Drangme River Expedition
Multi-day river journey along the Drangme Chhu with riverside camping and wildlife under the stars.
About this trip
Three days on the Drangme Chhu — Bhutan's largest river system. Camp on white-sand beaches, listen to elephants in the distance, and run remote rapids accessible only by raft. All gear, meals, and certified guides included. The classic expedition for those who want to disappear into wild Bhutan.
Trip highlights
- Three days on Bhutan's largest river system
- Remote rapids accessible only by raft
- Camp on white-sand beaches
- All meals cooked fresh at riverside camps
Day-by-day
Panbang to first camp
Meet at Panbang, gear up, and put in. Run the first set of rapids and arrive at our first riverside camp by late afternoon. Dinner around the fire.
Wild Drangme
The biggest day on the water. Long stretches of remote river, technical rapids, wildlife spotting. Camp on a sandbar deep in the gorge.
Final run and takeout
Morning paddle through the last canyon, takeout at the confluence. Transport back to Panbang.
What's included
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Camping equipment (tents, sleeping pads)
- Certified guides and safety kayakers
- All rafting and safety gear
What to bring
- Sleeping bag rated for 5°C nights
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Sturdy water shoes and dry clothes for camp
- Personal medications
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