Royal Manas Jungle & Wildlife Expedition
- Trip length
- 10 days • 9 nights
- Activity level
- Moderate
- Group size
- Up to 5
- Departures
- 2026: Nov–Dec · 2027: Jan–May, Sep–Nov
From Nu. 145,000/person
Includes guide, transport, hotels and the daily SDF
Overview
A rare lowland jungle expedition through Royal Manas National Park, tracking wildlife by foot, river, and raft.
A rare lowland jungle expedition through Royal Manas National Park, tracking wildlife by foot, river, and raft. This 10-day journey is led by Bhutanese guides who know the places and the people. Day by day: Overland to Gelephu; Drive to Gomphu eco-camp; Trek to Pangtang; Trek to Shilingtoe; Trek to Panbang via caves & waterfall; Rafting & fishing on the Dangme Chhu; and more across 10 days. 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
- Border crossing
- Birdwatching en route
- Forest trekking
- Birdwatching
- Cave systems
- Lelang Twin Waterfall
Bhutan
Start / end Sarpang
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.
Day1Overland to GelephuSarpang
Cross the border into southern Bhutan and continue to Gelephu.
What you'll do
- Border crossing
Day2Drive to Gomphu eco-campZhemgang
A scenic drive through Zhemgang, with birdwatching stops along the way.
What you'll do
- Birdwatching en route
Day3Trek to PangtangZhemgang
The first day into the park's forest interior.
What you'll do
- Forest trekking
Day4Trek to ShilingtoeZhemgang
Lowland forest known for its rich birdlife.
What you'll do
- Birdwatching
Day5Trek to Panbang via caves & waterfallZhemgang
Pass limestone caves and a twin waterfall en route to riverside camp.
What you'll do
- Cave systems
- Lelang Twin Waterfall
Day6Rafting & fishing on the Dangme ChhuZhemgang
A day on the river, with a short walk through the park.
What you'll do
- River rafting
- Fishing
Day7Wildlife trekking in Royal ManasZhemgang
The park's core zone, home to tigers, elephants, and golden langurs.
What you'll do
- Royal Manas National Park
Day8Extra day in the parkZhemgang
A flexible day for further wildlife tracking or river time.
What you'll do
- Wildlife tracking
Day9Trek out via NorbugangZhemgang
The expedition's toughest day, retracing the route out of the park.
What you'll do
- Norbugang trail
Day10DepartureSarpang
Drive back across the border for your onward journey.
What you'll do
- Border crossing
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 & trek crew
- Camping equipment
- Pack animals for gear
- All meals during the trek
- Hotel accommodation on non-trek nights
- River rafting equipment
Not included
- International flights
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- Visa fee
- Personal expenses
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