Central Bhutan Wildlife & Heritage Trail
- Trip length
- 6 days • 5 nights
- Activity level
- Moderate
- Group size
- Up to 8
- Departures
- 2026: Nov–Dec · 2027: Jan–May, Sep–Nov
From Nu. 56,000/person
Includes guide, transport, hotels and the daily SDF
Overview
A 6-day route through Trongsa, Bumthang, and Zhemgang — royal history, ancient temples, and Bhutan's richest wildlife habitat.
A 6-day route through Trongsa, Bumthang, and Zhemgang — royal history, ancient temples, and Bhutan's richest wildlife habitat. This 6-day journey is led by Bhutanese guides who know the places and the people. Day by day: Drive to Trongsa; Drive to Bumthang; Bumthang valleys; Drive to Zhemgang; Zhemgang wildlife & villages; Return via Trongsa, departure. The full itinerary with each day's details is on this page. This is a nature and wildlife journey, led by a guide who knows the habitats. Bhutan protects more than half of its land as parks and reserves, which makes it one of the best places in the Himalaya to see wildlife. The difficulty is moderate. You should be comfortable walking for several hours on uneven ground and at altitude, but no technical experience is needed. Every Droelma Tours & Travels journey is arranged with a licensed Bhutanese guide, a private vehicle and driver where roads allow, and accommodation planned in advance, and we help with your Bhutan visa and permits. Departure dates and group size can be adjusted — send us an enquiry and we will tailor the itinerary to your dates and interests.
Highlights
- Trongsa Dzong
- Ta Dzong Royal Heritage Museum
- Jambay Lhakhang
- Kurjey Lhakhang
- Tamshing Monastery
- Local cheese & honey tasting
Bhutan
Start / end Trongsa
Day by day
What each day looks like. Timings shift with the weather and the festival calendar — your guide will tell you the night before.
Day1Drive to TrongsaTrongsa
The ancestral seat of Bhutan's royal family, perched above the Mangde River gorge.
What you'll do
- Trongsa Dzong
- Ta Dzong Royal Heritage Museum
Day2Drive to BumthangBumthang
Considered Bhutan's spiritual heartland, home to some of its oldest temples.
What you'll do
- Jambay Lhakhang
- Kurjey Lhakhang
Day3Bumthang valleysBumthang
A full day exploring temples and local producers across the Bumthang valleys.
What you'll do
- Tamshing Monastery
- Local cheese & honey tasting
Day4Drive to ZhemgangZhemgang
Descending into subtropical forest — a biodiversity hotspot near Royal Manas National Park.
What you'll do
- Zhemgang Dzong
- Forest nature walk
Day5Zhemgang wildlife & villagesZhemgang
A day dedicated to spotting golden langurs and visiting nearby farming villages.
What you'll do
- Golden langur habitat viewing
- Village visit
Day6Return via Trongsa, departureTrongsa
Retrace the route back toward Trongsa for onward road or flight connections.
What you'll do
- Return transfer
Where you'll stay
We haven't published the property list for this trip yet. Accommodation is included throughout, and we confirm each hotel in writing before you pay anything — ask us and we'll tell you exactly where this itinerary stays.
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What's included
Included in the price
- Licensed guide
- Private vehicle & driver
- Hotel accommodation
- All meals
Not included
- Flights
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- Visa fee
- Personal expenses
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