The whole kingdom, border to border
Most visitors never cross Thrumshing La. This journey does, descending into eastern valleys of master weavers and rarely visited dzongs before exiting through Samdrup Jongkhar. Bhutan’s biggest road adventure, no tent required
Arrive Paro, valley walk and early night.
Tiger’s Nest hike while legs are fresh, evening hot stone bath.
Drive to Thimphu, city highlights.
Dochula Pass to Punakha, dzong and suspension bridge.
Phobjikha Valley: Gangtey Goemba and crane country.
Pele La to Trongsa, ancestral seat of the monarchy.
Bumthang: Jakar, Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang.
Bumthang: Tang Valley and Mebar Tsho.
Cross Thrumshing La to Mongar, one of the great Himalayan road days.
Day trip to Lhuentse and Khoma village, home of Bhutan’s finest kishuthara weaving.
Drive to Trashigang via Kori La.
Trashi Yangtse excursion: Gom Kora and Chorten Kora.
Descend to Samdrup Jongkhar on the Indian border.
Exit to Guwahati, Assam for onward flights.