Eastern Bhutan Discovery
- Trip length
- 7 days • 6 nights
- Activity level
- Challenging
- Group size
- Up to 6
- Departures
- 2026: Nov–Dec · 2027: Jan–May, Sep–Nov
From Nu. 64,000/person
Includes guide, transport, hotels and the daily SDF
Overview
An off-the-beaten-path route through Bhutan's least-visited dzongkhags.
An off-the-beaten-path route through Bhutan's least-visited dzongkhags. This 7-day journey is led by Bhutanese guides who know the places and the people. Day by day: Bumthang to Mongar; Mongar to Trashigang; Trashigang to Trashiyangtse; Trashiyangtse to Lhuentse; Lhuentse valley exploration; Return to Mongar; and more across 7 days. The full itinerary with each day's details is on this page. This is a cultural journey: you spend your days among dzongs (fortress-monasteries), temples, markets and villages, with time to meet people and watch craftsmen at work, rather than racing between sights. The difficulty is challenging. It involves long walking days at high altitude, cold nights and basic facilities, so good fitness and some previous hiking experience are recommended. Ask us about preparation and the best season. 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
- Thrumshing La pass
- Mongar Dzong
- Trashigang Dzong
- Gom Kora sacred site
- Chorten Kora
- Local wood-turning workshops
Bhutan
Start / end Mongar to Bumthang
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.
Day1Bumthang to MongarMongar
A dramatic day of driving over the Thrumshing La pass, the gateway to eastern Bhutan.
What you'll do
- Thrumshing La pass
- Mongar Dzong
Day2Mongar to TrashigangTrashigang
Onward to the largest dzongkhag in the east, historically a trade hub on the route to Tibet.
What you'll do
- Trashigang Dzong
- Gom Kora sacred site
Day3Trashigang to TrashiyangtseTrashiyangtse
A quieter valley known for traditional wood-turning crafts and a sacred stupa.
What you'll do
- Chorten Kora
- Local wood-turning workshops
Day4Trashiyangtse to LhuentseLhuentse
Home to Bhutan's finest hand-woven textiles and the royal family's ancestral roots.
What you'll do
- Lhuentse Dzong
- Kurtoep weaving villages
Day5Lhuentse valley explorationLhuentse
A full day exploring nearby villages and weaving workshops at a slower pace.
What you'll do
- Village walk
- Weaving demonstration
Day6Return to MongarMongar
Retrace the route back toward central Bhutan, with a stop at a roadside viewpoint.
What you'll do
- Scenic viewpoints
- Free afternoon
Day7Departure via BumthangBumthang
Transfer back over Thrumshing La to Bumthang for onward domestic flight or road connection.
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/homestay accommodation
- All meals
Not included
- Flights
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- Visa fee
- Personal expenses
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