Do you provide a sleeping bag and down jacket to use?

A down jacket will not be provided but is essential for this tour, so you will need to arrange this yourself. As for the sleeping bag: While camping the group will be provided with an "A" shaped two-person tent. The tents are of good quality, breathable and waterproof. Beds are not provided, but a pad type mattress and sleeping bag will be provided.

What is level of difficulty of this trip

We rate this tour a 4 on a scale to 5. I's a demanding tour and includes some high-altitude hikes and more strenuous activities.

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Operator: G Adventures
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 15
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Paro to Thimphu
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Bhutanese cuisine at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
- Visit to Buddha Point
- Visit to the memorial chorten
- Bhutanese Group Dinner
Landmarks
Buddha Dordenma statue
Memorial Chorten
Day 2
Thimphu to Chendebi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Hot meal in a traditional farmhouse in Rukubji village), Dinner (Delicious meal made from local organic ingredients at the campsite)
Accommodation
Camping
Included Activities
- Pelela Pass Segment of the Trans Bhutan Trail
- Rukubji's village Lhakhang (temple) Visit
- Chorten (stupa) Visit in Chendebi
Landmarks
Pelela Pass
Rukubji village temple (Kuenzang Choling)
Chendebi Chorten
Day 3
Chendebi to Tsangkha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a farmhouse), Dinner (Communal dinner made from local organic ingredients)
Accommodation
Camping
Included Activities
- Trashi Choeling Lhakhang (temple)
- Tshangkha Lhakhang (temple) Visit
- Trans Bhutan Trail Chendebi to Tsangkha
Landmarks
Tangsibji village
Trashi Choeling Lhakhang
Tshangkha Lhakhang
Day 4
Tsangkha to Trongsa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Resort
Included Activities
- Trans Bhutan Trail Tsangkha to Trongsa
Landmarks
Trongsa viewpoint
Trongsa Dzong
Mangde River cantilever bridge
Day 5
Trongsa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
Accommodation
Resort
Included Activities
- Trongsa Dzong (fortress) Visit
Landmarks
Trongsa Dzong
Trongsa Ta Dzong (watchtower and royal museum)
Day 6
Trongsa to Gyetsa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner (Dinner made from local organic ingredients at the campsite)
Accommodation
Camping
Included Activities
- Trans Bhutan Trail Trongsa to Gyetsa
Landmarks
Kewathang
Yotongla
Gyetsa River
Day 7
Gyetsa to Bumthang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in the landscape), Dinner (Dinner with a local Bhutanese family during homestay)
Accommodation
Home-stay
Included Activities
- Trans Bhutan Trail Gyetsa to Bumthang
- Jakar Dzong Fortress Visit
- Bhutanese Homestay
- Dorjibi Weaving Center
Landmarks
Kikila Pass
Bumthang Valley
Jakar Dzong
Dorjibi Weaving Center
Day 8
Bumthang to Punakha
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast with host family), Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked meal with Bhutanese family)
Accommodation
Home-stay
Included Activities
- Visit to Punakha Dzong
- Bhutanese Homestay
Landmarks
Punakha Dzong
Bazam bridge
Day 9
Punakha to Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Delicious meal with the CEO and the group)
Accommodation
Resort
Included Activities
- Ta Dzong National Museum
- Paro Rinpung Dzong Visit
- Paro's Ta Dzong Visit
Landmarks
Ta Dzong National Museum
Paro Rinpung Dzong
Day 10
Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final meal together in a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Resort
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest Monastery)
Landmarks
Taktshang Goemba Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
Machig-phu Lhakhang
Day 11
Paro
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Buddha Dordenma statue
Memorial Chorten

Landmarks
Pelela Pass
Rukubji village temple (Kuenzang Choling)
Chendebi Chorten

Landmarks
Tangsibji village
Trashi Choeling Lhakhang
Tshangkha Lhakhang

Landmarks
Trongsa viewpoint
Trongsa Dzong
Mangde River cantilever bridge

Landmarks
Trongsa Dzong
Trongsa Ta Dzong (watchtower and royal museum)

Landmarks
Kewathang
Yotongla
Gyetsa River

Landmarks
Kikila Pass
Bumthang Valley
Jakar Dzong
Dorjibi Weaving Center

Landmarks
Punakha Dzong
Bazam bridge

Landmarks
Ta Dzong National Museum
Paro Rinpung Dzong

Landmarks
Taktshang Goemba Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
Machig-phu Lhakhang

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Where You'll Stay

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Hotel Kisa Villa
Hotel
day 1
Camp Chandebji
Camping
day 2
Camp Tsangkha
Camping
day 3
Yangkhil Resort
Resort
Days 4, 5
Camp Gyetsa
Camping
day 6
Bumthang Homestay
Home-stay
day 7
Punakha Homestay
Home-stay
day 8
Metta Resort
Resort
Days 9, 10

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Age Range

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5.0

Overall rating based on 26 Reviews

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Kerri-Ann
May 31st, 2024
5.0
This was the best trip I have taken in my 50 years of existence on this planet. And I have travelled to a lot of...
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Elizabeth
September 16th, 2023
5.0
What a wonderful adventure!! So enjoyed the beauty, kindness and humbleness of the Bhutanese people and the...
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Chantal
September 18th, 2023
5.0
I had an amazing time exploring Bhutan, a beautyfull and peacefull country. Time went by way to quickly.
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Michael
September 29th, 2023
5.0
Wonderful 12 day tour along the Trans-Bhutan train - such a great balance of walking and hiking while taking time to...
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Robyn
September 14th, 2023
5.0
The Trans Bhutan Trail was an amazing , once-in-a-lifetime experience which (unlike the title infers) also included a...
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Amer
May 28th, 2024
5.0
An outstanding, well-designed tour at a perfect pace. There was much anxiety about timely visa approval, and on how...
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Chris
May 17th, 2024
5.0
G Adventures Camp the Trans Bhutan Trail is the PERFECT blend of adventure, history and culture....truly the BEST way...
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Susan
May 12th, 2024
5.0
Our G Adventure guides went above and beyond, getting us access to a special ceremony at a dzong/monastery and tea...
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Tracy
November 14th, 2023
5.0
My Bhutan trip was magical! Dorji was knowledgeable and charming. She said at the beginning of the trip that she...
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Nerissa
October 30th, 2023
5.0
Waited 3 years for this trip. I had previously booked in 2020 but Covid happened. Somewhat grateful that the trip was...
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Elena
Asked on January 24th, 2025
Do you provide a sleeping bag and down jacket to use?
Accommodation
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  A down jacket will not be provided but is essential for this tour, so you will need to arrange this yourself. As for the sleeping bag: While camping the group will be provided with an "A" shaped two-person tent. The tents are of good quality, breathable and waterproof. Beds are not provided, but a pad type mattress and sleeping bag will be provided.
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Carmen
Asked on August 19th, 2024
What is level of difficulty of this trip
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2024
  We rate this tour a 4 on a scale to 5. I's a demanding tour and includes some high-altitude hikes and more strenuous activities.

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Camp the Trans Bhutan Trail

Itinerary

Paro to Thimphu

Included Activities

Thimphu to Chendebi

Included Activities

Chendebi to Tsangkha

Included Activities

Tsangkha to Trongsa

Included Activities

Trongsa

Included Activities

Trongsa to Gyetsa

Included Activities

Gyetsa to Bumthang

Included Activities

Bumthang to Punakha

Included Activities

Punakha to Paro

Included Activities

Paro

Included Activities

Paro

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