhuentse

Visit Lhuentse Dzong and the weaving village of Khoma.

Overnight: Mongar Meals: B, L, D Drive: 3 hrs each way
Day10

Mongar – Trashigang

Drive via the Kori La pass to Trashigang; visit Trashigang Dzong.

Overnight: Trashigang Meals: B, L, D Drive: 3 hrs
Day11

Gom Kora & Trashiyangtse

Visit Gom Kora temple, Trashiyangtse’s wooden-bowl makers and Chorten Kora.

Overnight: Trashigang Meals: B, L, D
Day12

Radhi & Rangjung

Walk through the weaving village of Radhi and visit Rangjung Woesel Choeling monastery.

Overnight: Trashigang Meals: B, L, D
Day13

Trashigang – Samdrup Jongkhar

Long scenic drive south via Khaling’s National Institute for the Visually Impaired weaving centre.

Overnight: Samdrup Jongkhar Meals: B, L, D Drive: 6 hrs
Day14

Rest day / Samdrup Jongkhar

Explore the border town and Zangtho Pelri temple.

Overnight: Samdrup Jongkhar Meals: B, L, D
Day15

Exit to Guwahati

Cross into India and transfer to Guwahati airport (3 hrs).

Meals: B Drive: 3 hrs

B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Itineraries may be adjusted for weather, festival dates and road conditions.

Good to know

What’s included

Included

  • Bhutan visa processing (US$40 visa fee included)
  • Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of US$100 per night
  • Licensed English-speaking Bhutanese guide throughout
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver
  • 3-star government-certified hotels on twin-sharing basis
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner), tea & bottled water
  • Entrance fees to monuments and museums on the itinerary
  • Airport transfers in Paro

Not included

  • International flights to and from Paro (we can book Drukair / Bhutan Airlines)
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Single-room supplement
  • 4- and 5-star hotel upgrades (available on request)
  • Alcoholic drinks, laundry, phone calls & personal expenses
  • Tips for guide and driver
Reviews

What travellers say

“Travelling to the east was a privilege. Meeting the kishuthara weavers in Khoma and the Brokpa in Trashigang showed us a Bhutan few people see.”
T
Tom & Jenny HarrisonAustralia · November 2025
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