Bhutan River Rafting Adventure

Bhutan River Rafting Adventure

Overview: Experience Bhutan’s pristine rivers and dramatic landscapes through an exciting combination of white-water rafting, cultural visits, and scenic drives along the magnificent Manas river system — the Mo Chhu, Po Chhu, and Mangde Chhu rivers.

  Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights     Type: Adventure / Rafting     Difficulty: Class II–IV (seasonal)     Best Season: Oct–Nov & Feb–Apr  

DayItinerary
Day 01Arrive Paro – Thimphu — Tachogang iron bridge, National Textile Museum, welcome dinner with river adventure briefing.
Day 02Thimphu – Punakha — Cross Dochula Pass; introductory gentle float on Mo Chhu (Class I–II); Chimi Lhakhang.
Day 03Punakha White Water — Morning prayers at Punakha Dzong; tackle Class II–III rapids on Po Chhu; optional hot stone bath.
Day 04Punakha – Trongsa — Pele La Pass; Chendebji Chorten; Trongsa Dzong; survey of Mangde Chhu.
Day 05Mangde Chhu Adventure — Full-day Class III–IV rafting; riverside lunch; swim in calm sections.
Day 06Trongsa – Manas — Descend to subtropical Manas Royal National Park; evening wildlife walk.
Day 07Manas River Expedition — Rafting with wildlife viewing: river birds, golden langurs, elephants; farewell dinner.
Day 08Depart Gelephu Airport.