Bhutan trips are currently open to Indian travellers only. Bookings for foreign nationals are not available yet. Please contact our team if your group includes a foreign national.
BHUTAN / 1 DAY
Bhutan Day Experience
Manas to Panbang
Culture, nature and adventure in one day. Drive through Manas National Park into Bhutan, receive a traditional Khadar welcome, visit Twin Falls and raft the Manas river to the border.
- Sacred Khadar welcome
- Twin Falls
- Manas river rafting
TripBhutan Day Experience
Bhutan · Bhutan trip
Manas to Panbang
- Sacred Khadar welcome
- Twin Falls
- Manas river rafting
YOUR BHUTAN TRIP
₹9,500 per jeep · up to 5 guests
- 1 day
- 08:00 – 16:30 IST
- GST included
- Indian travellers
Your jeeps are kept for every day of the trip and never shared with another group. Add-ons carry no GST.
- Pick your start dateTell us your group size; we work out the jeeps (5 guests per jeep).
- Pay securely onlineYour jeeps are held while you pay, for every day of the trip.
- Get your confirmationReceipt and booking details by email, and on WhatsApp when it is switched on.
- Duration1 day, ~9 hrs
- StartsBansbari, Manas
- EndsBack in Manas
- ActivityEasy + rafting
- MealsSnacks, lunch, tea
HIGHLIGHTS
A memorable day in Bhutan
- Sacred Khadar welcomeA white silk scarf offered at the monastery, a Bhutanese sign of purity and goodwill, with tea and fresh momos.
- Twin FallsTwo forest streams falling into a clear pool. Time for photos and a short walk.
- Manas river raftingThe highlight: raft from Panbang towards the Bhutan–India border with certified river guides.
ITINERARY
Your day, hour by hour
Timings can shift a little with roads, river levels and border formalities.
Bansbari to Bhutan via Mathanguri
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08:00 · Start
Safari transit through Manas
Pickup at Bansbari and drive in a 4x4 through Manas National Park via Mathanguri to the Bhutan border, with an armed forest escort and permits handled.
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10:00 · Stop 2
Traditional Bhutanese welcome
Arrival at the monastery in Panbang and a warm Khadar offering, with a short introduction to Bhutanese customs.
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10:15 · Stop 3
Bhutanese tea & local snacks
Bhutanese tea or coffee with freshly made local snacks, including momos.
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10:30 · Stop 4
Monastery visit
Explore the monastery and Bhutan's spiritual heritage, with time for photos.
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11:00 · Stop 5
Twin Falls excursion
Visit Twin Falls and enjoy the forest, the views and the cool air.
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13:00 · Stop 6
Premium thali lunch
Bhutanese or Indian thali, vegetarian or non-vegetarian, freshly prepared.
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14:00 · Stop 7
Panbang river rafting
Safety briefing, gear fitting, then raft from Panbang towards the border.
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16:00 · Stop 8
Finish & refreshments
Freshen up and enjoy light refreshments.
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16:30 · End
Return to Manas
Farewell and drive back to Manas, subject to border formalities.
INCLUDED
What your trip includes.
- 4x4 safari transit Bansbari → Mathanguri → Panbang and back
- Armed forest escort and border permits
- Traditional Khadar welcome
- Bhutanese tea and local snacks
- Monastery visit
- Twin Falls excursion
- Premium thali lunch
- River rafting with equipment and safety briefing
- Light refreshments after rafting
- Local assistance all day
NOT INCLUDED
Not part of the price.
- Travel to Bansbari, Manas
- Stay before or after the day
- Personal expenses and tips
- Anything not listed as included
WHAT TO BRING
Pack these.
- Travel to Bansbari, Manas
- Stay before or after the day
- Personal expenses and tips
- Anything not listed as included
BEFORE YOU GO
Entry rules for Bhutan
Indian guests
- No visa needed. Carry a valid passport or Voter ID (original) for the Bhutan entry permit.
- Children: passport or birth certificate.
- Send us ID copies when you book and we arrange the permit.
- Bhutan's Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) for Indian nationals is currently Nu. 1,200 per person per night.
Foreign guests
- A Bhutan visa is required and is arranged with your booking through our licensed Bhutanese partner.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates.
- SDF for international visitors is currently US$100 per person per night.
- If you enter Bhutan from Assam, you also need a valid Indian visa.
Entry rules and fees are set by the Governments of Bhutan and India and can change. We confirm everything in writing before you pay. Last checked: October 2026.
Sustainable Development Fee (SDF). Bhutan's Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), where it applies, is paid directly in Bhutan and is not part of the Travella price.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Quick answers.
Is the Manas safari part of the trip?
Yes. The morning transit from Bansbari to the Bhutan border runs through Manas National Park in a 4x4 with an armed forest escort. You may see wildlife on the way, but sightings are never guaranteed.
What should I bring?
Original ID (passport or Voter ID for Indians), comfortable clothes, good footwear, sunscreen, a hat and a change of clothes for rafting.
Can we get vegetarian or Indian food?
Yes. Choose a Bhutanese or Indian thali, vegetarian or non-vegetarian. Please tell us when you book.
What if the river is too high?
Rafting runs only when weather and river conditions are safe. If it can't run, we adjust the plan on the day.
Do children need ID?
Yes. Children need a passport or birth certificate for the entry permit.
PHOTO GALLERY
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