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Cultural Travel Plan

15 Day Grand East to West Bhutan Discovery


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✓ Customisable itinerary

✓ Visa guidance included

✓ Private guide and transport

✓ WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Private licensed guide
  • Bhutan visa assistance
  • Airport transfers
  • 3-star hotel accommodation
  • Daily meals as per itinerary
  • Private vehicle with driver
  • Monument entrance fees
  • Tour planning support

15 Day Eastern Bhutan Cultural Discovery Itinerary

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1

Arrival in Paro • Transfer to Thimphu

Welcome to Bhutan before travelling to the capital city where your cultural journey begins.

Highlights
  • Airport welcome
  • Scenic drive
  • Buddha Dordenma
  • Takin Preserve
  • Evening walk
2

Flight to Yonphula • Discover Trashigang

Board a domestic flight into eastern Bhutan before travelling to Trashigang, the vibrant gateway to Bhutan's eastern districts.

Highlights
  • Domestic flight
  • Yonphula Airport
  • Sherubtse College
  • National Handloom Centre
  • Trashigang Dzong
3

Explore Trashi Yangtse

Visit one of Bhutan's most culturally significant eastern districts, home to ancient temples, traditional woodcraft, and peaceful countryside.

Highlights
  • Chorten Kora
  • Gom Kora Temple
  • Traditional villages
  • Local handicrafts
  • Scenic mountain drive
4

Trashigang to Mongar

Journey through lush valleys, mountain roads, waterfalls, and rural communities before arriving in Mongar.

Highlights
  • Kuri Chhu Valley
  • Mountain scenery
  • Mongar Dzong
  • Village life
  • Photography stops
5

Across Thrumshing La to Bumthang

Travel over one of Bhutan's highest mountain passes before entering the country's spiritual heartland.

Highlights
  • Thrumshing La Pass
  • Ura Village
  • Alpine forests
  • Scenic viewpoints
  • Bumthang Valley
6

Sacred Bumthang

Spend the day discovering Bhutan's oldest monasteries and temples while learning about Guru Rinpoche and Bhutanese Buddhism.

Highlights
  • Jakar Dzong
  • Kurjey Lhakhang
  • Tamshing Monastery
  • Jambay Lhakhang
  • Traditional villages
7

Mystical Bumthang

Continue exploring Bumthang's hidden treasures and sacred pilgrimage sites.

Highlights
  • Burning Lake
  • Thangbi Valley
  • Local cheese farm
  • Traditional brewery
  • Rural experiences
8

Bumthang to Trongsa

Journey through dramatic mountain landscapes into Bhutan's royal heartland.

Highlights
  • Trongsa Dzong
  • Ta Dzong Museum
  • Scenic valleys
  • Royal history
  • Mountain roads
9

Trongsa to Gangtey

Travel into the peaceful Phobjikha Valley, famous for its glacial landscapes and wintering black-necked cranes.

Highlights
  • Gangtey Monastery
  • Nature Trail
  • Phobjikha Valley
  • Crane Information Centre
  • Village walk
10

Gangtey to Punakha

Descend into Bhutan's fertile valley, surrounded by rivers, rice terraces, and traditional villages.

Highlights
  • Punakha Dzong
  • Suspension Bridge
  • Chimi Lhakhang
  • Scenic countryside
  • River views
11

Punakha Valley Exploration

Spend another day enjoying Bhutan's beautiful countryside.

Highlights
  • Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
  • Rice fields
  • Farmhouse visit
  • Village experiences
  • Local cuisine
12

Return to Thimphu

Drive back to the capital while visiting important cultural landmarks.

Highlights
  • Dochula Pass
  • Memorial Chorten
  • Local markets
  • Craft Bazaar
  • Evening café visit
13

Discover Thimphu

Explore Bhutan's capital in greater depth.

Highlights
  • Textile Museum
  • Folk Heritage Museum
  • Handmade Paper Factory
  • Tashichho Dzong
  • Traditional arts
14

Paro Heritage Tour

Discover Bhutan's western cultural treasures before your final day.

Highlights
  • Rinpung Dzong
  • National Museum
  • Kyichu Lhakhang
  • Paro Town
  • Local shopping
15

Tiger's Nest Monastery • Departure

Complete your Bhutan adventure with the unforgettable hike to Tiger's Nest before transferring to Paro International Airport.

Highlights
  • Tiger's Nest Monastery
  • Scenic hiking trail
  • Prayer flags
  • Himalayan views
  • Airport transfer

× WHAT'S EXCLUDED

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guide and driver

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First-time visitors to Bhutan, Couples & honeymooners, Families, Solo travellers, Cultural enthusiasts, Nature lovers, Photography travellers, Travellers seeking a relaxed Bhutan experience

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