Ethnographic Bhutan, 15 days

Ploughing field with yaks in Laya
See the last yak herders

Tour highlights

  • Specialized group for ethnography entusiasts
  • Covers two semi-nomadic yak herder ethnicities
  • Most famous tourist spots of Bhutan included
  • Crossing whole Bhutan from west to east
  • Visit Layap tribe akin to Tibet but totally distinct
  • See life of Brokpas akin to groups of Indian Tawang
Dates: 
Flexible
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Tour cost

For tour cost kindly Inquire.

Due to recent tourism policy changes, we are currently updating costs of all the tours on our website. For this one, it is yet to be done. We will be happy to present you tour cost on inquire basis.

For approximate per night charges, check Bhutan visa/permit & Tour cost

Tour dates

Tour can be organized in dates of your preference, just for you.

Tours for one or two people gets slightly more expensive than the group tours, but difference is not substantial given the flexibility and privacy you are getting.

Terms & Conditions

Package includes: Accommodation in 3* hotels or farmhouses on double sharing basis, transportation in comfortable private vehicle with experienced driver, licensed English speaking guide, all entrance fees, full board, visa fee, jeep transport on rough road, luggage hauling on horse in Gasa and Merak-Sakteng, drop to Guwahati at the tour end, cultural program in Laya and Merak-Sakteng.

Not included: International flight tickets, drinks other than tea and coffee, any insurance, tips, personal expenses and other unexpected expenses, additional bank transfer fees (40 USD charged in case of multiple payments) or card payment fee (3.5 % charged on payments above 1140 USD), cultural dance in Merak (approximately 90 USD per one performance).

Tour payment & cancellations: Full payment for tour has to be credited prior to arrival in order to arrange visas. Mode of payment is standard international bank account transfer (SWIFT). For cancellation conditions please inquire.

Complimentary from Firefox: map of Bhutan given on arrival, bottled water provided in vehicle, Bhutan visit certificate to remember the tour.

Single room supplement: Odd participants needs to pay extra for single room arrangements.

Payment schedule & cancellation fees: Full payment for tour has to be credited prior to arrival in order to arrange visas. For cancellation conditions please inquire.

Payment methods: Standard international bank account transfer (SWIFT), bank account transfer within US (ACH), account transfer in EUR within EU (SEPA), Master or Visa card (both debit and credit) or Wise.com on-line platform.

Requirements for Bhutan Visa

Following documents are required for visa application:
  1. Passport data page scan (full page, no cropping, all letters legible, even small one, no flares). Passport need to ba valid at least 6 months from the date of first entry.
  2. Portrait photograph of passport format or selfie with white background.
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