Bhutan itinerary starting from Samdrup Jongkhar in the southeast and ending at Gelephu in the south, covering all the destinations. This route offers a spectacular east-to-south traverse through Bhutan’s cultural heartlands, valleys, and high mountain passes.
Route: Samdrup Jongkhar → Trashigang → Trashiyangtse → Mongar → Lhuentse → Bumthang → Trongsa → Gelephu
Day-by-Day Breakdown
Day 1: Arrival at Samdrup Jongkhar from Guwati
- Enter Bhutan via the southeastern border from Assam, India.
- Rest and acclimatize.
- Visit Zangdopelri Lhakhang and local markets.
Day 2: Samdrup Jongkhar → Trashigang (7–8 hrs)
- Scenic drive through Khaling and Wamrong.
- Stop at Khaling Handloom Centre.
- Overnight in Trashigang.
Day 3: Trashigang → Trashiyangtse (2 hrs)
- Visit Trashigang Dzong.
- Drive to Trashiyangtse.
- Explore Chorten Kora,Gomphu Kora and Tashi Yangtse Dzong and return to Tashigang
Day 4: Trashigang → Mongar (5–6 hrs)
- Drive through lush forests and villages.
- Visit Mongar Dzong.
- Enjoy views of eastern Himalayan ridges.
Day 5: Day Trip to Lhuentse
- Visit Lhuentse Dzong and Khoma village (famous for Kishuthara weaving)
- Visit the famous Takila Guru statue
- Return to Mongar for overnight stay.
Day 6: Mongar → Bumthang (7–8 hrs)
- Cross Thrumshing La Pass (3,780m).
- Stop at Ura village.
- Arrive in Bumthang, Bhutan’s spiritual heartland.
Day 7: Bumthang Sightseeing
- Visit Jakar Dzong, Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Monastery,Jamba Lhakhang.
- Try local cheese and honey.
- Visit The Burning Lake in the Afternoon
Day 8: Bumthang → Trongsa (2.5 hrs) Trongsa To Gelephu 5hrs
- Scenic drive via Yotong La Pass.
- Visit Trongsa Dzong and Ta Dzong (watchtower museum).
Travel Tips
- Permit: Ensure route permits are arranged in advance.
- Transport: A private vehicle with a local driver is ideal.
- Altitude: Acclimatize gradually; eastern Bhutan is lower than the west.
- Connectivity: Limited in remote areas—carry cash and offline maps.
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