Cultural Travel Plan
15 Day Grand East to West Bhutan Discovery
USD 3,750
per person · SDF included
Plan This Journey →✓ 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
1Arrival in Paro • Transfer to Thimphu
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
2Flight to Yonphula • Discover Trashigang
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
3Explore Trashi Yangtse
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
4Trashigang to Mongar
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
5Across Thrumshing La to Bumthang
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
6Sacred Bumthang
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
7Mystical Bumthang
Mystical Bumthang
Continue exploring Bumthang's hidden treasures and sacred pilgrimage sites.
Highlights- Burning Lake
- Thangbi Valley
- Local cheese farm
- Traditional brewery
- Rural experiences
8Bumthang to Trongsa
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
9Trongsa to Gangtey
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
10Gangtey to Punakha
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
11Punakha Valley Exploration
Punakha Valley Exploration
Spend another day enjoying Bhutan's beautiful countryside.
Highlights- Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
- Rice fields
- Farmhouse visit
- Village experiences
- Local cuisine
12Return to Thimphu
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
13Discover Thimphu
Discover Thimphu
Explore Bhutan's capital in greater depth.
Highlights- Textile Museum
- Folk Heritage Museum
- Handmade Paper Factory
- Tashichho Dzong
- Traditional arts
14Paro Heritage Tour
Paro Heritage Tour
Discover Bhutan's western cultural treasures before your final day.
Highlights- Rinpung Dzong
- National Museum
- Kyichu Lhakhang
- Paro Town
- Local shopping
15Tiger's Nest Monastery • Departure
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
✓ PERFECT FOR
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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