Eastern Bhutan Tour

In doing Eastern Bhutan Tour, 100% Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) will be waived off for all tourists during their stay in Six Eastern Bhutan District. Be the luckiest and first to retreat in the idealistic rustic countryside of Six Eastern Bhutan of Mongar, Lhuntse, Tashiyangtse, Trashigang, Samdrup Jongkhar, and Pemagatshel. These six Eastern districts are least explored than the Western part of Bhutan, which is yet to be discovered.

  • Explore The Simple, Calm, Unpolluted, And Relaxed Eastern Bhutan:

Our Eastern Bhutan Tours are tailor-made if you’re looking for a great escape from your monotonous life. Eastern Bhutan is unbelievably simple, calm, unpolluted, relaxed, uncluttered, less distraction, full of life, and far from materialistic. Each Eastern Traveler has a chance to explore and experience the calm and solitary life of these uncharted lands that will fill your heart with equanimity. The sight of all forms of beauty – greenery sceneries, a great roaring waterfall, and the majestic mountain range is enough to make your eye wander.

  • Observe The Agricultural Practices Of Eastern Bhutan:

On our Eastern Bhutan Tour, you also get a chance to see the unique agricultural practice of this region. Agricultural practices are dominant in the Eastern part, mainly living on livestock and crops. Maize is the main crop grown mostly in Mongar, Trashigang, and Pemagatshel while potatoes, oranges, Banana, and other fruits are also grown widely throughout Eastern Bhutan. Most of the food in urban Bhutan comes from Eastern rural, which are hygienic, fresh, and organic. Particularly Pemagatshel, Monger, Lhuentse, and Trashigang are famous for their weavers; produce fine Kira and Gho- traditional dress is worn by women and men.

  • Visit Takila, Lhuentse

In Bhutan’s north-eastern corner lies the ancient province of Lhuentse. It is one of the remotest Eastern districts in Bhutan. It is the inherited domicile of Bhutan Kings & features some sanctified pilgrimage sites in the country. The countryside is exceptional, with desolate cliffs soaring above river valleys & dense coniferous forests. The district is popular for its weavers, and their unique textiles are usually known to be the finest in the country. One of the world’s tallest statues of Guru Nangsi Zilnon, about 154ft is located in Lhuentse beautifully set on a hill of Takila above the Tangmachu village in Lhuentse. Grab the opportunity and witness the important annual religious festival Known as Takila cham at Takila Lhakhang in Lhuentse. Various masked dances and local cultural programs are displayed during this festival. Takila Festival attracts not only local people but tourists from all over the world as well.

Plan Your Eastern Bhutan Tour with Authentic Bhutan Tours:

Please visit the mystical land of Eastern Bhutan and let yourself completely absorbed and be amazed. Witness both past and present through Eastern Bhutan Tour. Authentic Bhutan Tours will guide you to lead you to all seasons of the journey and help you fill your hungry heart. Interestingly most of us in Authentic Bhutan Tours are from Eastern Bhutan and are in the favor of rural life. Obviously, we have much knowledge about the way of life in rural life to share with you.

We are sure this will give each of you new hope of rejuvenation. Do not forget to email us at info@authenticbhutantours.com or contact us at 17343434. Hurry!

Merak Sakteng Tour |Merak Sakteng Trekking Tour |Merak Sakteng Cultural Tour|

There are two fascinating villages in northeastern Bhutan, which were closed to tourist until 2009. It was closed for the tourist out of the concern for their unique culture and traditions of the people living there. The culture and tradition of the people living there are different in many ways and respects from rest of the Bhutanese people. They have a very rich culture heritage. They live on animals like yaks, sheep, cows and horses. They move from place to place with animals with the change of seasons. They are known as ‘Brogpas’, which means ‘herdsmen’ or they are semi-nomadic tribesmen. These two villages are called ‘Merak & Sakteng’.

In doing this tour, we will be able to explore ourselves their indigenous culture of this tribesmen, not only having seen them personally. Come and visit before it is too late to see their indigenous culture and traditions.

This tour will not only visits the Merak & Sakten villages but also we will explore whole eastern Bhutan, where the past is still there in the present.

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Day 01. Meet at Guwahati Airport – Trasfer to Samdrup Jongkhar

At Guwahati Airport our Bhutanese Guide will meet you with Indian Car and driver. Then we will rive to Samdrup Jongkhar, the border town in South Eatsern Bhutan. Transfer to Hotel and stroll around the town. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Samdrup Jongkhar.

Day 02. Samdrup Jongkhar - Trashigang.

After our breakfast we will drive to Trashigang with Picnic lunch. At Mukazor, we will visit to see the statues of Twelve Acts of Buddha. Lunch will have on the way. At Khaling, we will visit to Khaling Handoom Center, and Zangtopleri Lhakhang at Kanglung. Stroll around Trashigang town. Dinner and overnight stay at Trashigang Hotel.

Day 03. Trashigang Stay

After our breakfast, we will drive to do Radhi & Phongmey Village. We will enjoy the scenic beauty of the Eastern Bhutan Villages and visit to Phobgmey Lhakhang, Radhi Lhakang, Khardung Anim Dratshgang and Rangjung Monastery. Lunch will be served as picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight stray at hotel Trashigang.

Day 04. Trashigang - Merak.

After breakfast, drive to Merak with picnic lunch. Lunch on the way. On reaching Merak, explore the villages. In the evening, we will see some progarms by the villgaes like folk dances and so on. Dinner and overnight stay at Merak Farmhouse.

Day 06. Merak Stay

After breakfast, we will make a day excuriosn of your choice exploring the nearby area. Dinner and overnight stay at Merak Farmhouse.

Day 07. Merak - Sakteng

After our breakfast, we will drive to Sakten with pack lunch. Lunch will be on the way as picnic lunch. On reaching Sakteng, we will explore the villgaes. Evening meet some people from sakteng and chat with them. Dinner and overnight stay at Sakteng Farmhouse.

Day 08. Sakteng Stay

After our breakfast, we will explore the difeerent villgaes in Sakteng by hiking. You will really enjoy the sceneries and contacts with the people. It will be an amazing experiences once in your life time.  Dinner and overnight stay at Sakteng Farmhouse.

Day 09. Sakteng - Trashigang - Mongar.

After our breakfast, we will say good bye to the people of sakteng and drive to Trashigang . Lunch will be served at Trashigang. Then we will continue the journey to Mongar. Dinner and overnight stay at Mongar.

Day 10. Mongar – Lhuentshi.

After our breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Lhuentshi and visit Lhuensthi Dzong. Then we will drive to Khoma – the popular village for textile in Bhutan. We will see here the women and girls wevaing. Explore the villages and interact with people here. Dinner and overnight stay at Lhuentshi Farmhouse.

Day 11. Lhuentshi - Bumthang

After our breakfast drive to Bumthang. Lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight stay at Bumthang Hotel.

Day 12. Bumthang Stay

Today’s day begins with visit to Jambay Lhakhang, which is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan, built in 7th century, Kurjey Lhakhang, is named after the body print of Guru Rinpoche which is preserved in a cave inside the oldest of the three buildings, Tamshing Lhakhang – which was established by Terton Pema Lingpa in 1501 and is the most important Nyingma Goenba in the country. Lunch in the Bumthang hotel.

After lunch we will visit Jakar Dzong, castle of the white bird, Mebertsho (Burning Lake) – This is a very scared lake for Bhutanese people. Terton Pema Lingpa discovered several of Guru Rinpoche’s hidden religious treasures from this lake. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel, Bumthang.

Day 13. Bumthang - Phobjikha

Today, after having breakfast, drive Phobjikja over Yotongla(3425m) and Pelela(3420m) passes through Trongsa valley. The drive will take around 6hours to reach back to Phobjikha. Lunch will be on the way. On reaching at Trongsa, visit to Trongsa Dzong, built on a spur overlooking the gorge of the Mangde River, a temple was first established at the location in 1543 by the lama, Ngagi Wangchuk son of Ngawang Chhojey. In 1647, his great-grandson Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal constructed the first dzong to replace it, called Chökhor Rabtentse Dzong with a shorter version of Choetse Dzong. Then continue the journey. On reaching Gangtey, visit to Gangtey Gonpa Lhakhang and the Gangtey Natural Trail hike. You will love this place too. Evening stroll around the valley. Dinner and overnigt stay at hotel, Phobjikha.

Day 14. Phobjikha - Punakha - Thimphu.

After our breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Punakha. At Lobesa, we will hike to Chhimi lhakhang, the temple of fertilty. Then we will have lunch at Lobesa. After lunch at Punakha, we will visit to Punakha Dzong, the most beautiful Dzong in Bhutan. Then we drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Dinner and overnight stay at Thimphu hotel.

Day 15. Thimphu Stay.

B/fast at Hotel. we will do sightseeing at Thimphu: – Visit Memorial Chhorten (It was built in 1974 in the memory of third king. Late Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, who is regarded as the father of modern Bhutan). Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) (This gigantic statue of Shakyamuni measures in at a height of 51.5 meters, making it one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world). Drupthop Dewachen Nunnery (The Thangtong Dewachen nunnery was founded in 1976 by Rikey Jadrel, who is considered an emanation of Thangtong Gyalpo). Lunch at Town. After lunch, visit Paper Factory (to see traditional methods to produce the authentic Bhutanese paper known as Deh-sho). Craft Bazar (A spectacle of traditional bamboo huts, aligned neatly below Norzin Lam, opposite to Nehru Wangchuk Cultural Centre, showcase wide range of authentic Bhutan-made art and craft products). Stroll around Town. Evening, visit Trachichho Dzong (is an architectural delight and houses the throne room, and the office of His Majesty the king and the ministries of home affairs and finance). Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel, Thimphu.

Day 16. Thimphu - Paro

Today after having breakfast, we will drive to Pato and hike to Paro Taktshang Monastery, the most famous and sacred monastery in Bhutan. Taktshang means “TigerNest” named after Guru Rinpoche reportedly flew to this site riding on the back of a flying tigress in the 8th century. We have to walk about 2hours and 30minutes up steep from the road end. The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. Lunch will be served at Taktshang cafeteria. While coming back, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, it is one of the two most sacred and the oldest temples in Bhutan, built in 7th century by Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo (the 33rd Tibetan king, who is also the manifestation of avoloketeshivara, commonly known to Bhutanese as Chenrize). Evening at leisure, dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Paro.

Day 17. Paro – Paro International Airport

After our breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Paro International Airport for your onward flight. We wish you a very safe and pleasant flight. We sincerely hope to see you again in Bhutan- Happiness is a Place!

This is a sample itinerary, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, tour conditions, group options and the physical condition of participants, may dictate itinerary changes either before departure or while on tour. We reserve the right to change this schedule in the interest of our guests, safety, comfort and general well being.

Start planning your tailor-made Dream Holiday to Bhutan – The Land of happiness!

In order to experience the best and rewarding fulfillment clients must plan in advance the different logistics that you have in your minds before actually venturing into the world of trips. You might have wishes and hopes for which you need to plan.

The following information will help you to plan your dream trip to Bhutan.

1. When and how to visit Bhutan?

Choose your traveling date like Arrival/Departure date. You also need to choose entry/depart Bhutan via AIR or LAND.

By Air: Druk Air, the national carriers is the only service operator in the kingdom and operates several flights per week from Bangkok (Thailand), Delhi & Kolkata (India) and Kathmandu (Nepal) to Paro (Bhutan). The Paro International Airport is located about an hour and a half drive from Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.

Paro airport is daylight restricted, and the flights are totally dependent on the weather. As a result, sometimes flights are delayed. It is therefore a good idea to keep at least 24 hours of transit time for connecting flights out of Paro. You might also want to consider traveling on a non-restricted ticket so that if you miss a connecting flight, you can be rerouted or seated on the first available carrier.

Sometimes flights into Paro are disrupted because of unfavorable weather conditions. If this occurs, the flight will stop for the night at the transit airport. To be prepared, you may want to carry your essential personal items in your carry-on luggage.

By Land: Phuentsholing, a Bhutanese town in the southwest has road access to India. It is located about 170 km from the Indian domestic airport at Bagdogra, West Bengal. Phuentsholing is about 172 km from Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan and is about 6hours drive distance. And S/

2. What are your itineraries?

All the tours can be customized and extended as per our valued client’s requirements. There are sample itineraries for your kind reference and it will give you some general idea of the likely trip scheduled.

Complete the tour request form and submit it to us. Send us correct name list. We will send you the flight reservation status via email.

After confirming your reservation, we need the scanned copy of member’s passport.

Please be reminded:

1. To carry the passport that matches the passport details indicated in the visa application.

2. The passport should have their validity more than 6months from the date of your travel.

3. For all travelers flying via India to/from the kingdom of Bhutan, to have the Indian Visa prior to their departure from their country.

Please remit us full payments and send us the copy of remittance paper via email. Visa will not be accepted without full payment.

We will send you the flight ticket copy and Visa Clearance Copy prior to your departure to Bhutan via email. You need to print out and carry along with you.

Start packing and looking forward to have a memorable trip in the LandThunder Dragon, DrukYul.

NOTE:

For most tours the booking must be completed 8 weeks in advance, but during the festivals booking must be completed at least 12 weeks in advance. Especially during the festivals, it can be very difficult to get the accommodation and flight seats without advance bookings, as it is a peak season for the tourist visiting Bhutan.

hot-stone-bath

Hot stone bath (Dhotsho) is a traditional bath of Bhutan, where a tradition of heating up stones and then soaking in the water that is in turn heated by the stones. This is also a curative method and is used throughout the country We Bhutanese belief that this bath has so much of medicinal benefits. Some diseases are curable-like joint pains, hypertension, stomach disorder, arthritis and many other minor diseases. Especially for the old age, where we have lots of body pains, joints pains helps a lot by this Hot Stone Bath (Dhotsho).

I think, the minerals in the rocks have certain chemicals, which can cure certain disease of our body. Hot stone bath has no side effects. It is in its pure natural form. We can organize the hot stone bath during your stay in Bhutan.

The cost for experiencing this will be USD 20 per person.

weaving-in-bhutan

The Bhutanese textiles are rich, vibrant, and colorful and are a complex art form as well as an integral part of the Bhutanese culture. This Bhutan weaving experiences will give you an insight about the rich textiles in Bhutan. You can sit one of the handlooms of Bhutan and weave your self practically. We promise that you will really enjoy this with great satisfaction in your life.

We will also see or learn the natural coloring and dyeing. You can bring your own materials like handkerchief to dye and color. So visit Bhutan and experience it practically by yourself.

So to arrange this you need to pay extra payment of USD 50 per person.

cultural-program

Folk Performing Arts & Music in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
We have Cultural Program Performing groups, which they will perform like Traditional folk songs, dances and keeps original tunes and dances alive. Moreover, new choreography for some traditional and regional songs is sometimes developed.

The troupe also performs mask dances that have historical and spiritual significance.

The program will be about 1hr program and the cost will be USD 100/program. Usually we organize this in the evening before your dinner. But any time of the day can be organized.

 

hourse-riding-to-tigers-nest

Tiger’s Nest is most visited spot in Bhutan and it is much awaited by every tourist who visits Bhutan to climb to Tiger’s Nest.

It takes about 2 hrs 30mins up steep climb through the forest of pine, oak and Rhododendron. However you can ride the horse and climb till the Taktshang cafeteria.

The price will be approximately USD 12-15. So we can arrange the horses and let us know.

 

The above activities can be incorporated easily into your travel itinerary. However some activities need to pay some additional fees. So let us know which activities you would like to experiences so that we will include in your invoice.

Trip Length: 04 Nights/05 days in Bhutan

Costs
1pax = USD 940
2 Pax = USD 890 per person
3 Pax & above = USD 765 per person.

The above price is inclusive of the followings:

  1. Government Royalty USD 65/person/night
  2. All government Taxes.
  3. Lodging (3* hotel – Twin Sharing)
  4. Meals (Three Meals a day)
  5. Comfortable Land Transportation within Bhutan.
  6. Service of guides (English Speaking)
  7. Camping Equipment & Haulage of trekking tours.
  8. Visa Fee of USD 40/person
  9. Mineral Water
  10. Tea/coffee with snacks ever evening at hotel
  11. Trying and wearing of our Traditional Costumes and photo shoot.

The above price shall be exclusive of the following:

  1. Travel Insurance Coverage
  2. Medical Expenses
  3. Laundry
  4. Drinks
  5. Sleeping bags on treks.
  6. Tips to guide and driver, others
  7. Personal bills and others
  8. Airfare.

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