Eastern Bhutan
A best kept secret in Bhutan, one of the least explored areas inside the Kingdom. Eastern Bhutan is a treasure trove of unspoiled riches within the Kingdom, a perfect spot to get spirituality, cultural values.
Kingdom’s east has a mix of unending mountains apt for wild adventures from Lhuentse, Mongar, Samdrup Jongkhar, Pema Gatshel, Trashi Yangtse, Trashigang.
Spring (March to May) and Autumn (August to October) are seasons for eastern adventures. In these seasons, the region showcases ambience. Eastern Bhutan slowly turns into a mystical kingdom in autumn and spring. Besides these, September – November; fall is the time for exploring Lhuentse in Eastern Bhutan.
Since Paro International Airport is the sole international airport in Bhutan, visitors planning for Bhutan can opt for a direct or connecting flight to Paro. Visitors flying from India, can book Druk Air or Royal Bhutan Airlines flights from Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati (Assam), Gaya (Bihar), and Foreign nationals, can fly directly to Paro from Bangkok, Singapore, Kathmandu, or Dhaka.
Tourists from SAARC can enter through Phuentsholing (Western Bhutan), Gelephu (Sarpang in Central Bhutan), & Samdrup Jongkhar (Eastern Bhutan). For those, who are planning for a railway journey for Eastern Bhutan, you can opt for entries from either Samdrup Jongkhar or from Gelephu. For an entry from Gelephu, visitors take rail rides to Bongaigaon Town Railway Station in Bongaigaon (Assam). From here at Bongaigaon, one can take 50km or 3 hours’ drive to get within Gelephu, a border city.
For entering eastern portions like Samdrup Jongkhar, one should ride to Rangia Junction at Assam, from here, significant site are explored easily within the Kingdom. If you choose for an exciting trip in spiritual corners, opt Guwahati – Samdrup Jongkhar NH-27, which is 150 km and takes almost 3 hours.
Along this, the rich biodiversity of the eastern region attracts nature and wildlife enthusiasts form different corners of the globe. Also, this is the region that has its own unmatched reputation when it comes to artistry and craftsmanship. Here the locals in Eastern Bhutan are bestowed with unique weaving and embroidery skills; silks from Bhutan are rare.
The topography, enthralling settings or the towering cliffs, makes Bhutan an exciting destination for exploring spots that hosts a list of adventure activities comprising camping, mountain biking, hiking or treks commonly enjoyed among the visitors in Eastern Bhutan.
Tne region is for cultural enthusiasts, it comprises famed as well as all prestigious Buddhist monasteries. Gompa remain common within the Kingdom’s east; it hosts cultural festivals that are vibrant in Bhutan.