Places highlights: Gelephu, Zhemgang, Manas, Nganglam, & Guwahati
Requirements:
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A minimum group size of 5 participants is required.
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Travellers must have a double-entry visa for both India and Bhutan.
Royal Manas National Park holds the honour of being Bhutan’s first officially protected area. It is also the country’s most biologically diverse national park, safeguarding a remarkable range of endangered plants and animals. Recognised globally as one of the world’s most important sites for biological conservation, the park forms a vital ecological corridor linking Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park in central Bhutan with Phrumshingla National Park across the border in India.
This connection creates a vast, uninterrupted sanctuary for wildlife to roam freely across protected landscapes. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Royal Manas stands as a testament to Bhutan’s commitment to preserving biodiversity. Within its boundaries are 30 mammal species classified as vulnerable or worse, including two that are critically endangered, underscoring the park’s vital role in global conservation efforts.
Bhutan is famous throughout the world for the beauty and bounty of its natural environment. Thanks to its unique history, isolated location, and conservation efforts, the country sports some of the most pristine, undisturbed wildlife areas on the planet. From bird watchers to sport fishers to tiger and leopard enthusiasts, animal lovers from across the globe flock here to encounter the country’s rare and stunning animals, as well as its abundant plant life.
The Royal Manas Trek gives you the opportunity to experience all the natural beauty Bhutan has to offer in a single, unforgettable trip. This experience focuses on immersion, putting you in direct contact with all of the country’s unique flora and fauna. In particular, you will have a chance to see species like the Asian elephant, the Royal Bengal tiger, the one-horned rhinoceros, the gangetic dolphin, the Himalayan black bear, the pangolin, and the clouded leopard — all endangered species that are rare or unknown elsewhere in the world. Even rarer is the golden langur, a monkey with silky blonde fur that is indigenous to this region alone. On no other trek can you find such a unique and eclectic group of animals.
In addition to monkeys, bears, and leopards, the Royal Manas Trek also offers a chance to view over 365 stunning bird species. These include rare and threatened species like the rufous-necked hornbill, the imperial heron, the Pallas fishing eagle, the spotted wren-babbler, the emerald cuckoo, and the blue rock thrush. The park is also home to nearly a thousand different plant species, many of which have played a key role in Bhutanese religious rituals, commercial activities, cultural traditions, and medical care.
To get a feel for what awaits, watch BBC’s “Lost Land of the Tiger.” This documentary follows scientists exploring the Royal Bengal tiger’s breeding grounds in Bhutan and showcases the country’s extraordinary biodiversity. After watching, you’ll be eager to witness it all for yourself and ready to join the adventure into Bhutan’s wild heart.
All our tours are fully customisable — the itineraries you see are simply a starting point. We’ll work closely with you to tailor every detail so your Bhutan journey is truly your own.
